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Old 08-12-08, 03:57 AM
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Was just hoping to create a forum for discussion and news on the upcoming "Lexus Prius".

I'm sure all the car-snobs will have a thing to say, but I'm more interested in hearing from those who believe that the never ending quest for more horsepower, fuel economy be damned!, will become a thing of the past.

I want all the Luxury bells and whistles Lexus is known for and 30+ mpg.

Prius-based Lexus to Debut in Detroit 2009
Old 10-28-08, 06:57 PM
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From what we have heard a 2.5 V-6 with hybrid power. I guess about 220hp or so. 35 MPG or so.

Price in the 30s....
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That would be just fine with me! (As long as it has all the electronic bells/whistles/gadgets I need in my "luxury" cars...which I am sure it will - otherwise it would just be a Prius).
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Will it look stupid like the Prius or is it getting a new look?
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Also wondering if anyone cares to speculate on if it will be RWD, FWD, or AWD. I'm hoping for the latter...
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I will be there during the unveiling. If I have internet access at hotel that i'm at, i'll be sure to load up my pics and write up. Another Club Lexus Exclusive!
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I was hoping it was going to be this car:

https://www.clublexus.com/index.php?...513&Itemid=171
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Originally Posted by sclx
I was hoping it was going to be this car:

https://www.clublexus.com/index.php?...513&Itemid=171
Same here, I think that Lexus/Yaris is BAD A$$!!! I wish they would keep that idea going......
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Originally Posted by sclx
I was hoping it was going to be this car:

https://www.clublexus.com/index.php?...513&Itemid=171
That was an april fools joke.
Old 01-02-09, 04:26 PM
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Ah, I missed the release date - no wonder nobody ever said much more about it. :-)

At the time, I even emailed it to my dealer where I got my F - might have had him going for a bit as well.
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