I can't wait to see it with bigger wheels and a drop. That is the perfect commuter. Wow!

 

They really have to stop putting Lexus styling cues in Toyota...The blue hued emblem and the dash from the new RX (the color scheme/general shape)

 

Wow, step in right direction since it's not as ugly as current Prius.

 

Overall the new Prius looks like a good redesign.

However, Toyota made a paramount mistake by not including a Idrive like control for the hvac/nav/radio like they have introduced in the HS and RX. Having a the gear selector and hazard button where they are is a huge mistake.

Also, what is with the heated seat controls? Why did they put them underneath the centre console. Another mistake

 

Totally agree. Never thought that the Prius could be this appealing. Some 18" very lightweight alloys, and a 1.5" drop = win.

Honestly, I agree. I thought the Camry was bad enough, but they are really pushing it. Is L-Finesse v2.0 about to debut soon? Because this is really stupid.

No, I don't just mean mechanically. I mean stylistically, and virtually every other way.

I am surprised, because what they delivered in the prius, I was expecting in the HS.

 

the top is as big as an airport...

 

Looks like the best Prius yet.

 

I like the new Prius a lot too but let's be serious here, the above statement really isn't all that hard to achieve...

 

Driving Toyota's Growth
Toyota President Jim Lentz tells CNBC's Phil LeBeau what's next for Toyota.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=994949688&play=1

 

I agree

looks sick , id rock this anyday over the Lexus hybrid

 

Here are the features guys. Feel free to ask me to clarify anything. I was at a private event hosted by Toyota so I got to meet the Execs of TMS and the Chief Engineer.

Features:

- Power Moonroof w/ Solar Panel Ventilation System
- Remote Airconditioning (World's First)
- LED headlights w/headlight washers (separate button for the washers)
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control w/ Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Pre-Collision System
- Voice-Activated DVD-Based Navigation System with Traffic & Weather
- Intelligent Park Assist (IPA)
- Rearview Monitor
- Touch Tracer technology
- P215/45R17 on 17" alloys or P195/65R15 on 15" alloys w/ wheel covers
- Leather-Trimmed Interior
- Heated Seats
- Power Driver's Lumbar Support
- Footwell Lighting
- Illuminated PRIUS HSD Door Sill Scuff Plates
- Bluetooth Audio
- USB Integration
- Automatic Climate Control w/ Plasmacluster
- Safety Connect (Available late 2009). Basically Toyota's version of Lexus Enform
- EV Mode
- ECO and PWR Mode

The little details...

- One-Touch Power Windows
- Illuminated Power Window Switches (a first for a NA Toyota)
- Felt-lined door handle pull
- Nearly flat rear floor
- Sliding centre console lid (a la Lexus IS)
- Shorter shifter movements
- Ambient Lighting
- Larger rear headrests fold when not in use or when folding rear seat
- Driver's seat travels extra inch or two
- Upper and lower gloveboxes no longer have shelves
- Lower glovebox no longer felt-lined

Colours:
Blizzard Pearl
Black
Barcelona Red
Blue Ribbon Metallic
Classic Silver Metallic
Sandy Beach Metallic
Winter Grey Metallic


Misty Grey (Two-Tone w/ Dark Grey), Dark Grey, Beige

 

Can somebody please explain "remote air conditioning"?

Does it actually run the compressor and coolant and produce cool air as if the car was running? Or does it just run as a vent, circulating exterior air in and interior air out?

If it's just a vent then it's not a world first... other cars have had solar powered interior vents too.

 

remote air con as like you cna turn it on from your key and it will run th electric air con

 

There is such as thing as remote AC - it's called a Viper with one of the ignition outputs spliced into the B+ wire into the HVAC system

Anyways, I'd bet Wald, Tom's and the usual JDM suspects are developing stuff for the new Prius. I like the JDM Toyota Modellista kit for the current Prius.

 

It turns on the A/C compressor and runs off the HV battery. The solar panel does the venting like the A8 and the 7 Series of yore.