Prius C Concept
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it is the C, looks too much like Prius... also looks wider than Yaris too for some reason, overall slightly bigger than Yaris, maybe even stretched platform.
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i had gen2 prius and you adjust and it feels natural later on... what I do hate is if they dont do anything with space in front of you, so it just looks really weird with blank space.
euro verso has that and because of it i really dislike its interior.
euro verso has that and because of it i really dislike its interior.
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There you have it.
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Toyota Prius C Begins to Take Shape
The latest member of the Prius family, the Prius v, which we featured in a couple of weeks ago, is just the first new addition to the growing Prius lineup. Destined to land in U.S. showrooms soon, the v is a larger, five-seat Prius with tweaked handling and bigger brakes. Last month, we revealed the Prius Coupe concept, a two-door that promises to put "fun to drive" and "hybrid" on the same page for the first time. Expected a Couple launch date in 2015.
And now we bring you the third new variant of the Prius lineup, the Prius c, a five-door hybrid hatch that sources suggest will employ the same platform as the Toyota Rush, boast all-wheel drive, and target the likes of Nissan's Juke. Our sources confirm the Prius c concept that recently made the rounds on the auto show circuit has absolutely nothing to do with the upcoming production version Prius c.
Boasting dimensions similar to the Prius v, the production Prius c is expected to deliver class-leading fuel efficiency figures and offer more engaging handling. With a wheelbase of about 100 inches (3 inches longer than a current Yaris) and an overall length of around 156 inches (6 inches longer than a Yaris), the new Prius will employ a revised 1.5 liter four-cylinder with Toyota's new THSII system. Like the coming Yaris hybrid, it will house the lithium-ion battery pack under the rear seats and employ a totally new front end. The c will also incorporate a unique design, larger all around than the Yaris. Originally slated for a December 2011 debut, the c's reveal now looks like it is being pushed back to spring 2012 due in part to the massive earthquake that shook Japan on March 11 and badly affected parts manufacturers in the region. Our source tells us that the c will go on sale, in Japan at least, for under 1.8 million yen (around $22,000 at today's exchange rates).
And that's just the start of Toyota's ambitious expansion plans. Within the next few years, Toyota is planning to launch a Prius SUV and convertible in addition to the new Prius v and Prius Coupe as part of its Prius brand. Toyota plans to celebrate the brand's launch with the next-gen Prius and the flagship Coupe, probably sometime in 2014.
And now we bring you the third new variant of the Prius lineup, the Prius c, a five-door hybrid hatch that sources suggest will employ the same platform as the Toyota Rush, boast all-wheel drive, and target the likes of Nissan's Juke. Our sources confirm the Prius c concept that recently made the rounds on the auto show circuit has absolutely nothing to do with the upcoming production version Prius c.
Boasting dimensions similar to the Prius v, the production Prius c is expected to deliver class-leading fuel efficiency figures and offer more engaging handling. With a wheelbase of about 100 inches (3 inches longer than a current Yaris) and an overall length of around 156 inches (6 inches longer than a Yaris), the new Prius will employ a revised 1.5 liter four-cylinder with Toyota's new THSII system. Like the coming Yaris hybrid, it will house the lithium-ion battery pack under the rear seats and employ a totally new front end. The c will also incorporate a unique design, larger all around than the Yaris. Originally slated for a December 2011 debut, the c's reveal now looks like it is being pushed back to spring 2012 due in part to the massive earthquake that shook Japan on March 11 and badly affected parts manufacturers in the region. Our source tells us that the c will go on sale, in Japan at least, for under 1.8 million yen (around $22,000 at today's exchange rates).
And that's just the start of Toyota's ambitious expansion plans. Within the next few years, Toyota is planning to launch a Prius SUV and convertible in addition to the new Prius v and Prius Coupe as part of its Prius brand. Toyota plans to celebrate the brand's launch with the next-gen Prius and the flagship Coupe, probably sometime in 2014.
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The current Prius sits at 50mpg. I would think 55mpg combined is a reasonable start. It is harder and harder to gain mpg as you go up the scale without incurring large costs. (Think original Insight)
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To be honest, yes. The reason is that the Prius c also is going to undercut the Prius in pricing. It's going to be the cheapest Prius available. To get 60 or 70mpg in the city would require extra cost like more lightweight materials or a revised battery.
The current Prius sits at 50mpg. I would think 55mpg combined is a reasonable start. It is harder and harder to gain mpg as you go up the scale without incurring large costs. (Think original Insight)
The current Prius sits at 50mpg. I would think 55mpg combined is a reasonable start. It is harder and harder to gain mpg as you go up the scale without incurring large costs. (Think original Insight)
It's unlikely the Prius C will be any more than 55 MPG.
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Prius C looks like Auris based vehicle, or simply one size shorter Prius, just like Prius V was one size larger.
