The Toyota Prius is a compact/small family liftback (supermini/subcompact sedan until 2003) produced by Toyota. The Prius has a hybrid drivetrain, combined with an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. Initially offered as a four-door sedan, it has been produced only as a five-door liftback since 2003.
alexschoen
Precision Tuner
Astonishing, how they don't even manage to match the paint color tone of the plastic vs. the metal parts (as you see from the interface of the rear bumper). Hope they fix it until start of production
Pedro Alexandre
Tarmac Traveler
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Centurion
Apex Apex Predator
It's as personable as a Miele dishwasher. The evolution from the previous car is good but, even more so than before, it has the character of a fleet vehicle. From a consumer point of view it's not an issue since Toyota offer hybrid Camry and Yaris which are of a more appealing flavour.
hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
Akio-san's directive for the Prius' design is to "have the heart racing." It is said that before one vomits, the physiological characters are increase in heart rate and blood pressure and increase sweating. So mission accomplished?
I am sure much of the design was dictated to have the Prius to be as aerodynamically slippery, but WOOF!
I am sure much of the design was dictated to have the Prius to be as aerodynamically slippery, but WOOF!
Well it is happening to me right now.
It is true for the overall shape of the car but some of the details eg those headlights, are the results of designers taking the wrong drugs, or either too much or not enough.
hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
I feel for you.
I just don't get it though...they know Tesla, among great many, are gunning for their lunch. Tesla, especially, has a knack for making good looking products, as exemplified by the Model S, and I am sure the Model III will be nice looking vehicle. Is it arrogance or obliviousness when you put out such an ugly product? Are they just lying on their laurels or are they that out of touch? As a car enthusiast and JDM fan, it's maddening to try and figure it out. They can argue that their designs are least part of the conversation, unlike before. But when the conversation is pretty much universally panning it, it's time to re-evaluate the talent in your design studios.
What on earth has Toyota done with this car! The current model ain't no beauty queen but at least it doesn't shout to everyone to look at me like this one does! This must be surely the most Fugly car now in production. Those upside down boomerang back lights look terrible!
hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
Seriously, what the hell is up with white bits in the interior. There's absolutely no sense of harmony.
The "design" is just seems like such a squandered opportunity.
The "design" is just seems like such a squandered opportunity.
Probably trying to appeal to the new generation of so called "tech" generation who can't live without smartphones and tablets. Remember those days when we criticize shiny plastic trim? now it is hip and cool because they are on cheap shiny electronic products.
hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
Though in my thirties, it's crap like this that makes me a bit more curmudgeonly. I feel like I am a step or two away where I shake my hands in the air and yell, "Those damn kids!"
tristatez28lt1
Tire Trailblazer
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Waouw, what happened ?
The Decepticons are here.
alexschoen
Precision Tuner
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