Author Topic: Toyota is upgrading the Prius hybrid (Read 833 times)

videoholic · « **on:** July 28, 2004, 04:20:30 PM »

This car has been posted before, but damn if they are going to make it.

Looks like it will be out in the spring.

http://www.glossynews.com/artman/publish/toyota-volta-priapus-845.shtml

0-60 in about 4 seconds and 30 mpg? That\'s sick.

« **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2004, 07:52:44 PM »

From what i heard, that wasnt supposed to be an update on the prius but an update on the supra. Perhaps it was just a rumor but im almost positive that this wouldnt be a sportier prius. 30 MPG and 0-60 in 4 seconds is just insane. Everybody should own something that good.

« **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2004, 08:59:32 PM »

Wow! It got a green light!? I\'d like to see real world results & numbers from the mags.

In related news Toyota is teaming up with Nissan and selling them their hybrid tech so that Nissan can make a high MPG Altima.

Living-In-Clip · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2004, 10:32:55 PM »

Toyota also killed the Celica and MR2 Spider after this year.....

« **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2004, 10:46:23 PM »

Nice design, but at $72,000? No thanks.

« **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2004, 11:45:50 PM »

Well there has to be a market for it, the NSX costs a little more iirc.

« **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2004, 12:56:31 AM »

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Originally posted by Living-In-Clip
Toyota also killed the Celica and MR2 Spider after this year.....

They\'ve both been long dead...

clips · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2004, 01:28:13 AM »

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Originally posted by THX
Well there has to be a market for it, the NSX costs a little more iirc.

tru...i can\'t believe they are going to release it as is! which is a good thing...sweet lookin whip..

Kurt Angle · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2004, 02:57:21 AM »

I like it!

videoholic · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2004, 03:32:29 AM »

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Originally posted by Lord Nicon
From what i heard, that wasnt supposed to be an update on the prius but an update on the supra. Perhaps it was just a rumor but im almost positive that this wouldnt be a sportier prius. 30 MPG and 0-60 in 4 seconds is just insane. Everybody should own something that good.

Went right over your head. I was just joking. The prius is a hybrid. This is a hybrid. Ah.. Now I get it.

GmanJoe · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2004, 04:45:30 AM »

Can they make this less wedgy? And will the make a sedan version? I have a lot of camera stuff to lug around.

« **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2004, 11:19:11 AM »

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Originally posted by The Stapler
They\'ve both been long dead...

What? Maybe you mean "dead" in an abstract sense. They are still in production, and still sold in the US market.

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Toyota To Discontinue Production Of The Celica And MR2 Sports Cars By The End Of 2005 Model Year

07/16/2004 Torrance, CA

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced its plans to discontinue sales of the Celica and MR2 sports cars by the end of the 2005 model year.

"The Celica and MR2 have been a favorite amongst sports car enthusiasts since their introductions in the U.S.," said Don Esmond, senior vice president and general manager of the Toyota Division. "The past few years, however, have been very challenging for both Celica and MR2 as competition in a segment where \'what\'s new\' dominates and we continue to add more exciting and youthful products to the lineup such as the Matrix and Corolla XRS, Solara sports coupe and recently the Scion xA, xB and tC."

Currently in its seventh generation, the Celica was first introduced in the U.S. in 1971 and was influential in establishing the sporty subcompact segment. Since that time it has been named Motor Trend\'s "Import Car of the Year," one of Car and Driver\'s "Ten Best Cars," and the "Most Reliable Sporty Car" by Consumer Reports.

Based on the EX-1 "Car of the Future" concept vehicle, its styling was revolutionary when it first hit the market. The Celica was originally designed for consumers who were young at heart and wanted something more than just simple transportation.

Toyota introduced the popular mid-engine, rear-wheel drive two-seater "Mr. Two" in 1985. The MR2 was on the market for ten years when production went on hiatus until 2000 when the third generation was introduced. The MR2 was developed to offer consumers exotic car design and excitement without the exotic car price. Originally powered by Toyota\'s "sweet sixteen" 16-valve dual-overhead cam 1.6-liter engine, a supercharged version was added in 1988. A turbocharged version went on sale in 1991 prompting Car and Driver magazine to proclaim the MR2 Turbo as an exotic car for the rest of us."

The current MR2 Spyder is the first U.S.-market Toyota to offer a true clutchless, six-speed sequential manual transmission. The MR2 has not only proven its mettle as a "budget exotic" sports car, but succeeded in attracting performance-oriented buyers to the Toyota brand.

GmanJoe · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2004, 11:24:05 AM »

That article sounds like what happened to the Supra. But the Supra is making an encore appearance.

« **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2004, 12:49:24 PM »

The only good thing about the MR2(S) was that it was light and responsive. The power on it was nothing compared to the last one. It reminds me a lot of the first gen MR2 except i like the styling on the first gen better than the S.

As for the celica: It was dead a long time ago. The new one is ok but its a chick car. IDK. Personal opinion. It has strong lines but it just doesnt grab me for some reason.

I guess i just have an affinity for old machines.

videoholic · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2004, 02:18:04 PM »

I hate the front of the celica. The lights are :ghey:

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Author Topic: Toyota is upgrading the Prius hybrid (Read 833 times)