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nookandcrannycar · 08-30-2015, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

It really doesn't matter what it looks like, people will buy it.

Oh so true......especially in certain areas

...people trying to be

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I just hope the rumored awd is really true. I'd be very interested in that in a few years

...In my book, might be worth having a non manual if the MPG was high enough.

Kal-El · 08-30-2015, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by why?

at least they are trying to do something different design wise...

True. Damned if you're different, damned if you aren't. All we hear from people are complaints about how most cars look the same, although I'm not one who thinks so. Then when something comes along that breaks the mold, it's ugly.

There's a reason the Camry's and Accord's of the world take the vanilla approach. Vanilla is the best selling flavor regardless of it's "plain" nature.

fnkngrv · 08-30-2015, 11:44 PM

Whwn the 2nd gen Yaris came out in both the sedan and LB I came across very few that complained about the styling. Most complained about the "cheap" finishes and unspirited response of it stock performance wise. Hell most folks I know thought that it was a home run and it was different and quirky. There is a difference between that and what Toyota for auto styling now and lwading up to that point. They have made very well received deisgns with the Highlander, Taco, and Tundra as well as to some degree the Rav4. So it would seem they can more readily get the design queues down better than autos now.

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fnkngrv · 08-30-2015, 11:45 PM

/out

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Kalispel · 09-09-2015, 05:49 PM

Interesting design - and highly polarizing (the new norm for Toyota, it would seem). I personally wouldn't go for it. It seems to be trying waaaaay too hard to be different/futuristic in the front/rear.

As I mentioned in other threads, Toyota is really hit or miss with me and their latest styling (same with Honda). The only current Toyota/Scion auto designs I like are the Yaris & Camry - and even those look a bit strange/weak in their lower trim levels, with skinny/tall tires, downgraded equipment, etc.

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BLKHILLSGUY · 09-10-2015, 06:38 PM

I think the new Prius is an improvement aesthetically speaking, but it's not gorgeous by any means. But the Prius has always been homely. Anybody seen the new Lexus RX? OMG.....that thing is horrid.

yarisugi · 09-11-2015, 05:54 PM

The front and rear design looks too busy to me.
Since Toyota is still on their "gaping mouth" grill design, I may have preferred that on the new Prius. Maybe something like this for the front face...

08-30-2015, 11:44 PM	#3
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Whwn the 2nd gen Yaris came out in both the sedan and LB I came across very few that complained about the styling. Most complained about the "cheap" finishes and unspirited response of it stock performance wise. Hell most folks I know thought that it was a home run and it was different and quirky. There is a difference between that and what Toyota for auto styling now and lwading up to that point. They have made very well received deisgns with the Highlander, Taco, and Tundra as well as to some degree the Rav4. So it would seem they can more readily get the design queues down better than autos now. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

08-30-2015, 11:45 PM	#4
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	/out Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

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Kalispel View User's Garage Drives: '15 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona (USA) Posts: 1,058	Interesting design - and highly polarizing (the new norm for Toyota, it would seem). I personally wouldn't go for it. It seems to be trying waaaaay too hard to be different/futuristic in the front/rear. As I mentioned in other threads, Toyota is really hit or miss with me and their latest styling (same with Honda). The only current Toyota/Scion auto designs I like are the Yaris & Camry - and even those look a bit strange/weak in their lower trim levels, with skinny/tall tires, downgraded equipment, etc. -

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BLKHILLSGUY Drives: 2011 3dr LB Polar White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 344	I think the new Prius is an improvement aesthetically speaking, but it's not gorgeous by any means. But the Prius has always been homely. Anybody seen the new Lexus RX? OMG.....that thing is horrid.