Toyota Prius "Alpha" MPV (pic released!) - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kal-El · 10-26-2010, 02:19 PM

Not bad, although I'd change the headlights. These already look dated.

Its reportedly a 7-seater! If this thing breaks 40mpg, that will be huge.

p123456789 · 10-26-2010, 08:24 PM

people laugh at the prius but I like it alot it has a really bland exterior which is typical for toyota but all the gadgets inside make it interesting. If it does hit 40mpg I think this thing will be a hit.

Kal-El · 10-26-2010, 08:37 PM

Rumors are now floating and suggesting that this may be a Photoshop/artist rendering.

So we may have to wait to pass judgment.

TickleTimeTim · 10-26-2010, 10:06 PM

mazda 5 + prius?

Kal-El · 10-26-2010, 10:41 PM

Notice this pic is inconsistent to the front 3/4 view. That's why it must be unofficial (at least one of them).

*Astroman* · 10-27-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

Notice this pic is inconsistent to the front 3/4 view. That's why it must be unofficial (at least one of them).

Why do you say that? I've looked at both of them and can't see what your talking about.

Kal-El · 10-27-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Astroman

Why do you say that? I've looked at both of them and can't see what your talking about.

If you analyze the details (I put both picks together to help), it seems evident.

Aside from the different wheels, first look at the rear window in comparison to the rear door seem. Doesn't match up. And the rear roof frame is much thicker in the rear shot as the front/side shot. The side panels vary slightly in shape as well. The panel above the front fender seems to be different thicknesses and shapes.

You can tell the rear shot used the current Prius as a template (front and side details). The front 3/4 uses nothing from the Prius.

Kal-El · 10-26-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TickleTimeTim

mazda 5 + prius?

Seems like companies are jumping on this vehicle type ("mini-mini-vans"?).

Ford is bring the Grand C-Max for 2012 (based on the new Focus)...

Odd, because the Mazda 5 doesn't sell that well. Then again, not many Mazda's do.

SailDesign · 10-27-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

Seems like companies are jumping on this vehicle type ("mini-mini-vans"?).

Ford is bring the Grand C-Max for 2012 (based on the new Focus)...

Odd, because the Mazda 5 doesn't sell that well. Then again, not many Mazda's do.

Mazda 5 didn't sell because it's fugly, as is the Prius Alpha. I'll take the Ford, please (and I don't say THAT very often...)

*kimona* · 10-26-2010, 10:50 PM

IMHO, the Prius is already bordering on ugly, and this pushes it over the edge.

Kal-El · 10-26-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kimona

IMHO, the Prius is already bordering on ugly, and this pushes it over the edge.

I love the 3rd gen Prius design. It's a far cry from the awkward 2nd gen.

wooverstone8 · 10-26-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

I love the 3rd gen Prius design.

Me too!

Cosmonaut · 10-27-2010, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

IMHO, the Prius is already bordering on ugly, and this pushes it over the edge.

Yes!

*kimona* · 10-27-2010, 12:41 AM

I agree the third generation Prius looks much better than it's predecessor.

slothman86 · 10-27-2010, 01:05 AM

I think the Yaris could be a mini SUV

why? · 10-27-2010, 01:27 AM

the prius sells because it stands out from the crowd, and yuppies can instantly recognize it as a hybrid. Toyota is too smart to break from that mold.

BluYrs · 10-27-2010, 02:16 PM

Kal-El · 01-10-2011, 02:49 PM

Here's the official release!

10-26-2010, 02:19 PM	#1
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Toyota Prius "Alpha" MPV (pic released!) Not bad, although I'd change the headlights. These already look dated. Its reportedly a 7-seater! If this thing breaks 40mpg, that will be huge.

10-26-2010, 10:06 PM	#4
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	mazda 5 + prius? __________________ Club SHIFT

10-27-2010, 01:05 AM	#15
slothman86 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 733	I think the Yaris could be a mini SUV __________________ INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - DEVIANTART - CARDOMAIN

10-27-2010, 01:27 AM	#16
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	the prius sells because it stands out from the crowd, and yuppies can instantly recognize it as a hybrid. Toyota is too smart to break from that mold. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

10-27-2010, 02:16 PM	#17
BluYrs ヴィッツドライバー View User's Garage Drives: 2006 3d 1.0 Linea Sol Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 433	__________________ The blue one

10-26-2010, 08:24 PM	#2
p123456789 Drives: 07 lb jeep tj Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: dirty south Posts: 126	people laugh at the prius but I like it alot it has a really bland exterior which is typical for toyota but all the gadgets inside make it interesting. If it does hit 40mpg I think this thing will be a hit.

10-26-2010, 08:37 PM	#3
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Rumors are now floating and suggesting that this may be a Photoshop/artist rendering. So we may have to wait to pass judgment.

10-26-2010, 10:41 PM	#5
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Notice this pic is inconsistent to the front 3/4 view. That's why it must be unofficial (at least one of them).

10-26-2010, 10:50 PM	#10
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	IMHO, the Prius is already bordering on ugly, and this pushes it over the edge.

10-27-2010, 12:41 AM	#14
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	I agree the third generation Prius looks much better than it's predecessor.

01-10-2011, 02:49 PM	#18
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Here's the official release!

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