Toyota Unveils New Prius at Detroit Auto Show

From new lithium ion batteries to updated hybrids, automakers are looking to step up the fuel efficiency of their cars. Toyota announced that the latest Prius model will get a combined 50 miles to the gallon. (Jan. 12)

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[203207ab]

some people buy a prius because it is technologically advanced, like myself, not because of the fuel efficiency people !! wake up and smell the freaking coffee.

[unchiman666]

Shit is shit, no matter how you try to improve it. Any Prius is an ugly plastic piece of shit. I got fooled and bought one. I get only 32mpg in winter. I'm pissed! Japs can't make a decent car no more. It's GM, Ford, VW and Hyundai from now on. Time for the world to open their eyes about the quality fallacy of Toyota and Honda.

[7eardstapa7]

@ginito Haa haaa. So someone points out that you're an idiot and that makes them a troll?? Grow up you fucking cry baby.

[ginito]

@7eardstapa7 Troll.

[7eardstapa7]

@ginito "aesthetics IS what drives the market these days" Yeah, so what? That wasn't what I was talking about. Completely off topic. "These cars were not meant to be for racing or to be 'aerodynamical'(not a word)" Racing and aerodynamics aren't the same thing. Aerodynamics is about drag. Less drag equals greater fuel economy. "a square with wheels is NOT aerodynamical." Says who? Are you a fluid mechanic? A Kammback or K-tail is one of the most aerodynamic forms. Do some research!

[ginito]

@7eardstapa7 aesthetics IS what drives the market these days; unappealing or ghastly products are not welcome to the eyes of consumers who always look towards something pretty. These cars were not meant to be for racing or to be 'aerodynamical'; a square with wheels is NOT aerodynamical , otherwise they would be produced with the shape or an Aston Martin.

These 'square' cars are ALWAYS done by asians. It's trendy for them, but ghastly for (mostly) the rest of the world; just like anime.

[7eardstapa7]

@ginito The design is called a K-tail, and it's purely for aerodynamics. Unfortunately what is best for drag and fuel efficiency is not necessarily what's best for aesthetics...

[LoveAmericaStyle]

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[samgpham]

"electrification" that's such a Bush word

[ashkanlion23]

You're right, the Prius does seem to look badly misshaped. But I think car companies use these auto shows to see what the consumer response is and to make any design modifications as necessary. GM did the same with the Volt. Remember how ugly the first version of the Volt was?