"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt)
11/12/2018 at 20:40 • Filed to: Well I'll be dammed, prius, Toyota, news
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"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt)
11/12/2018 at 20:40 • Filed to: Well I'll be dammed, prius, Toyota, news | 1
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Didn’t see that one coming...
Later this month at the Los Angeles auto show, Toyota will be releasing an updated 2019 Prius hybrid that will likely be available with all-wheel drive. The hint comes from a Toyota press release issued today saying that the 2019 Prius “performs on roads whether snowy or clear,” and the accompanying image pictures a Prius driving down a snow-covered road.
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Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/12/2018 at 20:38 |
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Those dam Whole Food parking lots are obviously getting more in touch with nature
Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/12/2018 at 20:42 |
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Makes perfect sense as far as I’m concerned. Take a practical car and make it practical for even more people, plus being able to do regen braking with all 4 wheels is probably beneficial.
Maxima Speed
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/12/2018 at 20:44 |
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About time. Might actually get me interested in one. Toyota Prius TRD Rally. That would be sweet.
bhtooefr
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/12/2018 at 20:45 |
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Mind you, they already had this in Japan, it launched with the Gen 4 there. I am surprised they’re bringing it here , though.
That said, with 5.3 kW (7.1 hp) , it’s a get-you-unstuck thing, not a performance thing.
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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
11/12/2018 at 20:45 |
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They want to do one before Subaru does.
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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> bhtooefr
11/12/2018 at 20:45 |
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interesting.
Nauraushaun
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/12/2018 at 20:52 |
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Are you kidding? Does anyone actually care about the drive type of the Prius?
TheTurbochargedSquirrel
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/12/2018 at 20:57 |
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Subaru already did one with the 1st Gen Crosstrek.
Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/12/2018 at 21:03 |
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Will it be called the Prius 4, Prius Four, Prius IV, or Prius Cross?
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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> TheTurbochargedSquirrel
11/12/2018 at 21:12 |
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I would argue that a Crosstrek (even if hybrid) and a fwd Prius are very different vehicles with different missions . Nevertheless, it was pretty much forgettable - was criticized b y everyone for being slower, much heavier and not that much more efficient than the regular one for the premium you paid and could never even touch the P rius even if you wanted to compare them.
Coincidentally I searched for it just now and surprise surprise! Subaru is releasing the new Crosstrek Plugin Hybrid that is supposed to be leagues ahead.
https://insideevs.com/2019-subaru-crosstrek-hybrid-phev-range/
Now, this vs. AWD prius will be an interesting cross-shopping option
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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
11/12/2018 at 21:14 |
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Easy. Prius X-Cross Adventure Oregon T rail Edition ™ with special Black plastic cladding, Roof rails and rugged 4x4 badges plastered everywhere.
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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> Nauraushaun
11/12/2018 at 21:25 |
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I am sure all the Outdoorsy “Prius Needs an AWD” activist enthusiasts are happy
wafflesnfalafel
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/12/2018 at 21:38 |
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Milky
> bhtooefr
11/12/2018 at 21:43 |
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Yea thats all I thought it was going to be. Electric motor in the back, sell a bu nch to the “I need AWD” types in northern states.
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/12/2018 at 21:57 |
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T angent from wafflesnfalafel’s post: g iven that Toyota owns 20% of subaru, and the cross platform sharing they already have I wouldn’t be shocked if this is shared with Subaru.
would also help Subaru lower their cafe rating.
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/12/2018 at 23:20 |
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The only surprising thing here is the distinct lack of plastic body cladding in that teaser shot.
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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/12/2018 at 23:30 |
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Oh don’t you worry a n “ Adventure ” version to take on Subaru is coming.
camarov6rs
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/12/2018 at 23:56 |
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Imagine how much slower it will be with the extra weight from the AWD components
pip bip - choose Corrour
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/13/2018 at 05:13 |
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nuke it from orbit
Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
11/13/2018 at 07:39 |
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Shows a Prius in the snow.....everyone goes crazy over AWD Prius.......
Are we sure they didn’t just install snow tires?