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Old 09-09-2015, 10:14 AM   #62 (permalink)
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details next week from Frankfurt?

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Originally Posted by Vman455 View Post
Well, that was a letdown. No specs, no numbers, no nothing, just vapid reassurances that it's a "beautiful car" and a few spins around a turntable.
Yup.

I guess we have to wait until the details are released next week at the Frankfurt show (Sept 15th).

The only tidbits worth mentioning here are:

- it's probably lighter than the current car (3rd gen.)
- it has a slightly smaller frontal area
- will have a ~55 mpg US EPA combined rating
- an even more efficient "ECO" version will be available

Man, it's not any easier to look at in the official photos. Toyota, what were you thinking?

I like ABG's reaction to the styling:

Despite the overwhelmingly negative reactions from our readers, Toyota says the new look for the world's best-selling hybrid has a "striking exterior design" and is "easy on the eyes." To each their own.
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