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redpoint5 · 04-14-2017, 01:49 PM

Toyota can't grab the performance oriented crowd just by improving handling to be average, and featuring a commercial that shows the Prius being used as a getaway vehicle. The exterior design can only offend their current customers; not attract a whole new segment of buyers.

The fuel efficiency gains were unimpressive compared to past gains.

Finally, everyone that wants a Prius already has one. 2008 and 2012 were probably the best model years because they had mid-model refreshes that added more features and made some improvements. Why replace a super reliable car with a new one that doesn't get much better fuel economy?

My next car will be full EV.

04-14-2017, 01:49 PM	#218 (permalink)
redpoint5 Human Environmentalist Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 12,457 Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX 90 day: 24.19 mpg (US) Lafawnda - CBR600 - '01 Honda CBR600 F4i 90 day: 47.32 mpg (US) Big Yeller - Dodge/Cummins - '98 Dodge Ram 2500 base 90 day: 21.82 mpg (US) Mazda CX-5 - '17 Mazda CX-5 Touring 90 day: 26.68 mpg (US) Chevy ZR-2 - '03 Chevrolet S10 ZR2 90 day: 17.14 mpg (US) Model Y - '24 Tesla Y LR AWD Thanks: 4,212 Thanked 4,390 Times in 3,364 Posts	Toyota can't grab the performance oriented crowd just by improving handling to be average, and featuring a commercial that shows the Prius being used as a getaway vehicle. The exterior design can only offend their current customers; not attract a whole new segment of buyers. The fuel efficiency gains were unimpressive compared to past gains. Finally, everyone that wants a Prius already has one. 2008 and 2012 were probably the best model years because they had mid-model refreshes that added more features and made some improvements. Why replace a super reliable car with a new one that doesn't get much better fuel economy? My next car will be full EV. __________________ Gas and Electric Vehicle Cost of Ownership Calculator Give me absolute safety, or give me death! Last edited by redpoint5; 04-14-2017 at 01:59 PM..