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Originally Posted by Phase
The rumors are that the new prius is going to be sportier and a “ coupe” style car and drop the traditional hatchback. They are trying to get buyers interested in the Prius and to make it look better since sales have dropped big time. Even the rav4 hybrid now outsells the Prius hybrid
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Historically, a 'coupe' is a two-door, hardtop, with no B-pillars. All-glass greenhouse, when viewed from the side.
From the 2nd-gen Prius on, they've stuck with the 'Kamm-back.' It's a component of their efficiency, as was true for both of Honda's Insights.
If they went to a notchback, they'd lose interior volume, and shoot themselves in the foot, aerodynamically.