Would you buy a Prius-branded vehicle?
 

It makes sense for Toyota to use the Prius name for branding hybrids, but will it happen anytime soon? According to Toyota, it won't be right now: TOYOTA OPEN ROAD BLOG: Another Rumor, Another Dose of Truth

However, if it did happen, do you think this would be a good move for Toyota? What happens when almost all cars are hybrids, then? Switch it back to Toyota?

If they keep it small like Scion don't see why not provided that they keep the brand in the oddity market

This isn't a wholesale condemnation, or not, but...

• I hate Toyotas!
• I hate Prius drivers, and...
• I hate Scion cars and drivers!

Just being honest... Prius et al doesn't mean jack to me!

If it doesn't have a Honda badge on it - forget about it!

If it's a Honda Scion Prius, then I'll think about it... :cool:

Those are pretty ridiculous bullet statements.

And back on topic...

I imagine if they did it, they'd only brand the "dedicated" hybrids, not the models that have both hybrid & conventional drivetrains. Remember Toyota has stated they'll have a hybrid option on every model by (after?) 2010. (Yaris hybrid, anyone?)

If I had more money than I knew what to do with, I could see myself buying a Toyota hybrid. I still think the Prius is one of the coolest cars I've ever driven for the sheer geek entertainment factor.

I wouldn't say it's the coolest car I've ever driven any more though. That title now goes to the Solectria Force EV I got to take for a spin in May.

Yes, sorry...

Every one of those bullet points involve Toyota et al.

Toyota=Prius=Scion

I could have used one bullet point, I guess! ;)

Which begs the question... @ $2/gallon (gasoline) who needs hybrids?

To answer the topic directly...

No, that would be a reason for me NOT buying one!

I don't care what they call it. What matters is whether the car fits my needs. If they decide to make a small, two-seat hatchback with a manual transmission, and without the idiot screen in the middle, I might well buy one if it gives significantly better fuel economy than my Insight.

Smart move right there.

(raises hand)

70 mpg production car? I'll take one!!! :)

70 Mile per gallon production car?

Two seater with a manual transmission AND significantly improved fuel economy?

That IS the definition of a Honda Insight!

(And it's a HONDA not a TOYOTA, so that should keep a certain somebody in this thread happy!)

I would take 2!! I like how that car looks just not impressed with FE #'s currently. If they made it a Hybrid then I would be all over it.