11-01-2008, 06:46 PM
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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?
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11-01-2008, 08:30 PM
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If they keep it small like Scion don't see why not provided that they keep the brand in the oddity market
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11-01-2008, 08:40 PM
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It makes sense for Toyota to use the Prius name for branding hybrids...
(I)f it did happen, do you think this would be a good move for Toyota...
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If they keep it small like Scion...
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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... 
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11-01-2008, 09:03 PM
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Those are pretty ridiculous bullet statements.
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11-01-2008, 09:08 PM
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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.
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11-01-2008, 10:12 PM
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Those are pretty ridiculous bullet statements.
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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...
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Would you buy a Prius-branded vehicle?
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No, that would be a reason for me NOT buying one!
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11-02-2008, 01:13 AM
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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.
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11-02-2008, 11:21 PM
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Quote:
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Toyota has stated they'll have a hybrid option on every model by (after?) 2010.
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Smart move right there.
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
(Yaris hybrid, anyone?)
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(raises hand)
70 mpg production car? I'll take one!!! 
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11-02-2008, 11:36 PM
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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!)
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11-03-2008, 12:06 AM
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(Yaris hybrid, anyone?)
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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.
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