Pics : Toyota Prius spotted !!

manishasrani · 2nd April 2009, 22:33

got this pic from a friend on orkut.
if a similar thread exists, then mods can merge this thread !
pic by : Niranjan from orkut.

sidwadia · 2nd April 2009, 22:58

Any idea on the launch dates / pricing ? ( is it a CBU or CKD) ?

abhijitaparadh · 2nd April 2009, 23:00

I think this is just one off model brought in by Toyota for demo/show purposes. I doubt it will be manufactured and sold in India.

vinaydas · 2nd April 2009, 23:07

it will come only as a cbu i think.
im guessing its going to be a display car.

anekho · 2nd April 2009, 23:10

Whoaaa! A prius! Sweet!
unfortunately untill gov subsidies the hybrid car industry it won't sell... see what happened to the civic hybrid :(
wish I could import my prius to india, but unfortunately it's RHD :|

cheers

abhijitaparadh · 2nd April 2009, 23:12

Quote:

but unfortunately it's RHD

You mean LHD. RHD is fine in India

arin_12 · 2nd April 2009, 23:15

I think toyota should start manufacturing in India rather importing the car.

anekho · 2nd April 2009, 23:20

only a typo, I promise. ^^

cheers

Nitin · 2nd April 2009, 23:33

Never really liked the car. For what reasons,I don't know.
But I do like how quiet this car is. A lady at work drives one,and she scared the hell out of me when she drove by in the enclosed parking lot.

Screwdriva · 2nd April 2009, 23:48

Driven them. AMAZING car to drive and own especially in a city with traffic. Knowing that you're burning near zero fuel while creeping along in traffic is a GREAT feeling, trust me

anekho · 3rd April 2009, 00:26

It is!^^
I still get a kick every time I see the central display showing electricity only!
Also as mentioned, the silence is awesome at speeds below 50kmph.
When driving in an area with many pedestrians, you actually have to be careful because you are unsure whether they know you are approaching or not.

Also, due to the electric engine, which gives full "torque" at once, the acceleration to 50 is impressive; I'm always first off the lights

cheers

manishasrani · 3rd April 2009, 09:40

One more pic of the car.
its KA reg.

Screwdriva · 3rd April 2009, 10:10

If they can price this within the 18 Lac price mark OTR, it'll give India a credible alternative to the Accord and the Superb and a fitting "upgrade" to the shitty Jetta and Laura. None of them can claim to be even remotely as technologically superior, despite the Prius in question being a generation old.

And don't underestimate the space. It has nearly as much space as a Camry.

vineethvazhayil · 3rd April 2009, 10:10

Must be on test in India. I don't think it will be manufactured in India(they don't expect volumes).

hillram · 3rd April 2009, 10:16

Prius looks like a crossover of a sedan and suv..isnt it?i thought toyota was gonna launch it in india

2nd April 2009, 22:33	#1
manishasrani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 4,665 Thanked: 7,024 Times	Pics : Toyota Prius spotted !! got this pic from a friend on orkut. if a similar thread exists, then mods can merge this thread ! pic by : Niranjan from orkut. Attached Thumbnails
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2nd April 2009, 22:58	#2
sidwadia BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 152 Thanked: 32 Times	awesome find Any idea on the launch dates / pricing ? ( is it a CBU or CKD) ?
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2nd April 2009, 23:00	#3
abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	I think this is just one off model brought in by Toyota for demo/show purposes. I doubt it will be manufactured and sold in India.
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vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	it will come only as a cbu i think. im guessing its going to be a display car.
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anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	Whoaaa! A prius! Sweet! unfortunately untill gov subsidies the hybrid car industry it won't sell... see what happened to the civic hybrid :( wish I could import my prius to india, but unfortunately it's RHD :\| cheers
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arin_12 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 627 Thanked: 84 Times View My Garage	I think toyota should start manufacturing in India rather importing the car.
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anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	only a typo, I promise. ^^ cheers
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2nd April 2009, 23:33	#9
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Never really liked the car. For what reasons,I don't know. But I do like how quiet this car is. A lady at work drives one,and she scared the hell out of me when she drove by in the enclosed parking lot.
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2nd April 2009, 23:48	#10
Screwdriva BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London/ Bombay Posts: 582 Thanked: 527 Times View My Garage	Driven them. AMAZING car to drive and own especially in a city with traffic. Knowing that you're burning near zero fuel while creeping along in traffic is a GREAT feeling, trust me
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3rd April 2009, 00:26	#11
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	It is!^^ I still get a kick every time I see the central display showing electricity only! Also as mentioned, the silence is awesome at speeds below 50kmph. When driving in an area with many pedestrians, you actually have to be careful because you are unsure whether they know you are approaching or not. Also, due to the electric engine, which gives full "torque" at once, the acceleration to 50 is impressive; I'm always first off the lights cheers
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3rd April 2009, 09:40	#12
manishasrani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 4,665 Thanked: 7,024 Times	One more pic of the car. its KA reg. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd April 2009, 10:10	#13
Screwdriva BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London/ Bombay Posts: 582 Thanked: 527 Times View My Garage	If they can price this within the 18 Lac price mark OTR, it'll give India a credible alternative to the Accord and the Superb and a fitting "upgrade" to the shitty Jetta and Laura. None of them can claim to be even remotely as technologically superior, despite the Prius in question being a generation old. And don't underestimate the space. It has nearly as much space as a Camry.
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3rd April 2009, 10:10	#14
vineethvazhayil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 456 Times View My Garage	Must be on test in India. I don't think it will be manufactured in India(they don't expect volumes).
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3rd April 2009, 10:16	#15
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Prius looks like a crossover of a sedan and suv..isnt it?i thought toyota was gonna launch it in india
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