Comments on: Japanese Brochure Provides Prius C Sneak Preview

By: Henry28

Henry28 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:53:59 +0000

This car is very fuel efficient, but the inside does not look as slick as I thought. The entertainment system looks old even though it may have all the new features. I think the inside could sure use some improvement. Living Room Decorating Ideas

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:00:06 +0000

Styling? It it a Matrix body with a Prius front end. I know this because I already own one of each.

By: jk31007

jk31007 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:34:35 +0000

it looks very similar to the toyota auris… the auris might even look better. i want one

By: jk31007

jk31007 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:32:39 +0000

look very similar to the toyota auris…. auris might even look better.

http://www.toyota.ie/models/auris-hsd/

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:33:27 +0000

Why don’t Toyota make Matrix hybrid with same technology? I don’t care about hybrid Matrix anymore. Prius C looks great. If the cost is less then Honda Insight, I’m getting one. I love true hatchback.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:19:34 +0000

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-toyota-prius-c-leaked-brochure.html

The article says 83 MPG US. Thats excellent.

If we see from the front to rear windshield, the space is fully utilized for passenger & cargo. That means its space functional.

And what about the Toyota Aqua, is that different from Prius C.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:55:43 +0000

Prius C looks much smaller than regular Prius. But the improvement in MPG is very minimal. This could be due to the insufficient hybridization. 80hp motor vs. 61hp.

Toyota had the same issue with Camry hybrid. The current Camry hybrid does not offer good MPG. When they upgraded the hybrid system with a more powerful one, the MPG improved drastically.

It is not just GM/Chrysler, even Toyota does not learn much from their mistakes.

By: Shines

Shines — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:48:01 +0000

The way I read the article it doesn't sound like this will get more than 10% better fuel economy that the regular Prius which means no more than 56 mpg. If it is $3500 cheaper than the current Prius or about the same as the Insight it should sell. I agree that it looks more Honda Fit like than Yaris (which is a good thing)
Let's see... Prius C $20000, Volt $40000. If gas prices were to double the difference of $20000/$8 per gal = 2500 gals of fuel * 55 mpg = 137500 miles to make up the difference not including the additional cost of electricity needed to power the Volt and assuming the Volt runs in all electric mode for those 137000 miles.
I am not saying the Volt is a bad car - just way over priced.
Looking forward to seeing this Prius C on the road.

By: Capt. Concernicus

Capt. Concernicus — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:50:48 +0000

So which cycle is the correct MPG number? Is it 83.3 or 94?

I was hoping for just a little more flare in styling, but it looks as though that won't happen.

Imagine if this car got 83.3 or 94 mpg on the U.S. cycle? I'd probably dump my 2nd gen Prius and buy this.

By: MrEnergyCzar

MrEnergyCzar — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:30:51 +0000

The rep at the NY auto show last spring said it will get over 55 mpg, probably 60 mpg which seems about right.