Toyota Prius MPV teased

Toyota Prius MPV Teaser

Could be called the Alpha

Toyota has unveiled the first teaser image of the Prius MPV.

While the company declined to release additional information, the MPV - possibly called the Alpha - is marginally larger than the standard Prius. This means we can expect a spacious interior with seating for up to seven people.

Under the hood, power will likely be provided by a 1.8-liter petrol engine and an electric motor. This should give the MPV a combined output of 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS).

While nothing is official, look for a possible introduction at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Source: Toyota via Autoblog

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Hero Sina

did you really think there isn't something worse than Prius? Here it is !

October 12, 2010 8:07 am

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Siawa

And the point of this is, oh wait are they openly mocking obese Americans?

October 12, 2010 8:23 am

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4g63

y ppl always picking on prius? to be fair it is a fairly good car, maybe it is not suitable for u guys doesn't mean it's crap.

October 12, 2010 9:20 am

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xLumino

exactly what the guys cannot accept. then they have nothing to comment ;)

October 12, 2010 11:56 am

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automobile007

I don't get why people hate on the Prius either. I had one as a loan car for a while, it was a good car, and personally I think they look really smart and modern

October 12, 2010 12:31 pm

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alamak

yea, i don't get it either.........i mean of course to be fair, its not a looker, it doesn't drive like a sports car, but it doesn't have to.....its design to get from point A to point B and save some gas while doing it.....i would say its a job well done.

October 12, 2010 2:35 pm

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the_enemy

oh nooo, not another normal car!!! most of the people want to see girls they will never date and cars they will never drive, the rest of the cars are just rubbish and the people who built them are stupid. only those who comment are pure genius!!

October 12, 2010 10:45 am

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BackInTheRealWorld

In Europe the 7 seat Verso does about 50mpg with a d-cat engine and because its not haulin baterries, the seats fold into the floor (completely). That's a tough segment for this Prius to enter where its own stablate is being sold.

October 12, 2010 4:51 pm

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Sacto8780

In fact, based on that teaser picture, the new "Prius V" is essentially the US version of the Toyota Verso "tall wagon" sold in Europe but with an uprated Hybrid Synergy Drive drivetrain. I've seen pictures of the current Verso and that's actually a nice choice, given that Americans have bought the Mazda5 "tall wagon" in fairly large numbers.

October 13, 2010 5:16 am

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maloparac

Prius Verso? maybe

October 12, 2010 5:16 pm

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torqueofthetown

I never thought it could be possible to make the Prius look any more gay..... I stand corrected.

October 12, 2010 9:13 pm

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R0ADR4G3

i honestly believe that the styling on the prius is very unique, not gay, but very conservative, well the last one was ore so, but they are progressig...

October 12, 2010 11:02 pm

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iamkhanz

yea honestly I'd rather have the Camry Hybbrid..why drive ugly and get good gas mileage when u can drive something decent and get good gas mileage...

October 13, 2010 2:06 am

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iamkhanz

at the same note i drove a prius when I took my Camry SE into the dealership for some work.. I drove it 100 miles in one day and the car said to please refuel.. honestly I felt bad because I drove it 100 miles and the gas meter did not go down ONE notch!! crazy! just for that I'd get that car.. btw they low ball their estimates on all those cars Camry gives about 50mpg but window sticker says 32 or something..

October 13, 2010 2:24 am

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torqueofthetown

Personally, I'll take a VW TDI over a hybrid any day as its much more of a drivers car and you can't beat the low end torque. On top of that, its far more green (IMHO) as there are no battery packs to create or dispose of.

October 13, 2010 11:00 am

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