Toyota Delays Launch of Next-Gen Prius Hybrid

Toyota Motor Corp. has decided to postpone the launch of the third-generation Prius hybrid model by half a year to the spring of 2009.
The first Prius debuted in 1997 as the world's first mass-market hybrid car, and was vastly improved for the second generation launched in late 2003.
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david999 - 6/15/2007 9:25:05 AM

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Making sure everything works as it should is always a good reason to delay a product launch.

lewissalem - 6/15/2007 9:52:53 AM

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I hope that the new Prius stays close to the Concept X in design. I feel that it is a very clean, modern concept.

SevorbeupstryIsBack - 6/15/2007 1:19:45 PM

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I heard they're not going to use the next-gen Lithium-ion batteries but stick with the old ones.

silent_power - 6/15/2007 3:10:08 PM

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First Toyota releases Prius 1st in 1997. Then they release 2nd gen after 6 years in 2003.
And then...
" The world's biggest automaker has not officially announced the timing of the launch, but a consensus had built among industry watchers that the popular gasoline-electric car would be remodeled by late 2008."

Crap news. A bunch of ducks, identified as industry watchers are playing their birdies...

EnnNorak - 6/16/2007 9:38:56 AM

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Good! Maybe they'll kill it altogether and focus on diesels.

BminiW - 6/16/2007 6:49:53 PM

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well put EnnNorak! Why do we care about Hybrid, because the worlds largest car maker makes sure that we do. Go Bio Diesel