Toyota to offer a Prius Coupe?

Toyota is developing a range of Priuses that will include a small pickup based on the 2008 A-BAT concept and a sporty, 2+2 coupe to compete with Honda's upcoming CRZ hybrid coupe. The Prius coupe will have a lower roofline than that of the all-new 2010 Prius hatchback sedan launching this year and will share its powertrain.

The 2010 Prius sedan's battery technology is carried over from the 2004-2009 model, but its 1.5-liter engine may get a small bump in displacement or power output with no penalty in fuel economy. Since the 2+2 coupe will be significantly lighter than the hatchback sedan, having the same powertrain means it will be quicker and faster. Think 1984 Honda CRX with a standard Civic four-cylinder.
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pacotacolol - 11/10/2008 5:18:05 PM

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Competitor to that Honda hybrid coupe

carguy68 - 11/10/2008 7:00:00 PM

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barf

IVANURI97 - 11/10/2008 10:35:24 PM

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Oh, the car for the sporty tree hugging nerds! Wonderful!

investor27 - 11/11/2008 12:32:42 AM

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What? This is the first time I'm hearing the 2010 Prius is coming out this year (2008), probably after the LA Auto show. I thought it wasn't coming out until April 2009. The picture seems like it could be a 3 door hatchback, which will retain the practicality of the current 5 door Prius hatchback. That's a positive.

"The Prius coupe will have a lower roofline than that of the all-new 2010 Prius hatchback sedan launching this year..."

DWolff - 11/11/2008 3:47:43 AM

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a new low for toyota, a sporty prius, dont make me laugh

Designer1 - 11/11/2008 9:10:01 AM

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I don't even feel like commenting on this. Toyota just return the real sport cars!!!!