Upcoming Toyota Prius Coupe to wear Italian design

It is a big step for the Japanese manufacturer, and according to Toyota president, Mr. Akio Toyoda, it will me an amazing result. The latest reports from Japan’s Best Car Magazine, revealed the fact the Prius Coupe will be designed by an Italian coachbuilder, possibly Pininfarina or Italdesign Giugiaro and the final product will be very close to the current Toyota Prius.

For those who don’t know, the Prius Coupe is the response to the new Honda CR-Z which will be unveiled at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, and will go on sale in February 2010. A release date for the new Prius Coupe was not revealed but rumors show that 2010 will be the year when this new car will be unveiled!
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theoptimisticpessimist - 8/24/2009 5:07:55 PM

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Looks like a early 80's Bertone design.

investor27 - 8/24/2009 6:11:07 PM

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Not bad. But why? A Prius coupe is just the exact opposite of what the 5-door hatchback Prius is all about: space and utility.

enthusiastx11 - 8/24/2009 6:36:47 PM

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somewhat odd looking no? but i guess it makes sense to outsource what others can do better....i.e. design.

enthusiastx11 - 8/25/2009 1:31:30 AM

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so why is toyota doing this? they made the decision to engage the europeans, not the other way around.

WorldofLuxury - 8/24/2009 8:22:48 PM

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Toyota has odd-looking cars. I wouldn't consider them more conservative than the illustration above.

IhavearedS2000 - 8/24/2009 9:48:22 PM

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I have a feeling the CR-Z is gonna be sooooooo much better than this....

Joe_Limon - 8/24/2009 10:51:01 PM

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If you look closer, it looks as though the windshield starts a foot back from the black molding.

Also, this design looks strangely Korean imo.

rxh8me9000 - 8/24/2009 11:42:25 PM

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Its definately not going to look like that. Thats too flashy for a Prius. Not only that,but "amazing result" and " the final product will be very close to the current Toyota Prius" make no sense.

XYZZ - 8/25/2009 12:49:39 PM

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too "flashy!???"

what a dumb comment. toyota has made MANY a flashy design. the last Celica and MR2 (both have been referred to as "a poor man's ferrari!"

earlier generations of toyota vans were also flashy, for a van. even having something of a "spaceship" look.

even the much maligned Prius, actually LOOKS MORE like a TRUE 21st Century car, if one can somehow get BEYOND all the knee-jerk criticisms of its advanced design. how many cars have a smooth line from the top of the front bumper all the way up to the top of the A-pillar? continuing over the roof and to the base of the C-pillar? and even BEYOND that (by suggestion) to the top of the rear bumper?

it is also the only truly attractive "Kamm" design, the most aero efficient form. while originally developed by a german, all euro attempts at a Kamm back have been hideous!

synx - 8/25/2009 3:20:10 AM

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yuck, what's that