Eco King Returns – 2010 Toyota Prius – 2009 Detroit Auto Show

February 20, 2009 by
Filed under: Hydrogen Fuel Cell 

Editor-In-Chief Angus MacKenzie takes a look at the 3rd generation of America’s most-loved green car, the Toyota Prius.

Read the story here:

http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/detroit/112_2009_detroit_auto_show_coverage/2010_toyota_prius.html

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25 Comments on Eco King Returns – 2010 Toyota Prius – 2009 Detroit Auto Show

  1. KimberlyLihb on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

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  2. JONmanIStheBEST on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    3. honda insight is way better.

  3. ricker20006 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    4. When prices are high, when have you ever heard someone say, “damn, my prius is a ugly and that is why I do not get good gas milage or the price of gas is to damn high?”

  4. bigtrem95 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    5. The look is not very appealing. Sure it is very fuel efficient, but it is not a thing I would want to by. It is too basic looking, if you know what I mean.

  5. PiercingKnight on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    6. smart car but y make it look so gay? i don’t like the way it looks

  6. GDR352 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    7. Impressive technology, but it still looks like a giant jelly bean. Can’t they give it a sleek and sporty look that makes it something you want to be seen driving around in?

  7. kidz59 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    8. solar roof is good.
    but how much? around 2000,2500 or more ?

  8. jhail20 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    9. that was the early test phase, the volt is built upon the old EV1 platform, where as toyota has been known to steal ideas, alot. you may also want to know that japanese cars were originally sold at a lose to make them cheaper for consumers. I’ll wait for the Cadillac Converj. The only beef I have with the volt is the toyish interior, not suited for a car, the outside is good though.

  9. cellophane96 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    10. Best car ever!

  10. emforty2 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    11. 3rd generation so how about the volt? still a science project generation

    GM has more corporate jets on its fleets than functional volt vehicles

    see youtubes ” GM chevy volt fails “

  11. shadowisf150 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    12. Top gear is not really a good source though

  12. SixHundredHP on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    13. looks like a bean. is about as fast as a bean too.

  13. duncan36 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    14. Looks more cheaply built than the previous Prius.

  14. darkflame737 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    15. Insight still has a good ‘Sport’ mode with active fuel efficiency monitor. It even has that ‘green light for green’ thing to tell you whether you are doing well or not. At least honda is honest in saying that there is no guaranteed mileage – it depends on the driving style.

  15. niswel on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    16. Nicer than the present model, but… tooo small tires!

  16. BBdirtbiking on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    17. It may be very fuel efficient at lower speeds, but when it gets up to the interstate speeds you would have better fuel millage in a BMW M3, and not to mention that the Prius looks atrocious.

    If you do not believe me with that fact, i got the information from Top Gear, as they tested it around their track.

  17. serious22222 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    18. its also good to note that the batteries are 100% recyclable.

  18. serious22222 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    19. the insight has 98hp. this prius has 134…

    The Honda Insight.

    The poor man’s Prius.

  19. serious22222 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    20. the insight has 98hp. this prius has 134.

    honda insight

    The poor man’s Prius.

  20. valensk on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    21. I like Chrysler 200C better

  21. khafanov on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    22. diesels are the way to go.. u get the high torque and fuel efficiency+ there is no battery to need to replace.. the engine lasts much longer too.. lower service rate means u save buck at the repair shop and due to its efficiency at the pump too.

    i got a vw getta tdi 2009 this year.. and its amazing.. awesome efficiency and low fuel consumption.. people should only by hybrid if they actually live in downtown area and the bus and subway services is too good for them..

  22. khafanov on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    23. its so true..also the batteries in those cars are an environmentally catastrophe

  23. GOdupont24 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    24. The Eco King is Honda Motor Co.

  24. quuaa1 on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    25. I hate that car so much.

  25. bajabusta on Sat, 24th Jan 2009 11:56 am

    26. so how is trading in your prius for a new prius green? People are dumb.

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