Filed under: Hybrid, Toyota, Detroit Auto Show
Prius team releases second unrevealing shot of 2010 Prius
While we recognize there is a significant pent-up demand for information about Toyota's next Prius, due to debut in January at the Detroit Auto Show and go on sale as a 2010 model, we'd prefer Toyota just keep pics like this to itself. Until the Prius team is ready to show something really interesting, this tactic is nothing short of boring, much like the last teaser. Looking at the shot, our best guess is that this is a toggle button for the sunroof, or possibly the rear hatch. Perhaps there is something special about what this button will do, but unless Toyota's willing to let us in on it, we're going to chalk this one up as a complete non-event. It's like showing us what the back of the headrest will look like. Moving on...
[Source: GreenHybrid]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
philmcneal 2:19PM (10/13/2008)
oh man if thats the button to open and close the radiator during cold winter months HELLULA!!!!!!!!
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BenE 2:32PM (10/13/2008)
Prius convertible?
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Brn 2:35PM (10/13/2008)
"Until the Prius team is ready to show something really interesting, this tactic is nothing short of boring"
Apparently not too boring for ABG to publish.
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Chris 3:01PM (10/13/2008)
Must have been a slow news day for ABG.
Dutch 3:50PM (10/13/2008)
Maybe it is a game changer: plug-in hybrid with a swappable battery a la Project Better Place. This button opens the battery compartment for swapping.
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as2k 4:28PM (10/13/2008)
it opens the special roof hatch for passenger ejector seat activation.
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Stowe101 4:29PM (10/13/2008)
Just because you make it in white, it does not make it an ipod.
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Rick 6:50PM (10/13/2008)
iPod synomous with white? Have you seen iPods lately? The nanos coming in like 8 colors and the touch is black and classic ipods are black and silver.
Donnie 12:43AM (10/14/2008)
It's really a switch for the vacuum-operated hood scoop. You know, like the ones that were on the '69-'71 Mopar muscle cars like the Road Runner and Charger!
Because, you know, the Prius is now going to be a symbol of high performance power and muscle.
Or maybe it's a button for the sunroof LOL.
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BoneHeadOtto 9:25AM (10/14/2008)
It comes with a Hal9000 and thats the buttom for opening the pod bay door.
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John Rowell 5:15PM (10/14/2008)
OOooo, a toggle button!! Woo nice
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