The next-generation Toyota Prius will use a turbocharged engine and lithium-ion batteries to achieve its rumored 94 mpg rating, according to a published report. The latest issue of the U.K.’s AutoExpress magazine indicates a lean-burn 1.8-litre turbo engine will be coupled the THS-II hybrid system with efficient lithium ion batteries to great improve efficiency. Toyota is also said to be considering a plug-in capability as as standard feature. Currently, many Prius owners modify their cars for plug-in charging, but that can void the car’s warranty. In issue 904, the magazine reported the new 94 mpg Prius would offer an improved 0-62 mph time of under 10 seconds. Changes are also likely to come to the exterior of the new Prius. Early last month, we reported that Toyota is considering using design to help differentiate its hybrid offerings from its other models.
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06/06, 11:31 AM
posted by:
Mike
I wonder how they are going to evolve the styling of teh car to differentiate it from the gen 1.
That way the purchasers can feel forally superior to not only us regular drivers, but also superior to the Gen 1 buyers.
06/06, 11:33 AM
posted by:
Mike
I meant Morally, not forally….
06/06, 11:48 AM
posted by:
Dave
The Prius is already in it’s second generation. If the rumors are true, I can’t wait for them to bring on the new one!
06/06, 11:48 AM
posted by:
Carlos
The current Prius is actually gen 2. And damn, when I first heard the 90mpg rumors I figured it was BS and I’d never hear that rumor again, but it keeps coming back. Someone out there must be pretty confident it’s gonna happen.
06/06, 11:51 AM
posted by:
Mike
sorry for the slip on generations… I stand corrected.
Keep in mind, I do not have a problem with the car itself, the numbers ARE impressive at first glance. My comments are directed more towards the attitudes of the *majority* of those who own one….
06/06, 11:51 AM
posted by:
Rick Wagoner
Saving fuel is a fad, the future is large trucks and even larger trucks. You non-believers will swallow your words when GM is king once again thanks to our gas guzzling trucks.
XOXOXO
Ricky
06/06, 12:09 PM
posted by:
Mike
good to see you ricky….RRB….. how’s that Disco?
06/06, 12:24 PM
posted by:
Zmaj Strasni
The current Prius is doing a less then promissed 52 MPG.
European diesels can do better, so why should somebody buy a hybrid ?
You should enjoy the ride (benzin or turbo diesel) not to try to save rain forrest……
06/06, 1:12 PM
posted by:
Thom
I like what they are saying, but a Prius will not work for me at all. Why cant they build me something I can actually USE? I need a large truck/SUV for work & large family. I give props to Toyota to spending time and money on the hybrid “craze”, but they need to make something HUGE (compared to a Prius) that gets reasonable mileage for a large vehicle. C’mon already, build it!
06/06, 1:15 PM
posted by:
Niels
No. Sorry. 94 MPG is not gonna happen.
06/06, 1:15 PM
posted by:
Dallas
so 94 claimed mpg means a real-world 50 mpg. I guess 50 isn’t too bad….
06/06, 1:16 PM
posted by:
Mike
how ’bout a hybrid Magnum, Durango, Aspen? I hear rumors of Ram… and Minivan, Stratus, 300, Charger, Caliber.
All dual stage… much better system then the prius.
06/06, 1:24 PM
posted by:
Paul D.
“European diesels can do better, so why should somebody buy a hybrid ?
You should enjoy the ride (benzin or turbo diesel) not to try to save rain forrest…”
Because people like myself don’t live in Europe… Diesel engines have a tough time gaining a foothold here in the states due to emissions. So at the moment, a hybrid is the way to go for fuel savings, even if the savings aren’t as impressive as they claim.
06/06, 1:40 PM
posted by:
Derek
Hybrids are a fad. Bring on the alternative fuels.
06/06, 2:18 PM
posted by:
Tony
The Freedom Car, remeber that? A family sedan that would get 80mpg that the automakers were working on with the gov’t and each other. Well it was based on a diesel hybrid car using lightweight composites to keep the weight of the car down. It was axed because of diesel emissions. Now with the advancement in diesel emissions technology (urea injection), a diesel hybrid getting 80mpg would be possible. 94mpg? Maybe with a plug in hybrid diesel.
06/06, 3:29 PM
posted by:
Paul D.
Hybrids are a fad that I can go down to the dealer and buy today. I agree that alt. fuels will open new doors in the future but at the moment there is nothing readily availible.
Even GM has realized that there may be something to the hybrids after all. So even they may not be so confident in that next level (Alt. sources). I’d place my bets on a low sulfer diesel being more successful in the coming years…
06/07, 9:44 PM
posted by:
Dre
Hybrids are not a fad. Hybrids are the future. If you cannot see that, then you are definitely shortsighted.
Guess what fuel cell vehicles are? HYBRIDS, and when an infrastructure for hydrogen and whatever other alternative fuel arrives, hybrids will still be around.
Diesel hybrids are also in the furture, but guess what? Diesel is a non renewable resource just as is gas.
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07/27, 1:41 AM
posted by:
don fletcher
The brits can get 94mpg out of it, because they use am Imperial gallon… 160 fluid oz.
08/25, 4:00 PM
posted by:
Terry
I have driven over 3500 miles now in 2006 prius and its averaging over 58mpg from new.
This is pretty average commute. Real world enough for me.