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New Toyota Prius To Get Bigger, Smugger And Maybe Even Wagon, Convertible Versions

Ray Wert — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:40:00 EDT

The folks over at ~~Winding Road~~... err... NextAutos, have procured some more photos of the new Toyota Prius we caught earlier this month. The next-gen Prius was caught taking a couple turns around the block, showing off its new body and the expected to longer and wider size to give backseat passengers a bit more space and some added trunk storage and these new shots. The other additional features we've heard about — solar cells and a higher fuel economy — still can't be substantiated by these photos. However, NextAutos now adds another rumor to the list.

NextAutos whispers that the next-gen 2010 Toyota Prius could be part of

"a whole family of Prius models. That means that we also will see a station wagon and maybe even a convertible with the Prius badge."

So now you can have your smug little cake and eat it too. [NextAutos]

Convertible Prius Aims For Economy And Style, Misses

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Though we found the Cadillac CTS Convertible to be rather fetching, it didn't stand up to some of the four-door convertibles our industrious commentariat located. That being said, we're a little disappointed none of you found this Prius by NCE, which is both a hybrid and a four-door convertible. We're curious to see what kind of fuel economy this things get, as convertibles tend to ruin the carefully crafted, low-resistance shells of other cars.

Not to mention the weight of that soft top and the other necessary pieces probably has to do a number on mileage as well. Most importantly, while the idea of a hybrid convertible doesn't necessarily have to be a bad idea, it doesn't suit the Prius. This is more like a roofless car than a convertible. This is the automotive equivalent of asking Fall Out Boy to guest on your hip hop album. [Winding Road via eGMCarTech]