According to Jalopnik, (via PriusChat.com here) this is the real deal.
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We sat down with Toyota PR this morning, showed them the pictures and they've confirmed that yes, this is the new 2010 Toyota Prius set to be revealed officially at the Detroit Auto Show in January. And yeah, that's all they're willing to tell us at this time.
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Okay, so there you have it. The only image link here that I question is the first thumbnail which clearly shows a different headlight and foglight treatment from the full-view image.
Here's Inside Line's take: Leaked: Official Photos of The 2010 Toyota Prius
Here's Green Car Advisor's take: 2010 Toyota Prius Takes More Aggressive Stance Than Its Predecessors
Interesting that a Toyota spokesman confirmed this with both Inside Line and Jalopnik. The fact that the Toyota guy didn't seem upset, and wiith all the "buzz" surrounding the new less expensive (and very handsome) Honda Insight, you gotta wonder if the leak was planned.
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I believe this is a fullsize mockup. it is common for one side to have different details/window graphics/etc to evaluate the final design.
also the rough appearance of the interior indicates it is a mockup.
maybe this is one of several? it is unknown
This is disgusting. Absolutely puke inducing.
Yeah the front sucks. Hood bulges are lame.
Looks like they put a Corolla grille and Maxima headlights on the current model.
This looks decidedly fake to me. I'm not buying it.
The Volt and the Insight both will outsell this suppository by 4000 times.
If real, Et iz Ugggleeee.
Then again, your mileage may vary :-)
"The Volt and the Insight both will outsell this suppository by 4000 times."
Aside from a few details, it looks just like the Insight and the Volt is nothing special either.
My guess is the overpriced Volt will sell good at first and then drop off to nothing. The Insight will do well as it's a Honda but will be lucky to get half the sales of the Prius.
Still Butt Ugly