Detroit Auto Show 2009: All-New Toyota Prius to be Unveiled Soon (But We've Already Seen It)
by Michael Graham Richard, Ottawa, Canada 
on 01.12.09
Update: See our article on the official launch of the new 2010 Toyota Prius!
The Best-Selling Hybrid Car Gets a Makeover
It might not be very suspenseful because we've all already seen leaked shots of the 3rd generation Toyota Prius hybrid (see below - Toyota has apparently confirmed the authenticity of these pics), but I'm still very curious to see the real thing up-close and personal. I'm also looking forward to more technical info on the new Prius.
You can see the rest of the leaked shots of the new Toyota Prius here.
According to Toyota: "the all-new Toyota Prius will feature a substantially revised Hybrid Synergy Drive system and will deliver improved mileage, improved performance and “a host of innovative new features.”
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It's always amazing how far ahead of the pack Toyota is in both its vision and its technology. I remember looking into buying a Prius nearly ten years ago, and now ten years later the other auto makers are struggling to produce a hybrid that comes close to that original Prius, while Toyota continues to improve upon their original design.
Just remember that, while it's greener than a Hummer, it's still a car. I know plenty of people with Priuses who drive around feeling very virtuous. They're still polluting - just not quite as much.
Stick to your bike or the bus. These cars are better than most, but with over 6 billion of us and a climate catastrophe looming, we need bigger adjustments than a car that gets 60 or 70 MPG.