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2nd Generation Vibe and Matrix Hybrid - Opnions Please
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:25 pm
by ou.grizzly
Based on this article from Car and Driver the new Matrix and Vibe have been engineered to accommodate a hybrid powertrain. Your thoughts?
http://www.caranddriver.com/re..._news
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:44 pm
by zionzr2
The prius hatchback is pretty close to the vibe/matrix.
Re: (zionzr2)
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:47 pm
by shemp
I agree with that. GM doesn't have a small-car hybrid system at the moment, and Toyota already has a similar sized hybrid car. The only reason I could see Toyota doing it would be to offer the Matrix as a stripped-out, lower price point alternative to the Prius. If Toyota did that, I don't think they would allow their little gold-mine to be sold in a GM dealership, so it is doubtful that the Vibe version would get the hybrid in my opinion.
Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 5:48 am
by kostby
An update two years later...We'll find out for sure at Detroit in JanuaryToyota has released this teaser image of the Prius MPV.Link to full article on Autoblog -->
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/1...video/The big question: Would you buy one?
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Re: (kostby)
Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 4:19 pm
by star_deceiver
Quote, originally posted by autoblog »Recently, Toyota teased its second addition to the Prius family during its 10th anniversary party for the automaker's infamous hybrid. Now, Toyota has tweeted that the new vehicle, which obviously takes the shape of a Mazda5-sized MPV, will make its official debut at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show in January.Hmmm... A Vibe/Rondo Hybrid????
Re: 2nd Generation Vibe and Matrix Hybrid - Opnions Please (ou.grizzly)
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 3:57 am
by kostby
Spyshot from autoblog (italian version)Link to Autoblog post (English) -->
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/1...debut/
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 4:07 am
by bull77
looks like a mazda 5
Re: 2nd Generation Vibe and Matrix Hybrid - Opnions Please (kostby)
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 2:39 pm
by star_deceiver
Looks like they raided the parts bin... from that angle anyways...