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BREAKING: Possible leakage: 2010 Toyota Prius!

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

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What you are looking at here may well be the first unofficial, official image of the third (fourth according to Toyota) generation Toyota Prius. The original hybrid isn’t supposed to debut until we get to Detroit in January, but three images that look like they may well be authentic have turned up on Prius forum. The shape we see here certainly fits with the camouflaged spy photos we’ve seen so far. The basic shape looks much like the current Prius, but the front has been re-shaped. The nose of the car fits in with the look of other current Toyotas but doesn’t seem to carry over much from the Hybrid X concept that appeared at Geneva 2007. If these photos are to be believed the interior unfortunately also carries over the interior concept of the current car with the center mounted gauges. We’ve contacted Toyota for a comment, but we don’t seriously expect anything other than a no comment. If we do learn anything more we’ll be sure to let you know. Thanks to Rafih for the tip!

Gallery: Confirmed: 2010 Toyota Prius

[Source: PriusChat]

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Reader Spy: 2010 Nissan Cube is properly asymmetric!

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Spy Photos, Economy, Hatchbacks, Nissan

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Many thanks to Autoblog reader Aaron, who appears to have been in the presence of printed materials pertaining to the 2010 Nissan Cube, which is set to be unveiled next month at the LA Auto Show. Aaron captured the moment with his camera phone, and thus, we have what may be the first unofficial official look at the U.S.-market Cube’s design. Or it could be something else entirely, but it sure doesn’t look that way. Up front, the new headlamps and grille form a thin line above the front bumper, giving the boxy little dude a face we expect to see start talking at any given moment. Follow the jump for more analysis, and check out the scans in the gallery below.

Gallery: 2010 Nissan Cube

[Source: Aaron]

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Chicago Auto Show: Scion xB and xD info leaked early

Wednesday, December 31st, 1969

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Spy Photos, Economy, Hatchbacks, Scion

In a move that can only be deemed as stupid, lazy or incredibly devious, Car & Driver published images and information on Scion’s redesigned xB and all-new xD more than a day and a half before the car’s are scheduled to be debuted here in Chicago. The info went live last night but wasn’t discovered until an industrious member of the ScionLife forum messed with the URL and found it.

First up is the new xB, which has grown in size thanks to leaving the platform it shared with the now defunct xA. Gone is the toaster-esque styling as well, replaced with a design that’s still a box, though one with fender flares, a little more character in the front end and a thick C/D-pillar. It’s also reported that the interior has been upgraded along with losing the not-loved center-mounted gauge pod. The xB will also share its powerplant with the tC now, which means a 2.4L four-cylinder generating 158 hp and 162 ft-lbs. of torque will be on tap to send power through a five-speed manual or four-seed automatic.

The xD is the new kid in the Scion camp, replacing the less well-received xA. It rides on the same platform as the Yaris, but is powered by the 128-hp, 1.8L four-cylinder found in the Corolla and Matrix. The xD will feature the same transmission choices as the new xB and send power to the front wheels only. The xD’s styling shares the same thick C/D-pillar seen on the new xB, which appears to be a new Scion trademark styling cue. We’ll leave judgment of the car’s overall design to you, but will just say that it looks like a cross between a Camry and a JDM-market Mazda Verisa.

[Source: ScionLife]

Gallery: 2008 Scion xD and xB leaked images