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2010 Honda Hybrid Spied!

2010 Honda Hybrid Spied!

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty PadgettMarty Padgett July 16th, 2008

2010 Honda Hybrid

2010 Honda Hybrid

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TheCarConnection.com's spies just caught Honda's hybrid-only model that's designed to take on the Toyota Prius. The shape and packaging of this prototype is clearly Prius-inspired, although the overall size looks larger than Toyota's hybrid favorite. The test group consisted of a Toyota Prius, Honda's face-lifted Civic Hybrid, and this prototype, which is sure to be considered the top of Honda's hybrid vehicle range.--KGP Photography

2010 Honda Hybrid

2010 Honda Hybrid

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2010 Honda Hybrid

2010 Honda Hybrid

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2010 Honda Hybrid

2010 Honda Hybrid

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2010 Honda Hybrid

2010 Honda Hybrid

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2010 Honda HybridEnlarge PhotoTheCarConnection.com's spies just caught Honda's hybrid-only model that's designed to take on the Toyota Prius. The shape and packaging of this prototype is clearly Prius-inspired, although the overall size looks larger than Toyota's hybrid favorite. The test group consisted of a Toyota Prius, Honda's face-lifted Civic Hybrid, and this prototype, which is sure to be considered the top of Honda's hybrid vehicle range.--KGP Photography 2010 Honda HybridEnlarge Photo2010 Honda HybridEnlarge Photo2010 Honda HybridEnlarge Photo2010 Honda HybridEnlarge Photo

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Posted in: 2008, 2010, Honda, Toyota, Hybrid, Prius



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  1. By ssm #21, Posted: 7/21/2008

    Give them time. I am sure it will look nothing like the Prius when production hits, although it does now. The only drawback of the Civic Hybrid (compared to the Prius) is the non-folding rear seat. This looks like a hatch, hopefully with folding rear seats.

  2. By Ron #22, Posted: 7/28/2008

    just take the Clarity fuel cell car body as inspiration, Honda. That looks very nice, and much better than the Prius.

  3. By Raul #23, Posted: 8/1/2008

    Man... I sure hope it resembles Clarity. I would buy it in an instance!!

  4. By Art #24, Posted: 8/6/2008

    Look closely at the pictures - that car has Dunlop tires. Dunlop provides OEM tires for Toyota. Every Honda I've ever owned came with Michelins from the factory. Sorry kids - but that's a 2010 Prius.

  5. By Kyle #25, Posted: 8/9/2008

    The 'new green age' Mustang Vs. Camaro.....same car different emblems

  6. By RedGeminiPA #26, Posted: 8/11/2008

    This hybrid is inspired by the design of the FCX Clarity, which is a pure gem of aerodynamic design. I just read an article saying that Honda will use the Insight name for this and it should start with a base price under $18,500. The expected fuel economy is 50 - 70 mpg. The overall shape may have been inspired by the Prius, but is the result of pure wind tunnel testing. Remember the GM EV-1 electric car and the original Honda Insight? That basic shape is a must for the least amount of air resistance to achieve the best possible fuel economy. Any car designed to be a pure hybrid is sure to use a similar design for that reason. Honda will have a HUGE home run with this car if everything stays as expected with the starting price and the fuel economy numbers. Good job, Honda!

  7. By  Tony #27, Posted: 9/14/2008

    Did anyone notice the 3 windshield wipers? Seems a bit unnecessary.

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