{"id":573,"date":"2008-02-27T01:53:28","date_gmt":"2008-02-27T01:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.thesocialmedia.com\/petrol-head\/2008\/02\/27\/lexus-to-unveil\/"},"modified":"2012-07-17T14:23:22","modified_gmt":"2012-07-17T14:23:22","slug":"lexus-to-unveil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.thesocialmedia.com\/petrol-head\/2008\/02\/27\/lexus-to-unveil\/","title":{"rendered":"Lexus to unveil a Prius-based model next year"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"2007toyotapriustouringeditionfrontl\"<\/a> According to Motor Trend<\/em>, Lexus will unveil a new hybrid model based on the next-generation Prius at the next Detroit Auto Show in January 2009.<\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t a secret that Toyota planned to launch the next Prius at next year\u2019s Detroit Auto Show. However, the Lexus version comes as a surprise and raises questions about the opportunity of such a specific vehicle in the brand\u2019s lineup. It is rumoured that the future Lexus would be available under a sports wagon form. The former IS estate comes to mind and might be used as an inspiration for Lexus. It wasn\u2019t a roomy estate, but its unique design was praised by the specialists.<\/p>\n

Still, how would a unique hybrid model fit in the Lexus lineup? Well, the brand certainly needs to reinforce its portfolio at a time when the German clique expands its lineup with compact models. However, a Prius-based model might be too unconventional and bit tame for buyers used to buying 1-series and A3 models for their sportiness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

According to Motor Trend, Lexus will unveil a new hybrid model based on the next-generation Prius at the next Detroit Auto Show in January 2009. It wasn\u2019t a secret that Toyota planned to launch the next Prius at next year\u2019s Detroit Auto Show. 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