Spied: Toyota Hatchback

Our resident spy photographer Chris Doane (CD/BP) is sure to be impressed by the state-of-the-art camo Toyota applied to this tester.

Read "Spy Shots: Toyota Hatchback Coupe" @ The Car Connection

I'm guessing it's another Scion model, maybe the xB replacement.

I'm laughing. Not because of the vehicle, but because of what wraps it: cardboard, duct tape, and a piece of a burlap bag. Wow.

The outline slightly resembles the current Matrix but as a 2-door model.

That has to be the most creative camo I've ever seen, and true to the engineer's philosophy:

"If it moves and it shouldn't: duct tape."

You forgot the second part. If it doesn't move and it should, WD40.

That's just hilarious! I wonder if I camo'ed up my Impala like that if I'd get all the spies around here to follow me. Sheesh.

They should have put spinner wheel covers on it to make it complete.

If it moves and it shouldn't: duct tape.

You forgot the second part. If it doesn't move and it should, WD40.

You guys are both wrong. The solution to both problems is a hammer.

Yeah, if it doesn't fit, don't force it, use a bigger hammer.

This is the next-generation Prius, guys. 100% post consumer material.

Wait.. it MUST be a Scion. The next box on wheels!

Oh, and one more thing.. they forgot the cardboard wing like these peeps:

http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/%7ehfu/Pimped%.../PimpedRide.JPG

This is the next-generation Prius, guys. 100% post consumer material.

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Does it run on human waste as well? I doubt it can use the owners's waste because with the way some Prius' owners act, you'd think they don't take porcelain cruises.

porcelain cruises? That's a new one.

That isn't a pre-produciton it is the next Scion. Rice Pimped from the Factory, YO!

Here's the real question:

Will it look less or MORE ugly with the cardboard & duct tape off?

you guys have it all wrong....

This is a blue devil mule.

you guys have it all wrong....

it's a Scion Xb mule undergoing aerodynamics testing on the Yaris platform.

you guys have it all wrong....

this is obviously a mule for a new division Toyota is creating to market to the "homeless" crowd.

Camo over camo? $h!, 'Yota. That's stealthy.

How did you get Dollar General to make you a bag big enough to fit over the rear window? Damn...

There's no way this is "cover your face with a brown paper bag" ugly. No. This is gonna be 'Yota's next big hit!

you guys have it all wrong....

This is a testbed for Lexus's next generation in styling.... C-finesse

No, no, no. I know what this is! The Lexus Supercar!

you guys have it all wrong....

It's a mule for Toyota's next generation hybrid system that runs on sugar, spice, and everything nice. Clearly better than GM's less expensive hybrid that runs on snips, snails, and puppy dog tails.

Is this what happens when engineers mix a scoop of caffeinated in with the decaf. They're a party hearty bunch.

I can't believe you GM fans getting all worked up over a little Toyota hatchback.

I am guessing it might be the next Corolla, or just a Corolla hatchback that might join the sedan...

They should have put spinner wheel covers on it to make it complete.

You guys are both wrong. The solution to both problems is a hammer.

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No that won't work:

"All parts should go together without forcing. Therefore, if you can't get them together again, there must be a reason. By all means, do not use a hammer." -- IBM maintenance manual, 1975

BTW, is this thing out of NUMMI? Can it possibly be the next Matrix, i.e. Vibe?

you guys have it all wrong....

This is a blue devil mule.

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Shhhh..you are close...don't let out the secret. Rumour has it that a new JV between Toyota and GM will result in a special Prius Z06 (Prius with Corvette Z06 drivetrain) and a Corvette Green Line (Corvette with Prius drivetrain).

a Corvette Green Line (Corvette with Prius drivetrain).

Funny thing is the Corvette would probably get worse mileage... :AH-HA_wink:

No, the engineers at Toyota saw all of those images of cars with cardboard ground effects and wings and figured,

"By George, let's give them all what they want. We'll make MEEELLIONS!"

That, my friends, is the finished product!

you guys have it all wrong.... this is the next generation Prius.

What the camo is covering is the exclusive and pioneering use of a tortoise shell wood exterior.