When the Toyota Prius launched its current iteration in 2004, it looked like a futuristic vehicle and stood out in a crowd. Like many Japanese designs, it hasn’t aged well, and most automotive journalists agree that it is in dire need of a makeover. The editors of TheCarConnection.com concur based on our firsthand impressions of the vehicle, including ownership of a 2004 model.

The 2009 Toyota Prius sports a slab-sided exterior and an almost egg-shaped profile. Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com generally grouse that the styling has grown old for Toyota’s 2009 Prius, but Toyota says a new look won’t arrive until the 2010 model year.

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