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What to expect from the next model year Prius

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#189 of 311
Re: seats [orangelebaron] by jaxs1
Jun 08, 2008 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: orangelebaron (May 08, 2008 11:58 am)

The seats are the main reason I didn't get the Prius. I didn't like the styling inside or out, or the handling, or the poor rear visibility, but I was willing to live with the styling and just get one with the optional backup camera, but the lack of seat comfort and thigh support was the deal killer. Even a manual seat height/tilt adjustment knob probably would have been enough to cure the problem.
 
I have already purchased a new vehicle that only gets average MPG that I plan to enjoy for about 3-4 years. I will probably revisit the next generation Prius or another model that gets similar mileage in it's 2012-2013 model year.
The new Prius design would have been out for at least 3 years by then giving them plenty of time to fix glitches and adjust production capacity to demand.
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Re: seats [lotusfan] by jaxs1
Jun 08, 2008 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: lotusfan (Jun 04, 2008 3:41 am)

There is nothing different about the 2009. No point in waiting for it.
If you are going to wait, you might as well wait longer and get the new 2010 model.
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question about my prius when stopping by prius08lb
Jun 08, 2008 (8:49 am)
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Hello, I love my Prius but occasionally I'll be at a stop and the it will show on the display that it's not using electric or gas but the engine is still running. Then the engine will stop but make a thud noise and jolt the car. Is this normal?
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Re: question about my prius when stopping [prius08lb] by kdhspyder
Jun 08, 2008 (3:51 pm)
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Replying to: prius08lb (Jun 08, 2008 8:49 am)

Yes. Completely normal, just ignore it. 78000 miles and counting.
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Re: seats [jaxs1] by jde4
Jun 19, 2008 (6:32 am)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Jun 08, 2008 8:05 am)

"There is nothing different about the 2009." -- How do you know what the changes (or lack there of) to the 2009 will be? When should Toyota annouce / present the 2009's?
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Re: seats [jde4] by lotusfan
Jun 19, 2008 (6:47 am)
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Replying to: jde4 (Jun 19, 2008 6:32 am)

A simple Google search will lead you to the news articles that talk about the new 2009 Prius model. See, for example: http://www.calcars.org/calcars-news/700.html
(Notice the Toyota confirmation about the lithium ion battery feature of the 2009 next-generation Prius.)
 
Perhaps some dealers would like you to buy now and not wait, so they are suggesting there will be no change.
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Re: Improvements wanted for 2009--Wish list [maribago] by maribago
Jun 19, 2008 (8:26 am)
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Replying to: maribago (May 25, 2008 5:04 pm)

Oh, also, the whole LED dash display needs attention. It is very hard to read in bright light conditions. Deeper recesses? Brighter LEDs? I don't know. Am sure Toyota can fix this.
 
And don't you just hate those cheap *plastic* triangular windows in back? Scratch-magnets, for sure. And it probably only saves 15 grams of weight.
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Re: seats [jde4] by kdhspyder
Jun 19, 2008 (9:23 am)
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Replying to: jde4 (Jun 19, 2008 6:32 am)

research on the Internet..
 
The 2009's are being built now as we speak and will ship in August. There are no significant changes of any kind, packages, color, equipment, etc. Unofficially Toyota has said same to some key people in the industry, including some here at Edmunds.
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Re: seats [lotusfan] by kdhspyder
Jun 19, 2008 (9:28 am)
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Replying to: lotusfan (Jun 19, 2008 6:47 am)

Trust me on this. No I will go further. If there are any significant changes to the 2009 Prius which is due here this Sept/Oct I will send $25 to your favorite charity. No questions asked.
 
The 2009's will be exactly the same as the 2008's. The 2010's which will arrive in Summer 2009 will be different. They however will not have Lithium Ion batteries. The Li-Ion batteries will only be ready for CY 2010 or MY 2011 and then probably only in very limited quantities as a 'Premium' option to the standard NiMH batteries.
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Re: seats [kdhspyder] by summiteplae
Jun 23, 2008 (7:54 am)
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Jun 19, 2008 9:28 am)

Unfortunately I have to agree with kdhspder ... based on Internet hype (including many reputable sites including Edmunds, US News, and more) I was excited for the 2009 Prius, and was waiting to buy one until this new model arrived. After inquiring at several dealerships, however, it became clear that the 2009 (due out early this fall) will not really be any different. The 2010, however, will be. That's what I'm now going to wait for.

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