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#27 of 36 Prius Options I'd Like to See by coolfuture Apr 23, 2008 (12:15 pm)
We're rented Priuses many times but are waiting to buy because the buzz is that within a year or two Prius will have many exciting new features, like the PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) and driving the first 35 miles on batteries alone, and then getting 90 mpg.   I'd like to see a diesel/engine hybrid that won't void the warranty if fueled with biodiesel purchased from certified stations like we have here in Santa Cruz. Our classic Mercedes run better on biodiesel than on petroleum diesel, and we're dying to buy a new car. We'd have a Prius now if we didn't have to buy petroleum to fuel it.   Hopefully there will soon be ethanol available at stations and we'd like to see hybrids with engines engineered and optimized for ethanol for good fuel economy.   IF Toyota is smart enough to offer a good and stylish fuel-efficient car with these features they will pull way ahead of the pack. That is my prediction!   I like a lot about the Prius, it's getting better every year, but I don't like their cloth seats. We don't want leather, but the standard cloth looks cheap and unattractive. Mercedes used a leather-like interior material that has held up well for 30 years and is easy to clean. Looks and feels like leather but no animals needed to be tortured in factory farms. If not that how about a good washable velour. I saw better-looking cloth on the seats of a much less expensive Toyotas marketed for the younger set, the Corolla, I think.   In an ideal world, an interior color besides neutral would be nice too. That beige and grey is so economy-looking. Make mine purple.   What I love about the Prius and I don't want to change in the next generation: the futuristic look of the dash. I love it! Replies to this message: stevegold (Apr 23, 2008 1:22 pm) chadx (May 07, 2008 6:57 am)
#28 of 36 Re: Prius Options I'd Like to See [coolfuture] by stevegold Apr 23, 2008 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: coolfuture (Apr 23, 2008 12:15 pm) I have a 2004 and enjoy it very much. I was hoping for the 3rd generation in 2007 or 2008 but it won't be for a while. Li-Ion batteries were to be the big improvement. They would add to mileage and performance even if it wasn't a "Plug-In-Hybrid". That will be a while even though it's out as an experimental vehicle. An electric turbo would be great for improving mountain driving for customers like me although, if I had to choose, I would take the Plug-In-Hybrid option. 4WD, and automatic parking complete my list of majors. I think you will be waiting a long time for the plug in as the batteries are still a problem (Performance, safety and cost).
#29 of 36 Re: Prius Options I'd Like to See [coolfuture] by chadx May 07, 2008 (6:57 am)
Replying to: coolfuture (Apr 23, 2008 12:15 pm) Just out of curiousity, coolfuture, are you a Vegan?
#30 of 36 Let's not and say we did by pf_flyer HOST May 07, 2008 (7:34 am)
Please keep the discussion to the Prius and not make it about each other. Thanks.
#31 of 36 My wish list by sr1945 May 07, 2008 (1:41 pm)
My wish list for the 09. Won't hold the breath however....   1. Navi, deeper in dash to avoid sun wash out. None touch screen. Really like my none touch screen navi on my 08 accord and would like the same on the Prius   2. Softer or at least softer looking dash. Now its too hard looking   3. Different speed/tach gauges. Rounded or Simi rounded or even digital ones right infront of the driver like normal cars. Like the more normal look instead of what is current.   4. For the price paid, would welcome a better interior as well.   5. Front window factory tint about 1/8th the way down from the top instead of going the extra tinting rout to avoid that early morning sun rise.
#32 of 36 Improve seats, offer sun roof by janakiram Jul 16, 2008 (4:16 pm)
Both the front and rear seats in the Prius will benefit from stiffer seats and driver lumber support. and a factory installed sun roof, even a small one, can hold down A/C use and help boost mileage.
#33 of 36 More changes I'd like to see in the Prius by maribago Jul 23, 2008 (7:23 am)
1. Rear disc brakes 2. Rear independent suspension 3. Less cheesy/plastic-y front dask 4. Nav system that displays previous routes and color-codes segments by mpg (you've got the GPS in there already and I'd like to see where my teenager drove last night) 5. Built-in iPod and cell phone holsters. 6. Smaller structural posts to left/right of windshield (current ones block driver's view significantly). 7. More seat adjustments for driver and passenger. 8. Better hvac. Current one is wimpy (and, yes, will sacrifice a little fuel economy to actually warm the car up when it is cold).   No particular priority order. And, yes, I've driven a Prius (2005 for 2 years +)
#34 of 36 Prius seats by bob204 Jul 31, 2008 (12:27 pm)
I have an '06 Prius and just took an extended 1800 mi. journey.. On the 2nd day of travel and then 600 mi. into our journey my wife began complaining about the seats. As the day wore on she eventually came to a bout of tears saying the seats are so uncomfortable. They are and very hard after the miles we traveled. Any suggestions out there? Replies to this message: tiff_c (Jul 31, 2008 5:42 pm) railroadjames (Aug 07, 2008 6:19 pm)
#35 of 36 Re: Prius seats [bob204] by tiff_c Jul 31, 2008 (5:42 pm)
Replying to: bob204 (Jul 31, 2008 12:27 pm) I have an '06 Prius and just took an extended 1800 mi. journey.. On the 2nd day of travel and then 600 mi. into our journey my wife began complaining about the seats. As the day wore on she eventually came to a bout of tears saying the seats are so uncomfortable. They are and very hard after the miles we traveled. Any suggestions out there?   This was my largest grip about the Prius the second being a non height adjustable seat as well as a non telescoping steering wheel. In the old days you could just buy a set of Recaro's and have them installed but with all the new airbag technology I don't think that's possible unless Recaro makes a factory replacement seat for the Prius (doubtful). They have padded seat covers but I don't know how well those would work. Possibly having the seats customized would work. Many dealers often have a leather interior added aftermarket. Maybe they can stuff more padding into the seats? i hope you find something that works.
#36 of 36 Re: Prius seats [bob204] by railroadjames Aug 07, 2008 (6:19 pm)
Replying to: bob204 (Jul 31, 2008 12:27 pm) I suppose the seats are a matter of opinion. I've ridden in Hondas that seemed harsh and stiff to sit in and on. We have an '04 Prius with 87K and just came off a trip out West to the tune of over 5,300 miles and had little to complain about as to the seats. I'm nearly 6 ft 220lbs and my wife is....well lets just say, she pleasingly plump in many a nice way. The things I'd like to see are .....Tinted Sunroof....More tint on all windows especially the Rr Window......How about a steering wheel control for "fan".....Briter controls on nite steering wheel......Find a way to make Rr rug to stay put......Make the Rr window wiper flip open better to clean same window....Lastly, Find a way to make the division of Rr Window better engineered so you can see better out it.

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