2013 Prius v with new Seaglass Pearl color, SofTex-trimmed steering wheel, small pricing increase.

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by Chazz8, Oct 15, 2012.

  1. Chazz8

    Chazz8 Gadget Lover

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    #1 Chazz8, Oct 15, 2012
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    Great! SofTex steering wheel now available on the Five. Looks like Toyota needs to issue a service bulletin and replace my plastic steering wheel.
     
    #2 Guill, Oct 15, 2012
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    Ugh, I want the softex steering wheel so bad.
     
    #3 Quentin, Oct 16, 2012
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    I wanted it so bad that I bought one. It feels much better and matches the interior.
     
    #4 umichioe, Oct 16, 2012
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    you can buy a softex one? from where?
     
    #5 ZPriusv5, Oct 17, 2012
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    Haha, you poor Americans and your plastic steering wheels. :D
    All trims except the base model of Prius v in Canada come with leather wrapped steering wheel. then again we are paying an extra $650 for that leather wrapped steering wheel. :confused:
    (comparing base price difference canada/us model)
     
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    LOL I was reading the OP thinking, 'what the hell is on my steering wheel then? Doesn't seem like plastic?'. Guess this is one case where the Canadians didn't get screwed (unlike the complete lack of Entune).
     
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    Canadian also got OEM rear bumper protector. What the .... for US product planner.

    Also, for v Five, the armrest should be in SoftTex too. Kind of out of place (and uncomfortable) for the cloth armrest.
     
    #9 umichioe, Oct 23, 2012
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    Am I the only on that loves the standard Prius steering wheel?
     
    #10 libmanj, Oct 24, 2012
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    Love it. Softex might be OK, but most leather is too slick.
     
    #11 Air_Boss, Oct 24, 2012
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