Will the 2021 Prius Prime have TSS 2.0?

It's likely that it will have TSS 2.0 since the 20th anniversary Prius is reported to have it Toyota will make 2,020 Prius 2020 Edition commemorative editions | Autoblog

 

Has anyone heard anything else on the 2021 Prime - estimated availability date, and whether TSS 2.0 in included?

 

Sounds like they're bringing back the much missed prime apps too 2021 Toyota Prius Prime - Toyota USA Newsroom

 

And Android Auto.

"The Prius Prime LE comes standard with the comprehensive Toyota Premium Audio with Integrated Navigation system and standard Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa compatibility as well as a SiriusXM® All-Access three-month trial."

 

Interesting that's it's only mentioned on the LE. I wonder if the higher trims will have it. Sounds like yet another disadvantage of the 11.6 inch screen that is on the XLE and Limited trims.

 

I understand the supposed reasons why it would only come to the LE and not the higher end models but I just can't see this happening in the real world. How they would give a benefit to a lower model is unheard of.

I'm in the market and so torn on the LE vs XLE. I prefer the small screen and actual controls of various things but the benefits of the XLE might outweigh the negative of the big screen. The Softex seats, the smart entry in 3 doors vs 1, wireless phone charger, better seats in front (lumbar and power adjustments), charger lock etc... The only benefits of the LE right now are the smaller screen and smaller price. Add in Android Auto and I might be able to deal with the missing the other stuff, but those benefits of the XLE are pretty big.

 

I own a 2017 with Softex and I consider that a MAJOR disadvantage. They are in fact so horrible that I had to cover them with cloth seat covers. They stain from just sitting on them with jeans, they are hard to clean, and they don't breath. Softex is just horrible stuff.

 

Good to know. I've only used them briefly so they always seem so nice but over time they may be less than ideal.

 

The Canadian version of the 2021 Prius Prime will come with a 120V outlet on the base model. No specs on capability but you can read it here:


Make Every Trip An Electrifying Experience With The Toyota Prius Prime | Toyota Canada

WTH: no 120V outlet for the US?! Probably because of the litigation happy vultures that any USE (USE = User Stupidity Error) will turn into a class action.

Also gets Android Auto on the base as well as a new allow wheel if you spring for the Prius Prime Upgrade with the Technology Package. Sorry Canada, still no Prime Remote apps.

They have the heated steering wheel as part of the base model. Is that a carry over or is it new?


iPad ? Pro

 

I was going to comment here that Toyota.ca has the 2021 now listed, but guess you beat me to it.

It is disappointing it confirms the expected that Prime Apps are not available. WHY? Other Toyota models have it and is in the US, so why not this model? Argh. (Same with my ‘14 PiP, the Info screen is pathetic with all those button spaces and only 2 are there (fuel economy & traffic, but I don’t subscribe to traffic...).

As an Apple person and someone who was looking at the top package anyway, the 2021 adds little of value to me. Is there really that much added with TSS 2.0 over what it currently has? I think it is just the bicycle detection and “road edge detection” that differ? Not really worth the +$300 and worse financing rates, IMO, if a deal on a ‘20 can be had.

I am curious about the obscure reference to the 120v outlet.... I assume this means there is a household plug somewhere in the cabin to plug in some kind of small electronic? Curious to see where this is positioned (hopefully not in the trunk), and also why this isn’t on US models, assuming that is true. I presume it will be on the lower back of the console, where I think the 12v was on earlier models?

I am a bit confused about this though:

“Also new this year, Prius Prime adds a smart key with push button start...”

Didn’t the base model always have 1-door smart key and push button start? What am I missing here?

 

Huh you have to get the Advanced/Limited to get that.

Could be, but I cheated and looked at the 2017-2019 interior pics for Canadian Prime. You have a 12V already in between the front seats. But maybe their copywriter confused the 12V 120W with 120V AC. Guess you’ll have to wait until they show up at the dealers. Was looking for the Specs for the 2021 but they haven’t showed up yet.


iPad ? Pro

 

I agree, on second thought the 120v is probably an error by the copy writer, probably should have been 12v. Lol.

Wouldn’t be the first time.... remember when the RAV4 Prime was first announced and the Canadian press release mentioned the battery size before soon being edited out?

 

I am going to be so mad if the 2020 cannot get access to those apps!

 

Agreed, it would certainly be frustrating for 2020 owners like yourself.

Does anyone know if the 2020 still had the hardware required for connectivity? Is it only a software update that would be required? Hope so.

Sort of like how Toyota added CarPlay to a few prior-model vehicles a year or two ago, I think Camry was one of them?