Differences Prius 2 and Prius5 XLE

The spare and wiper are discussed in detail elsewhere, but their delete is mostly about cutting weight to get the best mpg rating, the wiper also helps with aero. Cost and pricing is a factor, too.

All the new Prii have auto off headlights. The warning is likely something Toyota added to the base software of all their cars since you got your old Prius.

Floor mats have always been an accessory with additional price forced on the buyer. Some dealers might comp them, but I'd rather not have them included, and get third party all weather mats with better coverage for less.

 

I’m assuming you mean gen 2 and 5.
Toyota has added many features over the years and deleted some.
But it depends on the package you choose in some cases.
It pays to do your due diligence and shop wisely.
As to the why’s, we’re all guessing, but in the end, it really doesn’t matter, it is what it is

 

In a severe accident, your life is in better hands with the Gen5 vs gen2.

That should be your #1 priority, everything else is minor.

 

Hmmm, well, I'd have to disagree with most of your complaints. Many vehicles today come with tire repair kits. Would I like a spare, yep, but not a deal killer for me by any stretch. Treat your rear window with Rain-X and problem solved. Easy fix there. My headlights turn off within 30 seconds after exiting. It is adjustable how that happens, just like the door locks and parking are adjustable when they happen. My XLE came with accessory carpet floor mats no charge so maybe you did not request them?

 

I’m confused: it’s 2023, and and ten years back would be 2013, a generation 3 Prius.

our Canadian gen 3 at least had standard carpeted floor mats (see attached).

For gen 4 I think they’re axed, at least for Canada: at least my brochure makes no mention, either as included or as an accessory.

The lack of a spare on the new Prius is a deal breaker for me, especially considering the cars sheet metal has a spot for the spare, and the owners manual describes the spare, with the caveat “if equipped”.

the rear wiper I’m no that excited about: I’ve used it sporadically in rain; found it not that effective nor useful. Maybe more so in snow?

this is a good resource for US brochures through the years:

Auto-Brochures | Toyota Car PDF Sales Brochure/Catalog/Flyer/Info 4Runner 86 Avalon Camry Celica CH-R Corolla Corolla Cross Corolla iM Corona
Echo FJ Cruiser Highlander Land Cruiser Mark II Matrix Mirai MR2 Prius RAV4 Sequoia Sienna Solara Supra Tacoma Tundra Venza Yaris

 

How many discmans do you see out in public these days? The CD is going the way of the cassette and 8-track in cars because people aren't using them anymore. At least on the go, as their phone or an USB stick can contain their entire library.

I think those really interested in enjoying in high fidelity, do so at home with LPs and vacuum tube speakers.

I was reading it as a gen3 #2 trim.

That confirmed what I remembered, the 2005 carpet floor mats were an accessory in the US. I know some dealers in the US would waive the cost of the mats. The mats for my 1996 Taurus were part of a value package according to the brochure there.

 

The JBL 6-disc CD player in our ‘10 Touring gets a lot of use. But admittedly we are aging Luddites.

 

My 2022 Outback came with a CD player, but it is optional, or only on higher trims. Being in the arm rest storage, I forget it's there.

 

i loved my 10 cd alpine, but usb is so much better

 

Could have navigation maps on it.

 

interesting, should be in the manual for the car, audio, gps?

 

That would make it a third generation and presumably a trim 2. From 2010-2015, the third gen came in trim 2, 3, 4, & 5 plus Touring and Persona versions.

 

I heard about that. Stinks, doesn't it? I have the same problem with my Bolt. EUV. I have mine in the center console.