A few answers to your questions...

I want the sunroof/remote air conditioning function but I don't want the navigation system (since I have my own Garmin GPS). Will it be possible to configure a 2010 this way?

 

No. The package and options information (See HERE) states Navigation is bundled with the Sunroof.

 

Thanks ggood. But crap. That Nav system is horribly overpriced and redundant (to me). I wonder why Toyota felt it was important to tie the sunroof to the Nav in terms of packages. Me not happy about that.

 

I do agree that the nav is overpriced and I wish I could get the back-up camera with the nice screen for my audio. Looks like I will be getting the silver package with Bluetooth .

 

I have read in several places on PriusChat about the sun roof and solar panels as to there weight and possible lowering of the MPG. Has anyone seen this to be fact or just guessing? I'm wanting to order one with this option, if it does not lower the MPG significantly.

 

Hey PriusTeam, here's a couple more challenges:

Will the production cars' wheels be mounted so that the asymmetry is pointed the same way on both sides? Will the recommended tire rotation be front to back, or cross-rotation?

 

Does Toyota plan to produce any Models IV and V (1227 and 1229) without any of the Nav, Solar or AT packages?

Why do the model numbers skip from 1223 to 1225 to 1227 to 1229? Are the even numbers for foreign models?

Generally speaking, how does Toyota decide how many of each kind of model/package to initially produce? How frequently does Toyota tend to revise these numbers?

 

FYI, Venza Nav manual does not say or show anything about birdseye or 3D views.

 

Will the non-Nav version be fitted with a standard double-din radio head unit that can be easily replaced by some aftermarket equipment?

 

The most important question to be answered about the navigation system in the new Prius is whether it will be fully functional while the car is moving.

If not, it's worthless.

 

That's been answered many times herein. While it might be very important for some it is absolutely unimportant for others. I for one prefer the voice functionality over having to type in addresses. Everything I would want to do by hand I can do by voice so the current config is perfect for my use.

 

Limiting the functionality of a $1700 piece of navigational equipment, to the impractical usefullness and undesirability of address only input, doesn't sound like a perfect combination to me.
In fact it's quite unsatisfying to be reminded everytime one has gotten underway, that any spontaneity, change of plans, or specifics desires in a destination are met with the need to change lanes, slow down, exit, pull over, find somewhere to safely stop, fight a frustrating database and selection method, only to give up and wish for a $150.00 GARMIN that will accomplish the goal in second.

 

Sorry but the first point is a nit as far as I'm concerned. I don't care one bit about the 5 sec delay before the screen comes to life. That's only personal differences I suspect.

I also think that you misunderstand the lack of spontaneity. You do know that you can change your destination on the fly at 80 mph if that's the spontaneity you desire. As I noted above I much prefer the voice activation option to any hand input. I think you may have been misled about how the Toyota system works.

 

Who said anything about the 5 sec delay?
Do you carry your address book with you and only go to places in the book?
Next time you are driving 80 mph and spontaneoulsy desire to find the nearest walmart or Arby's or whatever specific, good luck getting that destination in there. You'll be shopping elsewhere or going hungry, settling for something else, or pulling over and stopping.

Addresses are only attained with pre-planning. So limiting functionality to address only input or random, non-specific POI's is useless in spontanious, situations.
Say you are driving home from work and that store on the other side of town, you've never been to, calls to let you know your new order has come in. How ya gonna get there without pulling over and stopping and probably not finding it in the database anyway?
It's in the GARMIN, and ready to go.

 

:drama:

Don't be a drama queen. I have the current Nav system and a Garmin unit, and I never bother with the Garmin unit in the Prius. The factory system works just fine. I would prefer a few changes, but it's not a big deal.

Tom

 

"Foreign models"? "Foreign" models?

Sorry, but I just couldn't help myself.

 

Easy...the telephone number....or ask the person who calls 'What's your address?'

Now you're trying to find ways to make the system seem difficult to use. No it's not as flexible as a garmin. But it's nowhere near as bad as you make it our to be. Again a nit. If you like the Garmin, stick with it. It's a great system. But for my preference not having the device hanging around the dash somewhere is a plus.