What Is The One Thing You Would Change?

New rule for my 2010...water bottles only for drinks (I refill them with filtered water). Don't have to worry about spilling or stains and there's that added bonus of being healthier and the kids having less energy when they're in the confined space of the car! Still have to deal with bathroom breaks though.

 

With water stops are fewer than with flavored drinks. They drink because they're thirsty instead of because it tastes good.

 

Better dashboard display, more colors to separate functions. I happen to like the 2006 Civic's layout more directly in front of your vision.

 

I'd swap the stiff seats in my GenIII V for those in my mom's '06 Highlander.

 

WOW! I didn't even know I had one till I read this!!

 

I would like auto head lights. This is the first car that I owned in 15 years that does not auto turn the headlights on and off.

I also would like for a Toyota to offer a factory fog light accessory kit that can be installed. Why would they put the ugly gray covers on the front of the car and not lets us put fog lights in them

 

Or, when listening to XM, allow the name and title information to scroll like it does on many basic models. Also, add the ability for me to pause like a DVR, as the Sportster (cheapest window units).

Also, while I can see the name information (or the first 16 characters of it at least) in XM, why is this information 'blocked for safety' when using R/D/S for the FM radio. When parked, or driving under 3 mph, I can see the artist / title information for FM, but if I drive, it is turned off.

This 'saftey' feature also affects caller id. I can see the name and number when at a red light, but not if I am rolling. That seems to make it less safe, as I am not fighting to slide my phone from my pocket when driving at highway speeds to see who is calling, instead of glancing at the GPOS screen. Yet, they will allow me to selct which POI icons I want to display when driving?? These inconsistencies are very tedious.

 

Almost all the above!
New inside storage space is poor
"Lockable glove compartment."
"Wander how much time it would take to swap the genii and genii insides lol"

 

Auto on headlights

More color choices and more option choice without packages; I have no use for the auto park assist but no choice, it came in the "package"

Larger storage pockets in door like my gen II had

JBL radio still not as good as in other Toyota vehicles - a few more dollars in speakers would probably help

definitely power seats, with memory matched to the key fob in use or at least button selected.

Perhaps I just want a Lexus Prius......

 

Two things I would change. More storage space. The 2008 and others have room on doors and a console in the middle. Secondly, I would have the door lock/unlock on the outside door, just like prior models. Goes back to the saying, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it.'

 

Better Handling - such as 4-wheel independent suspension and 16" alloys

A little more sports car like interior. Simply changing the steering wheel and seat fabric would likely do the trick. Why not take a cue from the German car manufacturers that really know how to do interiors.

 

We just got out Prius 5 with ATP and we like it a lot but the one thing we already miss is electric seats. We loved out electricly adjustable driver seat in our other cars and will miss it a great deal.

Stan

 

There is a lock/unlock feature in the doors. On the drivers side all you have to do is have the key in your pocket and start to open the drivers side door and it will automatically unlock. When you want to lock the door, get out, and touch the indent on the handle.

 

I would put 16" tires on. I saw pictures of the hub caps removed it look like there are mags underneath. Is that true? I really like the design of the back window its sporty and the hatch back is great. How about more colors the silver pine was nice or a deep dark red. How about a 6 speed?

 

Since I can only choose one thing.....

I would like to get rid of the center console. Hate it. It doesn't really serve any purpose and reduces interior space in more ways than one.

Plus it happened a few times during my Gen II ownership that I had to get in at the passenger side because of some ^&%#@hole that parked his car so close to mine that I couldn't get in. That's definitely a lot harder now.

 

Solar ventilation available without the moonroof or nav package.

 

Solar ventilation moon roof with out the horrible NAV would be nice.

 

What good is a lockable glove compartment?? The door to the compartment is just made of plastic; if the thieves have already broken your window to enter the car, a lock on a thin plastic door is NOT going to stop them, only entice them to explore.

 

Given that there's no way to eliminate the split rear view because of aerodynamics and engineering constraints...

I'd like an HSI display that gives key info -- engine turning, engine firing, mechanical brakes engaged -- and changes the over-simplified display with the arrows and breaks the "electric motor" into MG1 and MG2 and eliminates the poor animation with just solid lines that are easier to see and react more quickly.