v Five Advanced Technology package: why or why not?

Re: v Five Advanced Techonology package: why or why not?

My must have item was the 7 inch Nav display with split screen function. Secondly, I wanted the radar in the front and everything that went with that (collision detection, dynamic cruise conrol, and I'm still holding out for a hack to veiw what the radar sees). Then there is the nice moonroof-like view that I liked very much. The parking assist sounds cool and usefull but it is too hard to get to work. I thing Toyota should give that technology back to Ford (did Toyota trade that tech with Ford?).

I saved up and wanted my Prius v with everything, but I thought it was greedy of Toyota USA to package all the goodies in the Advanced Tech. Package ONLY available on the highest model. It's much more fair to be able to sprinkle the goodies on all the models like Toyoda Canada does.

 

Re: v Five Advanced Techonology package: why or why not?

Yes, Canadian Version "Luxury" package is a nice combination, moon-roof, navigation, leather seats + few extras.

Though, the only package I would like to see is a display with "Tire Pressure on each wheel" but I think they incorporated this option in Technology Package.
Pr-collision system and self parking have not much value to me.

 

Re: v Five Advanced Techonology package: why or why not?

I replaced my MINI Countryman S for the Prius v. I do miss the fun factor of the MINI. However, your child will love the moonroof. I had the Panoramic roof in my old X5 and in the MINI. My 2 y/o twins always ask to slide back the shade. It's a bummer that it doesn't open. But, the fact it's one solid piece ensures it doesn't creak or have much flex over uneven pavement.

As far as the ATP. I agree it's difficult to justify an all or nothing package Toyota set up. They should jump on the a la cart bandwagon. But, then again BMW and other car makers love to nickel and dime you LOL. If you like the moonroof and safety features go for it. I'm glad I did. I haven't seen many v's with ATP so the black roof sets it apart. Keep us posted.

 

I flip flopped on this for a week and decided not to go with it. I wanted the upgraded stereo and moonroof. I'm capable of parallel parking and monitoring traffic. I wouldn't depend on a car to do either for me. I'm a bit of a control freak that way I guess. I couldn't justify the cost to myself for a moonroof and larger stereo.

I agree having an intermediate package would have been nice. I'm not crazy about a la cart but a few set trim levels per package would have made me happier. Honda does this well. I think how Toyota handles it is likely more profitable though with a la cart even more so. W

 

Re: v Five Advanced Techonology package: why or why not?

We choose not to go with the ATP. Although we liked the package the cost of an option costing 1/6 the value of the car was something that just didn't work for us. Like others I wish we could have purchased features in the ATP individually. There's things in the package that I would have purchased.

 

Re: v Five Advanced Techonology package: why or why not?

I got the ATP, primarily for the moon roof. By far my favorite feature is the radar cruise control, it is great not only on long trips, but also in moderate traffic.

I haven't tried the automatic parking, it seems too complicated and unnecessary for me to risk denting the new car.

 

Re: v Five Advanced Techonology package: why or why not?

I think the upper trim unit just has a nicer display. From what little I saw of the lower end one, the display is rather simpler, using just lower end display graphics. Of course, I haven't tried sticking in a DVD to see how well it shows pictures, and of course, you can't test that except while parked for the most part. Although for functionality, sake, I suppose this doesn't really matter.

Supposidly, the Greenedge tech of the JBL speakers are suppose to be lower energy using, so if you are an audio type person who wants it LOUD, you shouldn't be impacting your battery for power nearly as much for the sound (I, for one, am not a major audiophile or a person who wants to deafen my ears, but I can only presume that this MAYBE the appeal for those who are in for loud music or audiophiles)

I, for one, went with the ATP for the moonroof as well, since I don't buy cars a lot, and I wanted to keep this car for a while, I went with the only option that allowed me to have a moonroof. The Parking Assistance would probably come in handy for the craptastic situations of Parallel parking, but I mostly liked the Dynamic Cruise Control.

 

Re: v Five Advanced Techonology package: why or why not?

Curious what is still left after entune subscription runs out. Anyone know?

 

Depends on if you go ATP or not... ATP wise, you are left with a 7" display over a 6.1 display, HD Radio, Hard Drive Nav and JBL GreenEdge Speakers. The other thing would be Moonroof and Dynamic Cruise Control.

 

One other quick question. Will you need entunes to run your cell phone via bluetooth thru the system?

 

Yup, you don't need entune to run the cellphone. Bluetooth is a given for the model 3 and 5 according to the site.

I will warn from experience, the bluetooth streaming will seem 'weird' depending on how your phone handles other situations. Like for instance, I thought there was a bluetooth issue while it was playing my music, which turned out that android devices tend to pause their media player when it does a notifcation sound.

 

Did anyone figure out why the W rated tires? My tire rack guy sold me new Michelin Serenity "non-low-rolling-resistant" tires. He also said they sell that Toyo tire for over $200 each! I wold have prefered the 16" wheels and more tire to absorb the bad roads in our area. Liked the Brigestone evo summer tires on my 2010 Prius.

That radar cruise however is worth the price of admission for the ATP. And what's with a sunroof that doesn't open ... real leather would have been nice too at this price (at least on the steering wheel !).