Need help deciding... Prius 4 or 4 Touring?

My previous car had a sunroof and I never used it which is what made the decision for me Plus I like the look of 17" wheels as well as the fog lights.

 

Not sure how much of a factor for you, but neither the 4 or 4 touring have a spare tire.

 

Sorry to hear about your accident, ouch. I chose the 4 specifically for the HUD. My sales region ( Northern California ) does not offer that option package so I purchased from Dianne Whitmire at Carson Toyota, It was worth the flight. I'm sure some people will prefer the 17" wheels and fog lights on the Touring but the HUD is really useful.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

 

I don't really have a dog in this fight, but I personally think I'd get the 4. Bigger wheels and fog lights can always be added later.

 

I use it primarily for the speedometer. It is supposed to also show turn by turn navigation when a destination is set but I have not tried it yet. You can also turn off the HUD if you don't want to see it.

I'm going to add a Dash Cam, looking for recommendations.

 

I really like the HUD. it "goes away" most of the time and when I need it it is right there, just a focus away. I also think that the 15" tires will offer more choice when replacing and be less expensive than the 17" tires. I am not a big fan if the sun roof, but I find myself using thus one some. Maybe even more in the summer?




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I use a Garmin dash cam in both of my Toyotas. I have not had any issues, unlike the cheap Chinese eBay versions that I returned.

 

talk about turning lemons into lemonade...

 

I chose the Four Touring because it cost less and I didn't care to have a sunroof that much. I love it. I don't think I miss the HUD, either.

 

You should sit in front passenger seat (non height adjustable, I assume) of models with/without sunroof, check the head room. With 3rd gen there was quite a difference.

We had a sunroof on one car in the last 40 years or so, to me it seemed a novelty, could take it or leave it.

 

I faced the same Four/Four Touring dilemna. I ultimately went with the Four because of the HUD (use it more than I thought) and the sunroof. Like previous cars, I doubt I'll open the sunroof very often, I just like the extra light that filters into the car. I also didn't really care about larger tires or fog lights and I was not a big fan of the blue stitching in the Touring. Either way, both are great cars. I've only had mine three days and I'm loving it.

 

Right choice in my opinion

 

I bought a Prius Four with PCP and ATP and I LOVE it. I didn't buy the four touring because I noticed a huge ride difference with the touring. The ride in the four was WAY better with the smaller and thicker tires and wheels. I liked that you could get more features in the four than the four touring like sunroof and HUD. THE HUD IS SO HELPFUL AND I DONT THINK I COULD LIVE WITHOUT IT. I do miss fog lights though.

 

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Excellent point on the headroom difference between the power driver's seat and the manual passenger seat.

I am 6'-3" (but long waisted) and need to angle the passenger seat back to fit -- and that is without a moonroof.

The extra headroom on the driver's side makes a real difference.

 

I chose the 4 over the 4t because of the sunroof. It comes in handy during those super hot days. If the forecast calls for clear and hot, then just leave it open a crack when leave it in the parking lot to go to work. It really keeps the cabin temperature down. When its in the tilt up position, even if it rains a little, it'l be ok.

 

+1...same considerations and choice.