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2020 Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Ashley7, Aug 7, 2019.

  1. Ashley7

    Ashley7 Active Member

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    Any word or speculation on a release date for the 2020 Prius? Or whether to expect any (even minor) changes from the 2019? I'm planning to buy a Prius within the next few months, and it'd be helpful to know whether I can play the timing right to get a better deal on a 2019 or if I should spring for some improved feature on the 2020.

    Looks like there's a $1,250 rebate offer here right now, up from $1,000 last month. I haven't been in the market for a while, so I'm not sure how that compares to the usual.
     
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    The speculation I've heard is that it's unlikely that there be any real changes, seeing 2019 had styling changes. Possibly a rehash of equipment in some markets?

    Significant changes or significant new features - I'd expect they'd keep them for Gen 5 in 2021/'22.
     
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    2019 was the refreshed so I expect minor changes for 2020 (maybe exterior colour differences and a new Moonstone)
     
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    YELLOW I hope?
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    It’ll save paint costs for some cab companies if it’s the right shade of yellow lol.
     
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    Wasn't the word that Apple Play would be part of the radio system on 2020's?
     
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    By 2020, if Apple Play and Android-Auto aren't standard on even the base model Prius radios, Toyota should start firing managers. I just bought a 2019 with the knowledge that Toyota's 2012 radio (in new 2019's) would need replaced at a cost of $350 to $500 - for a new car that is supposed to be about modern technology.
     
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    I was just going to ask about Apple Car Play. I wonder if that will be a standard in the regular Prius? Not just the 2020 Prime?
     
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    I'd be happy with a radio with buttons and knobs, not like this idiocy they give us in Australia - I think most TOYOTAs don't have buttons or knobs here - though at least it has a CD Player:
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    Sorry about being pedantic but the current headunits (Entune 2.x) are from 2014. 2012-2014 were the Display Audio units (6.1”) that had the Garmin-like interface.
     
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    I notice in the photo above that the CarPlay implementation isn’t wireless.

    Still, baby steps, I suppose.
     
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    guys just one point:

    Gen 4 may be the last Prius generation where you could swap headunit with aftermarket one, becouse there is real chance Prius 5 gen will have tablet like new Corrola,Rav4,C-HR even new upcoming Yaris was spoted with it
     
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    All the applications I've seen (which aren't many) required it to be plugged in. The only one which didn't was a new Mercedes which I saw in a video recently.
     
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    One the best decisions I ever made was stepping up to package 3 (2015 Prius III), which includes the leather seats and seat warmers. It will pay for itself at resale.

    Leather (or whatever synthetic material it is) makes a huge difference. My car has 115k miles and still smells like a new car. Cloth is like an n odor sponge. And if you're in a cold climate, the seat warmers are REALLY nice.

    Toyota usually has a great financing incentive if you can qualify. You can basically get into a brand new Prius at invoice, financed for 60 months at 0% interest (or close to 0%) with no cash outlay. In my case, I drive so many miles, my monthly gas savings pays more than 1/2 my monthly car payment. A new Prius was the ultimate "no brainer" for me.

    If you can use other people's money at 0% (for free), that's usually better than grabbing the rebate, for most people. IMO

     
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    All that info is on Toyota's website.
     
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    the toyota site does not show a 2020 prius at this time. only the prime.
     
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    My bad. I didn't look for that one -- just the Prime. Another reminder not to assume. :oops:
     
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    I reached out to my local dealership and got this response: "Toyota started production of the 2020 Prius about two weeks ago and they will start arriving at dealerships in late Sept." Nothing about features, but I expect we'll see that info on Toyota's website soon enough!
     
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    Love everything about my 2019 - except for the antique infotainment head unit. :confused:

    They change that on the lower models, and it's a winner again. Ride is smooth, handles well, acceleration is surprising many cars around me. Cruises comfortably at 86 to 90 MPH.
     
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