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New 2008 standard model at lower price

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by rodney1, Jul 31, 2007.

  1. rodney1

    rodney1 Junior Member

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    In the "Los Angeles Times":

    Toyota to introduce a lower-priced Prius

    "Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that it would introduce a new "standard" version of its popular gas-electric hybrid for the 2008 model year with a base price of $20,950, not including destination charges.

    "That's 5.5%, $1,225, less than the lowest-cost 2007 model, but some equipment that came with that model, such as cruise control and heated rearview mirrors, will be optional on the new standard....

    "In addition to adding a third model to the Prius lineup, Toyota said it would raise the base sticker prices of the 2008 mid-size and Touring models by $150, to $22,325 and $23,220, respectively. The new models will be in dealerships in August....

    "Prius sales in June jumped 83% from a year earlier and were up 96% during the first half or the year. It remains by far the most popular gasoline-electric hybrid in the U.S. -- 65% of all hybrids sold so far this year were Priuses....

    "Toyota is boosting production of U.S.-bound Priuses by almost 50% to an annual rate of 150,000. That's giving buyers more bargaining room, and this spring Toyota began offering discounts of $600 to $2,000 a vehicle on common options packages....

    "The new "standard" Prius is not considered a redesign. The current design was introduced in the 2004 model year, and a redesigned version isn't expected in showrooms until the 2009 model year at the earliest."


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    #1 rodney1, Jul 31, 2007
  2. jamarimutt

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    The standard edition is not for me, I'm hooked on cruise control. Gives me a chance to rest my right foot.
     
    #2 jamarimutt, Jul 31, 2007
  3. Washington1788

    Washington1788 One of the "Deniers"

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    Hopefully this will allow more people to join the Prius party! :)
     
    #3 Washington1788, Jul 31, 2007
  4. mommydewdrops

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    What is the mid size model?
    Also, does anyone know anything about colors?
    Oh. Maybe I need to check website. I did yesterday but it only still had the 2007 stuff.
    thx


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  5. DelerPrius

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mommydewdrops @ Jul 31 2007, 12:40 PM) [snapback]488111[/snapback]</div>
    Maybe they meant "mid-priced" as in between the new low priced model, and the Touring, which will apparently will continue to be available in 2008.

    Toyota announced something similar for the '08 Camry Hybrid--a price cut of $1000 but deleting or substituting some equipment that was standard on the '07: alloy wheels, JBL stereo, leather covered steering wheel
     
    #5 DelerPrius, Jul 31, 2007
  6. WA98296

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    We bought yesterday, so we were expecting this announcement today! :D
     
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  7. freke70

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    here's the direct from toyota email to my dealership on the thing:

    2008MY Prius

    Since its 2004 launch, Prius leads the way in hybrid technology and provides an unbelievable level of features, performance, and value. The 2008MY Prius MSRP starts at $20,950 for the new standard grade and $23,220 for the Touring model, an increase of $150.

    For the 2008MY, the newly introduced standard grade removes the following equipment from the previous Prius: cruise control, tonneau cover, heated rearview mirrors, wheel trim ring, and seatback pockets. This removed equipment from the new standard grade is available in factory option packages.


    It's good news, though. Cheaper cars are always nice for the customer.
     
    #7 freke70, Jul 31, 2007
  8. mommydewdrops

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    Can you ask Toyota about the colors? I'm so curious what colors will be available for 08? Can't just be same old same old.


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  9. ranmandx

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    What's the pricing on the various packages? I just bought my 2007 package 6 for 27,000
     
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  10. jamarimutt

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(freke70 @ Jul 31 2007, 03:06 PM) [snapback]488219[/snapback]</div>
    I don't care about the seatback pockets and the heated rear view mirrors, but cruise control is useful during long drives and the tonneau cover is useful to hide, say, a new computer you just bought. The elimination of the wheel trim rings settles an old argument: whether they somehow improve gas mileage. Apparently they don't, they're for decoration or protection of the wheels against curb scratches.
     
    #10 jamarimutt, Jul 31, 2007
  11. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    wheel trim rings? are they trying to make the equipment list longer? how much can that possibly cost?
     
    #11 Tideland Prius, Jul 31, 2007
  12. toronado455

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jul 31 2007, 06:16 PM) [snapback]488417[/snapback]</div>

    The trim rings you can get used or just buy them new from the dealer. But I can't imagine what the wheels will look like with the rings removed. Probably terrible unless they redesign the wheels. I've never seen a Prius without the rings on. Doesn't make any sense to me. Why wouldn't they just use cheap steel wheels + full wheel covers instead?

    Cruise control... does anyone know if the wiring harness will already be there so that at least I can have it installed by my mechanic?

    The rest of the stuff I don't care about.

    What I don't understand is that apparently the touch screen stays. I would think that would be the first thing to go but maybe a Prius can't work without it?
     
    #12 toronado455, Aug 2, 2007
  13. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(toronado455 @ Aug 2 2007, 01:52 PM) [snapback]489556[/snapback]</div>
    err.. pull yours off?

    or just check my new thread in this forum. I posted pics of my recently waxed car and it has the rings off.
     
    #13 Tideland Prius, Aug 3, 2007
  14. toronado455

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Aug 2 2007, 09:33 PM) [snapback]489799[/snapback]</div>
    Sorry, I'm not a Prius owner. Just admirer for now.

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    OK, nice pics. From what I can tell from that angle it actually looks very nice with the rings off. I probably should have researched that more before I made that comment!
     
    #14 toronado455, Aug 3, 2007
  15. Tideland Prius

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(toronado455 @ Aug 3 2007, 12:16 PM) [snapback]490073[/snapback]</div>
    ahh, sorry about that. Didn't read your profile.

    Yeah, they're not too shabby. The "standard" model will have that.
     
    #15 Tideland Prius, Aug 3, 2007
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