2009 Prius released when?

From what I have read, the 09 will be out in the early Fall. Don't expect a telescoping steering column. The 09 will be basically the same as the 08. 2010 is the expected date for the Gen III Prius.

 

2009 Initial Order Acceptance: June 2008
2009 Initial Production: August 2008
2009 Initial Delivery: 09/16/08 thru 10/31/08
http://www.donlen.com/buildstart_toyota.html

Ken@Japan

 

What will be the changes to the 09 if there are any?

 

Since this will be the 6th and last year of this Gen Prius, there will likely be no significant changes at all.

 

Hello,
I have a Prius 2006 and I am getting ready to buy a new one.
I have two Questions:
2008 or wait for 2009? any opinions?
Second question, has anyone had trouble with a mildew or mold smell from the AC vents when car is first started?
Thanks,
Lisa

 

^ well, it depends on need, really. i needed a car sooner rather than later, so i ordered a 2008. the 2009 will be the same car, essentially. EDIT: IF IT COMES OUT AT ALL, I DON'T KNOW IF IT WILL. it doesn't matter to me, but it may to you, that my car is an '08. maybe waiting for an '09 will at least sound sexier when you trade it in or sell it later?

i spoke with a regional sales manager (family friend) and he confirmed that the 'new' prius won't be out till may of 09' as a 2010 model. new body, better mileage, and a bigger engine. which is great but is a whole year away.

 

Can you provide any evidence? because that doesn't jive with this...http://www.donlen.com/buildstart_toyota.html

 

and his post implies their will be no 09 model, or at minumum the 09 will be badged a 10.

 

I see what you mean. I didn't think having a 09 model for less than 6 months seemed doable, but I guess it's possible they might do something like that to finish off the line.

 

His post stated that there will be an '09, but it will just be a continuation of the current model, in May of '09 (Possibly) the '10 improved next generation will come out. Latest rumor I heard was that the next generation model will come out in stages, new body, but not all the improvements right away, like it won't have plug in version until later in model year.

 

i have gotten two emails back from him and both imply there is no '09, but its not explicitly stated.

i simply asked my contact to please let me know i won't be buying the '08 and then have them flip out a new body within 6 months or so. which i was assured would not happen. the may '09 (as a 2010 model) is the "new" prius. all i've been told.

bottom line, is there an '09? i don't pretend to know.

nothing more than his emails. i don't think its fair to give the mans name as i don't know their contractual obligations in terms of company info, but i assure you i'm not one to make things up. a regional sales manager SHOULD know what hes talking about, but i'm simply taking his word.

 

If you can start to place orders for the '09 in May how soon do you think they'll release the MSRP? Lots of rumors how there could be a price drop in the '09. I'm starting to gather price quotes on the '08 and am hoping to use the '09 release as a leveraging tool (if possible) to get a better deal to help get an "old" model off the lot. =)

 

Not trying to feed the rumor mill, but I know I read that Toyota was really ramping up production #'s for the Prius for 2009. So it is possible that MSRP will decrease. Supply and Demand.

 

Recently, US Dollar value is getting lower and CA Dollar is getting higher.
My bet is Toyota is going to adjust the currency conversion rate, therefore the 09 Prius price will be up in the US and it'll be down in CA.

Ken@Japan

 

Hi All
I am new to this forum. I am contemplating purchasing a 2009 Prius in October 2008. I am leasing a wonderful 5 series BMW, but I refuse to pay $80 to fill up any longer. If it were not for the price of fuel, I probably would stay with my BMW. I test drove most of the hybrids, and the Prius suits me fine

 

I prefered my 07 prius touring to my 328i bimmer.