Canadian 2010 Prius Packages

Guessing but it's an educated guess. Just take a look at the packages on your sheet and the packages posted by Prius Team. The options list is almost the same. There is nothing that's optional on the US models that is standard here like it used to be.

Traditionally, our cars are better equipped and in this case, it should continue to be (but this time around, it'll be limited to smaller items like automatic headlights, wheel locks, cargo net, mudguards etc.)

 

If that's the case, we'll have some buffer for the Tech Pack. In addition, it'll kill HCH-II sales. The HCH-II has crept up in price and is now $27,350. The '09 had a price bump to $27,710 (previous $27,400). If the 2010's base price is lower than that, it will have serious effects on the HCH-II sales because it's much better equipped, more efficient and is more flexible in terms of cargo capacity.


A quick check of the "Build" functions for the two cars show that the Prius is about $600 more as a cash payment.


I have a hunch that the Insight LX will be Cdn$22k with the Insight EX at $25k. The $3k difference accounting for cruise, alloys, nav, VSA, bluetooth and a few other minor additions.

 

Err.... that won't do lol.

$24k for an LX and $27k for an EX? Wow... does Honda want to kill its own HCH-II? It's priced at $27,350 and the Prius is at $27,710.

$35k is kinda pushing it... It's $33k now (ok almost $34k but the nav's price has come down since 2004) so $2k for leather, power lumbar support, heated seats, DRCC, IPA, PCS and power moonroof w/ solar panels is not gonna happen.

DRCC and PCS are expensive options (together, they're almost US$2,000 on the ES350). Nav is $1,660...

 

Well I'm hoping that I'm wrong (I've been guessing $38k) cause $36k is very doable and a fantastic value for money.

I do wish it was packaged like the Prius V in the US. If I had to choose between a power moonroof w/ solar cells and the LED headlights, I'd take the LEDs (headlight washers are very handy in the winter). I also find it odd that the top Prius looks the same on the outside as a midrange (or the base model if one isn't keen enough to spot the solar panel moonroof)

 

Yup. Blizzard Pearl is a premium 3-coat paint. That's one reason why i'm leaning towards that over Blue Ribbon Metallic.

It's only a few hundred ($225 I believe) which is a lot less than what BMW/MB charges for their metallic paint (and I don't think they have any pearlescent paint). Mazda just charges $105 for all paint on the Mazda3. Not sure if they continued that tradition on the new 2010.

 

Err... I'd like these packages. Previously (or I guess still currently), 2 option packages is ok. There weren't many options and most were standard in the Canadian model. With the 2010 one, there are a lot more options so it's only natural to have more packages to cater to a wider audience. I'm sure there are people who want leather but none of the other stuff or nav only or moonroof only. Why make them pay for a fully loaded one?


A moonroof is a glass opening with a sunshade that can tilt and slide
A sunroof is a solid piece of metal that can tilt and slide


IOW, a moonroof is like an extra window.

Depends... usually they only include the seats and not the armrests or the steering wheel. In addition, the factory leather seats come with power lumbar support.

Oddly enough, the dealer-installed leather seats come with 2-stage heated seats and the factory ones don't. Why? It's the same for the Camry.

 

Your local dealer is the only way. That's why I had to take a trip down to LA in Mar to get a test drive otherwise I'll be waiting til June.

 

Interesting... I'm just wondering why I haven't received one from Toyota as they've promised me they'll send me the features and specs when they're finalized.

 

<shrug> no idea.