About my Prius...

Hi everyone,

I would like to ask a few questions about my Prius that perhaps some of you could help me with.

First up, I should state that I live in Thailand (from the UK). I bought my Prius about 10 weeks ago. The model I bought was the top model except for the TRD sportivo version. In Thailand they call it the "Top Grade". As can be seen here; On www .Toyota. co.th/en/models/prius/prius_spec.asp

(Sorry admin if posting this link like this before 5 posts is really bad but it's only to a Toyota site so I hope you don't mind)

So here are where my questions really begin

First, how do I know what generation/model this is or relates to in other countries?

Secondly, I have been told many many times that the touch screen is not available in Thailand no matter how much I am willing to pay. Are there any other options for aftermarket systems that would integrate seamlessly into the Prius?

Finally, I would like to ask about the reversing beep sound. I have the parking sensor that beeps when I approach an object in reverse but my car also beeps when reversing incase I forgot. Is there a way to disable the original reversing beep?

I have spent a lot of time trying to find this information but it is very difficult. I don't speak Thai well enough to call Toyota directly and my girlfriend is useless with this kind of thing. I wish I did more research before I bought the car (maybe would have gone up to the Camry in hindsight) but this is my first car so I guess I have a lot to learn. Many thanks for your time.

 

Hey Jimbo, thanks for the reply. It's appreciated. I'll get the missus to take it in and get the beeping sorted out next week when I return home.

Out of interest, do all packages that you know of in The USA have the touch screen navi built in? It seems really strange I simply can't get it in Thailand. Especially with it being such a prominent feature for the Prius. It can't be a supply issue since the Camry has the option for this feature from the same dealer. :/

 

I have the head up display. I'd rather have the touch screen display though

I really do like this car, but I feel cheated to not have that feature. The only reason I think I should have gone up to a Camry is because of the touchscreen. Maybe I'm just being silly but I just came back to the UK for a short trip to see even basic model Prius have the touchscreen. :/

I haven't fully learned to drive my car for best fuel economy yet but I'm getting there. If I could understand the displays properly, it would help

 

Hmm that is quite interesting. It sure does make me feel a bit better about not having it. It seems every Prius I have seen in the last week has had it built in but I guess we see what we want to at times.

Does anyone know what the options for an aftermarket touchscreen would be?

It looks like it will be difficult to properly fit a screen into the dash without it looking a bit shabby. My other thoughts are whether the steering wheel controls will work?

I did some research and it seems that my car sits somewhere between the T4 and the T-spirit. I have for example the all round tints, parking sensors, cruise control and LED lights but I don't have that other part I keep nagging about

 

Well, I guess I mean the Navi. I would settle for a DVD touchscreen interface with a decent bluetooth link to my iphone. Ideally I would like the Navi but if it really is going to be crappy, then maybe i'm better off with a Garmin or something separate and just get the DVD.

The missus was a good girl today and did some research for me. I think we have found a place who fits the DVD and/or Navi for 35,000 Baht (£700). Seems cheap. I will let everyone know how I get on with that.