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Anyone heard about the Prius I yet?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by lamontcranston, Sep 2, 2009.

  1. lamontcranston

    lamontcranston Umbra Tenet

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    I think I read that Prius I, the bottom model, was due out in September. Does anyone know what options it won't have that the Prius II has?
     
    #1 lamontcranston, Sep 2, 2009
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    I'm waiting for the information too.

    Wondering what Toyota will take out for cost reduction. My guess is taking out the following:

    1) 15" alloy wheels
    2) color-keyed power heated outside mirrors
    3) Tonneau cover

    I guess they will stay with the smart key system, HAC, and all safety related features.

    Back in March 09, Toyota created Prius base I model to compete with the lower cost Honda Insight, but Insight sales figures is significantly behind Prius since GenIII Prius came out ended of May, and the new Prius is saleing very well in US and Japan. Plus Toyota have production supply issue to keep up the demand, they may not push the base model I until it is really needed.
     
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    :D

    Tom
     
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    Thought I saw Diane had 2 coming in on the next boat. Ask her.
     
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I suspect they will leave out retail sales. I suspect it will only be sold to rental and fleet buyers. Coca Cola rep Prius
     
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    If they take out the backup beeper they could actually charge MORE for the car! :deadhorse:
     
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    Logical would be:

    1. Door handle finger sensor.
    2. Headed rear-view mirrors.
    3. AUTO A/C sensor.
    4. Cruise Control
    5. Steering Wheel controls.

    I'm not sure so on #3, but the others alone should equal about $1,000.
     
    #7 RickFlashman, Sep 2, 2009
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    NoMoShocks Electrical Engineer

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    Tom, you are exagerating. It is actually only

    6) Battery (traction battery)
    7) MGs

    to produce a Non-Hybrid Prius.

    Oh wait, I am confusing the Prius I (One) with the Prius "None"
     
    #8 NoMoShocks, Sep 2, 2009
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    anne1965 Gotta love the game...

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    They might take out the smart key system. I noticed the space for the key bay is already reserved under the steering wheel, but it has a cover over it. Or is that for something else?

    EDIT: another candidate: the touch tracer display.
     
    #9 anne1965, Sep 2, 2009
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    I'm curious what will be included in the Prius I as well. I'm waiting for this and to see if the traction control problem is fixed with this generation before I decide on an Insight or Prius.

    A perfect model would have
    cruise
    smart key
    mp3
    power window and locks


    No traction control
    and they can take eliminate the rest of the features. Steering wheel controls, alloys, heated mirror, spoiler, arm rest, center console, power mode etc.
     
    #10 moss, Sep 2, 2009
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    SlowTurd I LIKE PRIUS'S

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    since it's a step down it will come with

    chevy 350
    6 speed auto
    rear wheel drive
    10 mpg
     
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    Car will have minimal items, cost will be near Honda, Port Installed options will bring car up to V level in price. :rofl:
     
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    Take out the center console, that is hysterical!!
     
    #13 sshaw10, Sep 2, 2009
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