okay. the promotional packet has arrived. it is here. on our coffee table. one night only. it's going back tomorrow. i wanted to get this up and rolling, so think of questions as i work on typing all this stuff up. it's gonna be a looong post and might take a bit. but i'm working on it i swear!!!
Features Standard features P215/60R16 tires with 16-in alloy wheels TPMS Halogen lamps with auto on/off DRLs Heated dual color-keyed power outside mirrors SKS Cruise control Maintenance indicator Optitron meters with instant FE meter and multi-information display JBL premium AM/FM/MP3 6-disc changer with bluetooth, 8 speakers, 440-watt output homelink Aux jack Auto-dimming electrochromatic mirror with compass Power windows with driver's express down Dual zone automatic climate control with electric AC, pollen filter, rear vents and "plasmacluster" Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob Manual tilt and telescopic steering with audio/bluetooth/climate controls Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) Rear center headrests 60/40 folding rear seat Chrome exhaust tip Cargo net Optional features NAV with JBL premium AM/FM/MP3 with 4-disc changer, BT, 8 speakers and 440W output Power tilt/slide moonroof with rear personal lamps Leather-trimmed interior with driver and front-passenger heated seats Unique styling cues "Special" front grille Blue tinted headlamp reflectors Acoustic front windshield LED taillamps HSD badging Miscellaneous cool stuff from the book Electric power steering Speedometer/multi-information display: provides trip info and power flow/FE data. instantaneous FE meter replaces tach They didn't show a picture so i'm having a hard time picturing this, but "the meter's blue rings correspond to the average fuel consumption figure, the brightness of the rings change depending on the level of efficiency during the drive" How cool does that sound. And oh, oh, oh do i wish the Prius had this: ECO HEAT/COOL BUTTON "when engaged, the system allows the engine to shut down when stopped under a wider range of driving conditions for greater efficiency and reduced emissions. it does this by reducing heater and a/c output" And NO FUEL BLADDER (same system as the HiHy- airtight metal fuel tank)
Specs Engine 2.4L 4-cyl DOHC 16 valve with VVT-i Bore and Stroke: 3.48x3.78 in Compression ratio:12.5:1 HP: 147@ 6000 rpm Torque: 138 lb ft@ 4400 rpm Ignition: Toyota Direct Ignition Fuel system: EFI Fuel: Regular unleaded Emissions control: AT-PZEV Electric motor/generator/power storage Permanent magnet synchronous motor Electric motor power output: 108 kW @ 4500 rpm Torque: 199 lb ft@ 0-2000 rpm Battery type: Nickel-metal hydride (204 1.2 volt cells) Nominal voltage 244.8 Transmission: ECVT Capacity: 6.5 Ah Battery peak HP rating: 45 Max voltage: 650 Hybrid system net horsepower: 192 Fuel economy 43/37, 40 combined (preliminary EPA estimate) Zero to 60 in 8.9 seconds Suspension Front: independent macpherson strut with stabilizer bar Rear: independent dual-link with stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar front/rear: tube, 24.2/15.9 in Brakes Front- ventilated disc (hydraulic with power assist) and electronically controlled brake system with integrated regen system Front diameter: 11.65 in Rear- solid disc (hydraulic with power assist) Rear diameter: 11.06 in Parking: foot pedal Swept area: front/rear 237.6/192.2 sq in ABS: standard Tires and wheels Wheel size: 6.5x16 in Material: alloy Tire size: P215/60R16 Tire type: all-season steel radial Spare: temporary Steering Type: electric power assist rack and pinion Overall ratio 16.0:1 Turns: lock to lock 3.2 Turning circle: 36.1 ft Exterior dimensions Wheelbase: 109.3 in Overall length: 189.2 in Overall width: 71.7 in Overall height: 57.5 in Tread width: front/rear 62.0/61.6 in Minimum ground clearance: 5.9 in Drag coefficient .27 Interior dimensions Headroom front/rear without moonroof: 38.8/37.8 in with moonroof: 37.9/37.8 in Leg room: 41.6/38.3 in Shoulder room: 57.8/56.7 in Hip room: 54.6/53.9 in EPA passenger volume: 101.4 cu ft w/o moonroof 99.7 w/moonroof EPA cargo volume: 10.7 cu ft EPA class: midsize Capacities Engine oil: 4.3 qt Fuel tank: 17.1 gal Vehicle mass 3637 lb Max towing weight: 1000 lb Warranty Comprehensive 3/36 Powertrain 5/60 Corrosion perforation 5/unlimited Hybrid component 8/100 (15/150 in CA emissions states, except hybrid battery which is 10/150) Safety 7 airbags standard: front, side, side curtain, driver's knee Side impact door beams 3 point seat belts for all seats, emergency locking retractor on driver's belt, automatic/emergency locking retractor on all passenger belts, adjustable shoulder on front seat belts ABS with electronic brake-force distribution brake assist TPMS VSC and TRAC replaced by VDIM Childproof rear locks DRLs
Would that be heated seats? Heated LEATHER seats? And a leather steering wheel? This could be a car my Mother could love. She is not so happy with the Caddy any more. They just put over $600 into the engine and then the car got hit in the parking lot and there's minor body damage that's another 1200. Does it say anything about seat adjustments? Programmable or height,tilt,etc?
Here are a few things: Standard JBL premium AM/FM/MP3 6-disc changer with bluetooth, 8 speakers, 440-watt output Optional NAV with JBL premium AM/FM/MP3 with 4-disc changer, BT, 8 speakers and 440W output Does this meant that when you add NAV you loose 2 CDs? Also: Fuel economy 43/37, 40 combined (preliminary EPA estimate) Capacity Fuel tank: 17.1 gal 700 miles on one tank? For me, that would be a refill every 17 commuting days. Three weeks if driving alone, more than five when carpooling. Lastly: Thanks G! :wub:
So basically the ECO HEAT/COOL button is similar to us turning off the A/C at lights to stop the engine from running and turning it back on when the light goes green (in the winter). The cool thing is that the MFD is standard, not optional. Also, galaxee, if you've ever been in the new IS, that's probably what they're talking about. The new IS has these rings on both speedo and tach. I'll use the tach as an example. If the tach approaches the redline, it goes from blue to orange and when it's really close to the redline, it turns red. I assume there's some ring of light around the FE needle on the Camry that performs a similar function. Edit: There's something that still bugs me. It says it has rear disc regenerative braking. The only way this can have it is if it's AWD and so far, Toyota has yet to tell us if it's FWD or AWD.
The person from Toyota we talked to was thinking about $30,000. Yes, the seats are heated, no there is NO Backup camera. And for those of us in California- the 64 thousand dollar question- NO it will NOT get Carpool stickers... Sorry to burst your bubble.
Tideland- think i found the answer to your regen question: it says there's regen on the front, no mention of rear regen. methinks it's FWD.
Nor will it be eligible for them under the new New York law. I'll have to look it up to check VA laws.
I drove a regular Camry once (loaner during recall service). I thought my Prius was the better car. If they are estimating an EPA rating of 40 mpg combined, that means real-world 35 combined, or 10 (?) less than the Prius. Yep, I'm still driving the better car.
