"I will be disappointed if the '09 Prius doesn't have...."

[Tideland Prius]

hmm... some of the posts are starting to become wish lists. If you want to make a wish list, please post in the other threads that we have.

Evan started this one such that you list things that you MUST have or things that will be a dealbreaker if the 2009 Prius didn't come with it. (if you were looking to upgrade to a 2009)

[Boo]

Originally Posted by ebsmythe

I noticed that a few members did not want the hatchback.

I think you may have misread those posts. It's the problem with the way the thread title/sentence was phrased. So people answer with a double negative, triple negative, positive, rephrased sentence, etc. It can be confusiating! I haven't read anywhere in this forum that people want the Prius to go back to being a 4 door sedan. The Gen II Prius seems to have convinced a lot of its buyers (especially American buyers) of the virtues of hatchbacks and wagons.

[Prius101]

Temperature gauge.

would be nice if would also tell me the current interior temp on the mfd as well as exterior temp.

[DaveinOlyWA]

Originally Posted by ebsmythe

I noticed that a few members did not want the hatchback.

Why?

The hatchback and the ease of carrying large amounts of stuff is one of the main attractions of this design.

Is there anyone out there who also likes the hatchback???

ok this does not refer to anyone who posted after you did. but, i did not see anyone who did not want the hatchback. a few said they would be disappointed if the Pri DID NOT have the hatchback, and i would be one as well since i always felt the hatchback was a better use of space than a trunk.

as far as disappointment, if its not plug in with a 20 mile range i am disappointed. period... so i guess... oh well

[Stev0]

A disintegration ray mounted on the hood.

[Winston]

1. Better mpg (25%)
2. Better safety equipment (active headrests)
3. More comfortable front seats.

I would trade in my current one immediately if the new Prius had those three things. However, I don't think Item 1 will be availible until they put in the Li-Ion batteries, and I don't think that will happen for a few more years.

[boulder_bum]

1. Ejector seat.
2. Laser beam fog lamps.
3. Ability to travel underwater.

Actually I'd be pretty good with better iPod integration (like Microsoft Sync), better usability for the MFD/voice commands (like Microsoft Sync) and plug-in capabilities.

[jdonalds]

Originally Posted by ebsmythe

I noticed that a few members did not want the hatchback.

Why?

The hatchback and the ease of carrying large amounts of stuff is one of the main attractions of this design.

Is there anyone out there who also likes the hatchback???

Ditto. The hatchback design and fold down seats was a major differentiating factor in our purchase. Both my wife and I thought this was an important feature.

I see some very good lists here. This is my list:
1) Height Adjustable driver seat.
2) More comfortable drivers seat. It isn't too bad but could use lumbar support.
3) Head rest is too far forward. It gives me a neck ache so I reversed it. I'm sure it is less safe in that position.
4) Bar graph and engine/mg display combined. I'm always switching between these two.
5) Telescoping steering wheel.
6) Door handle unlocks on rear doors. First thing I do when going to my car is throw my computer bag in the back seat.
7) Plug-in with 25 mile EV range.

This IS my must have list to switch from my new 2008 to a 2009. The key feature being the plug-in. I won't switch away from my 2008 unless the next car is a plug-in.

jd

[brick]

A lack of tilt/telescopic steering wheel and a failure to make the seats more adjustable for taller drivers would be a major disappointment. The only thing I really care about beyond that is that the mileage is at least an incremental improvement above the current model, and that the degree of driver control over the drivetrain (read: ability to glide at will) is at least as good as the current model. I keep having these nightmares (figuratively) that they have done something to prevent P&G, which would totally eliminate any incentive for me to upgrade.

[SparrowHawk60]

... a SUNROOF!