2010 Prius Models and Option Packages

[Rae Vynn]

Thanks!

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by HTMLSpinnr

I'm curious if the trim levels will be denoted on the exterior like with other models. I don't personally "need" that, but would be interesting marketing.

Well I didn't see any emblems so I'm guessing now. Plus, in this economy, I don't think they'll spend the extra money on emblems. They've dropped the CE moniker on the Corolla and Camry models and they've dropped the TOYOTA emblem on the Prius.

[johnnmorgan]

Doug -

What about a Touring Edition or equivilant with higher performance suspension plus higher performance wheels and tires?

Thanks

[HTMLSpinnr]

John, suspension will be identical on all models, and the 1229 (Prius V) will have 17" rims/tires. These are suspected to impose a 2-3mpg penalty.

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by johnnmorgan

Doug -

What about a Touring Edition or equivilant with higher performance suspension plus higher performance wheels and tires?

Thanks

Indeed. Think of it as all models having the "Touring" bits. They all have the retuned suspension (for better handling) and the wider/longer underbody stiffening brace. Go for the "V" model to get the 17" alloys to complete the look and ride.

[mr_zorg]

No Solar Roof available with LEDs/fogs or Adv Tech Package (weight/engineering challenge already mentioned)

Boo. I would have wanted both and you're asking me to choose? Bah.

[HTMLSpinnr]

We've all whined about this already. Yea, personally, I'd love a Prius V w/ Solar. Not happening this year, so I'll do w/o the LED and wheels, and look @ aftermarket or modifications should the desire still exist later on.

[Patrick Wong]

What is a Plasmacluster™, found on Prius IV and V?

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by Patrick Wong

What is a Plasmacluster™, found on Prius IV and V?

Plasmacluster ionizer (by Sharp). It sends out small positive ions from the driver's side vent to attract dust and other particles from the air to purify it. See the new Camry XLE and Camry Hybrid for more information.

[feslope]

Thanks for the good info. Hopefully pricing info will be be coming soon.