USB and Safety Connect Are Almost Here!

Prius Team · 08-03-2009, 06:55 PM

Ok, folks, we're finally ready to make a little announcement on these features! (hopefully you heard it here first...)

Beginning with August production, Prius will come with an available USB Port with iPod® Connectivity and the all-new available telematics service, Safety Connect.

The USB Port will be factory-equipped on all models with the navigation system beginning in August. It will enable the user to connect several different peripheral dvices (such as an iPod® or USB jump drive) using a standardized interface socket. Drivers can select and play songs on their device through the audio screen on the navigation system and controls on the steering wheel.

Factory-equipped MSRP for this feature will be $230. Customers who have already purchased a 2010 Prius with the navigation system can elect to have their dealership install the USB Interface Kit for $240 MSRP (excluding labor).

In addition, Toyota’s all-new telematics service, Safety Connect™, will become available on the 2010 Prius. Safety Connect will offer four safety and security features: Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location, Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), and Roadside Assistance. Safety Connect will be available by subscription, with an included one-year trial subscription. MSRP for the system and service will be $450.One-year renewal subscriptions to Safety Connect will be available for $139.95, with multi-year subscriptions also available.

Basically, units with these features should start arriving anywhere between 3rd week in August and 2nd week in September, depending on where you live (East Coast will tend to be later).

Also, don't go searching for a press release cause there isn't one, but you can find a few pics here.

Happy buying!

Doug Coleman
Prius Product Manager
Toyota Motor Sales, USA

nola_Prius · 08-03-2009, 06:59 PM

Will the interface basically look the same as the one that is available now through some dealers?

KK6PD · 08-03-2009, 07:06 PM

Oh Prius Team, tell me the USB option will work on a 2008 with JBL / NAV.....

How much to buy as a part, I can install it myself!!!

Prius Team · 08-03-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KK6PD

Oh Prius Team, tell me the USB option will work on a 2008 with JBL / NAV.....

How much to buy as a part, I can install it myself!!!

It was not designed to work with that system, but I'm not sure anyone has tried. Odds are it won't... sorry.

Doug Coleman
Prius Product Manager
Toyota Motor Sales, USA

ggood · 08-03-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Prius Team

In addition, Toyota’s all-new telematics service, Safety Connect™, will become available on the 2010 Prius. Safety Connect will offer four safety and security features: Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location, Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), and Roadside Assistance. Safety Connect will be available by subscription, with an included one-year trial subscription. MSRP for the system and service will be $450.One-year renewal subscriptions to Safety Connect will be available for $139.95, with multi-year subscriptions also available.

Can you confirm Safety Connect will still be on nav units only, without an upgrade option for current owners? Thanks.

**Tideland Prius** · 08-03-2009, 07:25 PM

Nice! $230 isn't a bad price to be honest.

Prius Team · 08-03-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ggood

Can you confirm Safety Connect will still be on nav units only, without an upgrade option for current owners? Thanks.

Yup. And only on Nav units on Prius IV and V (not III).

Doug Coleman
Prius Product Manager
Toyota Motor Sales, USA

royrose · 08-03-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prius Team

Yup. And only on Nav units on Prius IV and V (not III).

Doug Coleman
Prius Product Manager
Toyota Motor Sales, USA

Doug,

The other change we are looking for is in the steering "feel" on the 15" models. Any word on that?

LoraJ · 08-03-2009, 07:45 PM

Is safety connect an option or will it be installed on all IV and V models?

stream · 08-03-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prius Team

The USB Port will be factory-equipped on all models with the navigation system beginning in August. It will enable the user to connect several different peripheral dvices (such as an iPod® or USB jump drive) using a standardized interface socket. Drivers can select and play songs on their device through the audio screen on the navigation system and controls on the steering wheel.

Factory-equipped MSRP for this feature will be $230. Customers who have already purchased a 2010 Prius with the navigation system can elect to have their dealership install the USB Interface Kit for $240 MSRP (excluding labor).

When will the USB & iPod interface kit be available in dealer stock for those of us who purchased cars at the release?

Also, do you have a part number, since there have been a few iPod connection accessories, and I want to ensure I have the correct part number?

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