Is Toyota taking a step backwards? I think so.

[That_Prius_Car]

In my option, Toyota has kinda taken a step backwards with the 2010 Prius. One thing that Toyota should have kept, was the large colorful Energy Monitor display, now, in the 2010, it is much smaller, and harder to see in sunlight, and cheaper looking. Also, in the base 2010 Prius, it doesnt look as "high-tech" as the previous model did. I not much of a fan of the "sporty" headlights in the 2010 Prius either, if you ask me, I liked the "aerodynamic" headlights on the Gen II better, it gave the car a unique look. If it were up to me, my own perfect 2010 Prius would still have the large Energy Monitor, it would have the same unique aerodynamic headlights (maybe a little change). And lastly, I don't like the plain "black" bar across the back window, they should have atleast color coded it (I attached pictures of the rear window bar, so you can know what I mean)

[Yankeefan]

I agree about the black bar. I wish they would have offered color matched mud guards on the Gen III. Other than that I love the car.

[patsparks]

Funny thing is, I have been thinking about making my spoiler black on my GII.
I think the big door pockets on the GII are something I'd miss.

[Jayhawker]

I like the fact that now that an aftermarket stereo can be added.

[john1701a]

Originally Posted by That_Prius_Car

If it were up to me, my own perfect 2010 Prius would still have the large Energy Monitor...

For what purpose/benefit?

Energy-Monitor shows the flow direction of power.

Eco-Meter shows the level of power being captured or drawn.
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[That_Prius_Car]

Originally Posted by john1701a

For what purpose/benefit?

Energy-Monitor shows the flow direction of power.

Eco-Meter shows the level of power being captured or drawn.
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I just like it, it added a futuristic look. And are you from Johnstuff?
if you are, your pics are amazing lol

[paprius4030]

Is there an easy way to tell the 2010 Prius II from the other models? On the Gen 2, it was easy to tell, if no fog lights it's a Pkg.2 or 1 but I bet you can count on one hand how many ones were made.

[garygid]

I like the increased room for the taller driver, and the very pleasing, yet distinctive, exterior. Black for the rear "bridge" is fine for me. It might cut down on some reflections?

[F8L]

Originally Posted by Jayhawker

I like the fact that now that an aftermarket stereo can be added.

That has always been an option...

Stealth install an aftermarket stereo in Prius

[Boji]

Originally Posted by That_Prius_Car

In my option, Toyota has kinda taken a step backwards with the 2010 Prius. One thing that Toyota should have kept, was the large colorful Energy Monitor display, now, in the 2010, it is much smaller, and harder to see in sunlight, and cheaper looking.

I drove a Gen II Prius for a few months back in 2007, and to tell you the truth, although it was really cool to see that color display, it was a real pain at night to be driving with that screen--the glare that it emitted was too much for me; I tried dimming it, or even turning it off, but in the latter case, I couldn't see my MPG! IMO, the Gen II screen has more initial shock value but I think the Gen III screen is better in the long term. To each their own though!