MY11 Prius

[Prius Team]

Good morning Prius Chat.

We’ll be releasing details on the MY11 Prius through our PR channels shortly with their annual press kit books but we wanted to release the info first on PC. Once it’s posted, you should be able to find the details on Newsroom : Newsroom Home Page / Toyota. The two things we can’t tell you at this point are 1) timing of the MY11s and 2) pricing of them.

However, what I can tell you about are the few minor changes for those waiting for more info on Prius these days. We’ll be adding a new color combination to the choices due to some customer feedback we’ve received this past year. With the 2011s, we’ll now offer the Black Exterior with the Bisque Interior option which was not available on the MY10s. No, we aren’t offering Green Exterior with the MY11s, sorry. We are also making two naming changes that I’m sure you’ll all catch right away as you’re so in tune with Prius news! First, we have changed the name of the Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) to Advanced Parking Guidance System (APGS). For the 3% or so of the MY10 Prius buyers who have the IPA feature, some have realized that it’s tough to find in the Navi owner’s manual. That’s because it’s listed under its global name, APGS, so we’ll be calling it that from now on to reduce confusion. Lastly, you’ll probably notice that we are switching our model names from Roman numerals to numbers spelled out (ex. Prius II becomes Prius Two) to reduce some additional confusion out there.

That’s about it, any questions, let us know!

Best,
Erica Gartsbeyn, Prius Product Marketing, Toyota USA

[Silver bullit]

Originally Posted by Prius Team

Good morning Prius Chat.

We’ll be releasing details on the MY11 Prius through our PR channels shortly with their annual press kit books but we wanted to release the info first on PC. Once it’s posted, you should be able to find the details on Newsroom : Newsroom Home Page / Toyota. The two things we can’t tell you at this point are 1) timing of the MY11s and 2) pricing of them.

However, what I can tell you about are the few minor changes for those waiting for more info on Prius these days. We’ll be adding a new color combination to the choices due to some customer feedback we’ve received this past year. With the 2011s, we’ll now offer the Black Exterior with the Bisque Interior option which was not available on the MY10s. No, we aren’t offering Green Exterior with the MY11s, sorry. We are also making two naming changes that I’m sure you’ll all catch right away as you’re so in tune with Prius news! First, we have changed the name of the Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) to Advanced Guidance Parking System (APGS). For the 3% or so of the MY10 Prius buyers who have the IPA feature, some have realized that it’s tough to find in the Navi owner’s manual. That’s because it’s listed under its global name, APGS, so we’ll be calling it that from now on to reduce confusion. Lastly, you’ll probably notice that we are switching our model names from Roman numerals to numbers spelled out (ex. Prius II becomes Prius Two) to reduce some additional confusion out there.

That’s about it, any questions, let us know!

Best,
Erica Gartsbeyn, Prius Product Marketing, Toyota USA

Righteous!

[efusco]

Thanks for the sneak peak!

[Joe166]

Originally Posted by Prius Team

Good morning Prius Chat.

We’ll be releasing details on the MY11 Prius through our PR channels shortly with their annual press kit books but we wanted to release the info first on PC. Once it’s posted, you should be able to find the details on Newsroom : Newsroom Home Page / Toyota. The two things we can’t tell you at this point are 1) timing of the MY11s and 2) pricing of them.

However, what I can tell you about are the few minor changes for those waiting for more info on Prius these days. We’ll be adding a new color combination to the choices due to some customer feedback we’ve received this past year. With the 2011s, we’ll now offer the Black Exterior with the Bisque Interior option which was not available on the MY10s. No, we aren’t offering Green Exterior with the MY11s, sorry. We are also making two naming changes that I’m sure you’ll all catch right away as you’re so in tune with Prius news! First, we have changed the name of the Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) to Advanced Guidance Parking System (APGS). For the 3% or so of the MY10 Prius buyers who have the IPA feature, some have realized that it’s tough to find in the Navi owner’s manual. That’s because it’s listed under its global name, APGS, so we’ll be calling it that from now on to reduce confusion. Lastly, you’ll probably notice that we are switching our model names from Roman numerals to numbers spelled out (ex. Prius II becomes Prius Two) to reduce some additional confusion out there.

That’s about it, any questions, let us know!

Best,
Erica Gartsbeyn, Prius Product Marketing, Toyota USA

If Roman numerals were confusing your buyers it is no wonder that there are problems with unintended acceleration.

[jdcollins5]

Originally Posted by Joe166

If Roman numerals were confusing your buyers it is no wonder that there are problems with unintended acceleration.

My thoughts exactly. You beat me to the post.

Also, if Roman numerals are confusing, then it is a little easier to understand why some people buy the Prius and then rant and rave about what they did or did not get.

[cairo94507]

Nice, but a few exterior color additions would have been nice too. Regardless, I can't imagine replacing my Prius with anything but another Prius.

I am still hoping Toyota will allow the Advanced Tech Package to come on the "Five" model so those who wish may buy a truly fully loaded Prius. Thanks for the heads-up.

[Prius Team]

Originally Posted by cairo94507

I am still hoping Toyota will allow the Advanced Tech Package to come on the "Five" model so those who wish may buy a truly fully loaded Prius. Thanks for the heads-up.

We're not changing the contents of the packaging, so you should still be able to find a Prius Five with the AT package though given their low volume, you may need to hunt around or special order it through your dealer and wait until it arrives.

Best,
Erica

[Tideland Prius]

I always thought APGS was a Lexus thing (just like SmartAccess vs. Smart Key System), didn't realise it was a global marketing term. Good to know!

[samsprius1]

I'm sure the '11 Prius will be the best car for the money.
The black with the bisque will be a hit, I know that's what I would buy!
Traded my '09 GENII for my '10 GENIII I think I'll keep it for a while!!
Toyota is still #1 in my book!!
Thanks for the heads up!!

[hill]

Here's a few questions:

- Will the 2011 PHEV be listed as a Prisu VI ?

- When will it (the PHEV) be delivered ?!?!

- When can we (PLEASE) order one ?!?!


Sorry for being a pest (ok ... not really )

Erica ... tell toyota not to ramp up the standard prius too much ... because the Prius Team and ALL of Toyota KNOWs what we are all REALLY waiting for . . . and it just has to have a plug ~


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