2010 Prius pictures everywhere! - 56k beware!

[DeadPhish]

Originally Posted by donee

Hi All,

OH OH!! Looks like people who do not opt for the GPS do not get a center council screen at ALL! Looks like they get old-fashioned manual (read non-hackable!!!!!) radio controls panel instead!!

STATUS SYMBOL ENGINEERING IN PLAY!

Yes we know.

Your views have been noted several times. However, if one is lost and 50 are gained then that seems like a success. You might consider raining on another parade.

[donee]

Originally Posted by ronhowell

Donee, it is "console" ... not "council"!!

Thanks Ron...

[donee]

Hi Dead...,

Welp, that is your opinion. I think the oppsoite will happen. The Prius was such a success because it was true to its design goals. This new interior is contrary to the design goal of a minimum cost high mileage general purpose transportation 21 st century car. Its goes back to 1980's state of the European glitz , ala Jaquar. A company that is not making money, I might add.

[Kapena Gary]

Not knowing anything about LKA I found this link which, although about VW's, is interesting. Apparently concern for the legal matters mentioned in the article have subsided.

Litigation Assist: Why we won't be getting VW's Lane Assist | Car News Blog at Motor Trend

[spwolf]

Originally Posted by Kapena Gary

Not knowing anything about LKA I found this link which, although about VW's, is interesting. Apparently concern for the legal matters mentioned in the article have subsided.

Litigation Assist: Why we won't be getting VW's Lane Assist | Car News Blog at Motor Trend

i think Citroen had first lane departure warning system, where it would vibrate your seat, maybe 2 years ago or so... new Crown got it last February (2008), and since precrash will be basically mandatory for any car that wants 5 stars in EuroNCAP, Toyota is now bundling PreCrash/LaneDeparture/LanekeepAssist/RadarDistanceControl in one system... its there in Prius, Avensis, HS250h and RX... its going to be there in every car in the future.... yay!

[JSH]

It looks like Toyota has significantly improved the Prius interior. Nice two-tone, better material, and better ergonomics. All the hybrid information has gone up to the forward display just under the windshield. You no longer have to take your eyes so far off the road to check what the hybrid system is doing.

The touchscreen is GONE!!! It is good to see that they killed that failed experiment. Real controls with buttons and knobs!

My only complaint is that the display should be directly in front of the driver, not centered in the car. That and still no tachometer.



Edit: I hope the leave all the new toys as options. I have no use for radar, a moonroof, or LED headlights. Cruise control, power windows, power doors locks, and power mirrors, tilt & telescope wheel, and a manual adjustable driver's seat, are all I require.

[ronhowell]

It does look as though Toyota has dispensed with the drum brakes at the rear on this new iteration of the Prius. I was very surprised to find that the second Prius version retained drum brakes at the rear wheels. I thought they went out decades ago. I find it difficult to believe that a pair of modern, well designed discs can be that much more expensive, or heavier, than a pair of equivalent drum brakes. Also parts commonality with the front disc brakes would be beneficial too, wouldn't it?

[Rokeby]

jhinton,

+1. I guess we'll still have to get a ScanGauge to see RPMs, IGN, INJ, etc.

It would be a crime to goober up that smoth dash with the current version SG.

I wonder if there will soon be a SG III in a cleaner, smoother case, and while
we're dreaming, a hi-res display to match the OEM displays.

[spwolf]

Originally Posted by jhinton

It looks like Toyota has significantly improved the Prius interior. Nice two-tone, better material, and better ergonomics. All the hybrid information has gone up to the forward display just under the windshield. You no longer have to take your eyes so far off the road to check what the hybrid system is doing.

The touchscreen is GONE!!! It is good to see that they killed that failed experiment. Real controls with buttons and knobs!

My only complaint is that the display should be directly in front of the driver, not centered in the car. That and still no tachometer.



Edit: I hope the leave all the new toys as options. I have no use for radar, a moonroof, or LED headlights. Cruise control, power windows, power doors locks, and power mirrors, tilt & telescope wheel, and a manual adjustable driver's seat, are all I require.

you do understand that there is touchscreen for nav and few other things, right? Just not for AC (like on most newer Toyotas)...


of course there will be base version...

[Rybold]

Originally Posted by jhinton

The touchscreen is GONE!!! It is good to see that they killed that failed experiment. Real controls with buttons and knobs!

My only complaint is that the display should be directly in front of the driver, not centered in the car. That and still no tachometer.

Edit: I hope the leave all the new toys as options. I have no use for radar, a moonroof, or LED headlights. Cruise control, power windows, power doors locks, and power mirrors, tilt & telescope wheel, and a manual adjustable driver's seat, are all I require.

It should be illegal to sell a car without a tachometer. Illegal !
With more and more cell phones following suit of the iPhone, touch screens have improved significantly and will inevitably end up everywhere. Don't worry if you had a touch screen in the past that was below par. The new ones are much better than the old.

As far as your options list, after driving my Corolla with manual windows and power mirrors (standard setup on base Corolla), my ideal car would have manual controls on the driver door and mirror, and electric controls on the passenger side. (it's dangerous to reach across while in motion, yet I often find that manual on the drivers side is quicker and more efficient than electric).