Hey Toyota!

Gadgetdad · 03-31-2007, 05:29 PM

In case some design and engineer types from Toyota read PriusChat, what would you like to see on the next Prius? Don't post a big list, just a few items that come to mind. Lets see what the collective wisdom of this group can come up with.

1. Plug in capability. Not just to get a few miles on all electric mode, but to integrate with the PRE-INSTALLED engine block heater for automatic preheating of the ICE in the morning.

2. LED dome, cargo, map and door lights.

What else???

Lee

cubbyg · 03-31-2007, 05:36 PM

3) Power drivers seat with lumbar support adjust

Godiva · 03-31-2007, 06:57 PM

signals on the side mirrors

onlynark · 03-31-2007, 07:48 PM

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signals on the side mirrors
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as well as 2 LEDS that let you know if its safe to switch lanes. Red for if there is a car in your blind spot, Green when there is not. But then again, this should be on all cars.

pjm877 · 03-31-2007, 08:17 PM

dreaming here... Laser Heads up display: displaying infrared front view so I can see the dear or other warm objects at night in my path.

Better Trip computer with the GPS. Like Calc ETA based on the AVG MPH not like we have now that is set for a ave for the type of road.. Texas here... we can do 70 on more than interstate.. and some places 75.

Fuel flow meter to track amount of fuel that has been used since last reset... my 1990 olds had this ... was very nice. should be a easy change

my vote for plugable... and add flex fuel... I would love to do 30 on a charge

Godiva · 03-31-2007, 08:45 PM

I wouldn't mind if the cruise control was completely redesigned to be more like the one I used to have in my Saturn. Of all the things I love about my Prius, the one that really annoys me the most is the cruise control.

**Tideland Prius** · 03-31-2007, 11:49 PM

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as well as 2 LEDS that let you know if its safe to switch lanes. Red for if there is a car in your blind spot, Green when there is not. But then again, this should be on all cars.
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While I'm all for Lane Change Assist, technically you should be aware of the vehicles around you especially on the highway (I'm not picking on you or your driving habits in case you're wondering). You should know that there is a car in the blind spot if you've been keeping track of vehicles in your mirrors.

scargi01 · 04-01-2007, 05:33 AM

a standard 12v battery.

Tom6850 · 04-01-2007, 06:26 AM

A rheostat for the steering wheel lights and a built in Dice unit.

jiepsie · 04-01-2007, 06:37 AM

Get rid of all the rattles, please!

03-31-2007, 08:17 PM	#5
pjm877 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 223 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Pioneer #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	dreaming here... Laser Heads up display: displaying infrared front view so I can see the dear or other warm objects at night in my path. Better Trip computer with the GPS. Like Calc ETA based on the AVG MPH not like we have now that is set for a ave for the type of road.. Texas here... we can do 70 on more than interstate.. and some places 75. Fuel flow meter to track amount of fuel that has been used since last reset... my 1990 olds had this ... was very nice. should be a easy change my vote for plugable... and add flex fuel... I would love to do 30 on a charge __________________ Perry (austin, tx..Just Drive it)

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03-31-2007, 05:29 PM	#1
Gadgetdad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 300 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	In case some design and engineer types from Toyota read PriusChat, what would you like to see on the next Prius? Don't post a big list, just a few items that come to mind. Lets see what the collective wisdom of this group can come up with. 1. Plug in capability. Not just to get a few miles on all electric mode, but to integrate with the PRE-INSTALLED engine block heater for automatic preheating of the ICE in the morning. 2. LED dome, cargo, map and door lights. What else??? Lee

03-31-2007, 05:36 PM	#2
cubbyg Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 38 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	3) Power drivers seat with lumbar support adjust

03-31-2007, 06:57 PM	#3
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 10,008 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 3 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	signals on the side mirrors

03-31-2007, 08:45 PM	#6
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 10,008 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 3 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	I wouldn't mind if the cruise control was completely redesigned to be more like the one I used to have in my Saturn. Of all the things I love about my Prius, the one that really annoys me the most is the cruise control.

04-01-2007, 05:33 AM	#8
scargi01 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 450 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	a standard 12v battery.

04-01-2007, 06:26 AM	#9
Tom6850 Retired Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Macungie, Pa Posts: 891 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	A rheostat for the steering wheel lights and a built in Dice unit.

04-01-2007, 06:37 AM	#10
jiepsie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 267 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Get rid of all the rattles, please!