Prius 2016 starts selling in Germany on Feb. 20th

I don't want it to be cheap. I want it to be at the same price level of the gen 3. And it doesn't seem it will. All because of a lot of standard features which are given not at the same prices but at a forced premium.
Again, let's wait the official price list in the EU countries.

 

Let's wait for the German price list and I will let you know how much over 6 years is the price of the Prius changed. I have saved the current price list for reference....I have a feeling it will not follow much the inflation or the exchange rate....

 

Current 1L price here around 1.2€/L

 

So, today I had a free day from work and I happened to be close to the Toyota dealer, and went to ask if they are going to have a Prius to test drive on Feb. 20th. (reason was also that this came out yesterday on the web).

1. Germany is getting around 400 cars for the launch on the 20th
2. one can already order a Prius and he said that if it is in the delivery list and the options are matching, one can have it delivered in 2-3 weeks
3. he said that the prices and options are in the Toyota system and asked him to make me 2 offers, for 2 of the 3 types that will be offered here (no Eco or 4WD apparently are available here in Germany/EU)
4. the price for the basic version is 28.150€, which is a whopping 3.200€ more than the prices back inJune 2009 (I have the paper printed price brochure from back then), thanks to 1,35% inflation rate increase per year and X-rate differences (134,97 vs 130,96 yen for 1€)
5. the price for the "comfort" version, is 29.900€, a marginally higher price from the basic version (why then such a highly priced basic version), which is the second trim of the 3 available. This one is 1.900€ more expensive than the comparable Gen3.
6. clear is that the standard offering of options in both versions is "plenty"
7. winter tires need to be bought new (older wheels cannot be used) as per EU law in act since a couple of years, tire pressure monitoring is compulsory, hence for winter tires too - so I cannot keep the older ones, and I need to buy a complete new set - about 1000€ - keeping the tires and changing only the wheels, etc not really cheaper (or so the dealer said) - I haven't changed my winter tires since 2009, so getting everything new, not a bad idea per se.
8. the white plastic interior is standard it seems.......

In the basic version, standard equipment (highlights, also in comparison to Gen3):

• wireless charging
• automatic headlights
• LED headlights
• lane departure warning and assist (LDW)
• Pre-Collision System (PCS)
• rear camera
• Road Sign Assist (RSA)
• Automatic radar assisted cruise control (ACC)
• Automatic Speed Limit (ASL)
• Heated and electrically foldable and adjustable rear mirrors
• Fog lights
• Automatic headlight levelling
• Shark-fin antenna and DAB receiver (Toyota Touch 2 system)
• 12V plugs front and for rear passengers
• Notification of water level for wipers
• Follow-me-home auto turn off for headlights
• Electric lumbar support for driver
• S-Flow on bi-zone automatic A/C
• 15" alloy wheels with 195/65R15

Consumption per EU cycle is 2,9/3/3,1 L/100km (city/suburban/combined), 70g/km CO2, 180km/h max speed, 0-100km/h in 10,6secs, 67dB driving noise (not clear where, likely externally measured, not inside), 43L tank and Euro 6W norm for exhaust emissions standard compliancy 343L/502L baggage compartment, 1470kg weight

Compared to the basic version, the "Comfort" middle tier version offers on top of the above/changes:

• Smart key entry on passenger and trunk sides
• Blind Spot detection (BSM)
• Heated seats
• Head-up display
• Rear drive assistant (to detect cars/pedestrians/bikes when getting out backwards from a parking spot) (RCTA)
• Leather driving wheel
• 17" alloy wheels with 215/45R17
• Internal mirror automatically dimmable
• Side windows water repellant treatment

Consumption per EU cycle is 3,3/3,3/3,3 L/100km (city/suburban/combined), 76g/km CO2, same weight (??!?)

No mention anywhere on whether the E10 fuel can be used...and I hope it will.
No mention anywhere of a rain sensor for the front wipers and the dealer did not mention it to me as an option.
Apparently the Executive version offers "only" the leather seats as an option, but he didn't delve into any more details. I will wait for a full price list though and full options official list before placing any order....
And of course - test drive first, when and if they have one to test around the 20th...

 

Ps: I was told from the dealer that the IPA can parallel park very tight leaving no more than 50cm *overall* space between the Prius and the 2 other cars. That 25cm front and back. That's tight.

 

Well, it is not clear what we get in Germany because there is no official price list with all the options available anywhere. Until I don't see the official "Preisliste", I don't speculate further on what we are getting here.
And I will not order mine, until I see that list with all the official options, trims, extras, etc and *prices* written black on white.

 

where did you get the information?

 

PS: the Toyota websites in .de and .at (Germany and Austria) are a mess - they show the old model mixed with the new one, if at all. The Austrian one defaults to the new one, but the online configurator shows the old one, and the page of the new Prius is interspersed of pics of the old one, and options too - it is a mess. Who the hell is taking care of these websites? they are doing a horrible job!!
And on the .de one, the only thing they talk about is the RAV4 Hybrid, which is also expected to launch on the same day as the Prius on the 20.2....