MY11 Prius

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

Righteous!

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.

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.

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

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!!:yo:

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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Danny will now have to convert the Model names in user's profile.

Any change for the name of one door SKS and 3 doors SKS? I have a friend that bought Prius II thinking it had 3 doors SKS.

If it does, it would be Prius Six.

I don't get it.

The 2011 model designation will be different than the 2010 model designation. My car will always be a Prius V, never a Prius Five.

Two quote Bono from the Southpark Episode "I will not be Number Two!"

If you guys can answer this burning question:

We all have heard that ALL Prius have the same ("euro") suspension. However, when i call three Toyota Parts Department around my area, their computers list TWO SEPARATE PARTS NUMBER FOR SHOCKS and TWO SEPARATE PARTS NUMBER FOR SPRINGS, based on rim size (15" vs. 17"). That is, the 17" rims get different shocks AND springs than the 15" rims. So, seemingly, the Prius FIVE has different shocks and springs as compared to Prius TWO to FOUR.

For more discussion, please see: http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...50-v-suspension-different-c-d-says-yes-3.html

So, my question...does the Prius V/FIVE have a unique suspension compared to the others? In Japan, this is the case.

And yeah, thanks so much for the preview info!!

I wish they would add one new exterior color to the palette

I'm glad you offer the better audio JBL in the III (three) and I like the packaging choices.

I can name some other models where better audio not available unless Limited edition.

The 3rd Gen Prius is a great looking car, so I'll stop bagging on it like in other posts. It may very well be my next car (my poor legs just ain't happy in this Gen2, my upper body is fine, lower body, not so much).

Ah crap! Does this mean that when you buy the 2011 Prius, you will whine and moan about the crappy seat adjustment in yet another thread??