I'm suffering a distinct lack of whelm by the details in the article. The article's implication is that there are zero changes to the Prius, other than a $150 bump in the MSRP for the touring model (which I have on order and should be arriving in port 'any day now,' hence my intense and immediate interest if something Really-lose-my-deposit-Cool, like power seats, has snuck into the 2008 model :unsure: ). Are there any official channels that may have a touch more info?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(LynneM @ Jul 30 2007, 10:37 AM) [snapback]487496[/snapback]</div>

More Info on 2008 Prius:

Toyota Cuts 2008 Prius Base Price as Tax Credits Drop (Update2)

"Toyota Motor Corp. is adding a 2008 model of its Prius gasoline-electric car priced 5.5 percent less than the current base version, as U.S. tax credits for the hybrid decline and regulators reduce its fuel-economy rating."

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=206...amp;refer=japan

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(HBO6 @ Jul 30 2007, 08:17 PM) [snapback]487704[/snapback]</div>

I guess this means my Prius is getting worse mpg from here on out.

$20,950 base price without the cruise control and heated rearview mirrors. I guess the side airbags will still be standard.

I am new to the forum and planning on gettting a prius b/t mid to end of aug. Will the 2008 model be ready by then? if so should I stick to the 2007 model since it has more "standards" than the 2008 or I should just get the new 2008. I plan on getting PKG #5 which has navi. but not leather trim. Thank you

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sea-horsea @ Jul 30 2007, 06:11 PM) [snapback]487742[/snapback]</div>

Los Angeles area dealers are probably amongst the first to receive the new models due to their proximity to the harbor.

I did not read the press release to mean that all the '08s will have less standard equipment, only that there will be a new cheaper base model with less standard equipment. The rest of the packages should be approximately the same as they are in '07.

If you go for the '07, make sure that you get it for a price that takes into account the fact that it will be last year's model within weeks, if not days.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(IsrAmeriPrius @ Jul 30 2007, 10:45 PM) [snapback]487793[/snapback]</div>

Yes, that's the way I interpreted it, too. The Bloomberg article that HBO6 linked to makes it much clearer. There will be three models of Prius in 08: standard, base and Touring. Sounds like the standard is a stripped-down version of the base model.

Noticed the comment about the standard not having heated rearview mirrors. Did the 07 Prius have those, or is that new for 08?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(LynneM @ Jul 30 2007, 10:53 PM) [snapback]487798[/snapback]</div>

the 07 has heated mirrors, they come on with the rear defrost.

I Just bought a 07 Base Model 2 weeks ago, Maybe I could have just waited a couple of weeks and gotten a 08 for a lower price...I hope thats not the case...I kinda of regret buying one without a NAV and Blue tooth and such anyway..heh

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(morpheusx @ Jul 30 2007, 11:20 PM) [snapback]487804[/snapback]</div>

The mirrors on the 2006 work the same way.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jul 30 2007, 09:15 PM) [snapback]487770[/snapback]</div>

You mean the Yaris 5 door hatchback? We have the 3 door hatchback available here in the States right now. I would prefer the 5 door version myself, it's more versitile and looks a little better imho.