Prius v Wagon Plugin Arrives This Fall

Oh-Oh, yet another reason for me to cancel my PIP order. I'm so-o-o confused!

Of course, I'd rather have it in a nicer riding Venza or Highlander....

 

I like your thinking. They say trade-in value going up this year, so how about if gaso prices go down for a change, then we get good money for guzzler trade. Almost got a Venza during C4C wish now maybe I did.

 

"...travel just 15 miles on battery juice alone — one-third the Volt’s
range," is a ho-hummer.

At 30 miles, I'd be paying serious attention. :rockon:

The V being a larger car, you'd think there'd be room for a larger
battery/batteries. If there are other limiting constraints (other than
expense), I'd appreciate hearing about them. :noidea:

Is there a reason that Mother Toyota does not want to compete
head-to-head with the Volt on pure EV range? :fencing:

 

All I can say is freaking awesome. I might actually get that. I would rather it did better in EV more than the PiP. Just a tad more acceleration in all EV would make me happy. My other vehicle is quite spritely and I find the the acceleration of the PiP in all EV to be too slow.

I wish wish wish they would have factory installed roof rails though also. So much nicer than after market bars.

 

Toyota's approach to offering a variety of choices has been an obvious endorsement to how seriously they are taking the issue of traditional vehicle replacement.

They've even had a few models not stir much interest along the way, yet they keep trying. Overall, that's worked great. The technology is refined each step of the way.

Prius v is already well suited to offer a plug. So, the thought of doing that this fall isn't too far of a stretch... especially considering what happens in the meantime. With model of plug-in about to hit our shores next week, we'll have a good feel for market acceptance by then.
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I like it, would be a great replacement for my wife's Mariner hybrid.

 

Toyota took hybrids very seriously, but they were not doing that well except with the prius. That is why they made it a sub brand not just a singular vehicle. I am quite happy they did. I just wish they would cater to exactly what I want If they do make this though I will be extremely tempted to buy it. Heck maybe I could just end up with that an an EV at some future point.

 

ggood and others,

You know I can't comment on future product news, but here's what I will say, we have not announced any plans for a Prius v Plug-in (at least not in the US). My advice is to not cancel your PiP order.

Best,
Erica Gartsbeyn
Prius Product Marketing
Toyota USA

 

Well I don't have a PiP order to cancel. I am more likely to purchase a different make of car then. It is a shame because if they made this wow I would be very excited.

 

I don't really need a bigger Prius, so no problem there Erica. What I want is a flat loading plug in hybrid with Camry like ride and seat comfort. The harsh ride of the Prius on bad city streets, and the lack of comfort compared to other $40K cars, is still giving me pause. The Ford Energi might be a good candidate, but for my wife's threat that her father's chain smoking ghost will haunt us if we get a Ford! With so many options on the horizon, and no doubt better batteries and range just around the corner, it's tough to go all in on a $40K car. Here's hoping for a good lease option on the PIP!

 

Your non-comment speaks volumes.

If you can't comment on future product news, how about a personal opinion on the accuracy of The NY Times automotive reporting?

 

Maybe because they don't want to put a battery in that's so heavy and expensive, it would mess up the works, or change to a chassis that's not worth having as a car.

I don't think the battery technology allows 35 mile range in PHV unless cost goes through the roof. Really tough with PHV, cause toting around 2 'engines'.

 

Don't mean to be a jerk, but there's so much hype about all the new hybrid and plug-in cars coming out, but to date, the reality is ...

Prius outsells all other advanced technology cars combined. All the announced and upcoming cars are just that, announced and upcoming. I think Toyota will continue to be right in the thick of selling the largest number of advanced tech cars.