2008 Prius- What I'd like from Toyota

larger rear window wiper...dual sun visors for driver and passenger (that's about the only thing I miss about my Jimmy)...more sensitive steering wheel adjustment would all be nice

 

I'd like a stiffer chassis for better handling.

The ride height adjustment and photosensitive windows sound like great ideas. Maybe the glass could be made electrostatic, too, so the rain jumps off without the need for wipers.

 

Stiffer Chassis, definitely.

Put the tenths of a mile back in the Odometer.

Make it easier to just turn on the fan w/o turning on the A/C.

A hatch latch inside the car so that the driver can unlock the latch.

Some sort of display to show how long one can go on battery before the ICE is going to kick in...simple predictive modelling.

Ability to lower seats

Inside as well as outside temp display

Bigger 12 volt battery (but not much)

 

Put in a telescopic steering wheel instead of that knob that substitutes for one.

Get rid of the funky tilt wheel contraption and use a leaver like everyone else.

Allow the tilt more range.

Take out the build up area that the seats bolt to so that the seat will sit lower and then throw the seats away and get some comfortable 8 way electric ones. :angry:

Remove the radio/CD from the LCD screen and put it where they have always been, the space is already there but not being used. Why do I need to screw with the computer just to see what station I listening to or what track on the CD? …… KISS.

I don’t just want to know what track I’m on when using my CD, I want to know where on that track I am. <_<

That’s all I can think of for now but trust me there’s more. But then I want a perfect world. :lol:

 

1.Do away with the plug in idea, and instead have a form fitted solar panel roof to replensih EV battery power..

2.Have a real stereo w/sub woofer, for those who like sound.

3. have full ground effect model like an fx or something..

4. better choice of rims & tires.

5. collapsable cow catcher on the front for slow moving pedestrians. ok not really...

 

0) LIon, plugin, with aux battery option for increased range/speed on EV
1) a much better driver's seat
2) get common controls - heat and radio out of the MFD
3) Improve visibility, especially rear
4) better tires - at least dealer upgrade options
5) stiffer chassis

 

You guys forgot to mention: lower the price by half.

 

1. If they're going to keep the backup beep, at least make it useful. Perhaps a more rapid beep when less than 12" from an object?

2. A cruise control that won't hit my knee when I turn the steering wheel.

3. A rear armrest that lays flat, instead of at an angle.

 

You know all these changes that everyone would like to see on these cars. Hell toyota might as well buy the patent to GMs olds delta-88 and put prius bages on it lol....

Because if you read the posts the cars nolonger the same..

 

Boy, I was thinking that, too! These guys want so many changes that it's a wonder they ever bought a Prius in the first place!!!

Personally, it's already an awesome car, and my suggestions to Toyota are much less intrusive (I think). Of course, some of those "pie in the sky" type wishes above sound neat, but for the most part seem too cost prohibitive or weight prohibitive. If they put all that in there, the car would be $50k!!!

What I'd like to see improved:

1. Ability to use the nav system while driving
2. Ability to use the phone via the MFD while driving
3. Voice activated use of the BLUETOOTH features
4. Replacement of the "fuzzy" stuff covering the center armrest and all door armrests. It is IMPOSSIBLE to keep this clean without buying a cover or adding leather.
5. I want the doors to lock automatically when I put the car in gear. (Most other Toyotas have this)
6. I would like the "range" (how many miles are left on this tank) feature added
7. Would be nice to see the CD/radio song information on the MFD
8. Easier method to transfer/enter phone #'s into the Bluetooth phonebook system
9. Shorter delay between when you dial and when phone/Prius agree you are on the phone (not sure if this is Prius' fault or phone's or both)
10. An option to buy a factory ready "plug-in" version would be really, really neat.

Those are what I can think of right now...

I *STILL* love my Prius and will love my NEW ONE in 2 more weeks!!!

 

Padded armrests and the console top. I always rest just my elbows on them when I drive and they are killing me if I don't put a towel or something on top.

 

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Good glaven! That's a great idea.

We have this funny panic button gift from an in-law. When you push the panic button it emits a very loud and good sampling of a submarine's "dive, dive" klaxon. Hmmm, it shouldn't take too much to wire that sucker into one of the back up lights.

 

Be nice to have the option of mpg on screen related to distance as well as time - so one could see the mpg over last 5 or 10 miles travelled.

 

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Or have it say, "Make way, make way, this Prius is backing up!"

 

I'd like the bluetooth phone system to:

1) Have a heirarchy - set a #1, 2, 3 thru 5 phone. Car looks for #1, and if it doesn't find it, go to #2, etc. I always have to pull over and swap phones in the screens since I drive the car less than half the time.

2) Faster connection. I have 2 functioning bluetooth headsets, both of which connect in about 1 second or less. The car frequently takes a minute.

3) Faster use of bluetooth when you dial from the phone itself.

4) Don't lock out the keypad if the call was dialed from the car's screens.

5) Make it less of a PITA to input phone #s via bluetooth, and allow typing into the car.


Other:
1) Option for larger battery packs and plug-in.

2) I think they should make a 2-seat convertible version - keep the front, get rid of the back seats.

3) Grow into a consumer electronics sort of company - charge $100 for a new software feature (Ipod connection? Ability to use skins to change the appearance of the UI? Additional info screens?).

 

Lots of the things already mentioned, plus:
- adaptive cruise control
- night vision (like the one on the new Mercedes S class
- lane departure warning system
- free NAV upgrades distributed via satellite and downloaded into flash RAM (instead of that DVD)
- Options already available in non-US Prii, such as Intelligent Parking Assist, heated seats, power height adjusted seats, rear-view mirrors with integrated LCD blinkers and back-up tilt function
- A tinted glass sunroof ("moonroof")