November 2016 Prius Sales Down 26.8%

Prodigyplace · Jun 25, 2017

blane said: ↑

Last December I received a solicitation to buy a new 2017 Prius from the Toyota dealer where I purchased my 2011 leftover in 2012. This is what I wrote to the Sales manager:

Dear Mr. Xxxxxx,

I might have considered replacing my low-mileage 2011 Prius III (I'm very satisfied with it, and Rob Xxxxxx was a pleasure to deal with) with a 2017 Prius IV except for several unacceptable issues.

Styling is ugly (what were they thinking?). Too many unrelated creases and angles. Toyota / Lexus oversize black spindle grilles should be banished.

Rear hatch grab handles are way too high for my 5' 2" wife to reach (or even touch with her fingertips). If you can't close the hatch, you can't drive the car.

Dumb shiny white, reflective, distracting, console (black vinyl contact "paper" covering it will not suffice, and will no doubt peel eventually).

When is Toyota going to manufacture vehicles that utilize the Android Auto (and Apple CarPlay) smartphone capability on the car's in-dash screens? As a minimum, Android Auto is already available in the latest Acura, Alpha Romeo, Audi, Bentley, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, FIAT, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lincoln, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, RAM, Renault, Subaru, Volkswagen and Volvo vehicles. Why is Toyota so far behind the rest of the market? Toyota's Entune just doesn't cut it.

I just thought that you might appreciate the feedback.
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The Gen 4 Prius does not have the oversize black grill, The Prius Prime does, however.
I assume you know there is a grab handle on the bottom of the hatch, accessible when it is open.
The Trim Two has a matte black console.

November 2016 Prius Sales Down 26.8%

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November 2016 Prius Sales Down 26.8%

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