Prius vs Camry Hybrid

Having had both, the Camry is definitely quieter and more comfortable (especially with Michelin Primacy tires!), but I do like the cargo capacity of the Prius 3rd gen. There was no appreciable trunk space in my 07 Camry Hybrid.

I was thinking of getting another Camry, just for the quiet and comfort, but the 2012 looks like a Corolla (not that there's anything wrong with that). Just too angular and slab sided. That is why I am waiting for a test drive in the v. I hear they are quieter and more comfortable than the regular Prius, so that would be the obvious choice for cargo as well. Mileage is about the same, but probably actually better in the Pv.

 

Would trade our Prius in a heartbeat if the Camry had memory seats, mirrors, and steering wheel.

Like the Prius and the MPG, but would trade 10 MPG for convenience.

 

The trunk in the 2012 Camry Hybrid is supposed be much better than 07-11, so you aren't giving up as much trunk space in the hybrid vs regular Camry as before.

 

Toyota may forbid tampering with the wire.

 

It looks like the 2011+ Nissan Maxima have it as an option but it's sold as a more upscale car the the Altima. I think the previous gen (04-08 models) also had it available judging by some of the hits on maxima.org (where I used to be active).

 

I've thought of that , and also there may be some liability issues in the event of an accident and they find the VPNS disconnected.
I am not one to break rules.