Here's an excerpt from the Toyota Canada Prius brochure: Does the base level have a temporary spare? Why do they make no mention of it? For comparison, US 2020 Prius brochure:
Yup, only the Prius Technology FWD has a tyre repair kit and only the base has a temporary spare. AWD-e models have the same space as the FWD w/ spare as that's where the AWD motor goes. I added a screenshot from the Tokyo Motor Show Release as a refresher. Note that AWD-e models have the same sized luggage compartment as the FWD with spare tyre.
The Smart Key system (touch to unlock) is available on Driver's-Door-Only, on both the US and CDN base Prius, if I'm not mistaken? Interesting that they make no mention of it? It's always struck me as punitive, that the base doesn't get 3-door (two front doors and the hatch) Smart Key. Somewhat similar to the spare tire description, I wonder why they make no mention of Driver's-Door-Only Smart Key? Perhaps they don't want to draw attention, to something somewhat negative. It reminds me of an advert I would walk by on the way to work, in a greasy spoon breakfast place's window. Paraphrasing a little, it went something like this: Bacon, Hash Browns and one Egg: $4.99 I think it would sound much better thus: Bacon, Hash Browns and Egg: $4.99
Auto marketing guys have a tough time advertising all the various options, especially since every manufacturer adds/deletes during every production run. To avoid customers claims re: deleted options, it's probably best to just leave them off the sheet entirely. I'm rarely sympathetic with car salesmen, but I'd say it's virtually impossible to maintain a mental list of which models have which options. IMHO, of course.
I find the younger generation is less interested in the details. Also, there is a laundry list of standard features now. That being said, if we're not printing and only posting information online, I don't see why the "specification" section couldn't be detailed and just have the brochure show the "most popular" features that people are looking for. As for 1-dr SKS, at least there's SKS. Other companies still charge for proximity entry/keyless start and their standard is remote keyless entry with key-in ignition.
I noticed this gaff on the Toyota Canada website: They're saying all levels come with Temp Spare AND Tire Repair Kit? I emailed Toyota Canada, included a screen-grab and a link to the page, and their response was that "the information on the website is correct".
Somewhat relevant, and concerning an "accessory" always of interest to me, the increasing dearth of spare tires: My Subaru Salesperson Should Have Informed Me, I Would Not Have Bought The Impreza RS After What I Found On The Post-Sale Walk Around | Torque News As long as new buyers are willing to resort to measures like this, the automakers will just carry on.
^ that article was a joke.. That guy expected the salesman to read his mind and kill the sales along with his commission at the same time??? People need to do their homework and stop blaming other people for their own mistakes - What are you 10 years old??? Start taking responsibility for your own actions or in-actions.... sorry everyone of the morning rant...... Just had to adjust my car's clock to DST PS. That dealership is missing a major new revenue stream, Selling spares, tools, and tie-down straps as an accessory package. Dumb, Dumb, Dumb, Dumbbbbb...... maybe even putting in a TPMS sensor and pre-programming it into the cars' system.
@Hammersmith might get wind of this, make it his next project, if he ever gets done with the auto-folding mirrors...
