That’s probably why Toyota went in a different direction with the redesign. Also, the Camry hybrid is closer to the Prius in terms of utility.

The Prius was no longer special in Toyota’s lineup since the hybrid powertrain proliferated to every other vehicle save the Tacoma, 4Runner, GR86, and Supra.

The Prius C was not as aerodynamic as the Prius, and it also had a less-advanced hybrid powertrain (essentially the 2nd gen Prius’ hybrid system), for cost reasons.

I’m sure the salesman will be happy to move you up to a Rav4 or Highlander Hybrid.

It’s a little bit less than the outgoing model. I’m sure the salesman would love to point you to a Rav4 hybrid if you need more cargo space.

I think the issue with the Prius is that it’s not really needed anymore. Every other Toyota model except the Tacoma, 4Runner, GR86, and Supra, have a hybrid powertrain available. If you want a bigger vehicle, get a Rav4 Hybrid. Need a less expensive hybrid? Corolla and Corolla Cross have you covered. The Prius no…

I doubt that, to be honest. The reason they had bigger and smaller Prius models was because they didn’t have the powertrain in other models. But now, with almost every other Toyota model available as a hybrid, the Prius is actually sort of pointless except as the most efficient vehicle in the lineup. The Prius V…

The good news for your dad is that almost every other model Toyota makes is also sold with a hybrid powertrain, except the Tacoma and 4Runner. This is probably the reason they went sportier and younger with the new Prius. The previous generations had to appeal to a lot of different demographics. But with the hybrid…

Nah, I had one post FM radio deployment. But not by much - a few months at most, I think.

Tell me you purchased a Tesla Model 3 without saying you purchased a Tesla Model 3 :)

I thought the fake trans for the Lexus was dumb. Then Hyundai comes and says “Hold my Soju.”

I think you mean station wagons.

I’m surprised Elon didn’t triple-down and say cameras aren’t required because he’s going to equip the cars with ears.

This is a collectible car. You’d want to check recent auctions to get an idea of current value. $25k may be a bargain or it may be wishful thinking.

I hear sperm counts are down, so maybe a few more generations and we won’t need as many parent-mobiles. We’ll need grandparent mobiles.

So that’s what would have happened if I’d invented the Highlonger. A man can dream...a man can dream...

Nah, more than likely a stretched Highlander, as has been promised. I wouldn’t bet on it getting any taller or wider, or gaining any ground clearance. There’s a market in China for stretched versions of regular vehicles because it’s more common to have a private driver there. That’s why BMW sells a long wheelbase…

The thing is, SUVs are so popular, as long as Toyota isn’t planning on building like a million of these, they’ll probably sell all they build.

Look, these are all great suggestions. But have you considered a Kia Telluride?

That’s not a starter car! That’s a finisher car!