Prius: Base model vs. Touring; or Prius II, III, IV, or V - are they related?

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<p>I’m confused. I’m looking at the Prius on the web, and price quote calculators want to know if you’re interested in the “Base” model or the “Touring” model. But then when I go to packages and options, I don’t find the words “Base” or “Touring” - I find four packages called II, III, IV and V. How do these terminologies correspond? What the “Touring” package mean?</p>

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<p>More money?</p>

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<p>I believe touring is a designation applied to 2009 and earlier models.
See "[Is</a> There Going to be a Prius Touring 2010?](<a href="http://blog.toyotaofgladstone.com/bid/20561/Is-There-Going-to-be-a-Prius-Touring-2010]Is"&gt;http://blog.toyotaofgladstone.com/bid/20561/Is-There-Going-to-be-a-Prius-Touring-2010)"&lt;/p&gt;

<p>2010 literature doesn’t mention touring at all, just II, III, IV, and V.</p>

<p>Run the 2010 Toyota side by side comparison for Prius II, III, IV, and V.
II no bluetooth, 6 (not 8) speakers, no satellite radio
IV, V leather
V 17" wheels, narrower front and rear track, larger turning circle, LED headlamps
V has options for dynamic radar cruise control, pre-collision system, lane keep assist and intelligent parking assist.</p>

<p>LongPrimes assessment is correct.</p>

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<p>Thanks 2 cents - that makes sense since the 2010 model is redesigned with a different body from the 2009. The website I was using needs some work - it shows the comparisons of the II, III, IV and V, and then when you click to ask for a dealer quote, you have to choose on the form whether you’re interested in the “base” or “touring” models.</p>

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<p>We bought in Oct 08, midlevel (touring?). Toyota sold/made very few of the low/base model (stripped). The midline had with the upgraded interior and small accessories package. The highline had the GPS and leather. </p>

<p>It appears that base is now the I model (not offerred, yet). The II and III is variation of the midline; IV model is a transition; V is the monied premium. I imagine that Toyota will be selling the III as entry, the IV for prestige, and V for profit. It also appears that the new models have been upgraded <em>without</em> an increase in pricing.</p>