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http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Canadian_Flag.jpg First Prius-III owners taking delivery across Canada this morning. (cleanmpg.com/showthread.php?p=216006)

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2010_Prius.jpgManuel Santos - CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) - June 18, 2009

2010 Canadian Toyota Prius-III - $27,500 Canadian to start and rated at 62 mpgUS per the Transport Canada.

The all-new 2010 Toyota Prius-III sets new standards for hybrid design and technology, level of convenience features and safety features second to none. All are combined in a vehicle with a combined estimated fuel efficiency rating of 62 mpgUS.

The third iteration of the Prius sets the standard for cars of the future. With over 1.2 million Prius owners worldwide, the third generation not only promises but delivers more size, comfort, safety, performance and efficiency. Additionally, it is quieter and available with advanced standard and available features such as a moonroof with solar panels, four driving modes, Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) and steering wheel touch controls (Touch Tracer) that displays steering wheel control selection on the instrument panel.

“Many companies have been talking about their plans to deliver the car of the future,” said Stephen Beatty, Managing Director of Toyota Canada Inc. “With the new Prius, we are telling Canadians they can have the car of the future right now. Not five years from now.”

The future of sustainable Automobile transport arrives in Canada with fanfare as Toyota dealerships from the Atlantic to the Pacific celebrate along with their customers who will be driving off in their brand new, next generation 2010 Toyota Prius-III’s.

Pricing and Package Details

Base lists for $27,500 w/ key features listed below.
AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA, Audio Auxiliary Input Jack
Auto A/C
Power Locks, Windows with Auto Up/Down for All Windows and Heated Mirrors
Cruise Control
Tilt and Telescopic Steering wheel with Touch Tracer
Drivers Smart Key
Outside Temperature Gauge
Electric Rear Window Defroster
Cargo and Map lights
Carpeted Floor Mats
Variable Intermittent Front and Rear wiper/washer
Auto Headlamp SystemPremium lists for $29,610 - Includes all features of the Base plus the following:
JBL Audio
Bluetooth Capability
Integrated XM-Sattelite Radio
6-Disc CD-Changer
8-Speakers
Integrated Garage Door Openers
Drivers Footwell Lamp
Passenger Footwell Lamp
Front Passenger Door Handle Touch Sensor Lock/Unlock
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror w/ Integrated B/U CameraPremium w/ Solar Panels lists for $31,110 - Includes all features of the Premium Package plus the following:
Power Moonroof with Solar Panels
Remote A/CTouring lists for $31,345 - Includes all features of the Premium Package plus the following:
Front Illuminated Door sill Trim
Rear Bumper Protector
LED Headlamps
Auto leveling Headlamps
Head Lamp washers
Fog Lamps
P215/45 R17 Tires
17” Alloy WheelsTechnology lists for $36565 - Includes all features of the Premium Package w/ Solar Panels plus the following:
Leather Seating Surfaces
Heated Front Seats
Driver Seat Lumbar Support
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Water Repellent Front Door Glass
Front Illuminated Door sill Trim
Rear Bumper Protector
Voice Activated Navigation System
Backup Camera in Navigation Display
Auto-dimming Rear View Mirror
Intelligent Parking Assist
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
Pre-Collision SystemLeather is available on all trim levels (other than the Technology in which it is included) for an additional $1,890.

The sustainable mobility revolution is accessible to all Canadians, as Canada's first drivers from coast-to-coast are picking up the keys to their all-new 2010 Toyota Prius.

Local dealerships in every Province are prepped for the Celebration and encourage the public to join them in welcoming the third generation Prius-III to Canada. Here are just a few.

Acadia Toyota - Moncton, NB - 12 Noon
Tusket Toyota - Yarmouth, NS - 12 Noon
Sherbrooke Toyota - Sherbrooke, QC - 2 PM.
Markville Toyota - Toronto, ON - 11 PM.
Taylor Toyota - Regina, SK - 10 AM.
Country Hills Toyota - Calgary, AB - 12 Noon
Metro Lexus Toyota - Victoria, BC - 10 AM.

My Dad works at Woodhaven Toyota in WPG. I'm hoping to get to test drive one for fun the end of June when I visit him. I won't be buying, but would be nice to see what's changed since I drove an original Prius sedan what seems like eons ago.

Perhaps I have met your dad already? Woodhaven is my dealership as well. ;)

Cheers;

MSantos

Hi Manuel:

___Some of the Bio's and comments from the first Canadian 2010 Toyota Prius-III owners are coming in.

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Candian_Buyers_taking_their_Prius-IIIs_home.jpg
Ron Rushbrook of Regina SK taking the keys of his brand new 2010 Toyota Prius-III.

Andrew Macauley (Victoria BC): Andrew is a BC civil servant whose daughter convinced him to have a look at the new 2010 Toyota Prius. He’s concerned that society’s energy consumption is going to become a very real problem, and appreciates that the Prius has been designed from the ground up to minimize its fossil fuel consumption. “Why not just make the right decision today when the option is there? There’s no sense in putting it off when technologies like we see with the Prius hybrid are here today,” he says. Andrew is picking up his 2010 Prius from Metro Lexus Toyota.

Kae Shummoogum (Calgary AB): Kae is a long-time hybrid vehicle enthusiast who has owned a Prius before, as well as a Toyota Camry Hybrid and Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The 2010 Prius will be the sixth hybrid his family has owned. While he has owned hybrids from other manufacturers, he loves the full-hybrid system from Toyota and plans to replace those with Toyota models in the future. Toyota’s hybrids are not only fuel efficient and generate fewer emissions in Kae’s personal life – they’re also critical to the work done by his two companies (Gasonic Instruments and EnviroRentals), which provide instruments and monitoring of air quality in buildings and parkades. “We’re always worried about the exhaust/emissions from our own vehicles, and the Prius and hybrids are the best ways to ensure we’re minimizing those emissions during our work,” he says. In addition, Kae has invested in solar water heaters and a wind power generator, and was trained by Al Gore to present a version of the former US Vice President’s “An Inconvenient Truth” presentation. Kae also incorporates his own personal experience with hybrid vehicles, solar energy and wind power during his presentations. Kae is picking up his 2010 Prius from Country Hills Toyota.

Ron Rushbrook (Regina SK): Ron has been a Toyota owner for years, having previously driven a Camry and a RAV4, and is trading in his second generation 2006 Prius on the all-new model. “In my day to day activities, it’s important that I be as friendly as I can to the world we are living in,” he notes. Ron is also looking forward to the new Prius’ more powerful yet more efficient Hybrid Synergy Drive and the revised styling. “And of course, you can’t beat Toyota quality,” he says. Ron is picking up his 2010 Prius from Taylor Toyota.

Angelo DiCiccio / Young Drivers of Canada (Markham ON): The trusted training company has been teaching Canadians how to drive and survive for more than 30 years, and has just celebrated the graduation of its one millionth student. Angelo is general manager of the company’s Greater Toronto Region and the new 2010 Toyota Prius will be his first hybrid. Angelo’s job puts him in the car a lot, and he’s always concerned about safety and fuel economy – two areas where the Prius excels, with Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, seven airbags, and Toyota’s Active Front Headrests with Whiplash Protection, plus best-in-class fuel efficiency. Add in Toyota’s legendary quality and the Prius is a winner in Angelo’s books. “The average in-car instructor will log about 50,000-60,000 kilometres a year, so – without a doubt – reliability and fuel efficiency are key,” he notes. Angelo is picking up his 2010 Prius from Markville Toyota.

Jacques Thisdale (Sherbrooke QC): Jacques is a well known actor who has long believed that being environmentally responsible is an important way to live. He’s becoming a first-time hybrid owner after researching the fuel economy, low emissions and other benefits of the full hybrid system used in the Toyota Prius. He’s most excited about the potential that money saved on gasoline can be put to better uses for all of us. “The millions of dollars that people spend on gas is money not being directed into our cities, infrastructure and the environment. The Prius is one way to work towards preventing some of that waste,” he says. Jacques is collecting the keys to his 2010 Toyota Prius from Sherbrooke Toyota.

Cory Cook (Yarmouth NS): Cory owns Cooks Dairy, a small independent company started by his grandfather more than eight decades ago. He likes the organization of the instruments and controls, and is excited about the available navigation system. He’s also concerned about the price of gas and the best-in-class fuel efficiency of the new Prius was a big selling point. This is his first hybrid. “My family has done its best to recycle and so on, but this is a big step for us into more environmentally aware living,” he says. Cory is picking up his Prius from Tusket Toyota.

Joe Jacob (Moncton NB): Joe owns a fish processing business and is a car guy and big fan of hybrids. He has owned Toyotas exclusively since 1990, often buying more than one at a time, and this will be his fourth Prius. He’s very keen on the solar-powered cooling system, but for him, fuel efficiency is the bottom line. “I do a lot of short distance driving for my business, and hybrids are great at that. The Prius will save me money in the long run,” he says. Joe is collecting his keys from Acadia Toyota.