While test driving the TCH w/nav, I asked if the non-nav had the same screen with hybrid displays. He said it was the same. It just doesn't "flip" like the nav version.
Is this true?

 

The display on the non-NAV is located on the spedometer.

 

 

Use the iGuide to learn more about your car (2007 and 2008 are essentially the same)

 

Some information overlaps on the NAV and non NAV displays, but not all. Your dealer knows not of what he speaks.

 

Gotta hate trusting dealers sometimes.

The "power flow" screen is pretty much duplicated on the display in the speedometer so that isn't a big loss(though doesn't show engine charging battery), but there is nothing quite like the 1 minute comsumption bars on the Nav system.

Sorry guy!

Dang

 

Thanks.
I have been getting quotes from other dealers in the area for a TCH w/Nav.
Wow, I should have done more shopping earlier. One dealer quoted me about $1800 less for a fully equipped TCH. I going to see him today. If all works out, I'll get the TCH w/Nav and get my deposit back from the other guy.

 

After you have the car for a few days, you'll know whether you are charging, discharging, etc. I wouldn't fret it. It's eye candy. Remember, it's a vehicle, not a video game.
At the end of the day, what difference is it if you see specific details about the voltage going back and forth, or not?
It's a car.
Enjoy it...and keep your eyes on the road.
Life's short, don't fret the minor issues.

 

I love the additional information the nav gives me. It lets me know exactly how I am doing at any given time.

That was the main reason I got it with the nav.

 

Nope, it is a video game -- the instrument cluster changes color depending on your character's health and it even says "Excellent" if you win.