2009 accessories...where are they?

[farles]

Hello all. Anybody (in Canada) having any luck getting '09 accessory information? The website shows nothing and my dealer has no pricing of any kind. Just yesterday was the first time I saw some Vibes at a dealer (St.Catharines) with a roof rack that was an added accessory (not being an AWD, where it is standard). It was priced at $280. I ordered an AWD for my dad and I could not even upgrade to 17" rims, stuck with the 16" hubs on steel. Kinda sad I would love to add some pedals and carpet trunk liner to my (hopefully soon to be delivered) GT

[kowell]

The accessories just aren't ready. The car is a 2009 model and was rushed to showrooms. It took me 6 weeks just to get a cargo cover (wich arrived thursday). The dealer can't get me 16 inches wheels since they don't have any 5x114 in stock and they are waiting them from Toyota. I asked for a plastic hood protector but they said not to expect anything before July.It's the downside of buying a new model.Doesn't the AWD model come standard with 17 inches chrome alloys?

[farles]

Thanks kowell. No, the AWD comes standard with the 16" steel rims and hubs. It is really disappointing I checked the US site and the 17" rims are an option from the factory, but not so in Canada. Odd.I guess there is always a price to pay for a new model that was rushed out. I understand that it was not really ready but they wanted to get it out with the Matrix and for the winter/spring Auto Show circuit.

[kowell]

Oh ok... the 17 inches alloys come on the AWD comes with the AWD 1SB option group.I only looked at models with interior equipment when I bought in february so that's why it seemed to be a standard option to me.

[04BlkVibe]

Any chance of taking a photo of the cargo cover?