[connor4312]

I recently bought a new Prius. Toyota even has bolt holes to allow easy installation of a "cat shield", and could install a nice steel plate there with minimal additional cost, but instead it was on me to buy and install an aftermarket product. Maybe it's a question of liability?

[renewiltord]

My hypothesis is that when you’re selling a product to a price-sensitive customer you have to strip down things.

[avalys]

This isn't a problem for about 90% of the population in the US. At best, Toyota would offer it as an option.

[imglorp]

The shield would affect price, weight and mileage.