Since apparently they've started taking 09 preorders, by not releasing the price the people who will buy one no matter what can get their order in. With so many economic factors going back and forth right now they are probably playing it safe. By waiting until a month or so before the cars go mainstream and start hitting lots they can get the perfect price out. If gas gets crazy high they may reduce the price. If they set a price now and then start having problems selling them they'll have to tack on rebates, which don't look so good when they're on what's supposed to be a "hot new car".

The amount of people begging for a price (us) is nothing in comparison for the market for this car.