Proof of Seat height adjuster in 2010

ScarGo · 08-25-2008, 10:20 AM

OK look at the height differences between the two seats... Yes I know the drivers seat is pulled slightly forward.

dogfriend · 08-25-2008, 11:04 AM

Your standard of proof is much, much lower than my standard of proof.

I think this photo only "proves":

This engineering "mule" appears to have different seats than the current Prius.

It does not prove:

That this is the final configuration for the production car.

That this will be the final configuration for the NA market (i.e. EU Prius gets an adjustable seat now, but NA Prius does not). Its a marketing issue, not an engineering issue.

Tripod137 · 08-25-2008, 11:20 AM

For some reason, I can't see the picture, but does it show the seat at 2 diff heights? or just a comparison between the new Prius and the old? Maybe they have just chosen a new seat night?

qbee42 · 08-25-2008, 11:41 AM

That photo doesn't even prove that it is a Prius. I'll take it as an interesting comment, but nothing more.

Tom

spwolf · 08-25-2008, 02:15 PM

old 2002 Corolla did not have seat height adjustor and telescopic steering wheel for US Market, new 2009 Corolla has them both...

I dont think it is odd to expect the both from Prius as well.

Tchou · 08-25-2008, 04:23 PM

My 2007 Prius has driver seat height adjuster.... as all prius in Europe...

This picture is taken from a European supposed 2010 prius (belgian licence plate). That doesn't mean that even if the european 2010 prius has Height adjustable seats that US prius will also have it.

YoDaddyAlex · 08-25-2008, 04:28 PM

the seats look nice but that redesigned dash layout, middle section, etc. looks awful!

sorka · 08-25-2008, 04:31 PM

Hasn't anyone here ordered a European seat bottom and switched it out yet? Assuming that it mates the the seat back and all you have to do is swap the upholstery?

dogfriend · 08-25-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sorka

Hasn't anyone here ordered a European seat bottom and switched it out yet? Assuming that it mates the the seat back and all you have to do is swap the upholstery?

The current seat design would require that you buy the complete seat frame (bottom and seat back) because it is staked and welded together. I priced the seat frame assembly once and for that kind of money (>$1900 USD for the US version IIRC) you would be better off buying a Recaro.

sorka · 08-25-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogfriend

The current seat design would require that you buy the complete seat frame (bottom and seat back) because it is staked and welded together. I priced the seat frame assembly once and for that kind of money (>$1900 USD for the US version IIRC) you would be better off buying a Recaro.

Is that the complete seat or just the frame? On my SC400 (also toyota), you can buy the entire seat for about $3000, or you can buy just the seat from for about $800 in which case you'd transfer the padding and leather over.

Did you price out the minimum options just to get the seat frame only?

08-25-2008, 10:20 AM	#1
ScarGo Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio Posts: 14 My Car: Other Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Proof of Seat height adjuster in 2010 OK look at the height differences between the two seats... Yes I know the drivers seat is pulled slightly forward. Last edited by ScarGo; 08-25-2008 at 10:22 AM.

08-25-2008, 11:04 AM	#2
dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 2,844 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 7	Re: Proof of Seat height adjuster in 2010 Your standard of proof is much, much lower than my standard of proof. I think this photo only "proves": This engineering "mule" appears to have different seats than the current Prius. It does not prove: That this is the final configuration for the production car. That this will be the final configuration for the NA market (i.e. EU Prius gets an adjustable seat now, but NA Prius does not). Its a marketing issue, not an engineering issue.

08-25-2008, 11:20 AM	#3
Tripod137 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 126 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Proof of Seat height adjuster in 2010 For some reason, I can't see the picture, but does it show the seat at 2 diff heights? or just a comparison between the new Prius and the old? Maybe they have just chosen a new seat night?

08-25-2008, 11:41 AM	#4
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 6,240 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Re: Proof of Seat height adjuster in 2010 That photo doesn't even prove that it is a Prius. I'll take it as an interesting comment, but nothing more. Tom

08-25-2008, 02:15 PM	#5
spwolf Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eastern Europe Posts: 467 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: Proof of Seat height adjuster in 2010 old 2002 Corolla did not have seat height adjustor and telescopic steering wheel for US Market, new 2009 Corolla has them both... I dont think it is odd to expect the both from Prius as well.

08-25-2008, 04:23 PM	#6
Tchou Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 134 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Proof of Seat height adjuster in 2010 My 2007 Prius has driver seat height adjuster.... as all prius in Europe... This picture is taken from a European supposed 2010 prius (belgian licence plate). That doesn't mean that even if the european 2010 prius has Height adjustable seats that US prius will also have it.

08-25-2008, 04:28 PM	#7
YoDaddyAlex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 241 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Proof of Seat height adjuster in 2010 the seats look nice but that redesigned dash layout, middle section, etc. looks awful!

08-25-2008, 04:31 PM	#8
sorka Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 436 My Car: 2009 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Proof of Seat height adjuster in 2010 Hasn't anyone here ordered a European seat bottom and switched it out yet? Assuming that it mates the the seat back and all you have to do is swap the upholstery?

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