Interior color question and Vote for best combo

925PriusGuy · 06-24-2009, 10:56 PM

Greetings All,

I'm narrowing down my order choices to the following V combo's:

1. Winter gray with dk. gray interior
2. Silver with dk. gray interior
3. Blizzard Pearl with dk. gray interior
4. Blue Ribbon with Bisque interior

Since three of my choices have the option of Misty gray.. did anyone else give serious thought to the light vs. dark gray? I like the dash of both, it's the carpet that I'm not sure of (not the floor mats) but the actual carpeting on the rear hump and near the driver's foot rest. The Misty gray interior carpeting looks like it would be impossible to keep clean.. any thoughts/suggestions? I'm going with all weather mats on whatever I choose.

Any votes for the best color combo? I'm pretty open at this point!

TIA

firemanbobswife · 06-24-2009, 11:05 PM

Since none of the colors really "Wowed" me, I opted for the Silver with Dark Gray. I'll tell you why.

Silver - easy to keep clean, scratches don't show as much. I must admit I am really bad about keeping my car clean and I have 2 kids - boys to be exact.

Dark Gray Interior - again, keeping clean. The Misty Gray is really nice, but it is SO light that it will be a bear to keep looking new. The leather will be easier to keep up, but the carpet and such, I'm not convinced. Besides, I don't really like the contrast of the colors on the door panels.

These are strictly my opinions and I'm sure there are many people that will disagree. But that is my opinion and my rationale for choosing the way I did.

Good luck!!!!!

Bruno_S · 06-25-2009, 12:19 AM

I have a silver with dark gray. I looked at Silver Priuses with the two gray options and dark is the best. I'll tell you why, the center console in the middle of the front seats is dark gray in both cases. It just looks out of place with light grey interior. Also the center part of the dashboard is dark grey and blends very well with the dark grey interior. With the light grey you end up with a three color dash board. On the other hard, the trunk carpet and cover are light grey in both cases.

denverkam · 06-25-2009, 12:55 AM

For all of the aforementioned reasons, I also selected silver exterior with dark gray interior. I am waiting for my Prius II any day! I'm just not a fan of the misty gray. The contrast between the light and the dark colors is too much. The dark gray interior looks much more sophisticated and aesthetically pleasing.

**Tideland Prius** · 06-25-2009, 12:59 AM

I'd go Winter Grey w/ Misty Grey or Blue Ribbon w/ Bisque.

It's nice to have a contrast (And probably why Silver/Dk. Grey looks good too). A darkish exterior colour matches well with a light interior colour. I think the door panels on the Misty Grey match the Winter Grey well. I also like the contrast that comes with the Misty Grey interior.

I have a 2005 with a Beige interior (before they called it Bisque) and it has held up well so in my case, I'm not hesitant to go with a light interior again. Of course I don't have small kids or pets.

StarBrite310 · 06-25-2009, 03:49 AM

Silver with Dark Gray! That's what I ordered for my new 2010. My 06 Prius has Dark Gray and I always recommend getting the darkest possible for inside. I would do anything for dark BLACK leather if they had that available. Anyway, the Dark Gray has been amazing in not showing any dirt and looking like new, still after 3 1/2 years.

I once had a Mercedes with tan interior and it was a nightmare to keep clean. All my dark jeans rubbed off on the leather and completely stained my driver seat. I said never ever again would I get light interior.

So yeah definitely Silver with Dark Gray

Mine should be here in a few days!

Mybrid · 06-25-2009, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 925PriusGuy

Greetings All,

I'm narrowing down my order choices to the following V combo's:

1. Winter gray with dk. gray interior
2. Silver with dk. gray interior
3. Blizzard Pearl with dk. gray interior
4. Blue Ribbon with Bisque interior

Since three of my choices have the option of Misty gray.. did anyone else give serious thought to the light vs. dark gray? I like the dash of both, it's the carpet that I'm not sure of (not the floor mats) but the actual carpeting on the rear hump and near the driver's foot rest. The Misty gray interior carpeting looks like it would be impossible to keep clean.. any thoughts/suggestions? I'm going with all weather mats on whatever I choose.

Any votes for the best color combo? I'm pretty open at this point!

TIA

My vote is with Blue Ribbon with Dark Gray interior.
Why would anyone put tan in a blue car is just

OK that was my 3 cents.

Enjoy as Always!

jay_man2 · 06-25-2009, 08:48 AM

Silver with Misty here. I love the contrast with the darker console lid and door panels, and the black all weather mats don't stand out as much with the contrast from the dash, console, etc.

technoratic · 06-25-2009, 09:26 AM

Winter gray with dark gray

winter gray - too many sliver cars on the road winter gray is different and its nice color, it has an elegant look to it (almost lexus-like)

dark gray - probably hides dirt more that bisque or misty gray.

patflanagan · 06-25-2009, 10:03 AM

I have had beige interior on a couple of cars with over 150,000 miles on each and it cleaned up nicely. About twice a year I spend a day detailing my car myself in the garage. My wife has dark grey and it shows as much dirt and stains as my beige did. I hope my bisque in the toyota holds up as well as the beige in my ford products held up.

The dash on my bisques prius IV is black and the carpet is actually a light grey.

06-24-2009, 10:56 PM	#1
925PriusGuy Winter Gray Prius Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern California- SF East Bay Posts: 148 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 53 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts Friends: 3	Interior color question and Vote for best combo Greetings All, I'm narrowing down my order choices to the following V combo's: 1. Winter gray with dk. gray interior 2. Silver with dk. gray interior 3. Blizzard Pearl with dk. gray interior 4. Blue Ribbon with Bisque interior Since three of my choices have the option of Misty gray.. did anyone else give serious thought to the light vs. dark gray? I like the dash of both, it's the carpet that I'm not sure of (not the floor mats) but the actual carpeting on the rear hump and near the driver's foot rest. The Misty gray interior carpeting looks like it would be impossible to keep clean.. any thoughts/suggestions? I'm going with all weather mats on whatever I choose. Any votes for the best color combo? I'm pretty open at this point! TIA __________________ 2010 Prius V w/Nav 2005 Prius Pkg. 6

06-24-2009, 11:05 PM	#2
firemanbobswife Happy Prius Owner Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 64 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 2	Re: Interior color question and Vote for best combo Since none of the colors really "Wowed" me, I opted for the Silver with Dark Gray. I'll tell you why. Silver - easy to keep clean, scratches don't show as much. I must admit I am really bad about keeping my car clean and I have 2 kids - boys to be exact. Dark Gray Interior - again, keeping clean. The Misty Gray is really nice, but it is SO light that it will be a bear to keep looking new. The leather will be easier to keep up, but the carpet and such, I'm not convinced. Besides, I don't really like the contrast of the colors on the door panels. These are strictly my opinions and I'm sure there are many people that will disagree. But that is my opinion and my rationale for choosing the way I did. Good luck!!!!!

06-25-2009, 12:19 AM	#3
Bruno_S Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 95 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 0 Thanked 42 Times in 9 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Interior color question and Vote for best combo I have a silver with dark gray. I looked at Silver Priuses with the two gray options and dark is the best. I'll tell you why, the center console in the middle of the front seats is dark gray in both cases. It just looks out of place with light grey interior. Also the center part of the dashboard is dark grey and blends very well with the dark grey interior. With the light grey you end up with a three color dash board. On the other hard, the trunk carpet and cover are light grey in both cases.

06-25-2009, 12:55 AM	#4
denverkam Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 28 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: No Package Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Interior color question and Vote for best combo For all of the aforementioned reasons, I also selected silver exterior with dark gray interior. I am waiting for my Prius II any day! I'm just not a fan of the misty gray. The contrast between the light and the dark colors is too much. The dark gray interior looks much more sophisticated and aesthetically pleasing.

06-25-2009, 12:59 AM	#5
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 345 Times in 244 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Interior color question and Vote for best combo I'd go Winter Grey w/ Misty Grey or Blue Ribbon w/ Bisque. It's nice to have a contrast (And probably why Silver/Dk. Grey looks good too). A darkish exterior colour matches well with a light interior colour. I think the door panels on the Misty Grey match the Winter Grey well. I also like the contrast that comes with the Misty Grey interior. I have a 2005 with a Beige interior (before they called it Bisque) and it has held up well so in my case, I'm not hesitant to go with a light interior again. Of course I don't have small kids or pets. __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package 25/10/04 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Kit 2008 Deep Black smart fortwo passion coupé - sold (6.1L/100km) 2010 Blue Ribbon Metallic Technology Package 29/08/09 All-Weather Mats, Homemade Console Pads, LED lighting "Ask an Expert" on Facebook I am not employed by Toyota, and the opinions expressed by me as a Prius Expert are not those of Toyota.

06-25-2009, 03:49 AM	#6
StarBrite310 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 160 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Interior color question and Vote for best combo Silver with Dark Gray! That's what I ordered for my new 2010. My 06 Prius has Dark Gray and I always recommend getting the darkest possible for inside. I would do anything for dark BLACK leather if they had that available. Anyway, the Dark Gray has been amazing in not showing any dirt and looking like new, still after 3 1/2 years. I once had a Mercedes with tan interior and it was a nightmare to keep clean. All my dark jeans rubbed off on the leather and completely stained my driver seat. I said never ever again would I get light interior. So yeah definitely Silver with Dark Gray Mine should be here in a few days! __________________ 2010 Prius ~ Package V with no AT, in Silver with Dark Gray Leather Took delivery on 7/2/09

06-25-2009, 08:48 AM	#8
jay_man2 jay_man_also Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 1,249 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 58 Thanked 123 Times in 93 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Interior color question and Vote for best combo Silver with Misty here. I love the contrast with the darker console lid and door panels, and the black all weather mats don't stand out as much with the contrast from the dash, console, etc.

06-25-2009, 09:26 AM	#9
technoratic Newbie Prius Owner :) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 59 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 16 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Interior color question and Vote for best combo Winter gray with dark gray winter gray - too many sliver cars on the road winter gray is different and its nice color, it has an elegant look to it (almost lexus-like) dark gray - probably hides dirt more that bisque or misty gray.

06-25-2009, 10:03 AM	#10
patflanagan Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suburb of Chicago Posts: 61 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Interior color question and Vote for best combo I have had beige interior on a couple of cars with over 150,000 miles on each and it cleaned up nicely. About twice a year I spend a day detailing my car myself in the garage. My wife has dark grey and it shows as much dirt and stains as my beige did. I hope my bisque in the toyota holds up as well as the beige in my ford products held up. The dash on my bisques prius IV is black and the carpet is actually a light grey.

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