Salsa Red vs. Barcelona

Mia · 10-23-2006, 01:56 AM

I hope I didn't make a mistake!!! I ordered my Prius in Barcelona red (at first not liking red at all) after seeing a red one on the LIE around exit 61. I loved it!! Now I'm starting to realize there are or were two different reds, Barcelona and Salsa (the latter being discontinued). I never actually laid eyes on the color but assumed that the one I saw on the LIE was the one I was getting. Now I'm not so sure. The one I liked was actually a darker red sort of like the Camray. Can anyone shed some light on this??

**Tideland Prius** · 10-23-2006, 02:03 AM

Barcelona Red is candy apple red (see the new 07 Camry)

Salsa Red is a darker red akin to red wine (probably why they call it Merlot Red in AU/NZ).

chrisberry · 11-09-2006, 04:07 PM

I'm concerned about the same thing (barcelona red vs. salsa red.) I think I've seen the salsa red and liked it, but concerned the barcelona is a much brighter red.

Has your car arrived...and is it the color what you expected?

Warwind · 11-09-2006, 04:24 PM

Barcelona Red:

Salsa Red:

They're both nice colors; hope you'll be happy with yours!

chrisberry · 11-09-2006, 04:47 PM

Thanks very much for posting the photos. I think I've seen the Salsa red on the road...don't know if I've actually ever seen the barcelona red...(except in photos)

**Tideland Prius** · 11-09-2006, 05:09 PM

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Thanks very much for posting the photos. I think I've seen the Salsa red on the road...don't know if I've actually ever seen the barcelona red...(except in photos)
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Barcelona Red is also available on the new Camry and RAV4 so you can always drop by the dealer and see if they have those vehicles in BR.

Beryl Octet · 11-09-2006, 05:28 PM

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Salsa Red:

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Hey, that's my car! I like the salsa red, but it does tend to soak up more heat on a hot and sunny day than the silver car it replaced, or so it seems. When I bought our car, I was basically calling dealers and looking for a specific package, color was not a biggy as long as wasn't white, vetoed by my SO, or black, vetoed by me, hard to keep clean looking, and hot in the summers. That pic was taken about 900 miles into a 1200 mile trip, the car was actually pretty nasty looking but you can't really see it in the photos.

Warwind · 11-09-2006, 05:30 PM

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Hey, that's my car![/b]

I figured you wouldn't mind my posting it, since it's already out there on another thread. It was the first Salsa Red I found.

I originally wanted Silver Pine Mica but couldn't get one in that color, was very unsure about the Barcelona Red sight unseen, but of course now I love it.

Beryl Octet · 11-09-2006, 05:32 PM

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I figured you wouldn't mind my posting it, since it's already out there on another thread. It was the first Salsa Red I found.

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No problem at all, I was just curious what barcelona red looked like and happened to see it.

Mia · 11-10-2006, 01:08 AM

Ok, so I think I might be a little bit bummed. I was hoping for the Salsa (seems almost like a burgandy which is really what I wanted). Oh well, I'm still excited.

I havn't heard yet about my order. It's been 4 weeks so I'm going to call tomorrow and see if there's any word.

Thanks, I really appreciate the pictures. At least now I'll be prepared when I see it.

10-23-2006, 01:56 AM	#1
Mia Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 48 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I hope I didn't make a mistake!!! I ordered my Prius in Barcelona red (at first not liking red at all) after seeing a red one on the LIE around exit 61. I loved it!! Now I'm starting to realize there are or were two different reds, Barcelona and Salsa (the latter being discontinued). I never actually laid eyes on the color but assumed that the one I saw on the LIE was the one I was getting. Now I'm not so sure. The one I liked was actually a darker red sort of like the Camray. Can anyone shed some light on this?? __________________ '07 Barcelona Red w/Bisque leather Package #6 (11-25-06)

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chrisberry Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I'm concerned about the same thing (barcelona red vs. salsa red.) I think I've seen the salsa red and liked it, but concerned the barcelona is a much brighter red. Has your car arrived...and is it the color what you expected?

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11-09-2006, 04:47 PM	#5
chrisberry Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks very much for posting the photos. I think I've seen the Salsa red on the road...don't know if I've actually ever seen the barcelona red...(except in photos)

11-10-2006, 01:08 AM	#10
Mia Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 48 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Ok, so I think I might be a little bit bummed. I was hoping for the Salsa (seems almost like a burgandy which is really what I wanted). Oh well, I'm still excited. I havn't heard yet about my order. It's been 4 weeks so I'm going to call tomorrow and see if there's any word. Thanks, I really appreciate the pictures. At least now I'll be prepared when I see it.