Visual cues for the differences in the 04, 05, and 06 models.

sl7vk · 08-07-2006, 04:26 PM

So how can you tell the difference between the models? The 06 have pretty unique tail lights that I can spot as being different (no tinted top light), but what else is there? Any insight would be appreciated.

**efusco** · 08-07-2006, 04:35 PM

'06 has the chrome on the grill as well.

The Millenium Silver and Barcelona Red are '06 only colors.

I can't think of anything, off the top of my head, that would immediately distinguish an '04 from an '05 on a cursory glance from the road.

**Tideland Prius** · 08-07-2006, 04:47 PM

It's Classic Silver, Doc.

The 06 also has the HYBRID emblems at the side, a new front lip spoiler and new headlights

04-05 have Tideland Pearl, Salsa Red Pearl and Millennium Silver Metallic.
06 has Barcelona Red, Magnetic Grey Pearl, Classic Silver Metallic and Silver Pine Mica

The only way to tell an 05 from an 04 is to look inside. 05 models have two pins on the headliner to keep the headliner from sagging.

snowbird01 · 08-07-2006, 07:30 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Aug 7 2006, 04:35 PM) [snapback]299231[/snapback]</div>

Quote:

'06 has the chrome on the grill as well.

The Millenium Silver and Barcelona Red are '06 only colors.

I can't think of anything, off the top of my head, that would immediately distinguish an '04 from an '05 on a cursory glance from the road.
[/b]

HUH? Silver and Red? I have an 06 and the color is called Driftwood Pearl. Its SO pretty and the beige leather interior is perfect.

I would put a photo up but I don't know how. Can anyone help me with that?

auricchio · 08-07-2006, 08:37 PM

Snowbird, the sentence could have been worded better: "The Millennium Silver and Barcelona Red colors are only available on 2006 MY cars."

He didn't mean they were the only 2006 colors.

skruse · 08-07-2006, 09:01 PM

Examine the HID headlights and tail lights on a 2006. Compared to a 2005, you will notice a narrow horizontal row of "reflectors" in both. Not sure what this does, but once you see it, it is distinct.

seasalsa · 08-07-2006, 09:47 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Aug 7 2006, 01:35 PM) [snapback]299231[/snapback]</div>

Quote:

I can't think of anything, off the top of my head, that would immediately distinguish an '04 from an '05 on a cursory glance from the road.
[/b]

04 package 2 cars don't have the rear wiper, all 05's and later have the wiper.

wilco · 08-07-2006, 10:13 PM

04/05s have smooth dashes, and 06s have a textured dash.

rufaro · 08-07-2006, 10:32 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sl7vk @ Aug 7 2006, 01:26 PM) [snapback]299228[/snapback]</div>

Quote:

Any insight would be appreciated.
[/b]

Insights are by a different manufacturer... :P

PriusRos · 08-08-2006, 09:03 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rick Auricchio @ Aug 7 2006, 08:37 PM) [snapback]299338[/snapback]</div>

Quote:

Snowbird, the sentence could have been worded better: "The Millennium Silver and Barcelona Red colors are only available on 2006 MY cars."

He didn't mean they were the only 2006 colors.
[/b]

The 2006 silver is Classic Silver Metallic.

Magnetic Grey is a new color that just came out in May 2006.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Halloween costume: (visual of an Abstract) The Woman in the trunk	jmann	Fred's House of Pancakes	14	10-29-2007 02:26 PM
Subtle Differences	wcatabay	Prius Modifications	5	04-28-2007 06:56 PM
Differences between 1st and 2nd gen?	nomadic1	Fuel Economy	4	02-11-2007 12:36 AM
Any real differences between 2006-2007 models?	billyboy	Prius Main Forum	20	10-11-2006 10:57 AM
MFD differences between '03 and '04?	nicksaadah	Prius Main Forum	0	11-14-2005 02:20 AM

08-07-2006, 04:26 PM	#1
sl7vk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 362 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	So how can you tell the difference between the models? The 06 have pretty unique tail lights that I can spot as being different (no tinted top light), but what else is there? Any insight would be appreciated.

08-07-2006, 04:35 PM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,207 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 24	'06 has the chrome on the grill as well. The Millenium Silver and Barcelona Red are '06 only colors. I can't think of anything, off the top of my head, that would immediately distinguish an '04 from an '05 on a cursory glance from the road.

08-07-2006, 04:47 PM	#3
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,900 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	It's Classic Silver, Doc. The 06 also has the HYBRID emblems at the side, a new front lip spoiler and new headlights 04-05 have Tideland Pearl, Salsa Red Pearl and Millennium Silver Metallic. 06 has Barcelona Red, Magnetic Grey Pearl, Classic Silver Metallic and Silver Pine Mica The only way to tell an 05 from an 04 is to look inside. 05 models have two pins on the headliner to keep the headliner from sagging.

08-07-2006, 08:37 PM	#5
auricchio Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cambria, CA, USA Posts: 855 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Snowbird, the sentence could have been worded better: "The Millennium Silver and Barcelona Red colors are only available on 2006 MY cars." He didn't mean they were the only 2006 colors.

08-07-2006, 09:01 PM	#6
skruse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Great Central Valley, Fresno, CA Posts: 1,132 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Examine the HID headlights and tail lights on a 2006. Compared to a 2005, you will notice a narrow horizontal row of "reflectors" in both. Not sure what this does, but once you see it, it is distinct.

08-07-2006, 10:13 PM	#8
wilco Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 401 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	04/05s have smooth dashes, and 06s have a textured dash.