It's here! Nice car, but what's with the ivory brown fabric?

Eug · 01-25-2004, 11:02 PM

Actually, my 2004 Prius has been here for quite some time at the dealership, but I only just checked it out this weekend. The interior is definitely slicker than my 2001 Prius, but I prefer the interior grey fabric of my old Prius over the ivory brown of the new one.

I don't understand why there is no real interior colour option for the 2004 Prius. ie. If you get Salsa Red Pearl or Seaside Pearl you have to get Ivory. That makes no sense to me, esp. when different interior colours actually are offered... if you get a different exterior colour.

The ivory is OK, but that's it. Plus the fabric design is pretty "meh".

Oh well, not a huge deal I guess.

**tag** · 01-25-2004, 11:09 PM

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.....I prefer the interior grey fabric of my old Prius over the ivory brown of the new one.....

I prefer black interiors......always have. I'm partial to leather but the interior of my son's CRV looks pretty nice and it's just plain old black fabric.

**efusco** · 01-25-2004, 11:20 PM

This subject was pretty well beaten to death months before the first Prius hit the ground in the US. It definately doesn't seem to be the best way to approach this. That dark interior would look great on almost any exterior color...a lot of people expressed concern over staining of the ivory interior before hand, and we still see lots of questions about it...but I have not seen a single post on any of the forums where anyone complained about an actual stain or undue where of the material. Seems it's pretty good stuff...just not everyone's favorite color.

**tag** · 01-25-2004, 11:22 PM

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....Seems it's pretty good stuff...just not everyone's favorite color.....

Yessir! I test drove a Salsa w/ivory interior and was very impressed with the quality of the fabric.......just don't care for light-colored interiors.

Eug · 01-26-2004, 11:52 AM

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This subject was pretty well beaten to death months before the first Prius hit the ground in the US. It definately doesn't seem to be the best way to approach this. That dark interior would look great on almost any exterior color...a lot of people expressed concern over staining of the ivory interior before hand, and we still see lots of questions about it...but I have not seen a single post on any of the forums where anyone complained about an actual stain or undue where of the material. Seems it's pretty good stuff...just not everyone's favorite color.

Yup. I have no complaints about the quality, but I do have complaints about the colour. And it seems like a lot of other people do too, judging by your comments.

I also like the look of black, but it's very hot in the summer, so grey is a good compromise.

Wolfman · 01-26-2004, 12:03 PM

I wonder if it may be the reason why silver seems to be the #1 colour pick?

IIRC, it's the only exterior colour that has a grey interior.

Bob Allen · 01-26-2004, 01:35 PM

I actually like the Ivory/Brown interior. I'm waiting on my Prius and have notified the dealer that I'll take any of the Pearls, preferably Blue or Salsa.
The grey looks a bit more formal, but seems drab to me. I live in Seattle, and I would like to have an interior that is a different color than the sky; the Ivory is cheerier. Those of you living in endless sunshine states might prefer the grey. I could live with either color.
Since the demand is so great, I would imagine many of us have had to rethink our preferences in order to just get a car.
Bob

**efusco** · 01-26-2004, 01:36 PM

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I wonder if it may be the reason why silver seems to be the #1 colour pick?

IIRC, it's the only exterior colour that has a grey interior.

I'm pretty sure that you can get the black or white exterior with either interior color...could be wrong, it's been months since I thought about that stuff and the brochure doesn't make it clear.

Wolfman · 01-26-2004, 01:39 PM

The brocures that I looked at prior to buying my leftover 03 classic, showed that the grey interior was only available with the millenium silver exterior colour.

Eug · 01-26-2004, 02:52 PM

USA:
Black - grey/burgundy
Silver - grey/burgundy
White - grey/burgundy or ivory/brown
Driftwood - ivory/brown
Salsa Red - ivory/brown
Tideland - ivory/brown
Seaside - ivory/brown

Canada:
Same, except that the White only comes with ivory. Also, the colours are only listed as "Grey" and "Ivory".

01-25-2004, 11:20 PM	#3
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,249 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 24	This subject was pretty well beaten to death months before the first Prius hit the ground in the US. It definately doesn't seem to be the best way to approach this. That dark interior would look great on almost any exterior color...a lot of people expressed concern over staining of the ivory interior before hand, and we still see lots of questions about it...but I have not seen a single post on any of the forums where anyone complained about an actual stain or undue where of the material. Seems it's pretty good stuff...just not everyone's favorite color. __________________ Evan E. Fusco, MD Seaside 04BC9/OEM EVb/NAV & auto-BT/XM Radio, CAN-View, Shark Fin, BT Stiff. Plate, Skid Plate & Strut Support

01-26-2004, 01:35 PM	#7
Bob Allen Captainbaba Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,254 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I actually like the Ivory/Brown interior. I'm waiting on my Prius and have notified the dealer that I'll take any of the Pearls, preferably Blue or Salsa. The grey looks a bit more formal, but seems drab to me. I live in Seattle, and I would like to have an interior that is a different color than the sky; the Ivory is cheerier. Those of you living in endless sunshine states might prefer the grey. I could live with either color. Since the demand is so great, I would imagine many of us have had to rethink our preferences in order to just get a car. Bob __________________ :P Angel Flight Pilot

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01-25-2004, 11:02 PM	#1
Eug Swollen Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Earth (for now) Posts: 285 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	It's here! Nice car, but what's with the ivory brown fabric? Actually, my 2004 Prius has been here for quite some time at the dealership, but I only just checked it out this weekend. The interior is definitely slicker than my 2001 Prius, but I prefer the interior grey fabric of my old Prius over the ivory brown of the new one. I don't understand why there is no real interior colour option for the 2004 Prius. ie. If you get Salsa Red Pearl or Seaside Pearl you have to get Ivory. That makes no sense to me, esp. when different interior colours actually are offered... if you get a different exterior colour. The ivory is OK, but that's it. Plus the fabric design is pretty "meh". Oh well, not a huge deal I guess.

01-26-2004, 12:03 PM	#6
Wolfman Moderator (on leave) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Paradise, TX Posts: 1,205 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I wonder if it may be the reason why silver seems to be the #1 colour pick? IIRC, it's the only exterior colour that has a grey interior.

01-26-2004, 01:39 PM	#9
Wolfman Moderator (on leave) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Paradise, TX Posts: 1,205 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The brocures that I looked at prior to buying my leftover 03 classic, showed that the grey interior was only available with the millenium silver exterior colour.

01-26-2004, 02:52 PM	#10
Eug Swollen Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Earth (for now) Posts: 285 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	USA: Black - grey/burgundy Silver - grey/burgundy White - grey/burgundy or ivory/brown Driftwood - ivory/brown Salsa Red - ivory/brown Tideland - ivory/brown Seaside - ivory/brown Canada: Same, except that the White only comes with ivory. Also, the colours are only listed as "Grey" and "Ivory".