Sneak Peek of the New Prius #11

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Danny, Dec 15, 2008.

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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Danny, Dec 15, 2008.

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  1. Flying White Dutchman
    door handle
    Flying White Dutchman, Dec 15, 2008
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  2. dr_d12
    yes, but this one has 2 little notches in it...
    dr_d12, Dec 15, 2008
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  3. pjm877
    fingerprint reader... WOW we dont need keys... I feel more like 007 every Picture.

    naw... not really... but why? are we that bad we need a reminder as to where to place our hand???
    pjm877, Dec 15, 2008
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  4. Bob64
    Argh, who key'd my door!?
    Bob64, Dec 15, 2008
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  5. halpos4
    Passenger seat ejector handle.....every Taxi should have one..Defo!!!:D
    halpos4, Dec 15, 2008
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  6. HTMLSpinnr
    Or more precisely, who keyed my door handle!?

    I'm beginning to wonder if the lines are purely aesthetic, have some sort of aerodynamic function, or part of a next generation smart key?

    Maybe we press the lines to lock the door instead of a silly black button?
    HTMLSpinnr, Dec 15, 2008
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  7. bedrock8x
    This is where you put the finger to lock the door. It replaces the black rubber button of the SKS system.
    bedrock8x, Dec 15, 2008
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  8. priusuk2008
    Not even close in your guesses.... it is quite simply a voice activated door handle. You whisper your secret PIN code into the 2 lines on the handle (concealing a microphone) and hey presto, without a key in sight, the door unlocks automatically. To close it and lock it, simply recite your PIN code in reverse. Absolutely amazing ! What will the think of next, battery powered cars ? :rolleyes:

    Of course to lock it, while inside the car, you will have to wind the window down, otherwise the door handle can't hear you...
    priusuk2008, Dec 15, 2008
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  9. usbseawolf2000
    Wind sensor? To sense if you are going against tailwind or upwind?
    usbseawolf2000, Dec 15, 2008
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  10. rigormortis
    maybe its a non slip pad, so you won't trip when reaching for the door handle with a wet thumb or finger and possibly cause a fall
    rigormortis, Dec 15, 2008
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  11. bestmapman
    They are coin slots for when people borrow your car.

    :eyebrows::deadhorse::popcorn::car:
    bestmapman, Dec 15, 2008
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  12. zenMachine
    Nice composition. Very clear photo.

    I wonder if that's on the outside or inside of the car.
    zenMachine, Dec 15, 2008
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  13. usbseawolf2000
    Outside. Inside is silver and the shape is not the same as seen in previous Bossdowner leaked pics.
    usbseawolf2000, Dec 15, 2008
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  14. usbseawolf2000
    Can it be a safety device? What if it records the sound from outside?

    What if it makes sound? The door unlock chirp should be louder. What if it makes sound so pedestrians hear you when in EV mode?

    What if it senses heat? Well, that wouldn't make sense.

    What if it detects the rain? What is the purpose of having it on the door handle? It is not like there is a wiper for the window.
    usbseawolf2000, Dec 15, 2008
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  15. Blue
    What black button? I don't see one in the pic. :)

    I would have to agree.
    Blue, Dec 15, 2008
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  16. spwolf
    yes... no more black buttons!
    spwolf, Dec 15, 2008
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  17. Rybold
    After going back and watching BOSSDOWNER's Youtube video in high quality, I don't think this is the door handle, inside or out. I'm not sure what it is. It does look a lot like a handle though. Maybe it's the trunk release, or the handle for the trunk on the outside.

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    Rybold, Dec 15, 2008
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  18. usbseawolf2000
    Magnetic Gray 2010 Prius color confirmed!

    I looked at the pic again and I am not sure if it is outside anymore. It looks like plastic without paint on it.

    What can it be on the door that looks something like that? We all assumed that it is the handle. Why is there a rubber seal?
    usbseawolf2000, Dec 15, 2008
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  19. Paradox
    Maybe since Prius team said "Every new Prius driver will be happy to see this on his/her door", they are making keyless entry standard and not an option anymore. Also, I'd guess they got rid of the black button and you just touch this area same as we do now with the black button.

    Other guess could be similar to above in that they got rid of the black button, but keyless entry is still an option, but they have added it to both the front and rear doors. It is annoying to have to touch the front door handle everytime I only need to grab something from the back seat.
    Paradox, Dec 15, 2008
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