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The European (Gen II) Prius Differences?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by macmaster05, Nov 2, 2010.

  1. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

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    Every time I see the European Prius it looks like a U.S. Touring model with the 7 spoke alloys. Is this standard European model actually the same as the Touring, specifically with beefier rear suspension? Thanks.
     
    #1 macmaster05, Nov 2, 2010
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    i think you have it correct. the us and Europe were different till the brought the touring (euro) over here as a touring model. (there could be minor tweaks.. but i think it's right on)

    in the genIII they were testing euro and American when they supposedly decided to simply do it all euro tuning. (test drivers liked the feel more)
     
    #2 V8Cobrakid, Nov 2, 2010
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    2004-2009 European Prius has 4 wheel disk brakes and no gas tank bladder.

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    #3 jdenenberg, Nov 2, 2010
  4. pEEf

    pEEf Engineer - EV nut

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    What speed does the EV mode automatically disengage at in EU spec?
     
    #4 pEEf, Nov 2, 2010
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    GrumpyCabbie Senior Member

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    Interesting you say it's tuned for European tuning as over here the gen3 Prius is described as having soft, American style suspension! :confused:
     
    #5 GrumpyCabbie, Nov 2, 2010
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    EV cuts out at 31mph on speedo 28mph true.
     
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    pEEf Engineer - EV nut

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    Interesting, in Japan-spec models it's apparently 35mph.
     
    #7 pEEf, Nov 2, 2010
  8. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    There are two limits for the EV Drive Mode for both generations

    Gen 2: 55km/h for NA and Japan.. and I think 45km/h for Europe and Australia

    Gen 3: Cold: 16km/h for NA and 25km/h for Japan/Europe
    Warm: 40km/h for NA and 50km/h for Japan/Europe

    lol. Well that's what they told us. In Japan, they get the option of both (standard setup on 15" models and "Euro-tuned" on the 17" models)
     
    #8 Tideland Prius, Nov 3, 2010
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