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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by has been, May 8, 2012.

  1. has been

    has been vote for anyone except Trump

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    As we drive around we see many Prii and if it doesn't look just like ours (2012) we wonder what year it is. Does anyone know of a place to see pictures or profiles of all past years of Prius?
     
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  2. TonyPSchaefer

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    Those are not the pictures of models I was hoping to see when I opened this thread. :)

    Here's the Wikipedia article. There are pictures of all the various models.
    [ame=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prius]Toyota Prius - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]

    Ah Shoot. Here are the pictures from that article:
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  3. has been

    has been vote for anyone except Trump

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    Ah ha! Of course.
    Thank you Tony P.
    Our drive will be much more fun now.
     
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    Those help a lot. For Gen III, the ones I see all the time, is there a way to differentiate 2010, 11, 12?

    I think I can ID 2012 by taillights like mine.
     
    #4 Big Steve, May 10, 2012
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    The 2010 and 2011 models are the same. The refresh started with the 2012 model year. Like you, I take the main cue from the taillights. I'm sure there is a thread around here somewhere discussing all the external differences.

    For the second gen Prius, 2004 and 2005 didn't have the "Hybrid" badge on the sides. Also, the grill didn't have the chrome accent.

    As always, there are also variances based on the package such as the wheel size and headlight assembly.
     
    #5 TonyPSchaefer, May 13, 2012
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    I purchased the Classic model back in 2000...

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    ...upgraded to the Iconic model in 2003...

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    ...then upgraded to the again in 2009...

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    ...and am now driving a 2012 PHV...

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    There are over 2,000 photos available on my website highlighting what I've experienced over the past 13 years. Check it out.
     
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    Beautiful pictures!
     
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    It's pretty easy to discriminate between 2012 and 2010/11 by front end.
     
    #8 32kcolors, May 13, 2012
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