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2019 model will have a normal backseat

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by gattaiolo, Nov 24, 2018.

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  1. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    :eek:
     
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    Toyota can’t glue the 18lb semi flexible solar panel to the roof sheet metal because the car will fail crash testing .
     
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    sorry, i must be losing it. hasn't anyone posted 5 seats coming to the usa?
     
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  4. Tideland Prius

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    Are you talking about that rumour way back in 2017 when Danny went to Japan to test drive the Prime and someone asked the engineer there.l about a 5-seat version?
     
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    Skip the soalr panel roof, just give me a socket to plug in my own panel on my garage roof.
     
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    no, i guess i'm talking about your post number 5. i thought you were confirming the o/p, my mistake.
     
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  7. Tideland Prius

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    Ohh I see. No. I was just simply responding to the OP's remark.
     
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    If they would do that the owner could install the car mounted solar panel just like the owner installs 200 lb roof racks and trailer hitches with zero Toyo liability

    Too bad manufacturers don’t operate that way
     
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    so we don't know anything for sure about the mid cycle refresh?
     
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    The PV option isn't just the panel, it is also a NiMH battery that sits under the rear seat. The panel charges that battery, which will then supply the energy to the car when it is turned on.

    The additional weight for the system is enough that buyers in Europe reported that the solar roof wasn't available in the fully loaded trims.
     
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    Nope :(
     
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