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Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by Salmanilla1234, Dec 27, 2015.

  1. Salmanilla1234

    Salmanilla1234 New Member

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    OK.... I am new to this Prius v thing... Actually not even picked the car up yet. We will receive our new car on January 2nd. We got a Prius v 3.... Here is my first question... I keep reading about the "Lower case v". Is there an Upper case V? And, if so, what is the difference. Sorry about the Noob question.

    Sal
     
    #1 Salmanilla1234, Dec 27, 2015
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Before 2011 all Prius trim levels were roman numerals. So a 2010 Prius V was just a well appointed Prius.

    In a fit of stupid, marketing decided to call the station wagon the v in the US. It is the alpha in Japan and the + in Europe.

    While it is confusing to owners, i bet parts counters want to kill.
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Dec 27, 2015
  3. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    And we emphasize the v versus V thing on the forums because the answer to a question that is answered by a v owner might be of no help to a V owner, or vice versa.
     
    #3 mikefocke, Dec 27, 2015
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