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Help Telling the Prius Touring Edition from the Standard...

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Tom Schoenborne, Apr 11, 2017.

  1. Tom Schoenborne

    Tom Schoenborne New Member

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    Does anyone know if ALL 2007, '08 and '09 Prius Touring Editions had 7-spoke alloy wheels and heavier suspension components?

    My wife and I have been finding many vehicles billed as Touring Editions (VINs come back as Tourings when run too), but without the heavier suspension and 7-spoke wheels.

    The 2007 Touring I owned had all of these. I am looking for a replacement because I lost my car in an accident a couple of weeks back (see: Seeking a Real '07 Touring Edition... | PriusChat),

    But almost every Prius "Touring edition" we've seen has the lighter suspension components and six-spoke wheels (see example images attached from a car billed as a touring, but with the lighter components and wrong wheels.)
    IMG_5467.JPG IMG_5472.JPG IMG_5479.JPG .

    Any direction would be appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Tom S.
     
    #1 Tom Schoenborne, Apr 11, 2017
  2. CooCooCaChoo

    CooCooCaChoo Active Member

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    You should take the VIN to a dealership. They can look up that car and tell you exactly what was installed on the car when it rolled out of the factory.
     
    #2 CooCooCaChoo, Apr 11, 2017
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    All Touring models add:

    HIDs
    Foglamps
    Longer rear spoiler
    16" alloys on 195/55R16 tires
    "touring spec" suspension.


    Note that the first two (HIDs and foglamps) are also available on higher spec trim of the non-touring models so keep that in mind.

    AFAIK, it's valid for 2007-2009 model years.
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Apr 11, 2017
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