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Incremental changes to the Gen III from 2012 - 2015?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by breakfast, Apr 14, 2015.

  1. breakfast

    breakfast Active Member

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    I care about those details! Especially changes to the Gen III between 2010 and 2015 (beyond the obvious changes for 2012).

    For one thing, I would love to know of software changes to the engine mapping, or to the HSD. I'm having an easier time than expected finding engine sweet spots, and also areas that appear to allow the engine to spin with very little gas at highway speeds. I have come to realize that the most important thing for efficiency in a Prius is no different than on any other car - it's preserving momentum and how you *decelerate* that makes at least as great an effect on mileage as acceleration.

    I must be doing something right: from earlier today:

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    (yes, this screen is new starting 2012. I also know to expect 5% less when I fill up and calculate by hand - that's something we *haven't* seen change :) )


    I know they made changes to the front of the 2014 Prius Liftback - twice - to improve small offset crash results...

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    I also know that the 2015 Liftback Two gained a rear view camera for the first time, which appears to barely be publicized!

    Any other incremental changes that you are aware of?
     
    #1 breakfast, Apr 14, 2015
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    The 2015 rear view camera is characterized as an extra value option on the manufacturer's sticker, value of $350, included at no charge.
     
    #3 Patrick Wong, Apr 17, 2015
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    With the free rear view camera, there really isn't much difference between the 2 and the 3 now.
     
    #4 JC91006, Apr 17, 2015
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