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Prius Version

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by jwads, Aug 9, 2009.

  1. jwads

    jwads New Member

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    Is there any way to tell what model type II-V the prius is from the outside? I have seen no roman numeral to determine what types of 2010s are on the road out there
     
  2. jay_man2

    jay_man2 jay_man_also

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    The V has 17 inch wheels. Other than that, no visible exterior differences that I can tell.
     
  3. jwads

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    Thats kinda too bad I like knowing what other cars people are driving :)
     
  4. DrJon

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    Well, if you see an open roof, you know its not a II or V.
     
  5. jwads

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    Ha, thats true. Does III have the open roof ability?
     
  6. martinw

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    <- Yes.
     
  7. NovaStu

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    You can identify the model V by the headlight washer covers just below the headlamps. You can also identify the Advanced Technology Package by the round sonar "ears" on the forward sides just below the headlights.

    Stu
     
  8. SFguy2009

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    From Outside,
    US 2010 Prius III-IV w/ Solar Roof Option (None on V)
    V has 17" wheels , fog lights, special headlights w/washers.

    III (fabric interior), IV (leather), long lists of tech diff inside.
    II are coming.

    sfguy
     
  9. 32kcolors

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    V has two smaller headlamps (in contrast to single larger headlamp in II-IV), in addition to 17" wheels and fogs.