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Summary of Gen 3 differences over the years?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by P.L., Mar 17, 2015.

  1. P.L.

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    Hello all. Looking to purchase a Gen 3 (2012-present) and wondering if there's a summary of what differences there are over each year (features, options, styling, etc.)?

    Have been googling for this and unable to find. Maybe there hasn't been that many variations over the last few years?

    TIA
     
    #1 P.L., Mar 17, 2015
  2. se-riously

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    2012+ has:

    LED DRL's
    Black rims underneath the hub caps instead of silver
    Deleted self parking
    Deleted real leather, and replaced with SofTex
    Revised tail lamps
    Trickle down to lower trims of smart key and backup camera
    Revised center console w/ cup holder
     
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    2012+ also got the Entune system I believe.

    Due to the refreshed styling, adding fog lights requires purchasing the lower grill with the foglight openings.
     
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  4. Burna J

    Burna J Knot Right Performance....

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    It's not so much the year (2012-present), but the trim level. This link may help. (y)

    Toyota Prius Trim Comparison | Dayton Toyota South Brunswick NJ
     
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    In 2013, the Persona SE model was introduced. It fits in between the trim level 3 and 4 with the Softex, Navi, Black Chrome trim and wheels.
     
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  6. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    3G Prius (2010-2015) Standard and Optional Equipment (Some Countries) | PriusChat


    At the bottom of the first post, there's an Excel spreadsheet attachment called "3G Prius Equipment.xlsx". Save that file. You can going in between tabs to see the prices and packages for different years. In addition, if there are changes, look at the "What's new for 201x" column.


    Or see if this link below works (I just copied the link to the attachment from that thread)

    http://priuschat.com/attachments/3g-prius-equipment-xlsx.75922/
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, Mar 17, 2015
  7. P.L.

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    Holy cow (er.. SofTex?) That spreadsheet is awesome. Thanks!
     
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    "Out there" is kinda vague. Packages vary around the world.
     
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