touring package 2

When you're checking out a used Prius, make sure you check out the eBrochure for that model year. The eBrochures describe and list all the standard equipment and option packages.

Here are all the eBrochures from 2002-2009:

02_prius.pdf
03_prius.pdf
04_prius.pdf
05_prius.pdf
06_prius.pdf
07_prius.pdf
08_prius.pdf
09_prius.pdf

Also, watch out for people advertising "Touring" Prius. I've heard that people frequently lie or are mistaken when they claim they're selling a Touring.

Note that ALL Touring Edition Priuses will have the following equipment at minimum:

- Front HID Lights

- Front Fog Lights

- Larger Spoiler

- Tuned Suspension (thicker front and rear stabilizer bars, different rear shocks and springs)

- 16" Wheels - which is the easiest way to tell if it's a Touring (note that the OEM Touring tire was the Bridgestone Turanza EL-400 in the 195/55/16 size). Here's a picture of the Touring wheel cover and the Touring wheel:

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It is really unfortunate when unscrupulous sellers try to 'inflate' the car to something it is not.