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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Nick pakhnyuk, Nov 21, 2016.

  1. Nick pakhnyuk

    Nick pakhnyuk Junior Member

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    So I have a 2013 Prius trim 3 that I bought but it appears to be the plus package because it has the 17 inch rims tinted windowd and its lower, it also has some chrome on the lower doors. now instead of having the exterior plus package emblem/badge it has this emblem instead that seems to have the letters p and t. What is this? What type of Prius is this? 1479719498862.jpg 1479719507804.jpg 1479719513663.jpg 1479719519864.jpg 1479719524782.jpg

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    AzWxGuy Weather Guy

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    Looks like the previous owner did some "dressing up". The emblem is from a dealer here in Tucson, AZ, Precision Toyota
     
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    Dealer pimped.
     
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  4. Nick pakhnyuk

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    Welcome to Prius Chat!

    Never heard of a "Prius Plus". Chrome on bottom of doors is OEM. Have the same thing on our Prius. I added them after purchase. Body side molding is not OEM however, appears to be aftermarket.

    It is not uncommon to find Prius dolled up from the dealers. Ours came with expensive 17" rims and tires.

    Below is what the OEM side molding's look like. Don't have a pic of the chrome with the hybrid emblem, but I assure that those came from Toyota and are optional add on. I believe they are no longer available.

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  6. Nick pakhnyuk

    Nick pakhnyuk Junior Member

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    I also didn't hear about the Toyota Prius plus until yesterday. Search it up on google and you'll be surprised. I sure am

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    I did a google on it, and I see what you mean. I don't believe your Prius is a "plus", but don't go by my opinion. A dealer "might" be able to say yes or no, but I would not put a lot of stock into any answer from a dealer either.


    Toyota Prius Plus (2015) review by CAR Magazine
     
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  8. Nick pakhnyuk

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    Because the rims the Prius has are the actual Prius plus rims. I feel lick the previous owner put them on but its not an authentic Prius plus

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    ^^^

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    toyotechwv Toyota Technician

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    Message me your VIN and I can check for you.

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    Chrome on bottom of doors is OEM and came standard on our 2012. I've seen it on some 2011's, but nothing later than 2012 or 2013. Wheels are definitely different. Our 2012 is much lower than the 2008 - always reminded when pulling in somewhere to park.
     
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