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What's changed between 2005 and 2007?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by joe1347, Jul 15, 2007.

  1. joe1347

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    I just sat in a 2007 White Prius with a Gray cloth interior and the interior seemed a little 'nicer' than a 2005 that I test drove a few weeks ago. The black plastic trim was textured and the cloth fabric was perforated. Possibly these are features unique to the gray cloth interior - since up to now - I've only seen the tan (ivory) interiors? Or alternatively, I'm just imagining the difference in interiors between a 2005 and 2007. Any other changes (improvements) of note between a 2005 and a 2007 other than the availability of a touring package?
     
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    One of the changes is the MFD is enhanced. Another is that a rear view camera is available. The sound system also allows you to play MP3 CDs and has an AUX connection for your iPod or other MP3 player. There's also a tire pressure monitor.
     
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  3. Tideland Prius

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(joe1347 @ Jul 15 2007, 10:42 AM) [snapback]479155[/snapback]</div>
    Technically 2006 was the year they updated it but here are all the changes I can remember off hand:

    - rear seat lowered by 1 inch (I can't tell the difference)
    - new headlight design (tinted blue for the later 06s when the TCH came out)
    - rear brakelights now have a chrome background instead of black
    - HYBRID emblems on the fenders
    - new "textured" dash/door materials
    - new instrument panel (basically the fuel gauge and the shift indicator switched spots)
    - tyre pressure monitoring system
    - advanced front airbags (i.e. with front occupant detection system)
    - bright silver trim (04/05s had a satin finish)
    - no more cassette player on JBL audio
    - bluetooth now paired with JBL audio instead of navigation system
    - higher resolution MFD with new graphics
    - chrome grille
    - Auxiliary Input Jack
    - black dashboard colour for grey interiors (used to be grey/burgundy)
    - revised TRAC ECU programming (allows more slip before cutting the power)
    - For 2007 in the US, side/side curtain airbags were made standard
     
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  4. joe1347

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jul 15 2007, 05:33 PM) [snapback]479246[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks. Some worthwhile updates. Too bad Toyota didn't add a more front seat adjustments along with a telescoping steering wheel on the 2006. About the only thing holding me back (from buying a 2007) is front seat comfort. I think that I need to rent a Prius for a day and see if I can get more comfortable (in the seat). I wonder who rents a Prius in Maryland?
     
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    Try Enterprise? They rented one to me a couple years ago when I asked for one for a 3 day trip out of state.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jul 15 2007, 04:33 PM) [snapback]479246[/snapback]</div>

    I'd need a couple of more inches lower on the rear seats! I sat on the back of the 07 yesterday and my head was touching the roof - not a car i can be chauffeured in ;) I'm 6.2"
     
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  7. Tideland Prius

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    yeah.. I can't tell the difference (should 1" make a difference?) cause in both my 05 and the 07 I sat in, my head still brushes the top.
     
    #7 Tideland Prius, Jul 16, 2007
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