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Yearly Prius Changes?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by happyprius1, Dec 29, 2009.

  1. happyprius1

    happyprius1 New Member

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    Hey all,

    Trying to figure out yearly changes to the 04-09 Prius. Here's what I have so far:

    04: debut
    05: rear wiper and washer standard
    06: new grille, hybrid badge added to side, slightly revised headlights and taillights, peak horsepower restated, rearview camera optional
    07: side airbags now standard, Touring debuts
    08: lower-price Standard model added
    09: none

    Am I missing anything? I appreciate any help. Thanks!
     
    #1 happyprius1, Dec 29, 2009
  2. JimboK

    JimboK One owner, low mileage

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    A couple of things that come to mind right off beginning with the 2006 model year:

    • The smooth dash surface was changed to a textured one.
    • An added air dam below the front bumper.
     
    #2 JimboK, Dec 29, 2009
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    Welcome to PC happyPrius!
    :welcome:

    I see a difference in headlights between our '04 and my carpooler's '08 version in that there's a funkie little design running across the horizontal center of the headlights. Almost looks like a row of LED's but I'm certain they're not ... though there WAS one PC'er that melted his headlight housings open and actually added them ... way more work than I could rationalize.

    OH! And of course, Prius did away with the cassette tape player ... and added ipod capability.
    OH! And you could get leather as an option from the factory ... without having to get it installed after your ride was unloaded off the boat.

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    #3 hill, Dec 29, 2009
  4. TonyPSchaefer

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    06: hi-definition MFD
     
    #4 TonyPSchaefer, Dec 29, 2009
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    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    06: lowered rear seats, 1 inch, for more head room

    Ken@Japan
     
    #5 ken1784, Dec 29, 2009
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