Transmission ?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Jerry Liebler, Nov 3, 2014.

  1. Jerry Liebler

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    Does anyone know if the plug in uses the same "transmission" as the hatchback and if different what are the differences?
     
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    same, with a larger motor. does that make it different?:confused:
     
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    I assume you are saying the power rating of MG2 is higher, is it physically a different size or simply rated differently?
    Are there any gear ratio differences? Something I read suggested that the "speed reduction" planetary had a different ratio.
     
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    I think they are model specific. Why do you want to downgrade to a lesser component? or upgrade to a better component
    that can not be usable to it fullest capabilities?
     
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    I'm not planning any swaps. I would like to understand all the differences out of simple curiosity.
     
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    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Same exact car in almost every way as the regular Gen3 with just a bigger battery. I don't believe either of the MG's differ in size compared to the Gen3, but I could be wrong on that.
     
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    that's about as much as i know too.:cool:
     
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