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Was the Prime rear hatch previously carbon fiber?

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by onthesalt, Mar 30, 2024.

  1. onthesalt

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    I've seen a Youtube by a Toyota mechanic and a picture on FB showing a carbon fiber rear hatch. But on mine, it's steel! This is a magnet bumper sticker. So was it carbon fiber previously but not steel? Even the rear hatch outer surface is magnetic which is surprising because my 2011 prius rear hatch was non-metallic (presumably aluminum?) I just picked up the car last week. IMG_1225.JPG
     
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    Correct that the gen4 Prius Prime had a carbon fiber rear hatch and the gen5 does not.
     
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    Surprised it's steel now.
     
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    Surprised it's steel, i tought it was Aluminum at least.. And yes, my 2021 Prime had a CF hatch that was worth a small fortune at the dealership.
     
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    Probably due to weight balance, as the front is still aluminium.
    TBH, I still miss is, carbon hatch was cool :-D
     
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    not surprising to me - - in general, having owned both 22 and 24 Primes, the move toward "cheapness" is apparent in many areas, internal and external. Prius in many ways has shifted down from being Camry-like, to being Corolla-like. Still enjoy the car, but hate to see all the cost-saving moves that have diminished the overall feel of the car.
     
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