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Sneak Peek of the New Prius #11

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Danny, Dec 15, 2008.

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  1. Danny

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    door handle
     
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    yes, but this one has 2 little notches in it...
     
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    fingerprint reader... WOW we dont need keys... I feel more like 007 every Picture.

    naw... not really... but why? are we that bad we need a reminder as to where to place our hand???
     
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    Argh, who key'd my door!?
     
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    Passenger seat ejector handle.....every Taxi should have one..Defo!!!:D
     
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    Or more precisely, who keyed my door handle!?

    I'm beginning to wonder if the lines are purely aesthetic, have some sort of aerodynamic function, or part of a next generation smart key?

    Maybe we press the lines to lock the door instead of a silly black button?
     
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    This is where you put the finger to lock the door. It replaces the black rubber button of the SKS system.
     
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    Not even close in your guesses.... it is quite simply a voice activated door handle. You whisper your secret PIN code into the 2 lines on the handle (concealing a microphone) and hey presto, without a key in sight, the door unlocks automatically. To close it and lock it, simply recite your PIN code in reverse. Absolutely amazing ! What will the think of next, battery powered cars ? :rolleyes:

    Of course to lock it, while inside the car, you will have to wind the window down, otherwise the door handle can't hear you...
     
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    Wind sensor? To sense if you are going against tailwind or upwind?
     
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    maybe its a non slip pad, so you won't trip when reaching for the door handle with a wet thumb or finger and possibly cause a fall
     
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    They are coin slots for when people borrow your car.

    :eyebrows::deadhorse::popcorn::car:
     
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    Nice composition. Very clear photo.

    I wonder if that's on the outside or inside of the car.
     
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    Outside. Inside is silver and the shape is not the same as seen in previous Bossdowner leaked pics.
     
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    Can it be a safety device? What if it records the sound from outside?

    What if it makes sound? The door unlock chirp should be louder. What if it makes sound so pedestrians hear you when in EV mode?

    What if it senses heat? Well, that wouldn't make sense.

    What if it detects the rain? What is the purpose of having it on the door handle? It is not like there is a wiper for the window.
     
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    What black button? I don't see one in the pic. :)

    I would have to agree.
     
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    yes... no more black buttons!
     
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    After going back and watching BOSSDOWNER's Youtube video in high quality, I don't think this is the door handle, inside or out. I'm not sure what it is. It does look a lot like a handle though. Maybe it's the trunk release, or the handle for the trunk on the outside.

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    Magnetic Gray 2010 Prius color confirmed!

    I looked at the pic again and I am not sure if it is outside anymore. It looks like plastic without paint on it.

    What can it be on the door that looks something like that? We all assumed that it is the handle. Why is there a rubber seal?
     
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    Maybe since Prius team said "Every new Prius driver will be happy to see this on his/her door", they are making keyless entry standard and not an option anymore. Also, I'd guess they got rid of the black button and you just touch this area same as we do now with the black button.

    Other guess could be similar to above in that they got rid of the black button, but keyless entry is still an option, but they have added it to both the front and rear doors. It is annoying to have to touch the front door handle everytime I only need to grab something from the back seat.
     
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