2010 Prius - More pictures and preliminary product information

They have a typo under standard exterior features. Still showing 185 tire size there.

Turning circle 17.1 for 15" and 18 for 17". Sorry, someone will need to explain to me how tire size affects turning circle so dramatically.

Not sure I had seen "high solar energy absorbing glass" before.

 

The 17" tires are wider (215mm vs 195mm) so the wheels can not turn as much without rubbing, I guess.

I believe the offset of the 17" is 40mm instead of 35mm for the 15".

 

Sweet.... If only the hood is black also....



Curb Weight: 3,042 lbs
EPA Passenger Volume: 93.7 cu. ft.
EPA Cargo Volume: 21.6 cu. ft.

 

Just out of curiosity, why are manufacturer/pro photos of cars always so dark or seemingly taken in shadows or twilight? Do they think the shadows help emphasize the lines, or that bright sunlight distorts the colors? Seems like you hardly ever see normal daylit professional photos of cars. On same topic, why is it professional photographers with high end cameras, lenses and filters don't seem to be able to capture the in person luminesence or other qualities of pearl or metallic paints?

 

Great find, thanks! I was just about to ask Erica when the interior dimensions would be available.

I just downloaded the info and yes, it shows 185 on page 3; but 195 on page 2.

 

Water repellent windows? Far out. That was something I suggested ages ago in a brainstorming thread, though I was thinking of electrostatic. I guess the turbo was too expensive, or maybe not in keeping with the Prius's image.

 

I do not know for certain, but when I googled "Water Repellent Car Windows", this is what I found:

"In automobiles, water-repellent glass would improve safety by helping drivers see better, especially during inclement weather." Reading the whole article explains that a little better, but it seems that it is an 'advanced' Rain-X like product, to improve the safety of the Prius. (I could not post this link, as I am too new o the forum, but will give to any of you who may like to have it/post it)

That said, I cannot imagine why they would want those only on the side windows, as it would seem to make sense to place this on the main windshield as well. Until I learn more, this is a guess.

 

Lets face it, the Gen II is much prettier...!

 

The same as the current "puddle lights" on the door?

 

my lexus has it on side windows - it basically changes how the rain comes down the windows, obviously there is still watter on the windows it doesnt dissapear... I was driving wife's Auris today and there is huge difference in visibility between those two windows that made it quite hard for me to drive Auris in rain .

it basically lets you see a lot better through the side windows in rain, which would be very helpful under any conditions...

 

The only down side is it doesn't look like you can get 3 door smart key without leather seats.

 

The turning circle of 18' has to be a typo. (yes, I saw it on Toyota's own spec sheet).

The G1 has a turning circle of 30.5' and the G2 is 34.1'.