Hello =) Six days ago i got my new 2009 prius, so far i love it, compared to my old car it feels really smooth, anyway... I've been reading the forums for a few months now and i actually made up my mind about buying the prius because of the information you guys post here. The prius i have is the japanese version, i was wondering what are the differences between the japanese version and the us version? So far i know mine has the EV botton, the little side led lights, and the protection on the door frame. Is there any other difference? Thanks!
JP Prius... - is RHD - has seat height adjustment on the driver's seat - has IPA, Intelligent Parking Assist, comes with the factory NAV - remote folding side mirrors - headlamp switch has auto position maybe more... Ken@Japan
The Gen2 Prius doesn't have HUD in any countries. You're correct that the 2006-2009 JP Prius has the HDD NAV option and the 2004-2005 one was DVD NAV. Ken@Japan
You're correct we never call Gen3 as 2010 Prius in Japan. The OP wrote it has EV button (different from the US version), so I assume it is Gen2. Also, this place is Gen2 forum. Ken@Japan
That's right! The cold weather package includes... - rear fog lights - PTC heater (no PTC heater on the standard model) - heated side mirrors - window de-icer - 50% LLC (30% standard) Ken@Japan
I have heated side mirrors, rear window de-icer and both front and rear fog lights on my European Prius. Does it mean I have the cold wheather package? I am not sure about the other things you mentioned, please could you tell how do I determine? Also, could you please explain what is PTC and LLC ? I am not sure about those . Thanks!
PTC is positive temperature coefficient, and is a fancy name for the two electric heating elements that supplement the cabin heater core. LLC is the Toyota red long life coolant, I think. Not sure why a 30% blend is offered in Japan. In the US, 50% blend of pink SLLC (super long life coolant) and distilled water is the standard offering. In general, 40% antifreeze is deemed the minimum necessary to ensure corrosion protection.
Every country has different packages. I don't know the European packages. By the way, the window de-icer in the JP cold weather package is for front window. It is located at the bottom near front window wipers. Ken@Japan
Both Gen II and Gen III Prius come with 45 liter or 11.9 gallon tank worldwide. But, the Gen II NA Prius has a bladder. Ken@Japan
Could someone elaborate on the differences of the door trim in the Japanese version? Is this something I can buy and add to the US car?
You guys are forgetting the most important feature: The Japanese Prius transforms into a mini-gundam mobile suit
Oh, so the japanese version doesnt have a bladder? Thats good news i guess =) Mine has rear fog lights and all that other stuff you mentioned, so probably i have the winter package
Any idea how to change the Language in the system. I have a 2008 Japanese version. I don't read any japanese.
