The PHEV demo vehicle features are a blend of Prius II, III, IV, and V...

After spending more time w/ the PHV demo, it's obvious that the vehicle shares features that would not otherwise be packaged together for the 2010 or 2011 MY Prius.

What makes it like a Prius II:

• Lack of JBL head unit (instead, we have a Gen 5 double-DIN Denso NAV unit w/ AM/FM/single disc CD)
  • The chargers under the seat preclude the addition of XM or the JBL amps.
• Despite NAV, no Bluetooth (or BT buttons on the steering wheel), but the head unit does have an AUX in under the center console.
• Same 15" rims and tires as a Std. Prius

What makes it like a Prius III:

• Cloth Seats w/o power lumbar
• Plastic A pillar cover
• Lack of PlasmaCluster in the HVAC
• Standard day/night mirror (no Homelink)
• NAV (though not standard Prius type)
  • Not voice activated via steering buttons

What makes it like a Prius IV:

• Heated Seats
• Remote A/C (but w/ heat ability - requires plugging in)
• 3 Door SKS
• Leather wrapped steering wheel

What makes it like a Prius V:

• Fog lamps (but no LED headlights)
• Quick (lower ratio) steering rack (fast response, but wide turning circle)

What's unique to itself:

• Electronic fuel door release (to accommodate pressurized fuel system and associated depressurization)
• Blue power button
• Quieter e-brake pedal ratchet
• Heat pump HVAC system (and associated humidity sensor on the windshield)
• No EV button

 

Same wheels and covers as Prius II-IV. This car has the Yoko Avid S33 just like my 2010.

 

3 door. I knew I left something off the Prius IV line

 

Adding leather wrapped steering wheel - a Prius IV feature.

 

I think if it had a better NAV head unit w/ Bluetooth and they managed to cram the JBL amp somewhere other than under the seat, I would have taken it "as-is".

 

Under both sides is the PHV charging equipment.

Under Driver's Seat:



Under Passenger's Seat: