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Differences between 07 and 06 Prii

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by orionll, Oct 1, 2006.

  1. orionll

    orionll Active Member

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    What are the differences between the 2006 Prius and the 2007 Prius? Are there any visual differences like the hybrid side icon added in the 2006 Prius that the 2005 Prius didn't have? Are there software updates? Or is the 2007 Prius just the 06 version except with an additional Touring edition? I just would like to know the difference betweem them so I can tell them apart.
     
    #1 orionll, Oct 1, 2006
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    can't tell them apart unless they're Touring editions.
     
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    I just got a 2007 Touring and have spent a fair bit of time in 2006's. I know of no differences other than the Touring Edition changes. As best I can tell they look (and act) identical otherwise.
     
    #3 cbc, Oct 2, 2006
  4. New Revelation

    New Revelation The Master Captain

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    There really aren't any differences in the two models, except for a few cosmetic changes with the Touring edition (suspension, wheels and spoiler), the two models are exactly the same.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cbc @ Oct 2 2006, 12:20 AM) [snapback]326739[/snapback]</div>
    How would you describe the difference between 2006 and 2007 touring suspensions?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Silverlode @ Oct 2 2006, 07:55 AM) [snapback]326856[/snapback]</div>
    I like the Touring suspension significantly better. I notice no extra road noise, nor does it seem to be a rougher ride at all. However, it feels much more controlled and competent entering and through turns. So far I've found it pretty fun to drive on a very windy road. You can read a little more wordy review I did of it on this thread: http://priuschat.com/2007-Touring-first-im...les-t25081.html
     
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  7. Alnilam

    Alnilam The One in the Middle

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cbc @ Oct 2 2006, 08:54 AM) [snapback]326885[/snapback]</div>
    Did you have the BT brace on your 2006? Any comments on that comparison?

    Enjoy!
     
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  8. cbc

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alnilam @ Oct 2 2006, 09:05 AM) [snapback]326891[/snapback]</div>
    No, I haven't driven a Prius with a BT brace. The 2006's I drove weren't mine, just borrowed (for about 800 miles). I'd like to hear about the difference too.
     
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    So, body wise for fittment of a paint protection kit, the 06 will do?
     
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