More cargo space…

Another angle for the trunk at 8:36.

 

that was much better! i really like the extra depth

 

This is a confusing video. Maybe Japanese model has Prius tires with Prime interior. I don’t recall seeing that drop of about 4-6 inches in the cargo space during the US reveals of the Prius. Maybe I missed it.

 

Fixable with plywood and a saw to cut it to fit?

 

The Matrix had a nice hatch area, at least the earlier years with the deck and rear seat backs all durable plastic, with ridges running longitudinal. With the back seats flipped down it was a veritable cargo van, everything flat and flush.

here the backseat’s up, but they flip down dead-flat:



believe there’s a spare under there too.

 

should be, since there's no battery or charger. did it even have an independent rear suspension?

 

what are prius tires?

i don't think there were any good shots of the hatch floor in the usa reveal

 

Okay, the 2023 manual shows three different options for under the cargo floor tray:

High options:
1. Spare tire with white organizer pieces surrounding it that hold the jack and tools
2. Type B white organizer(deep) - appears to be the most common - shown in all the USA XLE/Limited videos

Pros:
- flatter floor when rear seats are down
- shorter lip under rear hatch to make loading/unloading easier
Cons:
- less total cargo space
- cargo floor is not flat left to right; there are low pockets behind each wheel well

Low option:
3. Type A white organizer(shallow) - shown in the Japanese video above

Pros:
- more cargo space
- flat floor from side to side
Cons:
- uneven floor when rear seats down
- deeper lip that items have to be lifted over



https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47E41U/pdf/OM47E41U.pdf
1. pg. 496
2. pg. 485
3. pg. 484

 

Only the AWD model had IRS.

 

awd matrix?

 

They existed.

 

did they have the same floor as above?

 

Sorry I meant to say the car in this video has Prius hub caps. The Prime hub caps are a different design.

 

I wonder if we can choose the low option for USA XLE/Limited trim.

 

I strongly doubt it, other than ordering the other version and installing it ourselves. We'll know for sure once parts.toyota.com is updated with the new parts list. Best just to take deep breaths and wait for all the info to be available.

 

Mine wasn't AWD, but I can't think of any reason to have a different interior. I don't think the FWD and AWD Sienna does.

The HHR also had the front folding front seat; nice for hauling long things like lumber or pipe. The HHR also let you mount the cargo floor higher up to make a shelf.

 

did it sell well?