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difference between USA and Europe

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by madrigal, Apr 20, 2004.

  1. madrigal

    madrigal New Member

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    I'm still waiting for the car, but it is not clear for me the presence of some options on the two models, for example:

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   option                    USA         Europe

fog lights                 optional     standard

rear fog lights            optional     standard

cruise control             standard       ????

EV button                  optional     standard

lateral air bags           optional     standard

CD reader                  standard     standard

audio tape reader           ????          ????

Navi                       optional     optional

fuel tank bladders         standard       ????
    Someone knows more????
    My infos come from http://www.toyotaprius.it/prius/prodotto/e...enti/index.html

    A question : There is an original Toyota Prius 2004 user manual published somewhere on the net?
     
    #1 madrigal, Apr 20, 2004
  2. Tempus

    Tempus Senior Member

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    Rear Fog Lights are not available at all in the US (it is not optional, it is N/A)

    The EV button is N/A in the US

    The Cassette Tape is Optional in the US

    The US has the Coolant Thermos standard and HID Headlights optional. Neither is available in Europe

    Europe has DRL, 16"wheels, and Rear Disc Brakes standard. Neither is available in the US. You are correct, the fuel tank bladder is not available in Europe.

    There are also apparently suspension/chassis differences making the European version sportier and the US version more comfortable.
     
    #2 Tempus, Apr 20, 2004
  3. boa8

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   option                    USA         Europe

fog lights                 optional     standard

rear fog lights            optional     standard

cruise control             standard     standard

EV button                  optional     standard

lateral air bags           optional     standard

CD reader                  standard     standard

audio tape reader           ????          ????

Navi                       optional     optional

fuel tank bladders         standard     Thanks god, not available

coolant thermos            standard     Not available, unfortunately

HID (Xenon) lights         optional     Not available

Auto-dimming mirror        accessory    Not available
    More details (in italian):

    Swiss specs & prices
     
    #3 boa8, Apr 20, 2004
  4. Batavier

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    SE/SS is standard on the Business Edition in the Netherlands, and N/A on the standard version of the Prius.

    Tyres are 195/55R16 in Europe, vs 185?? in USA.
     
    #4 Batavier, Apr 20, 2004
  5. Tempus

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    US Tires 185/65/15
     
    #5 Tempus, Apr 20, 2004
  6. madrigal

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    Thanks to all, boa8 the Swiss versions are different from the italian one. Swiss have three version: basic, premium1 and premium2; Italian only one basic with two separate optional item: metallic paint and Navi + bluethoot.
    P.S. boa8 can you read Italian?
     
    #6 madrigal, Apr 20, 2004
  7. boa8

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    I can read it, but I hardly understand... :lol:
     
    #7 boa8, Apr 20, 2004
  8. alexandreb

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    The italian 04' Prius (even the "full map" DVD version) has no cruise control, no SE entry and no tape/ 6CD / JBL deck (only 1 CD with 6 speakers).
    No wonder why it's the only place in Europe where you can get one in less than 9 month.... This is the less equipped one! But I'm so happy to get mine at the end of the week, with a Cruise Control retrofited...
     
    #8 alexandreb, Apr 20, 2004
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