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Old 01-14-2009, 10:04 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Hiya,

I have traced the profile of the 2nd generation Prius, and overlaid it onto the 3rd generation Prius:


The profile of the nose is smoother on the new model, and the roof "peaks" farther back, and the rear is also a little different. The top of the windshield is much farther back and it curves into the roof with a larger radius.

The wheelbases are the same: 106.3", so that's how I lined them up.

[Edit: some other subtle differences:

The rear spoiler on the new car is lower down, and is tilted down a little bit, as well.

The new front fender ahead of the front wheel has a slight flare.

The trailing edge of the sides has a fairly crisp edge on the new car.]
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