If it ain't steel...

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Launch Vehicle, Jul 11, 2011.

  1. Launch Vehicle

    Launch Vehicle Junior Member

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    Which body panels of a Gen III are made of aluminum?
     
    #1 Launch Vehicle, Jul 11, 2011
  2. 32kcolors

    32kcolors Senior Member

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    I believe the hood.
     
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    There are others that are aluminum. The ones I have run across were small.
     
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    Grab yourself a magnet. Aluminum is not magnetic.
     
    #4 indyV, Jul 12, 2011
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    Doors, roof, rear upper side-panels, and front side-panels are steel. Hood is probably Aluminum. Other exterior parts, like the bumper covers, seem to be plastic (ABS).
     
    #5 Teakwood, Jul 12, 2011
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    billnchristy Active Member

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    Hatch?
     
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    Per the New Car Features, aluminum is used in the hood panel, back door (hatch) panel, and front and rear bumper reinforcement.
     
    #7 RRxing, Jul 12, 2011
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