Re: Toyota Prius Refinement Issues
There is a distinct electric motor whine that the Prius emits when braking normally or moderately, that may be what you're talking about. Personally I rather like that sound. The other possibility is that the friction brakes hadn't seen much action due to electric braking being used 99% of the time on the test vehicle and this hard braking test made them squeak, but I've never heard of that before.
Steering can be a little weird, but I think it's more of a suspension issue, if anything. My friend upgraded his suspension (TRD) and his Prius drives like a whole new car, no more over-steering! I don't find it too stiff, but I haven't exactly compared it to luxury cars either.
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