Just one more question before I buy
So I know I want either an 07 or 08. But do I want a Touring model or not? I am unclear on the difference between the two. I would hate to not get the Touring model and find out later I should have gotten it, or vice versa.
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Re: Just one more question before I buy
Hi,
Some folks have reported that the Touring model has a little stiffer body that improves handling. In fact there is a 'stiffening plate', an after-market part, that folks have added to their Prius to make the body and handling more sporty. But I have no direct experience with either NHW20. Personally, I would go with:
Bob Wilson |
Re: Just one more question before I buy
Touring model has:
1. Larger rear spoiler. 2. Slightly stiffer shocks, same springs. 3. 16" wheels instead of 15". Both are aluminum wheels. The tires are also -slightly- better quality. Both sizes have the same overall diameter and are interchangable, though you shouldn't mix them. 4. Slightly poorer mileage, perhaps 5-10%, due to more traction on the road, mostly. 5. Different option packages. The body is identical. I have the non-touring. I put Nokian WR tires on it pretty much when it was new, so I suspect my traction is at least as good as the touring. These tires made the proverbial "night and day" difference. They are true snow/ice tires, but don't wear unusually rapidly in summer, so are real all season tires. They -did not- drop the mileage. The mileage may actually be slightly better than the 15" non-touring stock tires. Perhaps 2-4% better. This small a change is hard to attribute to any specific factor. |
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