Overall, it’s more self-assured and stable, allowing for faster manoeuvres. This exercise was tough for the 2015 Prius to get through, but the 2016 model proved itself with substantially improved handling. When we put it through its paces on a closed-circuit slalom, we noticed that the handling was more precise.
It’s also worth noting that the vehicle’s centre of gravity has dropped by 24 millimetres.Īs soon as you set out in the new Prius, you can tell that it’s more comfortable under sporty driving, even though that’s not its main purpose. The new generation has a double-wishbone rear suspension replacing the torsion beam found in the previous generations. They also made it sleeker to enhance its aerodynamics and emphasize its stepped-up dynamism. Built on a new platform called the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), the new Prius is longer, wider and lower than its predecessor.
Also: 2017 Toyota Prius v Hits Canadian Showroomsįor 2016, Toyota is releasing the fourth generation of its hybrid model.Many new versions have been released over the years, to the point that the Prius line has become a brand in itself. Since then, more than five million units have been sold worldwide. The Prius debuted in Japan in 1997 and then came to North America in 2000. It’s the most eloquent demonstration of the manufacturer’s technical know-how. The Camry is the bestselling car in North America and the Corolla is the world’s top seller, but the Prius is Toyota’s ethos.
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