Update: 2007 Prius Touring Edition
11-01-06, 04:15 AM
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Update: 2007 Prius Touring Edition
This may be a partial repost, as the 2007 Prius Touring Edition has already been mentioned in earlier CAR CHAT posts, but Toyota apparantly has just released some new infomation on this car, and I thought I'd post it.
http://www.toyota.com/movingforward/...?url=html_text
To me, a "Touring " edition with larger wheels and tires somewhat defeats the very purpose of the car......high gas mileage and low pollution, at least to some extent, because, obviously, all else equal, larger, wider tires increase rolling friction and make the engine work harder, using more gas when in the gas-engine mode and when recharging the batteries. However, it may allow for more regerative braking energy as well, since the wider tires help with braking. This will help keep the batteries charged.
It is also significant that one of the chief complaints on the standard Prius is poor handling from the narrow, relatively high-profile, low-rolling resistance tires....perhaps creating a potential market for this model.
http://www.toyota.com/movingforward/...?url=html_text
To me, a "Touring " edition with larger wheels and tires somewhat defeats the very purpose of the car......high gas mileage and low pollution, at least to some extent, because, obviously, all else equal, larger, wider tires increase rolling friction and make the engine work harder, using more gas when in the gas-engine mode and when recharging the batteries. However, it may allow for more regerative braking energy as well, since the wider tires help with braking. This will help keep the batteries charged.
It is also significant that one of the chief complaints on the standard Prius is poor handling from the narrow, relatively high-profile, low-rolling resistance tires....perhaps creating a potential market for this model.
11-01-06, 06:26 AM
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This may be a partial repost, as the 2007 Prius Touring Edition has already been mentioned in earlier CAR CHAT posts, but Toyota apparantly has just released some new infomation on this car, and I thought I'd post it.
http://www.toyota.com/movingforward/...?url=html_text
To me, a "Touring " edition with larger wheels and tires somewhat defeats the very purpose of the car......high gas mileage and low pollution, at least to some extent, because, obviously, all else equal, larger, wider tires increase rolling friction and make the engine work harder, using more gas when in the gas-engine mode and when recharging the batteries. However, it may allow for more regerative braking energy as well, since the wider tires help with braking. This will help keep the batteries charged.
It is also significant that one of the chief complaints on the standard Prius is poor handling from the narrow, relatively high-profile, low-rolling resistance tires....perhaps creating a potential market for this model.
http://www.toyota.com/movingforward/...?url=html_text
To me, a "Touring " edition with larger wheels and tires somewhat defeats the very purpose of the car......high gas mileage and low pollution, at least to some extent, because, obviously, all else equal, larger, wider tires increase rolling friction and make the engine work harder, using more gas when in the gas-engine mode and when recharging the batteries. However, it may allow for more regerative braking energy as well, since the wider tires help with braking. This will help keep the batteries charged.
It is also significant that one of the chief complaints on the standard Prius is poor handling from the narrow, relatively high-profile, low-rolling resistance tires....perhaps creating a potential market for this model.
Some journalists that I spoke to also said it was quicker than what you think when you push it, so I guess thats what was needed.
Last edited by spwolf; 11-01-06 at 06:37 AM.
11-01-06, 12:56 PM
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This may be a partial repost, as the 2007 Prius Touring Edition has already been mentioned in earlier CAR CHAT posts, but Toyota apparantly has just released some new infomation on this car, and I thought I'd post it.
http://www.toyota.com/movingforward/...?url=html_text
To me, a "Touring " edition with larger wheels and tires somewhat defeats the very purpose of the car......high gas mileage and low pollution, at least to some extent, because, obviously, all else equal, larger, wider tires increase rolling friction and make the engine work harder, using more gas when in the gas-engine mode and when recharging the batteries. However, it may allow for more regerative braking energy as well, since the wider tires help with braking. This will help keep the batteries charged.
It is also significant that one of the chief complaints on the standard Prius is poor handling from the narrow, relatively high-profile, low-rolling resistance tires....perhaps creating a potential market for this model.
http://www.toyota.com/movingforward/...?url=html_text
To me, a "Touring " edition with larger wheels and tires somewhat defeats the very purpose of the car......high gas mileage and low pollution, at least to some extent, because, obviously, all else equal, larger, wider tires increase rolling friction and make the engine work harder, using more gas when in the gas-engine mode and when recharging the batteries. However, it may allow for more regerative braking energy as well, since the wider tires help with braking. This will help keep the batteries charged.
It is also significant that one of the chief complaints on the standard Prius is poor handling from the narrow, relatively high-profile, low-rolling resistance tires....perhaps creating a potential market for this model.
We don't get the Touring Edition in Canada.
11-01-06, 01:52 PM
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I totally agree. Personally, I think that taking the bus to work every day makes loads more sense than buying a hybrid, when your primary concern is to save on gas. The bus is probably a more engaging "drive" than the Prius anyhow. 
11-01-06, 01:58 PM
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lol... so it is either V12 or bus, nothing in between? Thats quite hilarious.
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11-01-06, 07:41 PM
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The 2006 RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV reported sales of 1,239 units for the month.
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 159,581 units. In October, hybrid sales posted 14,598 units.
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11-01-06, 08:51 PM
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Impressive sales and appeals to the guilt-ridden SUV buyer.
It's definitely a nice SUV though (as we both know from driving it) and maybe the most seamless and least compromised on the market. The RX350 though pretty much takes away its performance edge though and at hugely reduced complexity and cost.
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 159,581 units. In October, hybrid sales posted 14,598 units.
11-02-06, 05:08 AM
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Yes, public transportation has its good points ( My agency even pays part of the cost in a monthly subsidy ), but there are also a lot of annoying things about it, too....delays, equipment that is often broken down or out of service, rowdy high-school kids, panhandlers, loud cell-phones all around you, crowds at peak periods, rude station managers, no public restrooms ( in the D.C. system ) , to name other things as well.
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Yes, public transportation has its good points ( My agency even pays part of the cost in a monthly subsidy ), but there are also a lot of annoying things about it, too....delays, equipment that is often broken down or out of service, rowdy high-school kids, panhandlers, loud cell-phones all around you, crowds at peak periods, rude station managers, no public restrooms ( in the D.C. system ) , to name other things as well.
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