Are There Differences Between Touring and Regular Suspension

Tenor1 · 07-13-2007, 12:21 AM

Have any of you driven both styles enough to describe the handling between the two available suspensions? My thoughts are to skip on the bells and whistles and get the basic Touring package.

Also, do you know the price increase of the Touring over the regular model? Our dealership doesn't have the Touring model to test drive.

Many thanks,
Tenor1

narf · 07-13-2007, 12:41 AM

I've owned both, and if you appreciate a good handling car the Touring is well worth it. Body roll is greatly reduced, the suspension is noticeable stiffer, and damping is improved. I think when I bought the Touring it was $270 more than a standard version with the same option package.

Tenor1 · 07-13-2007, 12:52 AM

Thanks Narf,

I'll definitely get the Touring package. We're used to driving Acuras and like the more sporty feel.

Regards,
Tenor1

Charles Suitt · 07-13-2007, 09:19 AM

Hello Again, Tenor1

November '06, I traded my '04 Prius for an '07 Touring. I had an opportunity to drive both the Standard and Touring 2007's and found the Touring to be substantially more preferable - as before mentioned, less lean on the turns and an overall 'firmer' ride. In addition to that, the 16" rims (rather than 15" standard) and the argueably better tires (Bridgestone Turanza) were worth the ~$280 difference in price at that time. Actually, by the time I negotiated that upcharge disappeared.

After 7 months, I'm still glad to have the Touring.

CIAO

sagediaz · 07-17-2007, 05:37 AM

I bought an 07 Prius Navi package, is it possible to put the Touring suspension in without voiding any warrantees? I was wondering why they don't offer the touring package with navi? I love my car but feel i shoulda got the touring and just bought a garmin.

PriusTouring07 · 07-17-2007, 05:57 AM

The Prius website shows an $895 difference between the two.
I'm definitely getting the Touring and I don't mind the possible three month wait. Actually I did find one in the color I want with the package (#6) I want in San Fran, so if he knocks down a couple of Gs off MSRP, I'll go pick it up from there.

So you guys who got the 07 Touring, do you still find it necessary to get that bar advertised on this site, which you bolt under the car? Forgot the exact name.. you know what I'm talking about.

ZA_Andy · 07-17-2007, 08:42 AM

I'm mystified by the comments that the base model suffers softness or roll to a notable degree because the models I drove and the one I bought really doesn't. It DOES have a softer ride than the Touring edition, and by comparison it rolls a few degrees more when hustling round corners, but it isn't a day-and-night sort of comparison.

I have to say that as a Brit now transplanted to the US, I much prefer more typically stiffer European-type suspension, but the base model is nothing like a 'typical' soft US ride in itself, and is similar in feel to some of the larger saloon cars on the UK market. The touring edition by comparison feels a little more akin to some of the sports cars (in terms of suspension only).

Of the two, I marginally preferred the Touring, though the ride was a little harsh on rather poor surfaces (of which there are no small number in my area) so I opted instead for the base model which deals with potholes, poorly resurfaced areas and patched surfaces rather more comfortably. On a test drive, I threw both around a rather interesting and engaging country road - the Touring had somewhat better precision in corners and felt stiffer, but the difference wasn't great.

**Tideland Prius** · 07-17-2007, 02:21 PM

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So you guys who got the 07 Touring, do you still find it necessary to get that bar advertised on this site, which you bolt under the car? Forgot the exact name.. you know what I'm talking about.
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doubleg2005 · 07-17-2007, 02:42 PM

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The Prius website shows an $895 difference between the two.
I'm definitely getting the Touring and I don't mind the possible three month wait. Actually I did find one in the color I want with the package (#6) I want in San Fran, so if he knocks down a couple of Gs off MSRP, I'll go pick it up from there.

So you guys who got the 07 Touring, do you still find it necessary to get that bar advertised on this site, which you bolt under the car? Forgot the exact name.. you know what I'm talking about. [/b]

3 month wait?!?!

I got mine 8 days after I told the dealership I wanted a Black Touring with pkg. 3... they actually had two Tourings in stock, but one was silver with pkg 3 and the other was black with pkg 6.

rigormortis · 07-17-2007, 03:32 PM

i had to wait 2 days, because there were only 2 black tourings package 3's in the bay area

no one with other prius cars wave at me or even follow me, personally i think they know its a touring and they are jealous and wish they had one

07-13-2007, 09:19 AM	#4
Charles Suitt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,622 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hello Again, Tenor1 November '06, I traded my '04 Prius for an '07 Touring. I had an opportunity to drive both the Standard and Touring 2007's and found the Touring to be substantially more preferable - as before mentioned, less lean on the turns and an overall 'firmer' ride. In addition to that, the 16" rims (rather than 15" standard) and the argueably better tires (Bridgestone Turanza) were worth the ~$280 difference in price at that time. Actually, by the time I negotiated that upcharge disappeared. After 7 months, I'm still glad to have the Touring. CIAO __________________ Charles Suitt Dallas Texas 2007 Touring Edition (Former Prius: 2004)

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07-13-2007, 12:21 AM	#1
Tenor1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 23 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Have any of you driven both styles enough to describe the handling between the two available suspensions? My thoughts are to skip on the bells and whistles and get the basic Touring package. Also, do you know the price increase of the Touring over the regular model? Our dealership doesn't have the Touring model to test drive. Many thanks, Tenor1

07-13-2007, 12:41 AM	#2
narf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 522 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I've owned both, and if you appreciate a good handling car the Touring is well worth it. Body roll is greatly reduced, the suspension is noticeable stiffer, and damping is improved. I think when I bought the Touring it was $270 more than a standard version with the same option package.

07-13-2007, 12:52 AM	#3
Tenor1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 23 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks Narf, I'll definitely get the Touring package. We're used to driving Acuras and like the more sporty feel. Regards, Tenor1

07-17-2007, 05:37 AM	#5
sagediaz Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I bought an 07 Prius Navi package, is it possible to put the Touring suspension in without voiding any warrantees? I was wondering why they don't offer the touring package with navi? I love my car but feel i shoulda got the touring and just bought a garmin.

07-17-2007, 05:57 AM	#6
PriusTouring07 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 177 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The Prius website shows an $895 difference between the two. I'm definitely getting the Touring and I don't mind the possible three month wait. Actually I did find one in the color I want with the package (#6) I want in San Fran, so if he knocks down a couple of Gs off MSRP, I'll go pick it up from there. So you guys who got the 07 Touring, do you still find it necessary to get that bar advertised on this site, which you bolt under the car? Forgot the exact name.. you know what I'm talking about. __________________ Jealousy is a disease. Get well soon!

07-17-2007, 08:42 AM	#7
ZA_Andy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VA Posts: 179 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I'm mystified by the comments that the base model suffers softness or roll to a notable degree because the models I drove and the one I bought really doesn't. It DOES have a softer ride than the Touring edition, and by comparison it rolls a few degrees more when hustling round corners, but it isn't a day-and-night sort of comparison. I have to say that as a Brit now transplanted to the US, I much prefer more typically stiffer European-type suspension, but the base model is nothing like a 'typical' soft US ride in itself, and is similar in feel to some of the larger saloon cars on the UK market. The touring edition by comparison feels a little more akin to some of the sports cars (in terms of suspension only). Of the two, I marginally preferred the Touring, though the ride was a little harsh on rather poor surfaces (of which there are no small number in my area) so I opted instead for the base model which deals with potholes, poorly resurfaced areas and patched surfaces rather more comfortably. On a test drive, I threw both around a rather interesting and engaging country road - the Touring had somewhat better precision in corners and felt stiffer, but the difference wasn't great.

07-17-2007, 03:32 PM	#10
rigormortis Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 1,159 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	i had to wait 2 days, because there were only 2 black tourings package 3's in the bay area no one with other prius cars wave at me or even follow me, personally i think they know its a touring and they are jealous and wish they had one