Touring -vs.- Non-Touring (regular)

FloridaWen · 06-09-2007, 05:56 PM

The obvious differences in the 2007 Prius TOURING version are the wider 195/55 R16 tires and different alloy wheels vs. the 185/65 R15 tires on the "regular" (non-touring), the HID headlights vs. Halogen on regular, and the slightly larger rear deck spoiler on the Touring...... but in terms of the "tuned suspension" on the '07 Touring, what EXACTLY does this "include"........ I would imagine stiffer spring rates on all four springs as well as four stiffer shocks, is there a larger "anti-sway bar" or are none used in the Prius design? Any other differences between the two models that perhaps ONLY a trained Toyota Technician or mechanic would also know about ??

By the way we already bought the '07 TOURING (three weeks ago) so I can tell you only what I can "see" on our Touring model. I haven't had (and probably won't have) the rare opportunity to see both models side-by-side, both up on lifts......

I also read the Touring get about 10% LESS MPG, primarily because of the wider and different manufacturer tires.....
.... so far we are running stock tire pressures 35F/33R and have less than 800 miles on the vehicle........
getting a little under 49 MPG, but primarily due to 90% of Wife's daily commute is all highway !!

gkalkas · 06-09-2007, 09:44 PM

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I also read the Touring get about 10% LESS MPG, primarily because of the wider and different manufacturer tires.....
.... so far we are running stock tire pressures 35F/33R and have less than 800 miles on the vehicle........
getting a little under 49 MPG, but primarily due to 90% of Wife's daily commute is all highway !!
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Not to worry. The EPA ratings for both cars are the same: 60/51/55.

You may want to pump the tires up a few more lbs each. Also, anticipating stops and coasting early will pay big dividends in mpg.

Have fun with your new car!

apriusfan · 06-10-2007, 02:12 PM

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...Also, anticipating stops and coasting early will pay big dividends in mpg.[/b]

+1 on that advice. Also, if you can slightly ride the brakes so that regenerative braking kicks in, you will improve your efficiency by not having to use the ICE to charge the traction battery as frequently. Riding the brakes seems counter-intuitive coming from non-hybrids, but it does help. What I have started doing is driving with something like a 1,000 yard stare, looking for traffic ahead that is hitting their brakes. If I see braking ahead, then I initially start to coast and then lightly apply the brakes. Before you know it, the battery display is in the green zone.

David Beale · 06-10-2007, 09:36 PM

But back to the OPs original question. I can't answer it, but I know how you can. Next time you're in at the dealer, ask the parts man to look up the part numbers for the springs and shocks for each model (same year). I suspect you will find the shocks only are different. Note also that those with non-Touring cars can "upgrade" the suspension with TRD parts. They are hard to find, but I saw them at the Sigma site.

06-09-2007, 05:56 PM	#1
FloridaWen Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Plant City, Florida Posts: 557 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The obvious differences in the 2007 Prius TOURING version are the wider 195/55 R16 tires and different alloy wheels vs. the 185/65 R15 tires on the "regular" (non-touring), the HID headlights vs. Halogen on regular, and the slightly larger rear deck spoiler on the Touring...... but in terms of the "tuned suspension" on the '07 Touring, what EXACTLY does this "include"........ I would imagine stiffer spring rates on all four springs as well as four stiffer shocks, is there a larger "anti-sway bar" or are none used in the Prius design? Any other differences between the two models that perhaps ONLY a trained Toyota Technician or mechanic would also know about ?? By the way we already bought the '07 TOURING (three weeks ago) so I can tell you only what I can "see" on our Touring model. I haven't had (and probably won't have) the rare opportunity to see both models side-by-side, both up on lifts...... I also read the Touring get about 10% LESS MPG, primarily because of the wider and different manufacturer tires..... .... so far we are running stock tire pressures 35F/33R and have less than 800 miles on the vehicle........ getting a little under 49 MPG, but primarily due to 90% of Wife's daily commute is all highway !! __________________ current vehicles: 2007 Prius Touring w/package 5 - Silver Pine Mica w/gray interior 2004 Honda CR-V EX - Mojave Mist w/tan interior

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06-10-2007, 09:36 PM	#4
David Beale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,551 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	But back to the OPs original question. I can't answer it, but I know how you can. Next time you're in at the dealer, ask the parts man to look up the part numbers for the springs and shocks for each model (same year). I suspect you will find the shocks only are different. Note also that those with non-Touring cars can "upgrade" the suspension with TRD parts. They are hard to find, but I saw them at the Sigma site.