Ultimate sneak peeks!

Discussion in 'Gen III 2010+ Prius Main Forum' started by hobbit, Dec 16, 2008.

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    hobbit New Member

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    In a rare pre-release opportunity, Hobbit test-drives the 2010 Prius:
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    I will say that foot technique during glides has changed in some
    interesting ways; we're going to have a lot of fun with this.
    The car also has gotten some astounding high-tech upgrades to
    its CVT driveline, after we thought it couldn't get any better:
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    which gives the driver much finer control over ratios and engine
    RPM, as well as allowing complete final-drive disconnect for
    coasting! No more worries about overspinning MG1.
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    _H*
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    Got me !
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    Bohous New Member

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    Glad to see they ditched the Integrities.
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    RobH New Member

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    Ah come on. That's a Honda CVT, not a Toyota PSD.
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    ruby New Member

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    LOL - and it's not even April fools yet :)
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    2010 bc
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    effwitt Paparazzi Magnet

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    Thanks for the smile - it does look more like one of those retro Chrysler designs though...
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    Oh, didn't know the Flintstones had hybrids too.
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    :hippie:Hey Fred, where's Barney?
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    Neicy New Member

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    :DGot me too:D
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    jtlytle Caution: Prius owner

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    That's classic!

    :)
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