2010 Prius Product Information

What's the bar spanning the top of the rear suspension attached to both ends with two nuts/bolts? It's hard to tell from the picture, but it appears it could be a torsion bar?

If the torsion bar has been eliminated and it's stiffness instead integrated into the beam, it has the benefit of reducing the part count (cheaper), but the drawback of not being able to tune the roll stiffness of the car.

For example, they a stiffer torsion bar on the Touring model then standard model to reduce body roll.

 

FWIW - 2010 Product Info describes "Torsion Beam".

 

Looking at the builds and options, i think it kinda sux that we can't have the foglights and 17" wheels (build 1229) WITH the sunroof package (avail. only on builds 1225 and 1227). I've read it's because of weight considerations or something...but i'd gladly give up SOME efficiency for the ability to have both the better wheels and foglights AND the sunroof!

 

Yeah, i have a feeling they will mix up their package offerings a couple model years into the new cycle like they did with the current gen.

Regardless, you're right, there's still a host of fun new things on the new model to look forward to!

 

why is the Solar Sunroof package NOT available on the 1220 build??? I want the LED headlights and foglamps! Is there a good reason?!?


"Solar roof Package (available in model 1225 and 1227) – includes all contents in the Navigation Package, a powered tilt/slide moonroof with solar powered ventilation system and remote air-conditioning system"