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coefficient of drag variance between trims

Discussion in 'Prime Technical Discussion' started by rschlegel, Apr 10, 2023.

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  1. rschlegel

    rschlegel Junior Member

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    I see the coefficient of drag on the new Prius Prime is higher on the XSE (0.29) than the XSE Premium and SE (0.27). What would cause this?
     
    #1 rschlegel, Apr 10, 2023
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    wheels?
     
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    Are the tires wider?

    Are the wheels less aerodynamic?
     
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    The wheels on the XSE and XSE Premium and re the same, yet the drag coefficient is different. What could cause this?
     
    #4 rschlegel, Apr 11, 2023
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    Maybe the wheel covers on the 17 inch wheels. The 19inch wheels look like they have no covers.

    I guess it is why prius before had wheel covers and the Honda Clarity had that rear wheel cover thing going on.
     
    #5 PianoBench, Apr 13, 2023
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    wheel covers are supposed to add 1mpg.........:rolleyes: who knows...anytime I worry about MPG and Drag coefficent I drive my old Range Rover.....LOL which spent VERY little time in the wind tunnel....:LOL: and then fill up the tank with 91 Octane for $75 :eek:
     
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