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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by hobbit, Dec 16, 2008.

  1. hobbit

    hobbit Senior 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*
     
    #1 hobbit, Dec 16, 2008
  2. snead_c

    snead_c Jam Ma's Car

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    Got me !
     
    #2 snead_c, Dec 16, 2008
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    Bohous New Member

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    Glad to see they ditched the Integrities.
     
    #3 Bohous, Dec 17, 2008
  4. RobH

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    Ah come on. That's a Honda CVT, not a Toyota PSD.
     
    #4 RobH, Dec 17, 2008
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    LOL - and it's not even April fools yet :)
     
    #5 ruby, Dec 17, 2008
  6. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    2010 bc
     
    #6 TonyPSchaefer, Dec 17, 2008
  7. effwitt

    effwitt Paparazzi Magnet

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    Thanks for the smile - it does look more like one of those retro Chrysler designs though...
     
    #7 effwitt, Dec 17, 2008
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Oh, didn't know the Flintstones had hybrids too.
     
    #8 usbseawolf2000, Dec 17, 2008
  9. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    :hippie:Hey Fred, where's Barney?
     
    #9 paprius4030, Dec 17, 2008
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    :DGot me too:D
     
    #10 Neicy, Dec 17, 2008
  11. jtlytle

    jtlytle Caution: Prius owner

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    That's classic!

    :)
     
    #11 jtlytle, Dec 21, 2008
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