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Is the new Toyota Prius affected by crosswinds?
We currently run a 2007 Prius which has been utterly faultless in 45,000 miles. It is, however, affected by strong crosswinds and as we are considering changing it for the latest version I wondered if you can confirm whether this version is similarly affected.
Asked on 23 July 2010 by donzo
Answered by
Honest John
I don't know, I haven't driven the Prius III. I did run a Prius II for six months and never experienced the crosswind problem (though I may have been lucky). The general consensus is that the new Auris hybrid on 17-inch wheels handles and rides better than the Prius III.
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