Not exact matches
The new suspension doesn't transform the eco
car into an eco carver, but it does help the Prius feel more planted over bumps, quieter on the highway and more stable
during cornering, emergency
lane changes and off - ramp acceleration.
There are also reported safety upgrades, including Honda's
Lane Watch (the blind sport technology that uses a mirror - mounted camera to display a real - time image of the passenger - side of the vehicle
during intended
lane changes) and active sound generation (to provide feedback to pedestrians when the
car is operating in electric mode, and therefore with no audible engine note).
A cowl stay enhancement is used to connect front side frame and A pillar, improving rigidity in the front of the
car and increasing vehicle stability at high speeds and
during lane changes.
The steering is very responsive too and makes the
car super nimble around the city and
during quick
lane changes on the highway.
Working with radar sensors and camera monitoring, these systems warn the driver of a potential collision
during a
lane change manoeuvre or if the
car strays unintentionally out of its
lane, as well as alerting him if the
car gets too close to the vehicle in front.