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Originally Posted by Daox
Its basically a longer Prius. It isn't any wider.
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It's reportedly 3cm (1.2") wider.
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Drivetrain changes include lower gearing to make up for the increased weight.
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Increasing rpm all over the range, and the biggest contributor to its increased fuel use.
Why lower the end gearing instead of just 1,2 and maybe 3 ?
Sure it's the easier way, but on a hybrid there plenty of more complex things.