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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Is there any factual reason for the newer Prius to have grown in width and lenght? Well, it may not be much of an aerodynamic penalty regarding lenght, but width often may lead to some aerodynamic penalty.
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1) the increased width will be compensated for by the increased length. We could compare ratios.
2) lowering the overall height, while increasing length will be a fineness ratio advantage over the outgoing model. Another ratio comparison.
3) Increased shoulder room, or side crash crumple zone may have been a committee priority.