| Test Driver Ratings & Comments |
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| Acceleration comments | Nothing to be gained by using brake torque or disengaging stability control. There's a slight stumble off the line as the car decides to leave, but from there on out the acceleration is linear and smooth. Some whining and whirring from hybrid powertrain but far less than in Prius. |
| Braking rating | Good |
| Braking comments | Quite a lot of forward pitch, but good stopping power with adequate results. Straight, controlled and quiet stops. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: With stability on, throttle reduced to limit performance. With stability control disengaged, the car is well-balanced, tiptoeing on the edge of understeer. Steering feel is remarkably good and feels only a little artificial. Surprising grip. Slalom: Typical reactions with stability control engaged. Conservatively low limits with a beep warning just before automatic brake application. Once stability control is disengaged (it disengages completely), the car is willing to be tossed around, but then it starts to feel heavy and reluctant to respond. Overall, a better performance than expected. |
| Safety |
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| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Brake assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Not available |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Emergency assistance system | Optional (test car not equipped) |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not available |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not available |
