Prius vs GTI – Can tires help the Hybrid be a Hot Hatch? | Everyday Driver

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As part of our time with the updated (and finally good looking) Toyota Prius, we took of the high-MPG / Low-grip tires and replaced them with something from our friends at Vredestein. Can something as simple as a wheel and tire change elevate the Prius to the level of the iconic VW GTI? A trip to our local canyons during the height of fall seemed like the best way to document the changes and see how much our MPG suffered. Be sure you’re subscribed! Thanks to our friends at Vredestein, offering tires for every need at Vredestein.com 00:00 – 1:35 Our Prius needs a benchmark 1:35 – 4:31 The GTI sets the standard 4:31 – 7:27 Changing things with just Tires 7:27 – 8:31 Too Early for anything else 8:31 – 10:16 Putting the Power Down 10:16 – 11:31 Gearboxes matter 11:31 – 13:16 The Mileage Penalty for fun 13:16 Surprise conclusions and downsides #vredestein #prius #gti We’ll post another big comparison right here every month, plus long term updates and big road trips. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss our Thursday releases. Also watch our other channel: /TestDriveVideos for single car reviews. Plus you can find our Adventure Trips, Twice Weekly Podcast and much more on our website: http://everydaydriver.com Thanks for watching!