16+ Prius Cd and frontal area?

I think the CD is 0.24. Thanks to the sleek bodywork and reasonably flat underbody. I believe it's one of the lowest drag coefficient cars around, including the super sportscars.

 

Here is a video I found comparing the aerodynamics of the different Prius generations.

 

it's just crying out for a nosecone, isn't it?

 

I doubt it since that information does not affect the buying decision of most consumers.

 

The frontal area isn't particularly relevant between comparable (ie similar sized) cars. The frontal area of my old VOLVO 940 is virtually identical to the Gen3 PRIUS - but the VOLVO's CD is 74% worse. However it is relevant if you want to compare a PRIUS with a HUMMER.

 

sorry, I've never seen that, but I'd be surprised if it's very different - overall dimensions are similar.

I did put this together a while back:

 

It is .24 as the other poster said. One thing that I find funny is the headlight design. Its nice but not as aerodynamic as a flatter and sleeker front would be.

 

IIRC the 2016 headlamp shape has something to do with lessening wind noise around the door mirrors.