I purchased this Prius almost a week ago, and this is my first impressions on the car. Buy the camera this video was shot with on Amazon: amzn.to/2Lmn7BN
Very good review!!! I average 68 to 70 mpg in San Francisco driving. I think the car looks good and don't understand why people think is ugly. For the price you get a lot of features than you cannot get in another car for the same price.
They have to hate it because they realized they were stupid buying their SUV which sucks gas so bad and rides like a truck. It is justification for their error.
I think this might be my next car. Thanks for the videos. My sister just picked one up today. The aesthetics aren't my favorite, but I'm old enough to where I don't care what anyone else thinks about what I drive...and I'm way more interested in the tech and fuel economy.
We owned the First generation, second generation, third generation now this exact same car we paid $22,500.00 plus tax in Ventura CA. We get 55 MPG every generation got better and better.
Thanks for all your 2016 Prius videos that you posted on YT. It helped me purchase my new 2016 Prius Three this past weekend. I'll miss my turbo from my Caliber SRT-4, but definitely won't miss the horrible MPG's and the 93 octane only gas prices lol. I'm definitely loving the Prius and the ridiculously high MPG's I'm getting right now.
looks great congratulations, wife recently bought one and I can't stop wanting to drive it. weird, since I was never attracted to hybrid vehicles let alone Prius's.
Great review. I learned a few things. I have had my 2016 Prius for about 8 months and love it. I had a 2008 Prius previously. This 2016 has a bit more pep and stiffer suspension making it more fun to drive.
I owned a generation 1 Prius. Due to 5 kids it became necessary to trade the Prius for a mini van. For years I missed the Prius and was fortunate enough to buy a 2016 Prius. I love this vehicle as much as you do. It is an amazing piece of technology. Thanks for your various Prius reviews. Excellent job with the content and production! You give non Prius people a real sense of the experience.
I live in Wisconsin and love your reviews on this car. They are very helpful an informative. I'm thinking of taking the plunge within the next year on a car like this.
Hi fantastic review i don't own a prius but that car is sweet i no people hate the shape of them but they have no taste , i think the shape of your car is fantastic as you say the paint and the black inside is perfect, i have a vw Golf with the last 2 years iv watched 100 you tube videos since yesterday and the more videos i watch on this car the more i want 1 thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the fast n honest review, I used to hate Prius, but since I need a car to go to work daily I bought used second gen and omg 40s-50s mpg in NYC and the car is now 244k on the odo and it is still smooth trans n comfy suspension.
If you buy new or a good condition used recent model, probably no worries for quite a bit of mileage. Replacing the battery, especially if you don't live in California, especially if you take it to a Toyota dealer, can cost upwards of $3300. I have a 2005 (base model, no upgrades) with 182k and it will need a new or fixed traction battery. Hint: used Prius should get in high forties (better than 45mgp) when they have a heathy traction battery. Note: this is not the tiny 12 volt battery but the but the big one under the back seat. It has about 200 Volts direct current and weighs over 100 lbs with the steel cover.
YES, get a new one if you can possibly afford it. It will save you gobs of $$. Even in the old ones, if the interior has been maintained, the interior is very nice and well thought out ergonomically. Remove the head rest on the front seat and you can tilt it all the way down to the back seat, making a place to lay down. If you are a car buff, reminiscent of the '60s Nash Rambler, but smaller.
Look like my battery need to be replace NYC city driving this week with very hot weather full AC w music on dash cams on headlight on n I only get 40mpg 😞
great video, I have the Prius c, and could not be more happier, glad your happy, isn't that what a car should all about, and saving money on gas is a bonus.
I just bought the 2016 prius aswell on the 3rd of March. My first prius ever and Ive never seen any cars out there as fuel efficient has the 2016 prius. USUALY THE $30-$40 FULL TANK OF GAS LAST ME A WEEK - THATS WITH DRIVING WITH IT ALL DAY EVERYDAY CUZ I USE IT FOR UBER. The blue turquois collor is called the Hybrid System Indicator. Its just a guide line pretty much. You're suppose to follow to save more gas! You can put the car to EV still during high speeds. 1st you accelerate to the speed you want and follow the HSI! Then once you're at the speed you want, let go of the gas pedal and put it to EV!! Ive only knew about this last week! Saves you even more gas if you're on EV all the time!
Yeah, I am still baffled. I'm sure the mileage will drop during winter months, but this is awesome. I hand calculate everything at the pump (don't trust any computer calculations), and never saw below 60 mpg.
i saw as high as 88mpg in a video. not a typical drive though. he was just using tricks to get higher. what i dont understand is why do they use calculations of air intake, temp and other crap to find mpg? cant they simply measure the fuel passing into the engine and the km's to get a proper number?
jettlash1000 it is accurate you have to use average mpg not the best average mpg that you seen in that video. My average last full was 16 litres of fuel and it read 3.5L/100km which was bang on. For imperial drivers out there 3.5L/100km is about 70mpg
I'm still not sure if you like that paint, though... :D Haha, I love your videos, man! Rewatching many of them over and over again until I get my own Prius. :) all the best!
I don't know why Toyota did not have l.e.d. turn signals in the mirror,instead of the silver thing that actually came of when I went to rent it. popped it back in,lol.
I drive my prius like I stole it in normal mode and coast the hills still making 45mpg in town. I still find that if I put it in fast mode and drive like I have sense it gets better mpg due to the the extra motor torque on hills. To tell you I have never seen the green leaf light up on my car except the day I bought it. I tryed for a week to get it to light up again and I said screw it. My area has sloping inclines and impatient drivers so basically you gotta move with the flow to stay out of an accident and not tee people off. Now its summer I finally get 60 mpg's again in a 5 yr old car. In the winter I put pipe foam in the lower intake to keep the electric motor on longer and engine off longer and it keeps the battery warmer so I make 45 to 50 mpgs instead of 40. Now the newer prius has auto radiator block curtains you don't have to do that anymore. The top glove box comes in handy for stupid stuff like receipts and small items and it gets used more then the lower. I can see why people really miss it.
I'm not sure if I'll ever get to the drive it like I stole it stage, but I have noticed on 70 mph trips, my mileage is low 50s compared to mid 60s in town.
Haha, yeah, I babied my Corolla for the first few years, eeking every last MPG out of it. After that, I drove it harder and cared less, so I'm sure I'll get there eventually with the Prius.
I really like the top glove box as well. That's one of the things that impressed me about the interior. Wow. I didn't know about the "auto radiator block curtains" - nice! Note: when the NiMH battery is charging, it "automatically" gets warmer so during winter braking and driving to charge the battery when you first start out should improve overall EV torque and mileage.
I live in New England where winters can be cold and snowy. I had a 2006 Prius and with even with light snow it had traction issues and cold weather drops the MPG dramatically,
I heard the traction issues have been helped with the available traction control button on the 2016, which will allow tire spin. Current battery technology and combustion engines are highly impacted by temperatures, hopefully someone invents a way for that to change.
It helps to have all-season or winter tires. For tire ratings, check tirerack.com, consumer reports or, if you can find the link, the actual DOT ratings. You want a good snow tire but you also want the tire to last, so check the mileage ratings.
The blue line on the monitor is a "recommended target" as far as I could find out. Mine has 6k miles on it. I haven't noticed the mileage is any better after "breaking it in." I changed my oil at 6k miles also. Dealer will change it at 10k for free, but that's too long to go without an oil change. I know the engine isn't running some of the time, but I have no real way to know exactly how many miles are on the engine.
I have shut the blue line off, wasn't too helpful for me. I was curious on the oil change as well, since the motor is only running about 70% of the time.
+Patrick W 10k is conservative. It could probably go 20k without harm. (The recommended interval is 20k for all Porsches.) Changing full synthetic motor oil at 6k is just wasteful unless you're using your car as a taxi. If you doubt it, have your oil analyzed before you change it. It isn't possible to tell the condition of oil just by looking at it.
Yeah, I'm stoked about the Prime, but figure I'll start with a Prius (I never had a hybrid), and then see how the Prime performs before taking the plunge.
I like Prii but to be honest I like the way old Prii looked better (especially 2nd gen). technology is awesome. I can't help but wonder how would the fuel mileage improve if the engine was a turbo diesel instead of Petrol...
That's an interesting thought. The Jetta Hybrid has the turbo motor, but a diesel hybrid would be cool. I wonder if they don't because it's hard on diesels to start and stop frequently.
A lot of governments, especially within the EU are looking to reduce/ban diesals within the next 10 years (talks of banning diesals in 30 cities/major towns by 2020, in the UK alone), so I'm guessing toyota are not really willing to invest in diesal hybrids, keeps their costs down i guess..
That sucks...they are far more fuel efficient than gasoline engines and diesel as a fuel has more energy concentration than petrol...unfortunately at least here in north america it costs arm and leg to upgrade to a diesel option engine (if available at all) so you pretty much have to drive the car forever to see any real savings...
+dpajc056 basically, our cities and towns are massively failing the nitrous dioxide pollution limits, caused by diesals. this stuff is harmful to health.... petrol/gasoline actually burns cleaner than diesal... I have a diesal car as it goes... so i'm going to have to change at some point...
Hi Jettlash, I bought a 2017 prius, leather seats, and I am having some problems with the ergo of the seat... What can you tell me about it? Thanks in advance.
ok so the way u drive the Prius is like this. for example, when you're accelerating, u have to follow the hybrid indicator all the way to the speed you desire, then let go of the gas and just set it to the green car that says ev on it. make sure that green car lights up all the time. The main point is to try to stay on ev as much as possible. and you need your batteries charged for this green car to go on. Your welcome
So after driving it a while, have you confirmed the accuracy of your Prius's claimed MPG average (60-70 mpg)? I have a 2016 Prius, and I've found when it says I get between 50-56 mpg, it is actually fairly accurate. However, occasionally I will get it to report 62+ mpg; but when I verify that after refueling, it typically only checks about 58 mpg. It's like I'm somehow tricking the software into thinking I'm getting really good mileage - it could be that I always drive in power mode, though.
I tend to be within a few MPG's from calculated at the pump vs what the computer says. My mileage is dropping now that it's 15 degrees F outside. In the warmer months I never saw under 60 mpg calculated at the pump.
Hello. I was wondering if you can tell me what that additional blue line is when you're driving the car? For example, at 13:50, you're driving the car and if you accelerate too fast, the blue bar goes past the cutoff where the engine kicks in and takes it out of EV mode, but what is that additional blue bar behind it? It seems like I'm seeing 2 bars or maybe it's just the camera? Thanks!
I must thank you most because it was you that solidified my decision to go ahead and buy a Prius myself. So thank you very much to you and your videos. I got myself a Black 2016 Three Touring :)
Thanks for the review! No plan to buy, but I'm glad this one is taking off. Last summer I bought Prius 2013 (Gen3, type 2) and love it. I'm sure this one even batter, but I paid only 13.3K. Join pruschat, a lot of good info.
If you live in a hot climate, the batteries (NiMH) won't last as long as in a colder climate, but how they are used and maintained will probaby affect lifetime as well. Not regarding battery life, many owners claim Prius will last as long as 300,000 to 400,000 - especially if they are selling one!
I was REALLY tempted, that was a very close second to the Prius. When it came down to it, I feel like Toyota has a better grasp of the hybrid world than Chevy.
+jettlash1000 oh okay I love my volt I was suppose to be getting 35 in the battery but I get over 51 miles on the battery. But hope in the future you would join the plug in or full ev world.😊
I think I will at some point, and I have my eye on the Prius Prime. I think if I were to get a Volt, I'd probably lease one. I really like the looks on those.
Prius = ancient technology. I wouldn't brag about 55mpg.....people in civics get that. the minor EV range of a Prius is a JOKE. A Chevy volt destroys this car and is superior in ever possible way, plus it's Electric FIRST not a gas guzzling trendy shit box like a Prius.
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Very good review!!! I average 68 to 70 mpg in San Francisco driving. I think the car looks good and don't understand why people think is ugly. For the price you get a lot of features than you cannot get in another car for the same price.
Very true!
They have to hate it because they realized they were stupid buying their SUV which sucks gas so bad and rides like a truck. It is justification for their error.
70 mpg.... Those hills are a killer... can hardly believe you get that mileage driving up to coit tower and lombard... sure your driving in the city?
i think the car looks gorgeous.
I think this might be my next car. Thanks for the videos. My sister just picked one up today. The aesthetics aren't my favorite, but I'm old enough to where I don't care what anyone else thinks about what I drive...and I'm way more interested in the tech and fuel economy.
Thanks for the comment!
We owned the First generation, second generation, third generation now this exact same car we paid $22,500.00 plus tax in Ventura CA. We get 55 MPG every generation got better and better.
+John Puccetti Awesome cars!
+jettlash1000 go prius go
Man I'm truly enjoying your Prius videos. I am going to look at a three on May 19th and possibly trade my 2015 Tacoma in for one. I'm tired of 17mpg
Thanks!
Thanks for all your 2016 Prius videos that you posted on YT. It helped me purchase my new 2016 Prius Three this past weekend. I'll miss my turbo from my Caliber SRT-4, but definitely won't miss the horrible MPG's and the 93 octane only gas prices lol. I'm definitely loving the Prius and the ridiculously high MPG's I'm getting right now.
That's awesome to hear and thank you for the comment!
looks great congratulations, wife recently bought one and I can't stop wanting to drive it. weird, since I was never attracted to hybrid vehicles let alone Prius's.
Great review. I learned a few things. I have had my 2016 Prius for about 8 months and love it. I had a 2008 Prius previously. This 2016 has a bit more pep and stiffer suspension making it more fun to drive.
I owned a generation 1 Prius. Due to 5 kids it became necessary to trade the Prius for a mini van. For years I missed the Prius and was fortunate enough to buy a 2016 Prius. I love this vehicle as much as you do. It is an amazing piece of technology. Thanks for your various Prius reviews. Excellent job with the content and production! You give non Prius people a real sense of the experience.
Thank you very much for the feedback!! I'm glad to hear you're a part of the Prius family again!
The Chrysler Pacifica comes in a Hybrid now- pretty cool if someone needs a new minivan these days!
I'm probably going to trade my 2013 4Runner on a 2017 Prius Four or Five Hatchback, when I get back from a short trip to Africa.
I live in Wisconsin and love your reviews on this car. They are very helpful an informative. I'm thinking of taking the plunge within the next year on a car like this.
Thanks for the comment and you will love the car.
I got the same car but in Red. I love the way it drives too. Love the Prius!
I have a 2018 Prius Two. Had 2010 Prius Three Judy for four months. Like this better. Get in low 60's average for 3,000 miles. Great video.
Hi fantastic review i don't own a prius but that car is sweet i no people hate the shape of them but they have no taste , i think the shape of your car is fantastic as you say the paint and the black inside is perfect, i have a vw Golf with the last 2 years iv watched 100 you tube videos since yesterday and the more videos i watch on this car the more i want 1 thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍
Your Wisconsin accent is hilarious. Great review! Hope you love your Prius, my dad loves his
What accent?? ;)
I didn't hear an accent. Guess I'll need to listen harder.
@@jettlash1000 I live in Madison! Fellow Wisconsinite here!
Thanks for the fast n honest review, I used to hate Prius, but since I need a car to go to work daily I bought used second gen and omg 40s-50s mpg in NYC and the car is now 244k on the odo and it is still smooth trans n comfy suspension.
I was stand offish on the Prius as well. I wasn't sure about reliability when they first came out, but they have a very solid track record now.
If you buy new or a good condition used recent model, probably no worries for quite a bit of mileage. Replacing the battery, especially if you don't live in California, especially if you take it to a Toyota dealer, can cost upwards of $3300. I have a 2005 (base model, no upgrades) with 182k and it will need a new or fixed traction battery. Hint: used Prius should get in high forties (better than 45mgp) when they have a heathy traction battery. Note: this is not the tiny 12 volt battery but the but the big one under the back seat. It has about 200 Volts direct current and weighs over 100 lbs with the steel cover.
YES, get a new one if you can possibly afford it. It will save you gobs of $$. Even in the old ones, if the interior has been maintained, the interior is very nice and well thought out ergonomically. Remove the head rest on the front seat and you can tilt it all the way down to the back seat, making a place to lay down. If you are a car buff, reminiscent of the '60s Nash Rambler, but smaller.
coverturtle Agreed!
Look like my battery need to be replace NYC city driving this week with very hot weather full AC w music on dash cams on headlight on n I only get 40mpg 😞
great video, I have the Prius c, and could not be more happier, glad your happy, isn't that what a car should all about, and saving money on gas is a bonus.
+gerry miles Agreed!
I just bought the 2016 prius aswell on the 3rd of March. My first prius ever and Ive never seen any cars out there as fuel efficient has the 2016 prius. USUALY THE $30-$40 FULL TANK OF GAS LAST ME A WEEK - THATS WITH DRIVING WITH IT ALL DAY EVERYDAY CUZ I USE IT FOR UBER. The blue turquois collor is called the Hybrid System Indicator. Its just a guide line pretty much. You're suppose to follow to save more gas!
You can put the car to EV still during high speeds. 1st you accelerate to the speed you want and follow the HSI! Then once you're at the speed you want, let go of the gas pedal and put it to EV!! Ive only knew about this last week! Saves you even more gas if you're on EV all the time!
First time owning hybrid Prius too. And I am loving the mpg!!
Cheers man, I'm from Wisconsin! I'd like to get a Prius as a commuter vehicle.
Just bought 2017 and you were helpful in my decision.
Traded in a 15' two and bought the 17 3 touring...a much better car...good for 95 percent of what we use it for.
I got Lexus RX 450 F sport and I average around 45 mpg comb,
Hybrid is the way to go, I would love to see plug in Lexus.
Agreed, and yes, that would be an awesome combo.
i just love how everyone seems to get HIGHER... and significantly so... milage than reported on the website
Yeah, I am still baffled. I'm sure the mileage will drop during winter months, but this is awesome. I hand calculate everything at the pump (don't trust any computer calculations), and never saw below 60 mpg.
i saw as high as 88mpg in a video. not a typical drive though. he was just using tricks to get higher. what i dont understand is why do they use calculations of air intake, temp and other crap to find mpg? cant they simply measure the fuel passing into the engine and the km's to get a proper number?
I've never understood that either. Gas consumed and mileage should be accurate.
jettlash1000 it is accurate you have to use average mpg not the best average mpg that you seen in that video. My average last full was 16 litres of fuel and it read 3.5L/100km which was bang on. For imperial drivers out there 3.5L/100km is about 70mpg
Interesting!
Just swapped my 2012 Prius V with 262K miles on it for a 2017 version of yours.
I'm still not sure if you like that paint, though... :D Haha, I love your videos, man! Rewatching many of them over and over again until I get my own Prius. :) all the best!
I don't know why Toyota did not have l.e.d. turn signals in the mirror,instead of the silver thing that actually came of when I went to rent it. popped it back in,lol.
Yeah, that really dresses the look of a car up.
Do you like it? Can't tell if your being sarcastic.
Wow it was the first thing i thought
I drive my prius like I stole it in normal mode and coast the hills still making 45mpg in town. I still find that if I put it in fast mode and drive like I have sense it gets better mpg due to the the extra motor torque on hills. To tell you I have never seen the green leaf light up on my car except the day I bought it. I tryed for a week to get it to light up again and I said screw it. My area has sloping inclines and impatient drivers so basically you gotta move with the flow to stay out of an accident and not tee people off. Now its summer I finally get 60 mpg's again in a 5 yr old car. In the winter I put pipe foam in the lower intake to keep the electric motor on longer and engine off longer and it keeps the battery warmer so I make 45 to 50 mpgs instead of 40. Now the newer prius has auto radiator block curtains you don't have to do that anymore. The top glove box comes in handy for stupid stuff like receipts and small items and it gets used more then the lower. I can see why people really miss it.
I'm not sure if I'll ever get to the drive it like I stole it stage, but I have noticed on 70 mph trips, my mileage is low 50s compared to mid 60s in town.
Maybe not stole it but see what it can do lol long after you had enough of the awesomeness of mpg.
Haha, yeah, I babied my Corolla for the first few years, eeking every last MPG out of it. After that, I drove it harder and cared less, so I'm sure I'll get there eventually with the Prius.
I really like the top glove box as well. That's one of the things that impressed me about the interior. Wow. I didn't know about the "auto radiator block curtains" - nice! Note: when the NiMH battery is charging, it "automatically" gets warmer so during winter braking and driving to charge the battery when you first start out should improve overall EV torque and mileage.
Great review, thanks
I live in New England where winters can be cold and snowy. I had a 2006 Prius and with even with light snow it had traction issues and cold weather drops the MPG dramatically,
I heard the traction issues have been helped with the available traction control button on the 2016, which will allow tire spin. Current battery technology and combustion engines are highly impacted by temperatures, hopefully someone invents a way for that to change.
It helps to have all-season or winter tires. For tire ratings, check tirerack.com, consumer reports or, if you can find the link, the actual DOT ratings. You want a good snow tire but you also want the tire to last, so check the mileage ratings.
coverturtle Good idea!
hello what color number is it? U209, 211,215,219,220, thank you very much for the answer, there should be a color on the plate next to the post
Great review!
+emmyd99 Thanks!
The blue line on the monitor is a "recommended target" as far as I could find out. Mine has 6k miles on it. I haven't noticed the mileage is any better after "breaking it in." I changed my oil at 6k miles also. Dealer will change it at 10k for free, but that's too long to go without an oil change. I know the engine isn't running some of the time, but I have no real way to know exactly how many miles are on the engine.
I have shut the blue line off, wasn't too helpful for me. I was curious on the oil change as well, since the motor is only running about 70% of the time.
+Patrick W 10k is conservative. It could probably go 20k without harm. (The recommended interval is 20k for all Porsches.) Changing full synthetic motor oil at 6k is just wasteful unless you're using your car as a taxi. If you doubt it, have your oil analyzed before you change it. It isn't possible to tell the condition of oil just by looking at it.
Good thoughts!
I wonder how this will compare to the Tesla once that car's out.
Thanks so much for the imfo I am looking at this model also , I live in Madison .
+MrGtopper No problem, and go get one, it's an awesome car.
I fill up at about 600 miles, or every 3 weeks. My last fill up was 62.7 MPG with about a 50/50 mix of city and highway. Mostly without the A/C on.
Yeah, I'm stoked about the Prime, but figure I'll start with a Prius (I never had a hybrid), and then see how the Prime performs before taking the plunge.
I like Prii but to be honest I like the way old Prii looked better (especially 2nd gen).
technology is awesome. I can't help but wonder how would the fuel mileage improve if the engine was a turbo diesel instead of Petrol...
That's an interesting thought. The Jetta Hybrid has the turbo motor, but a diesel hybrid would be cool. I wonder if they don't because it's hard on diesels to start and stop frequently.
A lot of governments, especially within the EU are looking to reduce/ban diesals within the next 10 years (talks of banning diesals in 30 cities/major towns by 2020, in the UK alone), so I'm guessing toyota are not really willing to invest in diesal hybrids, keeps their costs down i guess..
Agreed.
That sucks...they are far more fuel efficient than gasoline engines and diesel as a fuel has more energy concentration than petrol...unfortunately at least here in north america it costs arm and leg to upgrade to a diesel option engine (if available at all) so you pretty much have to drive the car forever to see any real savings...
+dpajc056 basically, our cities and towns are massively failing the nitrous dioxide pollution limits, caused by diesals. this stuff is harmful to health.... petrol/gasoline actually burns cleaner than diesal... I have a diesal car as it goes... so i'm going to have to change at some point...
Hi Jettlash, I bought a 2017 prius, leather seats, and I am having some problems with the ergo of the seat... What can you tell me about it? Thanks in advance.
Do you still love your Prius? Would you still recommend it?
Do you have the Two or the Two Echo. I think ECO has less weight with a slightly higher gas mileage.
I have the Two
ok so the way u drive the Prius is like this. for example, when you're accelerating, u have to follow the hybrid indicator all the way to the speed you desire, then let go of the gas and just set it to the green car that says ev on it. make sure that green car lights up all the time. The main point is to try to stay on ev as much as possible. and you need your batteries charged for this green car to go on. Your welcome
Good points!
So after driving it a while, have you confirmed the accuracy of your Prius's claimed MPG average (60-70 mpg)? I have a 2016 Prius, and I've found when it says I get between 50-56 mpg, it is actually fairly accurate. However, occasionally I will get it to report 62+ mpg; but when I verify that after refueling, it typically only checks about 58 mpg. It's like I'm somehow tricking the software into thinking I'm getting really good mileage - it could be that I always drive in power mode, though.
I tend to be within a few MPG's from calculated at the pump vs what the computer says. My mileage is dropping now that it's 15 degrees F outside. In the warmer months I never saw under 60 mpg calculated at the pump.
Hello. I was wondering if you can tell me what that additional blue line is when you're driving the car? For example, at 13:50, you're driving the car and if you accelerate too fast, the blue bar goes past the cutoff where the engine kicks in and takes it out of EV mode, but what is that additional blue bar behind it? It seems like I'm seeing 2 bars or maybe it's just the camera? Thanks!
oh haha. You mentioned later you were trying to figure it out as well. Were you able to?
It's the acceleration coach. It suggests how much accelerator you should use to optimize efficiency. I turned it off in the settings.
I've searched but I can't find total roughly autonomy with a fill up tank, do you know it?
i have only been able to get 62 mpg in normal mode. will def try eco mode.
The stock seats though are very uncomftable. Its actually affecting my neck :(
Really? I LOVE these seats. I haven't taken more than a 4 hour road trip though.
Great review.
Thank you!
Do the 2017s now come with extra goodies?
DimachkaS 2017 has battery under rear right seat only difference as well as base model has radar cruise and lane departure
Have you figured out what the teal bar is about?
I actually found a setting to shut that off. It acts as an efficiency coach.
I must thank you most because it was you that solidified my decision to go ahead and buy a Prius myself. So thank you very much to you and your videos. I got myself a Black 2016 Three Touring :)
do the headlights and tail lights? automatically turn on when it's dark and off when it's light out?
On my Prius Two they do not. It does have a DRL mode though, but that's only for the headlights.
LT D 2017 Prius has that feature base
Thanks for the review! No plan to buy, but I'm glad this one is taking off. Last summer I bought Prius 2013 (Gen3, type 2) and love it. I'm sure this one even batter, but I paid only 13.3K. Join pruschat, a lot of good info.
You're welcome, and I'm on Priuschat, it's the best forum I've been on! Thanks for watching!
nice car
+顧小四 Thank you!
Next best thing besides full electric vehicle and great price.
Agreed! I REALLY want a Tesla.
how long are the batteries suppose to last? I mean in months, so you need to replace them
+Sergio Cavazos Other owners have stated they get 200,000 to 300,000 miles on the original batteries.
If you live in a hot climate, the batteries (NiMH) won't last as long as in a colder climate, but how they are used and maintained will probaby affect lifetime as well. Not regarding battery life, many owners claim Prius will last as long as 300,000 to 400,000 - especially if they are selling one!
coverturtle Haha, very true!
The days of battery scares seem to be behind us now. Many are clocking hundreds of thousands of miles.
jettlash1000 very good
Superb
I thought the thicker blue line was the position of your accelerator, no?
+brianmcg321 The thinner blue line is your accelerator position, the thicker background blue line is your accelerator coach.
I see. Thanks.
Base or Base Eco?
It would be better if it had higher ground clearance
How many times a month do u fill on average?
1 time every 3-4 weeks.
Why didnt you get a used Chevy volt its way better then the Prius?
I was REALLY tempted, that was a very close second to the Prius. When it came down to it, I feel like Toyota has a better grasp of the hybrid world than Chevy.
+jettlash1000 oh okay I love my volt I was suppose to be getting 35 in the battery but I get over 51 miles on the battery. But hope in the future you would join the plug in or full ev world.😊
I think I will at some point, and I have my eye on the Prius Prime. I think if I were to get a Volt, I'd probably lease one. I really like the looks on those.
We are in the same boat. We're getting there, the charging network is slowly growing.
+HappyListener50 : Nice commercial, cultist.
Is that TP in the center console??
#savage
Lol, yeah, our kids blow their noses constantly. It takes a year to go through a roll, whereas the little kleenex packs only last a few weeks.
Does the entry level have lithium batteries?
No, the entry-level has nickel metal hydride.
Hmmm. Same as original gen I and gen II. Do any 2016 models have lithium batteries?
coverturtle Yes, the three and four do.
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yeah right, u didn't see BMW seats
2017 Prius is almost identical to the 2017 weird
+jettlash1000 4:08 you know you shouldn't do that, right? both hands on wheel, all the time, mate.
I have a two year old that jumps all over me for that, good advice!
simpulator get a life......mate
its a good car for fuel economy but its hideous to look at.
+Hing holo I've never thought a Prius was good looking either, but it's growing on me. I just love the technology that goes into them.
I know a teen who thinks they are attractive.
coverturtle Nice, that's one in the right direction!
Agreed!
2016 lol
Prius = ancient technology. I wouldn't brag about 55mpg.....people in civics get that. the minor EV range of a Prius is a JOKE. A Chevy volt destroys this car and is superior in ever possible way, plus it's Electric FIRST not a gas guzzling trendy shit box like a Prius.
That was, without a doubt, is the dumbest comment on the internet ever made. Congratulations!
lharb704 I agree no one that drives a volt would even no that the internet exists lol
I agree fully to to Iharb 704