As an engineer: depending on the Application steel can sometimes make for lighter parts than aluminum. A tube in compression with a fixed OD will almost always be stronger if made of steel because of steels high modulus of elasticity. Also if you have a cyclically loaded member steel can be lighter because of its higher fatigue strength means the part can be loaded to a higher percentage of its yield strength without failure....oh! And depending on the alloy you do not need to do a post weld heat treatment on welded steel parts. Welding aluminum parts will ruin the heat treatment and make the HAZ (heat affected zone) as soft as annealed aluminum, in order to fix that you need to heat treat the entire welded assembly, steel parts often have welds that are of equal or greater strength than the base metal.
@@KarmaVoyager Aluminum makes an oxide layer that helps make it resistant to corrosion. Toyota has a bad reputation with rust so I can understand why someone would want that. Aluminum does better in salt water than the steel Toyota normally uses.
Hi. I am also a Mechanical engineer. You make good points. But if we compare part to part per this application, say the control arm, it would be a stamped steel arm vs a forged or cast aluminum arm, not a welded one. Choosing between steel or aluminum alloy will be specific to the requirements of that part, and of course the manufacturer budget, which is why we see aluminum subframes and control arms on more premium vehicles. Corrosion resistance is also important to me especially here in Canada where we get alot of salt on the road and rust.
It's funny to think that 30 years of toyota's automotive gas turbine engine vehicle development resulted in that gearbox (turbines change speed slowly but change torque instantly with fuelling and the gearbox allows 2 inputs) Why not use turbines? They're thirsty and hot - if you put in a recuperrator to improve efficiency/reduce heat, then the recuperator ends up being 10 times larger than the turbine (Abrams tank) or has a high wearout factor (crysler turbine car) It's good to see exhaust heat scavenging in the Prius. This mind of thing is what really boosts overall thermal efficiency (it's a kind of recuperation) and something I did in one of my experiemental vege-oil vehicles to keep heavy oils flowing
Mechanically, it’s not very complicated at all. The real ingenuity of the system is in the electronics and how they regulate and balance the motor/generators against the engine.
The ingenuity that went into conceiving and perfecting this advanced-but-miraculously-reliable system, is thru the roof. Of course the money went into that hybrid system - not into competing on premium features. This is all the car that 80% of people need, and more reliable and cheap to run than just about anything else. Nope, not zippy at all; but perfectly fine for normal driving. If they didn't also have a plugin 'Prime' version (that burns almost _no_ gas for most local driving patterns, with zero range anxiety), this is what I'd get.
What a nice surprise! These cars are fantastic for what they are and have a really unfair stigma attached to them. They consistently win the top place for most reliable car, obviously get excellent gas mileage, have almost van-like cargo room, and are manufactured in Japan. Thanks for the overview!
Stigma? Down here in West Palm, Florida, it seems there are more Prius than Camry's in one form or another. AT&T even used it locally ss a fleet vehicle in the early 2000's.
I do think they have a bad side though. Models from the mind to late 2000s are basically becoming useless because of battery and electronic failure. So they kind of have a built in expiration date. They make an ok new car and a great used car. But they don't last any ware near as long as the 90s cars that have lasted 30 years compared to about 10-12 good years you get from a Prius.
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 Battery replacement does not total the car, it is an easily justifiable cost and there are specialized businesses offering refurbished batteries installed with 5+ year warranties for ~$1500. You can recoup that in less than 1 year of fuel savings depending on your driving style and miles driven.
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593True, but most people don't intend to own their car for 20 years. I buy my cars new with intent to run my car into the ground, but an accident and write off always finishes it off. My longest owned car was a Honda Civic at 14 years, albeit my lowest mileage car was as above 110, 000 miles. My present CR-Z is 11 years and 111,000 miles on its original brake pads and hybrid battery. The back up starter motor used once when I left my keys in the ignition overnight in the garage. Honda makes much less hybrid sophistication than Toyota. I have a 6-speed manual transmission.
Question: how do you do this? You know an impressive amount of information of vehicles and platforms, not only that, you intimately know very specific details which pertain to a very specific car, such as this one. All of this and you don’t say “umm…” at all in your videos. The information you portray just comes out so fluidly. Keep up the great work!
Thanks. I research each vehicle before hand. Having exposure and have torndown many cars and parts also helps. I also edit out all my umms so I don't waste my viewers time.
Thank you for correctly explaining the mechanics of the prius hybrid transaxle. It drives me INSANE that toyota (and ford for that matter) calll it an ecvt. People see CVT and instantly think nissan belt pully self destructing CVT WHICH IT IS NOT! I REALLY truely believe people wold be more into hybrids if toyota never used those 3 letters.
the Nissan Jatco units are perfectly ok IF USED CORRECTLY. The problem is Nissan USA's insistence on programming the to use a set of fixed ratios which puts grooves in the pulley faces - this was done to keep reviewers happy because they wanted a car which felt like a traditional slushbox. Reviewers only drive the things for short periods but they dictated a mode of operation to Nissan Marketing (overruling the engineers) which destroyed the transmissions. European Nissans aren't programmed that way and didn't suffer the same reliability issues. Take note and reprogram your transmission. pulley drive CVTs are SUPPPOSED to rev high (to around the torque peak) and stay there whilst the speed increases when you put your foot down or high a hill, not lurch like slushboxes
Really is one of the great things about hybrids that would stop me from looking at a hyundai/kia for instance that uses a more traditional automatic. You're taking on a battery, an inverter, and two motor/generators instead of an alternator and starter as failure points. The transaxle itself is no more of a point of failure than the average differential though. Stupid simple part of a complex system
Coming from a 2011 Prius to a 2020 Prius was enlightening. The 2020 is plenty fast and usually surprises the ricers when I leave them in the dust from a stop light. It’s definitely not the fastest car by any means but realistically my only complaints with the car are the amount of body roll, the lack of lighting on the accessory buttons on the lower dash, and the wired only Apple car play. I’m otherwise a happy car owner.
Man, I have a 3rd gen, they made some interesting changes / improvements! Nice that the battery is under the hood instead of in the back. Also looks like they have a harmonic balancer dedicated to that car now. Mine has ridges and is definitely just off the shelf from non hybrids LoL!
@@speedkar99 They had one, but it was like clearly just the cam pulley off of the Corolla Otto cycle engine. So weird seeing the grooves for the belt with nothing there!
Great job explaining how these cars work. A lot of other less knowledgeable reviewers assume that these cars are super complex and expensive to maintain but that is not the case. I drive a 2011 Prius and it's a brilliant car. Not super fast but compared to other economy cars it actually feels quite effortless. Heaps of room, great economy and reliable. I do all the services myself and for the most part it is just the same as servicing a normal car.
I own a 2016 in Colorado. It’s the best vehicle I’ve EVER owned. I installed a bed in the back and travel the country never having to pay for a hotel. The cargo space is amazing in this car. I also change the oil and washer fluid. That’s the end of maintenance. It also takes me back into the mountains and with careful driving I can get pretty far in for such a low clearance car. It’s alll around worth every penny I paid and I laugh at all these people buying giant vehicles that suck down gas and are hardly needed for what people assume they will be using them for.
Awesome video!! Happy to see some real automotive info in a video instead of all that high level manufacture provided BS everyone else shows. Keep it up!
6:21 In this P610 parallel axis design there is a one-way clutch to prevent the ICE from spinning backwards when MG1 is helping MG2 to propel the vehicle. I recommend Weber Auto channel review of hybrid transmissions if you want an in depth explanation.
wait till you find out how you go into reverse in a Prius..... :) So mechanically simple, but so mindbogglingly cunning. You can see people going "why didn't _I_ think of doing it that way?"
I will post a comment to show how grateful i am for such videos.I've been seeking to get a reliable and luxury car and youre mechanical disection of different cars really do help, blessed day!
I honestly thought this was going to have all the cancer of a modern car, but turns out toyota is keeping it damn simple and robust on these things, other than the hybrid system!
The hybrid system is part of what allows it to be simple. Everything electric-powered instead of belt and/or vacuum driven really simplifies hosing and belt runs. Plus fewer hoses and no belts to fail and replace! The eCVT has a fraction of the number of parts of a regular transmission, and it's a robust planetary gear system - no belts or pulleys. Regen spares the brakes. Electric power allows the engine to run more often in optimal RPMs and reduce the time spent in harsh conditions (extremely low/high RPM). Port injection to keep the intakes clean. As an enthusiast I mock the Prius, but as an adult trying to make prudent financial choices, this car is hard to criticize.
As I've got older I've seen the benefit of boring but indestructible cars and my 2011 Civic is so easy on my wallet compared to fun cars I had when I was young, I've learned to appreciate these overbuilt Japanese economy boxes. Means I can pump more money and time into my project cars, without worrying about my daily driver eating up all my cash too. People love to hate Civics, Corollas, Prius' etc but if you want a car you know will just work or you've got a family and don't want the stress, they're worth it for the trouble free and cheap motoring. And you can make your other cars much faster with the money you'll save.
Great video! I have the 2016 prius and it actually comes with the cartridge style oil filter. I hate it. I think 2018 on they switched to the canister. Mine is also 0w20 oil. Small changes on the newer prius
Cartridge type filters are more environmentally friendly than spin-on, as they produce less oil-contaminated waste. I prefer them, at least they're usually positioned on top of the engine rather than somewhere you need to be a contortionist to get to the thing.
Glad to run across this video. Amazing that the complexity is offset by the quality control. These cars, if maintained, run the distance. US government should take note. Thanks Bro for the review, as always, well done and most appreciated!
Good review. That CVT looks like one of the simplest. Interesting how dirty the battery back seat air filter was compared to the tiny one under the hood. Think I'd go more for Corolla hybrid.
Yes, Im not wild about the color EITHER. If u have animals in ur car, it gets dirty quicker. Vital to keep a clean one so battery doesnt overheat. ALL hybrids have in back except, new 4runner, theres 2 under FRONT seats!.
Thank you for a most informative and well presented run-down of the system. Invariably a hybrid car has to be complex and expensive, but I agree with Legendary Water Bottle below about the simplicity of the mechanical transmission.
An ideal hybrid SHOULD be mechanically simpler than its predecessors. Think of how much complex gubbins in distributors was replaced by electronic ignition systems.... :)
I use to not like them early on but since they stood the test of time I like them now. Though they cost as much as entry level sports cars so when it came to car buying I went for that though I understand this a way more practical.
I had a Gen2 Prius, and in my experience it's the best car to maintain of anything built after 1995. Great car if you want to get somewhere. If you want fun, get a motorcycle :-) I'm also glad it has mechanical parking brakes. I *hate* the electric ones.
@@bytesandbikes I have a Gen 3 Prius, and I like it too. I think it’s the best car I’ve ever had. 50 mpg is sweet! Took it on a 2500 mile trip two years ago and it ran and rode smooth as silk. It’s pretty quiet. In stealth mode I sneak up on pedestrians. I learned about them riding in my besties Gen 2. I couldn’t believe how quiet it was!
VERY accurate video! I own a '19 limited & appreciate u showing us all the parts. I'm mechanically inclined but no nothing of what parts are what. Owned Toyotas the last 40yrs & learned/knew those engines but this is alien to me. This 🎥 video was very informative. Hope to see more of prii. Thnx & I subscribed!
@speedkar99 I now have 21,000 miles. It's now mid Feb (car is 5yrs old). I am retired, not much mileage, & fight rodents from the woods around me in SW Pennsylvania. Installed a mouse pro w/tiny convex mirrors all over engine bay to throw light around along with noise from the pro & it drains my 12v). I chgd my 12v, chekd w/hydrometer, & had it load tested & showed poorly, so I replaced ìt w/one frm Toyota. I only use Toyota parts/even their oil. I tried Mobil one in the fall but goimg back to Toyota. Ppl say they're the same, BUT THEY'RE NOT. And no problems at all with anything. Installed winter tires using old 17 Persona wheels (easier to clean). I own a Limited W/17" & winter plus wheels/tires, mpgs dropped to 45. Still not bad for bigger wheels but I ALSO have a Lithium battery. I am OCD with mine. I STILL change oil every 5,000 miles or 6mos. I did a voltage chek on my coolant & it was .001. So I will change 6yrs instead of 5yrs (next yr). And change my transmission also. I'm 71, & hope to hand it down to one of my kids. Thank u for disassembling this Prius. I hadn't noticed 1st time I watched it. I keep reviewing video/saving it. I saw your video from car show & hadn't known u live in 🇨🇦. I can tell you are very intelligent/high IQ. Again, thank u for your humor & info. 👍🖖🇺🇸
Excellent content dear speedkar99 as always. If you don't mind me make one little suggestion---a video light would be a great idea when shooting the undercarriage. Maybe Mrs. speedkar99 or your brother already has one lying around you could use. Can't wait to see what's next!
@@speedkar99 Yes, XV and Forester. JDM cars was the first (2014 or 2015), then whole world version (2019 or 2020). Didn't check the reviews, but I think the AWD system is the same.
Hub caps over alloys are great if you do a lot of town driving. Even more if you are a beginner driver. I'd still choose steelies over aluminum if I lack the money to maintain the look of the alloy wheels.
My wife had a previous gen Prius with different engine and hybrid system. As it got old, suspension creaks started. It was too expensive to fix and we did not. I think this gen is much improved, but seems that packaging is an issue in this car (components no easily accessible).
@@speedkar99 There was an oil leak at one point, but not serious. Rear seat cup holder kept falling and Toyota could not fix it (cheap plastic component). It was not a fun car to drive, but was great on gas millage and, as a hatch, had surprising utility. I remember that given a long road-trip, the prospect of paying nearly 1/2 for gas was always appealing.
creaking isn't usually that expensive to fix if you have a competent mechanic. it's mostly wear components (rubbers, balljoints and shocks) on any vehicle
Yours may be the only one with that issue. I have a previous gen and looked at hundreds of reviews and haven't seen any with your issue. Probably just your problem.
@@jeremytucker8853 I think it's the opposite. Fairly common in many brands. People just don't fix them and it's probably reasonable. It's not like it's completely broken, just makes some sounds that it did not when it was new and not even most of the time.
Fuel economy 😉 Tesla does the same with the Model 3, the big hubcaps lower air resistance and gives better EPA numbers, but customers can remove them for better looks and potentially more brake cooling.
@@Vfh........y Not the skinny spoke ones that only cover the aluminum black spokes on the wheel just for show, and added layer on the edge to prevent wheel scuffs
I had a 2004, and then a 2014 Prius. Most reliable cars I ever owned. They were awesome. The only issue with them, is Toyota made something revolutionary, and then sat on it without improving it at all, for well over a decade. Toyota used to be on the forefront of innovation, now they just want to prop up oil companies. My 2014 Prius only had 18k miles, I traded it in around the middle of last year for a Model 3. The engine sounds really unusual because it's Atkinson cycle instead of Otto cycle. The power split device on these things was particularly well designed...the end result functions like a CVT to the driver, but it doesn't have ANY of the issues CVT's do, and is entirely eletronically controlled. I do not plan on ever owning a hybrid again, I've completely made the switch to EV at this point, but the Prius was well ahead of its time, and it's sad that Toyota didn't do anything with this technology. It almost seems like they're just phasing it out. EV's are not to the point where they are affordable to the average person yet, and efficient hybrids like the Prius are still important in filling this gap until there are EV's in the $20,000-$25,000 range.
Well said I will stick with the Hybrid till they come up with a 1000 mile battery at a affordable price which is far into the future they keep talking the talk and yet the Hybrid is by far the most dependable at an affordable price! Thanks Toyota for making the best engineered car in the last 29 years, If It Ain't Broke Don' Fix It and Keep It Simple Stupid YIKES!
It was wise of Toyota to go back to a spin on oil filter instead of the plastic housing of earlier Prius. I hope they made the coils with clearance to come out without taking all those wiper panels out.
and excellent balance between cost, efficiency, and complex electrical engineering. if planned obsolescence wasn't factored in the equation, this car will begin atrophy 50 years from now.
my last car (2003 Nissan Primera P12) went 18 years/200k miles and died all at once. The cars before that were lucky to last 12-13 years/70,000 miles before needing major work Cars have come a long way in the last 30 years. Back in the 70s we expected to change the oil every 1500-2000 miles and rebuild the engine at 50,000
@@miscbits6399 Wrong cars, the Datsun 510 1970 station wagon went thousands and thousands of trouble free miles same for the Porsche Super 90, Mercedes Benz and many many more went to hell and back as long as the Engine oil and filter were changed at 3,000 miles and the valves were adjusted at 10,000 and Oh the love of a Alfa Romeo 1300 Spyder for mountain driving with Parelli Tires not worth much for longevity but nothing beat them in the curves?
The fuel cost to drive a Toyota Prius (54mpg) annually is approx. $1,740 at $3.95 per gallon. The fuel cost to drive an F-150 (20mpg) is $4,005 at $3.95 per gallon. This is an annual cost difference of $2,264 year 1, $6,793 year 3, $11,323 year 5, $18,116 year 8 and $22,646 year 10. If you took that $22,646 saved over a ten year period and invested it in monthly installments of $188.71 per month in gas saving and put it in an ETF index fund such as Vanguard's VUG Growth Fund with an average 10 year return of 16.35% and 0.04% expense ratio after 10 years you would end up with $58,629 dollars. Life is choices.
Two years later and nobody has liked or commented on this comment. Reality is, some will turn 10k into 100k or 1 million over a duration of time. Most given 10k would turn it into $0.00. Most of you are half wits and emotional thinkers.
Because the environment is extremely important to me, we can't overlook the technological achievement Toyota has done with the Prius catalytic converter. The Prius has the best catalytic converters in the business.
@@speedkar99 I don't know, usually oil pressure switch is right after oil pressure regulator, and the shape is very typical of EOP anyway. Knock sensor usually located at the center of the engine right in the middle of cyl no 2 and 3.
The 4th gen Prius should have the 12V battery at the back of the car like the previous generation, keep it away from the hot engine bay which shortens the lifespan of the battery.
I expect that over the next 10 years, pure-ICE vehicles will gradually dwindle and everything will hybridize. What that means for the Prius... who knows. I'm expecting that this generation of Prius will be the last, unless Toyota unveils a new Prius that's a BEV, as this car was always supposed to represent the very best in efficiency that Toyota could design. I guess another possibility is for them to keep pursuing hybrid tech and maybe partner with Mazda on a hybrid HCCI system, but I think that's unrealistic. Maybe it'll be an early adopter of Toyota's often-promised-never-delivered solid state batteries in a ~100 mile range PHEV form, with efficiency upgrades to the hybrid system and aero. All that being said, my money is on the Prius dying out as a nameplate, with hybrid tech living on in the other cars. Venza and Sienna are a preview of what's to come (hybrid-only).
@bcobb7777 Yes, that's a good point. It's very possible that the regular Prius goes away, and the next Prius is just a "Prius Prime." If it's designed first and foremost to be a PHEV, it won't be as compromised as the current model.
The purported meaning of the name "Prius" is that it "comes before" full electric. Toyota will be using a whole new badge for BEVs, but I understand that Prius is a very recognizable nameplate Toyota shouldn't discard so quickly.
Here's an excellent visual explanation of how Toyota's hybrid system works: th-cam.com/video/E_xCssR8qQI/w-d-xo.html It's a remarkable feat of engineering with essentially no drawbacks. I honestly don't know why Toyota makes non-hybrids at this point.
Strangely the Toyota engines don't burn the 0w-16, or 0w-20. When did an oil change on the newer Prius, it seemed really strange pouring such lightweight oil. Don't know who produces syntetic oil for Toyota (Exxon supposedly) but it looks like solid product.
Hybrids make a lot of sense, especially if you just have one car and drive a mix of city/hwy. Just wish you could still get a M/T like the old Civic or CRZ hybrids....
The wearout factor on the M/T hybrids is too high and the factor of needing to heavily restrict the rev range of a Miller(atkinson) cycle engine would make it far too susceptible to breaking + expensive repairs and/or wildly uneconomic operation "because it sounds nicer" I get that M/T is more fun (I've preferred them for decades on my vehicles) but torque applications from the MG units has to be twiddled so quickly that there's no way a human could keep up and you'd spend all your time concentrating on the drivetrain instead of where you're pointing the vehicle (besides, a well-tuned modern AT is more efficient, more robust + lower maintenance than a M/T - where modern is NOT hydraulic slushboxes)
Great video, a hyrid model of the Avalon (or Land Cruiser! - someday - rumors!) would be a good comparison to see what Toyota does with their hybrid system on a premium platform
I got a Camry hybrid a few days ago. Everything looks very similar to this Prius except it has the 2.5 engine instead of the 1.8 on this car. It also has more powerful motor/generators. The same hybrid system is used on the RAV4, Avalon, Highlander, and Sienna with different hp ratings.
It isn't that the Prius is all that bad. It's just that Honda is too good. That's why Honda's counterparts like the Insight are just better overall. Little less gas mileage but a lot more power and convenience.
@@speedkar99 I don't know maybe people have a thing for Toyota or Honda dealerships price their cars a bit too high or maybe toyota is just pricing their cars a bit better. If you compare spec by spec the Insight and the Prius/Corolla hybrid the Insight is probably a better choice.
I like looking at the details of a brand new car, right off the assembly line, with all the shiny metal and clean plastic, and not a drop of fluid leaking anywhere. Then I mentally compare it to my 30 year old daily driver with all the filth, grease, leaks......I wonder how old this Prius will get before it gets crushed? I don't think modern cars are designed to go more than 15 years nowadays.
15 years! That’s optimistic. Probably you are blessed to live in a country without french cars. We are talking about 5 or 100k miles. After that it’s a money pit.
I wonder if they fixed the head gasket problem with these cars. Had to replace mine on my 3nd gen … and the water pump too. I’ll like my metal valve cover tho sad to see things going down the plastic shiiter. What is what it is. 187k on my Prius
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As an engineer: depending on the Application steel can sometimes make for lighter parts than aluminum. A tube in compression with a fixed OD will almost always be stronger if made of steel because of steels high modulus of elasticity. Also if you have a cyclically loaded member steel can be lighter because of its higher fatigue strength means the part can be loaded to a higher percentage of its yield strength without failure....oh! And depending on the alloy you do not need to do a post weld heat treatment on welded steel parts. Welding aluminum parts will ruin the heat treatment and make the HAZ (heat affected zone) as soft as annealed aluminum, in order to fix that you need to heat treat the entire welded assembly, steel parts often have welds that are of equal or greater strength than the base metal.
Good to know 👍🏼
but salted roads eat steel. I've seen cars that still operate but had to be junked because the frame was gone
@@onenikkione You do realize that aluminum corrode as well, right?
@@KarmaVoyager Aluminum makes an oxide layer that helps make it resistant to corrosion. Toyota has a bad reputation with rust so I can understand why someone would want that. Aluminum does better in salt water than the steel Toyota normally uses.
Hi. I am also a Mechanical engineer. You make good points. But if we compare part to part per this application, say the control arm, it would be a stamped steel arm vs a forged or cast aluminum arm, not a welded one. Choosing between steel or aluminum alloy will be specific to the requirements of that part, and of course the manufacturer budget, which is why we see aluminum subframes and control arms on more premium vehicles. Corrosion resistance is also important to me especially here in Canada where we get alot of salt on the road and rust.
I think the Prius drive train is quite ingenious.
Agreed! I want to get and old one and tear it down!
Only quite? It's genius!
@@speedkar99 check the Auto Weber yt. Profesor Kelly is brilliant
It's funny to think that 30 years of toyota's automotive gas turbine engine vehicle development resulted in that gearbox (turbines change speed slowly but change torque instantly with fuelling and the gearbox allows 2 inputs)
Why not use turbines? They're thirsty and hot - if you put in a recuperrator to improve efficiency/reduce heat, then the recuperator ends up being 10 times larger than the turbine (Abrams tank) or has a high wearout factor (crysler turbine car)
It's good to see exhaust heat scavenging in the Prius. This mind of thing is what really boosts overall thermal efficiency (it's a kind of recuperation) and something I did in one of my experiemental vege-oil vehicles to keep heavy oils flowing
Mechanically, it’s not very complicated at all. The real ingenuity of the system is in the electronics and how they regulate and balance the motor/generators against the engine.
The ingenuity that went into conceiving and perfecting this advanced-but-miraculously-reliable system, is thru the roof. Of course the money went into that hybrid system - not into competing on premium features. This is all the car that 80% of people need, and more reliable and cheap to run than just about anything else. Nope, not zippy at all; but perfectly fine for normal driving. If they didn't also have a plugin 'Prime' version (that burns almost _no_ gas for most local driving patterns, with zero range anxiety), this is what I'd get.
What a nice surprise! These cars are fantastic for what they are and have a really unfair stigma attached to them. They consistently win the top place for most reliable car, obviously get excellent gas mileage, have almost van-like cargo room, and are manufactured in Japan.
Thanks for the overview!
You are welcome
Stigma? Down here in West Palm, Florida, it seems there are more Prius than Camry's in one form or another. AT&T even used it locally ss a fleet vehicle in the early 2000's.
I do think they have a bad side though. Models from the mind to late 2000s are basically becoming useless because of battery and electronic failure. So they kind of have a built in expiration date. They make an ok new car and a great used car. But they don't last any ware near as long as the 90s cars that have lasted 30 years compared to about 10-12 good years you get from a Prius.
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 Battery replacement does not total the car, it is an easily justifiable cost and there are specialized businesses offering refurbished batteries installed with 5+ year warranties for ~$1500. You can recoup that in less than 1 year of fuel savings depending on your driving style and miles driven.
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593True, but most people don't intend to own their car for 20 years. I buy my cars new with intent to run my car into the ground, but an accident and write off always finishes it off. My longest owned car was a Honda Civic at 14 years, albeit my lowest mileage car was as above 110, 000 miles. My present CR-Z is 11 years and 111,000 miles on its original brake pads and hybrid battery. The back up starter motor used once when I left my keys in the ignition overnight in the garage. Honda makes much less hybrid sophistication than Toyota. I have a 6-speed manual transmission.
Question: how do you do this? You know an impressive amount of information of vehicles and platforms, not only that, you intimately know very specific details which pertain to a very specific car, such as this one. All of this and you don’t say “umm…” at all in your videos. The information you portray just comes out so fluidly. Keep up the great work!
Thanks. I research each vehicle before hand. Having exposure and have torndown many cars and parts also helps. I also edit out all my umms so I don't waste my viewers time.
That’s what’s makes him different from the others mechanics out there, he’s highly knowledgeable
There is no choice but to subscribe to this channel after seeing such good information.
Thank you for correctly explaining the mechanics of the prius hybrid transaxle. It drives me INSANE that toyota (and ford for that matter) calll it an ecvt. People see CVT and instantly think nissan belt pully self destructing CVT WHICH IT IS NOT! I REALLY truely believe people wold be more into hybrids if toyota never used those 3 letters.
the Nissan Jatco units are perfectly ok IF USED CORRECTLY.
The problem is Nissan USA's insistence on programming the to use a set of fixed ratios which puts grooves in the pulley faces - this was done to keep reviewers happy because they wanted a car which felt like a traditional slushbox. Reviewers only drive the things for short periods but they dictated a mode of operation to Nissan Marketing (overruling the engineers) which destroyed the transmissions.
European Nissans aren't programmed that way and didn't suffer the same reliability issues. Take note and reprogram your transmission. pulley drive CVTs are SUPPPOSED to rev high (to around the torque peak) and stay there whilst the speed increases when you put your foot down or high a hill, not lurch like slushboxes
Really is one of the great things about hybrids that would stop me from looking at a hyundai/kia for instance that uses a more traditional automatic. You're taking on a battery, an inverter, and two motor/generators instead of an alternator and starter as failure points. The transaxle itself is no more of a point of failure than the average differential though. Stupid simple part of a complex system
Excellent review, excellent engineering. Clearly well designed, and built with quality in mind.
car is kinda cheap, components look kinda expensive. amazing all those electrical gadgets end up being quite reliable.
excellent review.
Coming from a 2011 Prius to a 2020 Prius was enlightening. The 2020 is plenty fast and usually surprises the ricers when I leave them in the dust from a stop light. It’s definitely not the fastest car by any means but realistically my only complaints with the car are the amount of body roll, the lack of lighting on the accessory buttons on the lower dash, and the wired only Apple car play. I’m otherwise a happy car owner.
Honestly I was expecting it to be much slower myself when I first bit the gas haha
Man, I have a 3rd gen, they made some interesting changes / improvements! Nice that the battery is under the hood instead of in the back. Also looks like they have a harmonic balancer dedicated to that car now. Mine has ridges and is definitely just off the shelf from non hybrids LoL!
Interesting. Didn't know they didn't have a harmonic balancer
@@speedkar99 They had one, but it was like clearly just the cam pulley off of the Corolla Otto cycle engine. So weird seeing the grooves for the belt with nothing there!
Great job explaining how these cars work. A lot of other less knowledgeable reviewers assume that these cars are super complex and expensive to maintain but that is not the case. I drive a 2011 Prius and it's a brilliant car. Not super fast but compared to other economy cars it actually feels quite effortless. Heaps of room, great economy and reliable. I do all the services myself and for the most part it is just the same as servicing a normal car.
I own a 2016 in Colorado. It’s the best vehicle I’ve EVER owned. I installed a bed in the back and travel the country never having to pay for a hotel. The cargo space is amazing in this car. I also change the oil and washer fluid. That’s the end of maintenance. It also takes me back into the mountains and with careful driving I can get pretty far in for such a low clearance car. It’s alll around worth every penny I paid and I laugh at all these people buying giant vehicles that suck down gas and are hardly needed for what people assume they will be using them for.
You said 'eh' so I went to the about section and my suspicion that you were Canadian was confirmed! :)
Awesome video!! Happy to see some real automotive info in a video instead of all that high level manufacture provided BS everyone else shows. Keep it up!
Yeah I'd hate to regurgitate a press release
6:21 In this P610 parallel axis design there is a one-way clutch to prevent the ICE from spinning backwards when MG1 is helping MG2 to propel the vehicle. I recommend Weber Auto channel review of hybrid transmissions if you want an in depth explanation.
I've watched his video, really good detail.
wait till you find out how you go into reverse in a Prius..... :) So mechanically simple, but so mindbogglingly cunning. You can see people going "why didn't _I_ think of doing it that way?"
I will post a comment to show how grateful i am for such videos.I've been seeking to get a reliable and luxury car and youre mechanical disection of different cars really do help, blessed day!
Glad you enjoyed it
I honestly thought this was going to have all the cancer of a modern car, but turns out toyota is keeping it damn simple and robust on these things, other than the hybrid system!
The hybrid system is part of what allows it to be simple. Everything electric-powered instead of belt and/or vacuum driven really simplifies hosing and belt runs. Plus fewer hoses and no belts to fail and replace! The eCVT has a fraction of the number of parts of a regular transmission, and it's a robust planetary gear system - no belts or pulleys. Regen spares the brakes. Electric power allows the engine to run more often in optimal RPMs and reduce the time spent in harsh conditions (extremely low/high RPM). Port injection to keep the intakes clean. As an enthusiast I mock the Prius, but as an adult trying to make prudent financial choices, this car is hard to criticize.
@@vinnytube1001 very well said.
@@vinnytube1001 Couldn't have said it better myself, toyota is really keeping things quality on their vehicles.
@@vinnytube1001 Well said
Toyota rarely uses turbos in most of their cars. they are only now starting too
As I've got older I've seen the benefit of boring but indestructible cars and my 2011 Civic is so easy on my wallet compared to fun cars I had when I was young, I've learned to appreciate these overbuilt Japanese economy boxes. Means I can pump more money and time into my project cars, without worrying about my daily driver eating up all my cash too. People love to hate Civics, Corollas, Prius' etc but if you want a car you know will just work or you've got a family and don't want the stress, they're worth it for the trouble free and cheap motoring. And you can make your other cars much faster with the money you'll save.
Agreed. A basic car to make your wallet smile, and then a funner car to put a smile on your face.
You are a wise man that speaks the TRUTH, Thanks
Toyota has one of the best hybrid system in the world.. Simple Reliable and efficient
Great video! I have the 2016 prius and it actually comes with the cartridge style oil filter. I hate it. I think 2018 on they switched to the canister. Mine is also 0w20 oil. Small changes on the newer prius
I prefer the cartridge oil filter.
Cartridge type filters are more environmentally friendly than spin-on, as they produce less oil-contaminated waste.
I prefer them, at least they're usually positioned on top of the engine rather than somewhere you need to be a contortionist to get to the thing.
Interesting changes
Great review. My awd Prius is lifted with 27” all terrain tires and it’s great on country gravel roads.
Haha
Glad to run across this video. Amazing that the complexity is offset by the quality control. These cars, if maintained, run the distance. US government should take note. Thanks Bro for the review, as always, well done and most appreciated!
Good review. That CVT looks like one of the simplest. Interesting how dirty the battery back seat air filter was compared to the tiny one under the hood. Think I'd go more for Corolla hybrid.
It wasn't dirty, it's dark colored.
Yes, Im not wild about the color EITHER. If u have animals in ur car, it gets dirty quicker. Vital to keep a clean one so battery doesnt overheat. ALL hybrids have in back except, new 4runner, theres 2 under FRONT seats!.
Corolla and Prius are virtually the same car these days. Mechanicals are identical, just the cabin and panels differ
I enjoy all of your shows,,,,, I get to see/ learn stuff from each of them, this one I've learned it's better I have my Toy Cor, than a Prius! Thanks!
You are welcome. You have a Corolla hybrid?
@@speedkar99 No sir, just a regular Corolla Le....1.8 , std 5 spd.
The sound of the engine brings tears of joy.
Pathetic
Thank you for a most informative and well presented run-down of the system. Invariably a hybrid car has to be complex and expensive, but I agree with Legendary Water Bottle below about the simplicity of the mechanical transmission.
Yeah but if Toyota wants to be mainstream they have to have the price match the experience, and this car otherwise reminds me of an economy car.
An ideal hybrid SHOULD be mechanically simpler than its predecessors. Think of how much complex gubbins in distributors was replaced by electronic ignition systems.... :)
I use to not like them early on but since they stood the test of time I like them now. Though they cost as much as entry level sports cars so when it came to car buying I went for that though I understand this a way more practical.
They sure are getting expensive
I had a Gen2 Prius, and in my experience it's the best car to maintain of anything built after 1995. Great car if you want to get somewhere. If you want fun, get a motorcycle :-)
I'm also glad it has mechanical parking brakes. I *hate* the electric ones.
How many miles you have?
@@speedkar99 "only" 130000. Still drives like new.
@@bytesandbikes I have a Gen 3 Prius, and I like it too. I think it’s the best car I’ve ever had. 50 mpg is sweet! Took it on a 2500 mile trip two years ago and it ran and rode smooth as silk. It’s pretty quiet. In stealth mode I sneak up on pedestrians. I learned about them riding in my besties Gen 2. I couldn’t believe how quiet it was!
VERY accurate video! I own a '19 limited & appreciate u showing us all the parts. I'm mechanically inclined but no nothing of what parts are what. Owned Toyotas the last 40yrs & learned/knew those engines but this is alien to me. This 🎥 video was very informative. Hope to see more of prii. Thnx & I subscribed!
Glad you enjoyed it. How's yours holding up?
@speedkar99 I now have 21,000 miles. It's now mid Feb (car is 5yrs old). I am retired, not much mileage, & fight rodents from the woods around me in SW Pennsylvania. Installed a mouse pro w/tiny convex mirrors all over engine bay to throw light around along with noise from the pro & it drains my 12v). I chgd my 12v, chekd w/hydrometer, & had it load tested & showed poorly, so I replaced ìt w/one frm Toyota. I only use Toyota parts/even their oil. I tried Mobil one in the fall but goimg back to Toyota. Ppl say they're the same, BUT THEY'RE NOT. And no problems at all with anything. Installed winter tires using old 17 Persona wheels (easier to clean). I own a Limited W/17" & winter plus wheels/tires, mpgs dropped to 45. Still not bad for bigger wheels but I ALSO have a Lithium battery. I am OCD with mine. I STILL change oil every 5,000 miles or 6mos. I did a voltage chek on my coolant & it was .001. So I will change 6yrs instead of 5yrs (next yr). And change my transmission also. I'm 71, & hope to hand it down to one of my kids. Thank u for disassembling this Prius. I hadn't noticed 1st time I watched it. I keep reviewing video/saving it. I saw your video from car show & hadn't known u live in 🇨🇦. I can tell you are very intelligent/high IQ. Again, thank u for your humor & info. 👍🖖🇺🇸
Came here just for the toothbrush!
Great review as always!
Thanks
If I were getting a hybrid this would be the one, very easy maintenance
Excellent content dear speedkar99 as always. If you don't mind me make one little suggestion---a video light would be a great idea when shooting the undercarriage. Maybe Mrs. speedkar99 or your brother already has one lying around you could use.
Can't wait to see what's next!
Hmm, I think lighting is sufficient but my camera is exposing to the brighter concrete floor than the suspension
Awesome video. A lot of technical information. Appreciated.
Thanks
Toyota top notch as always
Toyota's hybrid systems is the best in the world. They selling it to the other car makers. Many of them are more then 500k km.
Solid review 👌. Pls never sell out 🙏
Simplicity is Toyota’s recipe for reliability
Hi! Thanks for video - it was interesting. Would be interesting to take a look at the Subaru Hybrid version.
They make hybrids now?
@@speedkar99 Yes, XV and Forester. JDM cars was the first (2014 or 2015), then whole world version (2019 or 2020). Didn't check the reviews, but I think the AWD system is the same.
Hub caps over alloys are great if you do a lot of town driving.
Even more if you are a beginner driver.
I'd still choose steelies over aluminum if I lack the money to maintain the look of the alloy wheels.
Thank you for an objective look at this perpetual motion machine that does not violate the laws of thermodynamics.
finally a Prius
Finally,..it's just a Prius
My god that’s a cute little engine, I bet there’s a lawn mower that uses that same air filter- that oil pan also looks like a transmission pan lol
SO COMPLICATED! I miss the chain-drive flat head cars.
My wife had a previous gen Prius with different engine and hybrid system. As it got old, suspension creaks started. It was too expensive to fix and we did not.
I think this gen is much improved, but seems that packaging is an issue in this car (components no easily accessible).
All suspension parts will eventually wear out. How did the rest of your Prius hold up?
@@speedkar99 There was an oil leak at one point, but not serious. Rear seat cup holder kept falling and Toyota could not fix it (cheap plastic component).
It was not a fun car to drive, but was great on gas millage and, as a hatch, had surprising utility.
I remember that given a long road-trip, the prospect of paying nearly 1/2 for gas was always appealing.
creaking isn't usually that expensive to fix if you have a competent mechanic. it's mostly wear components (rubbers, balljoints and shocks) on any vehicle
Yours may be the only one with that issue. I have a previous gen and looked at hundreds of reviews and haven't seen any with your issue. Probably just your problem.
@@jeremytucker8853 I think it's the opposite. Fairly common in many brands. People just don't fix them and it's probably reasonable. It's not like it's completely broken, just makes some sounds that it did not when it was new and not even most of the time.
8:15 wait what....they put hubcaps over the top of alloy rims.......makes total sense.......
Fuel economy 😉
Tesla does the same with the Model 3, the big hubcaps lower air resistance and gives better EPA numbers, but customers can remove them for better looks and potentially more brake cooling.
Fuel economy
No the wheel covers don't save gas, they just protect the wheels, they've used skinny ones for years over alloys.
@@don2deliver yes they do increase aerodynamic and efficiency
@@Vfh........y Not the skinny spoke ones that only cover the aluminum black spokes on the wheel just for show, and added layer on the edge to prevent wheel scuffs
Nice review! Like it, Toyota! 👍
I don't
@@speedkar99 I can see that! But I like the Toyota reliability only, my man. Peace out!✌️
Is this some sort of a rebuild? the car looks amazingly clean and spotless.
I had a 2004, and then a 2014 Prius. Most reliable cars I ever owned. They were awesome. The only issue with them, is Toyota made something revolutionary, and then sat on it without improving it at all, for well over a decade. Toyota used to be on the forefront of innovation, now they just want to prop up oil companies. My 2014 Prius only had 18k miles, I traded it in around the middle of last year for a Model 3. The engine sounds really unusual because it's Atkinson cycle instead of Otto cycle. The power split device on these things was particularly well designed...the end result functions like a CVT to the driver, but it doesn't have ANY of the issues CVT's do, and is entirely eletronically controlled. I do not plan on ever owning a hybrid again, I've completely made the switch to EV at this point, but the Prius was well ahead of its time, and it's sad that Toyota didn't do anything with this technology. It almost seems like they're just phasing it out. EV's are not to the point where they are affordable to the average person yet, and efficient hybrids like the Prius are still important in filling this gap until there are EV's in the $20,000-$25,000 range.
Well said I will stick with the Hybrid till they come up with a 1000 mile battery at a affordable price which is far into the future they keep talking the talk and yet the Hybrid is by far the most dependable at an affordable price! Thanks Toyota for making the best engineered car in the last 29 years, If It Ain't Broke Don' Fix It and Keep It Simple Stupid YIKES!
''and then sat on it without improving it at all, for well over a decade'' That's exactly why it is most reliable cars you ever owned IMO
It was wise of Toyota to go back to a spin on oil filter instead of the plastic housing of earlier Prius. I hope they made the coils with clearance to come out without taking all those wiper panels out.
Now i understand why the heater works within 1 minute on the toyota hybrid platvorm
Electric
I truly believe you are making the best Vehicle review 🚘. Which car would you recommend for SUV and sedan. 🤔
and excellent balance between cost, efficiency, and complex electrical engineering. if planned obsolescence wasn't factored in the equation, this car will begin atrophy 50 years from now.
Yeah cost was definitely a factor when manufacturering these so they had to cut in a few places
my last car (2003 Nissan Primera P12) went 18 years/200k miles and died all at once. The cars before that were lucky to last 12-13 years/70,000 miles before needing major work
Cars have come a long way in the last 30 years. Back in the 70s we expected to change the oil every 1500-2000 miles and rebuild the engine at 50,000
@@miscbits6399 Wrong cars, the Datsun 510 1970 station wagon went thousands and thousands of trouble free miles same for the Porsche Super 90, Mercedes Benz and many many more went to hell and back as long as the Engine oil and filter were changed at 3,000 miles and the valves were adjusted at 10,000 and Oh the love of a Alfa Romeo 1300 Spyder for mountain driving with Parelli Tires not worth much for longevity but nothing beat them in the curves?
The fuel cost to drive a Toyota Prius (54mpg) annually is approx. $1,740 at $3.95 per gallon. The fuel cost to drive an F-150 (20mpg) is $4,005 at $3.95 per gallon. This is an annual cost difference of $2,264 year 1, $6,793 year 3, $11,323 year 5, $18,116 year 8 and $22,646 year 10. If you took that $22,646 saved over a ten year period and invested it in monthly installments of $188.71 per month in gas saving and put it in an ETF index fund such as Vanguard's VUG Growth Fund with an average 10 year return of 16.35% and 0.04% expense ratio after 10 years you would end up with $58,629 dollars. Life is choices.
Two years later and nobody has liked or commented on this comment. Reality is, some will turn 10k into 100k or 1 million over a duration of time. Most given 10k would turn it into $0.00.
Most of you are half wits and emotional thinkers.
Because the environment is extremely important to me, we can't overlook the technological achievement Toyota has done with the Prius catalytic converter. The Prius has the best catalytic converters in the business.
4:00 I don't think it's knock sensor, it might be oil pressure switch with NPT thread.
Good point but why is it so high on the block?
@@speedkar99 I don't know, usually oil pressure switch is right after oil pressure regulator, and the shape is very typical of EOP anyway.
Knock sensor usually located at the center of the engine right in the middle of cyl no 2 and 3.
My 1987 celics had an oil pressure switch in that exact spot and looked similar as well, seems to be a not too uncommon thing on some toyotas
Excellent explanation
Thanks
If you can get your hands on a prius prime for a video, its not built the same hybrid as the base models but has a similar layout.
Interesting
The 4th gen Prius should have the 12V battery at the back of the car like the previous generation, keep it away from the hot engine bay which shortens the lifespan of the battery.
Also better for weight distribution - don't want a heavy object forward of the front axle.
I'm actually surprised the prius doesn't have direct injection...means it could get even better fuel economy! Naturally with Toyota 4ds Duel injectors
The direct injection adds like 1% efficiency in the Camry hybrid, the fuel must burn very efficiently even with the port injection.
Also, being a hybrid system, they were already at the price ceiling for a small car. 😐
Why? Why would you want direct injection? It tears the engine and reduces the engine life expectancy!! I hate high pressure direct injection!
I am no engineer but I am thinking a high pressure direct injection fuel pump can create quite a huge parasitic power loss wouldn't it.
I wish they could do both Injection, maybe on the next generation
I expect that over the next 10 years, pure-ICE vehicles will gradually dwindle and everything will hybridize.
What that means for the Prius... who knows. I'm expecting that this generation of Prius will be the last, unless Toyota unveils a new Prius that's a BEV, as this car was always supposed to represent the very best in efficiency that Toyota could design. I guess another possibility is for them to keep pursuing hybrid tech and maybe partner with Mazda on a hybrid HCCI system, but I think that's unrealistic. Maybe it'll be an early adopter of Toyota's often-promised-never-delivered solid state batteries in a ~100 mile range PHEV form, with efficiency upgrades to the hybrid system and aero. All that being said, my money is on the Prius dying out as a nameplate, with hybrid tech living on in the other cars. Venza and Sienna are a preview of what's to come (hybrid-only).
@bcobb7777 Yes, that's a good point. It's very possible that the regular Prius goes away, and the next Prius is just a "Prius Prime." If it's designed first and foremost to be a PHEV, it won't be as compromised as the current model.
Interesting opinion. I think Prius will live on and have some sort of cult. Until Toyota makes it into another crossover
The purported meaning of the name "Prius" is that it "comes before" full electric. Toyota will be using a whole new badge for BEVs, but I understand that Prius is a very recognizable nameplate Toyota shouldn't discard so quickly.
Really interested to know how that prius transmission ticks. No clutch or no torque converter on automatic sounds like magic.
Here's an excellent visual explanation of how Toyota's hybrid system works: th-cam.com/video/E_xCssR8qQI/w-d-xo.html
It's a remarkable feat of engineering with essentially no drawbacks. I honestly don't know why Toyota makes non-hybrids at this point.
@@Pikminiman Wow, thanks! I just watched through it and it is mindblowing how it is set up
I really want to know myself, I'd love to tear one down one day.
@@speedkar99 junk yard from a wreck one
no reverse gear either. Now THAT'S magic
1970: "Electric cars are so simple, they're just a battery and a motor!"
2021: Electric cars have two cooling systems
And the electronics....
This is a hybrid though. Not strictly electronic.
Excellent presentation sir. I don’t think I will ever purchase one😎
Me neither.
please do mechanical review for the Landcruiser . I love your channel
We don't have that here in Canada
The older ones from 90s?, I see them once a while. Typical Toyota reliability, meaning very good.
May you do a Honda Insight if possible? I really am interested in one.
Hmm Hondas in general aren't easy for me to aquire
What year is this Prius? It's very clean so I assume it's a new 2021 model?
A hub cap over a alloy rim 8:13 why?
Looking forward to your (future) review of the Ford Maverick as the base model comes as a hybrid.
Weight savings of an alloy rim with the aerodynamics of the plastic cover.
Thanks. I have a Ford bronco sport review coming soon, which the maverick is based upon
And I thought 0w-20 was thin LOL 😫 thanks for posting.
0w16 is the standard for Toyota
Strangely the Toyota engines don't burn the 0w-16, or 0w-20. When did an oil change on the newer Prius, it seemed really strange pouring such lightweight oil. Don't know who produces syntetic oil for Toyota (Exxon supposedly) but it looks like solid product.
Do you make engines analysis for Tesla cars ? Can’t wait to see those ! Keep up the good work !!
Best car ever
Haha. Do you have one?
@@speedkar99I always rent this toyota economical & ecological car
Do you think design engineers should be required to consult repair mechanics?
Yes!!!!
in general, Japanese ones do. You start running into problems with "japanese" models which are designed outside of the land of the rising sun however
Is this a new car.? The engine looks so new
What year is that Prius? Thanks!
2021
Please do a mechanical review of a new Honda, since people are questioning the reliability of newer Hondas.
Hondas are tough to find. I'd love to
@@speedkar99 just do for honda fit please year 2014 (your new subscriber☺️)
That air filter is about as big as my push mower's air filter lol
I know, so tiny
Hats off to you Sir
Thanks
Hollow space could have been designed for storage with the access panel on the floorboard.
Hybrids make a lot of sense, especially if you just have one car and drive a mix of city/hwy. Just wish you could still get a M/T like the old Civic or CRZ hybrids....
The wearout factor on the M/T hybrids is too high and the factor of needing to heavily restrict the rev range of a Miller(atkinson) cycle engine would make it far too susceptible to breaking + expensive repairs and/or wildly uneconomic operation "because it sounds nicer"
I get that M/T is more fun (I've preferred them for decades on my vehicles) but torque applications from the MG units has to be twiddled so quickly that there's no way a human could keep up and you'd spend all your time concentrating on the drivetrain instead of where you're pointing the vehicle (besides, a well-tuned modern AT is more efficient, more robust + lower maintenance than a M/T - where modern is NOT hydraulic slushboxes)
I might have missed it but did you cover the 12-volt battery setup? And how it could be jumped?
Yeah the 12v battery is right under the hood
@@speedkar99 I missed that. I have a 2015 Toyota Prius V that's located in the cargo area.
Great video, a hyrid model of the Avalon (or Land Cruiser! - someday - rumors!) would be a good comparison to see what Toyota does with their hybrid system on a premium platform
Lexus models offer Hybrid options now too.
I got a Camry hybrid a few days ago. Everything looks very similar to this Prius except it has the 2.5 engine instead of the 1.8 on this car. It also has more powerful motor/generators. The same hybrid system is used on the RAV4, Avalon, Highlander, and Sienna with different hp ratings.
Why is the engine bay so clean? Is it brand new?
Yes. 2021
Nice clean design. If only for the styling...but thankfully there's the Corolla hybrid
Can you review a Lamborghini Aventador next
Sure. 🙄
Cute little air filter... Plastic hubcaps on alloy wheels... Toyota's creating the new norm for hybrids :P
Everything small and cute
Whats your thoughts on IS300H?
It isn't that the Prius is all that bad. It's just that Honda is too good. That's why Honda's counterparts like the Insight are just better overall. Little less gas mileage but a lot more power and convenience.
But how come Hondas don't sell as well as it sounds?
@@speedkar99 I don't know maybe people have a thing for Toyota or Honda dealerships price their cars a bit too high or maybe toyota is just pricing their cars a bit better. If you compare spec by spec the Insight and the Prius/Corolla hybrid the Insight is probably a better choice.
Can you take apart an M57 engine?
I just met one in red with full body kit on 401 😂
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I will send this video Data back to the future :) It's the Father of FF cars
May I know what is the purpose of the heat recovery device for at 16:10
I'm guessing to warm up the cabin faster?
Nice car... thank you for iraq
You are welcome from Canada
Thanks.
Why did you not use your brother's tshirt today?
That's only for dirty situations
What do you think about a 2015 Civic EX manual as my next car?
Can you make a comparison between Toyota and Hyundai to see which one has a high quality and durability? For example, Camry VS. Sonata.
Toyota wins...
I like looking at the details of a brand new car, right off the assembly line, with all the shiny metal and clean plastic, and not a drop of fluid leaking anywhere. Then I mentally compare it to my 30 year old daily driver with all the filth, grease, leaks......I wonder how old this Prius will get before it gets crushed? I don't think modern cars are designed to go more than 15 years nowadays.
15 years! That’s optimistic. Probably you are blessed to live in a country without french cars. We are talking about 5 or 100k miles. After that it’s a money pit.
I wonder if they fixed the head gasket problem with these cars. Had to replace mine on my 3nd gen … and the water pump too. I’ll like my metal valve cover tho sad to see things going down the plastic shiiter. What is what it is. 187k on my Prius
Head gasket issues were on 2010-2011.
@@glennm449 yea I have a 2010. Rip
Was it a common issue?
@@speedkar99 only tended to happen on USA models and only tended to happen on cars where owners didn't change the oil regularly enough
The new honda fit ehev mechanical review plz