Used 2013 Toyota Prius c Two Hatchback Review
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A Hybrid Accessible to Everyone
lmj009, Columbus, IN, 11/03/2013
2013 Toyota Prius c Two 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Thanks to some great deals, I managed to get a new 2013 Prius C Two for $17k, which was comparable to the non-hybrids I was looking for and came with many more features. The Two has all features I could ask for. There is obviously some initial adjustment if you've never driven a hybrid, but the fuel economy is as promised. There were complaints about lack of power but I drove a V6 before … and had no problem adjusting. The car is a lot roomier than it appears, particularly the backseat. Headroom is great, and the trunk space is good as well. Of all the cheaper hybrids, this had the best features and room, and with a good deal it can cost you less than many non-hybrids.
Fantastic vehicle
Rich C., Mishawaka, IN, 01/07/2018
2013 Toyota Prius c Two 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
The C gets great gas mileage! It can seem like you don’t hit the city mileage, but if you are driving short 5-10 minute trips, you won’t. The car uses gas to warm up. I routinely beat 46 mpg in the summer on the highway. You will see a dip in the winter, but i still clear 40 mpg routinely. I live in northern Indiana and the car is also pretty solid in snow. You have to realize you can’t … go through deep snow, but in almost 4 years of ownership I have never gotten stuck. I have never needed anything but oil changes and new tires at 44000 miles. The only thing I don’t like about the car is the slow pickup when pulling out on an interstate, but besides that this car is reliable and fun to drive. I am about 6-3 and the driver side is a little cramped on long trips, i fixed that problem by getting some seat extenders.
Update:
Car is still going strong! Moved to the west coast and drove cross country with my dog and loaded the car down with a storage bag on the roof. Probably maxed or exceeded the recommended weight on the car, but it performed well. It lagged some on the inclines through the Rockies, but still made it. I don’t drive as much as I did before and let the car sit, killing the 12V battery, but after jumping it with AAA, it is performing perfectly again. I recommend driving it once a week to avoid that. These are fantastic cars, hopefully my luck continues with the C!
A Fun Little Car
megphd, Howell, NJ, 06/05/2015
2013 Toyota Prius c Two 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I was a Prius sedan owner for 10+ years and was waiting for an AWD version (still waiting). A few nonessential systems started to fail that would have been $1500+ to replace, and there was this adorable little C on the lot with 19,000 miles on it. The interior feels a little plasticky compared to the full-size, but it has a better sound system and a fun, sporty ride. I'd compare it to … that of a Mini Cooper: low-riding, road-hugging, but getting an average of 49mpg with a fair amount of highway driving. The price was great and I like the car more every day.
2 Years 47K miles-Utilitarian-Runs Great+Great MPG
jasonschweder@gmail.com, Clinton Township, MI, 08/21/2016
2013 Toyota Prius c Two 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I brought my 2013 Prius new in late December of 2013. I've drove it for about 32 months and have about 47,000 miles on it. The Prius C still runs great and I get well over 40 MPG and I don't drive 'slow'. For me this is a Utilitarian vehicle and I am very satisfied. If you are trying to 'keep up with Joneses' you might want to look elsewhere. Sure it is kinda slow taking off, but logic … tells me to expect the Prius C to accelerate slow because I expect it to be efficient. I am big dude and there is plenty of room upfront for the driver and passenger when you slide the seats back. It feels slightly bigger than my extended cab Ford Ranger. I have even had 5 full size adults in the car. However, with big people up front there is less room in the back because it is a small car. The interior looks nice, but I'm not a very materialist person. I've driven this car on many long trips: 5 hours, 9 hours, 8 hours, each way. I've driven down a few bumpy dirt roads. It rides fine from my prospective, but I really don't care about the 'ride'. I'm a pretty 'tough' person; so the ride of a vehicle hardly impacts me. I've had plenty of used cars that ride terrible, so in comparison this is great. So far no break downs, but I'll report back at 80K miles. My only complaint is that in the snow the traction control makes it very difficult to drive. I suggest buying a set of rims with snow tires if you live in an area that get lots of snow. If you are seeking a Utilitarian means of transpiration and do not need to transport more than 2-3 large adult; this is the car for you.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Toyota Prius c Two Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Stellar fuel economy
- Pro:favorable pricing
- Pro:roomy interior
- Pro:fairly sporty for a hybrid.
- Con:Ride can be stiff over some roads
- Con:poor interior materials quality
- Con:noticeable wind noise
- Con:slow acceleration.
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