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By Larry on 08/15/10 21:06 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Toyota Prius IV 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
I think the previous generation was the best Prius so far, this newer generation is BAD. I have so many squeaks and rattles that I have given up trying to fix them, I just turn up the music. I dont think the price that is asked for these cars are worth the savings in gas, I just going to drive this for a couple of years and get rid of it. Toyota should be ashamed of them selves for putting out such a disappointment. I really miss my 2008 white prius; it was the touring model and had everything on it.
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By rocket on 08/07/10 09:07 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Toyota Prius II 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
I love my 2010 Prius. I have never experienced less than 55 mpg since purchase and it is just fun to drive. It is very comfortable for extended trips and has a great dash display that I can see. I do not like behind the steering wheel displays.
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By Tom on 08/04/10 08:47 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Toyota Prius III 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
I happily moved from a 2001 Rav4. This car offers more pickup, a quieter interior and a generally more pleasant driving experience. The handling is fairly sure-footed, though it turns like a larger, heavier car. The hybrid system is unobtrusive and can be ignored. I don't love the intrusive console/bridge between the front seats-- would have preferred elbow room. The iPod integration is so bad that it's not worth paying more for it--it came free with the NAV, so I don't feel too ripped off.
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By Toll House on 07/31/10 08:30 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Toyota Prius V 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
We purchased the Prius V with the Advanced Technology Package. It has all the bells and whistles anyone could want in a vehicle but it Lacks In a Few Important Details. The Seats are the biggest disappointment, for a test drive you don't notice, but drive it 50 miles, you will definitely feel it. Placement of the Navigation screen when in the sunlight, makes it almost useless. The sun visors are way short of blocking the sun on the long and lengthily driver and passenger windows. Where are the tinted windows? There is no efficiency in having to use the air conditioner for the added sunlight? I have owned many Toyota vehicles & this one falls short on the added comfort & details I expected.
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By Steve Cook on 07/28/10 20:13 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Toyota Prius V 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
This is our second Prius. We purchased a 2007 new and have loved it with no problems. My experience so far with the 2010 Prius is that it is an improvement in almost every way over the 2007. One problem arose after a 1000 miles or so. The lower pins in the front rotors rattle loudly when I go over certain bumps, ruts, manhole cover dips etc of which there are many in our area. Our dealers service dept says that this is a known problem with the 2010, with no current solution. I have taken to driving with my window up so I don't hear the noise. Our Service Manager says that Toyota is aware and working on a solution.
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By MJ on 07/26/10 22:20 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Toyota Prius III 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
First off I love the car. I've driven about 8k miles and I've changed the oil once and disabled the reverse Beep by the dealership. I traded in my 2000 Lexus GS and I'm in love with the money I've saved.Gas mileage 48 HW, 51 City. It took the car about 2k miles to break in. I dislike the following: sunshade, Navi (can not input while driving), no lumbar seating, cheap interior materials. I love everything else. This car has more room than my Lexus. I don't have the same confidence when driving on mountains/rain/wind. I tend to slow down because I don't trust the car yet. Perfect for under 300 mile trips! Excellent small bus car! Perfect for commutes, I don't even drive my 2008 MDX anymore!
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By Pikesfish on 07/23/10 06:51 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Toyota Prius III 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
Traded in a 2000 BMW 528I in June for the 2010 Prius Level III (updated the interior with leather). Haven't looked back once. Had to get use to the way she drives but now that I have that under my belt I am averaging 58+ mpg on a regular basis and getting approximately 600 miles per tank of gas.
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By Cheoto on 07/19/10 17:55 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Toyota Prius II 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
This car do the job, no expensive, great fuel economy, good exterior looking and a lot of space. However, keep in mind that inside is all plastic, a lot of death space to cover (sometimes is difficult to see the cars and people around) and the acceleration is poor. The driving is solid and the car is not noisy at all. Overall, the car is only for good economy but the cheap materials (interior) and only four start rating for crash need consideration. The engine and interior are a lot better isolated that the previous years (I have a friend that have the 2006).
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By K. Adams on 07/17/10 15:49 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Toyota Prius II 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
I'm loving this car. The multi information display allows me to monitor driving data in real time. Not only is this interesting (and fun), but it's changed the way I drive for the better. I'm getting 57 mpg in the city, which I expect to increase as time goes on. The car handles beautifully, with responsive brakes and steering. It has a solid, comfortable ride and roomy interior. The height-adjustable driver seat is a plus. The cargo area is generous, and I like the privacy screen that hides things from view. This Prius offers lots of other goodies, too. My only disappointment is the quality of the upholstery, which I think could be better.
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By Michael on 07/15/10 06:34 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Toyota Prius V 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
This is a follow up after having my Prius V for around 10 months and logging around 10,000 miles. Overall this is a good vehicle and its not been back to the dealer except for oil changes and the brake recall. My overall mileage has averaged between 46-51 during the period as measured by miles and gallons the dash readout is usually optimistic by 2-3 mpg. Great electronics: Bluetooth phone and audio streaming navigation, keyless entry, push button start. However, its annoying that you cant do certain functions with the touch screen while moving (set navigation; dial the phone, etc.). The problem areas of this vehicle for me are: Seat comfort & road noise See suggestions below
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