Used 2012 Toyota Prius Three Hatchback Review
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stef6, Saint Louis, MO, 04/04/2012
2012 Toyota Prius Three 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
This is my first Hybrid. The Prius is a comfortable good performing car for everyday driving. Two things to remember the Prius is neither a luxury car or a sports car.
Once you drive it for a while the gas mileage will make you forget whatever other issues you have with the car.
Best car I've ever owned
fruthaler, Albany, LA, 10/01/2012
2012 Toyota Prius Three 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
This is my fifth Prius. I disagree completely with the statement that
it is uncomfortable to drive. I've traveled almost 100,000 miles in my Priuses. Recently drove from Louisiana to Montana and back, 6000 miles at 56.7 mpg!
These are the finest cars for driving in mountains because they have plenty of power for going up 8% grades at 65 mph with cruise control. None of my Buicks would … do that without downshifting. Also they go DOWN grades with little or no brake use because of the efficiency of the 'B' shift position.
Getting to know you..all about you
rwinga, Hull, GA, 09/05/2013
2012 Toyota Prius Three 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I've had the Prius Three for about a month and it is the first hybrid car I've owned.
There's been a bit of a learning curve as to how the unit operates, what works in driving it and what doesn't.
While not a sports car, I think the handling of the Prius is under rated.
It's not glued to the rails so to speak but handles far better than many other cars from my past, especially the … crossovers and SUVs.
The vision outward is a bit of a challenge, especially in the early days but I've since gotten used to the sharp angles and have come to rely on the side view mirrors more than on most any other car I've owned.
So far, so good.
The joystick gear changer is OK but too 'cute'.
I Expected More from Toyota
Philip Anthony, Arlington, TX, 10/15/2015
2012 Toyota Prius Three 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I have really enjoyed my Toyota Prius... until yesterday. At 32,526 miles, I heard an odd sound under the hood. The dealership told me that my AC compressor had seized and would cost $2,600 to fix!!! They also informed me that, though I was under the 36,000 mile limit of my warranty, I was 20 days past the 3 year limit.
I thought, " Surely Toyota will honor the warranty and take care … of this repair". When I owned a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, I was in a similar situation with my alternator. Chevy stepped up and took care of the issue at no charge to me. Surely, Toyota would do the same.... No. They were unwilling to even help with the cost, despite the diagnosis being that the compressor was faulty.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Toyota Prius Three Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Superior fuel economy
- Pro:abundant backseat room
- Pro:spacious cargo area
- Pro:comfortable ride
- Pro:available high-tech luxury goodies
- Pro:strong safety scores.
- Con:Awkward driving position
- Con:disappointing interior materials
- Con:excessive road noise
- Con:overly busy gauge cluster.
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