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By guitarjem on 05/07/13 04:07 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Toyota Prius Two 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
I have been researching the Prius for 12 months before buying and during my research I read negative things about the Prius that I find not to be true. This car is not slow and has no problem keeping up with the pack. You don't have to drive like "grandma" to get good mpg's just go easy on the gas pedal and try to stay in eco mode. The car is very quiet and comfortable for long drives and is by no means a compact sedan but a mid-size vehicle. With that said the Prius might not be for everyone but if you have a long commute and like saving on gas with a nice car to boot..... go for it!
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By fruthaler on 04/29/13 12:55 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Toyota Prius Three 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
I've now driven this Prius 4000+ miles in two months. It gives better gas mileage than the other five Priuses I've owned!
And is as comfortable for long drives as any car I ever owned. My first Prius was the 2003 model, and I've driven all of them 100,000+ miles, around home and on long trips. Perhaps I'm small enough to be comfortable, but I really cannot understand the complaints about the seats for long trips. All Priuses have been excellent for driving in mountains, but the 2013 model is the best. No other car I ever owned climbed interstate grades easier in cruise control, and because of the transmission, no car descends steep grades better!
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By martint1448 on 03/26/13 10:32 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Toyota Prius Two 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
I bought a 2009 Prius and have so far put 162,000 miles on it without any issue of any kind. The first set of brakes are still in place and it has never let me down on trips all over the country.
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By longhornwine on 02/13/13 09:29 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Toyota Prius Persona Series Special Edition 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
I did a lot of research before deciding on a Prius, and found that, though there are plenty of raving fans, there are also a lot of detractors.
I read reviews about unbearable seats, terrible road noise, lack of power, and poor driving experience.
After test drives, I decided to take a chance, and bought a new Persona model, which is basically an appearance package with a few upgrades, like the 17" wheels, navigation, and leather.
I've driven it enough now to comment:
the driver seat is as comfortable as any I've ever seen.
The ride and road noise are typical for any vehicle of similar class.
The power is great in Power Mode, the sound system is great, and the overall sense is great!
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