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Prius V lives up to expectations
bc158, 04/09/2013
2013 Toyota Prius v Two 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
After 2500 miles, MPG is averaging 43+. Car is roomy, surprisingly comfortable and even has enough power to not be a problem. When the power button is pressed between 35 and 65 the performance is surprisingly good. So far no issues at all just pleasant motoring - even from a person who prefers the European/German type ride and handling.
Great Urban Commuter
Mike Burkes, 01/30/2018
updated 01/30/2019
2013 Toyota Prius v Five 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a car with great mileage around town and on short jaunts, this is a great choice for you. The V style has tons of room for cargo. I have hauled some pretty big stuff! The major drawback is long trips. The comfort level goes down significantly in my opinion. There is a lot of engine noise when traveling on grades through mountains, etc. A lot of highway noise too. I have found that with the low profile of the vehicle, you have opposing headlights directly at your eye level. This is very tiring too. Update in 2019: My comments in general are the same as before. I will say the the Prius seems to be getting "tired" at this stage of life. It seems to roar more when accelerating and the noise level at cruise is the same or a little worse. I find that I have to punch the accelerator more to get the car moving and then it is really loud. I would not buy another Prius V which is academic since Toyota seems to have discontinued this model.
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Almost 8 years now...and this past year was kind.
run4jc58, 03/29/2014
updated 04/01/2021
2013 Toyota Prius v Five 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
31 of 43 people found this review helpful
Yeah, that repair last year really hurt. Especially after my tech told me he wouldn't have done it. But now, after another year and only about 7000 miles additionally driven, I'm happy to report that the car has been trouble free. My travel situation has changed, and very few miles are driven now. This car may last me into retirement and beyond. Systems all work, interior looks great, not a rattle to be found, runs great. Just a terrific car. Painful. Car was diagnosed with a leaking head gasket. $2000 to repair. I foolishly had the repair done only to have another technician tell me that “they all leak.” But my plan is to drive this car 300,000 miles and I intend to do all recommended service. But that really increased the price of ownership. Still love the car, though. Another update - did have a few pricey repairs. Rear passenger side shock had a slow leak - $~300 to replace. Passenger side door actuator failed. $~300 to replace. Other than that, it's still a rock solid car. Now has 108,000 miles and is 6 years old (as of Sept 13). I plan to drive the wheels off of the car. Lifetime fuel economy (yes, I'm the geek that has tracked that) remains at 38 MPG. It has been lower this summer due to the excessive heat we've had, but from tank one it has averaged 38. Just took it on a 500 mile round trip road trip and it averaged a little over 39. Routine maintenance has been inexpensive and there have been just a few pricier repairs, so all in all I'm very pleased. And another update....and nothing has changed. This car is as dependable as a car can be. I've decided to update the quality of materials rating. This thing still looks as good as new (with the exception of some of the perils of the road...rock chips, etc.) Yet another update. A little over 4 years. All the stuff below hasn't changed. I did put new tires on it and the dealership recommended some times (Nitto) that were not low rolling resistance. The tires are great in terms of road quiet, handling and comfort, but they hurt my road mileage - it averages around 37 on the highway now. My plan is to drive this car long enough that I'll need tires again, and I'll go back to the Michelin low rolling resistance tires. As for the rest of the vehicle, it still looks like it did when I drove it away from the dealership. Darn thing just works. It's a tie with my wife's 2013 Camry XLE Hybrid for "Best car I've ever owned." Side note, I also own a 2004 Tundra that looks and drives like it'll go forever. These Toyotas....just really good cars. Nothing "exciting", but keep them maintained according to the service schedule and you can expect the odometer to roll over multiple hundreds of thousands of low maintenance miles. This is an update to my 6 month review (below). The "V" now has 53000 miles on it. My job changed and I drive it more for work now, and it's always a pleasure to drive and to enjoy the economy and reliability. I have spent ZERO $$ on the car for anything other than routine maintenance. Starter battery, wiper blades, a set of tires (at 51k miles - they weren't worn out completely), and oil and filter changes. That's it. I have tracked actual mileage since day one with an app called "Road Trip" and the car has averaged 41MPG, and I don't baby the car or try to "hyper mile" like so many Prius owners. I don't use the "Eco" setting - I just drive it. Maybe the mileage isn't as good as the 'regular' Prius, but this is a larger, more spacious car. My wife drives a 2013 Camry XLE Hybrid (another great car) and the "V" has more overall room than the Camry. We've made multiple long distance (1500-2000 miles) road trips - once with 4 people and 4 days worth of luggage. This is just a great little car. My plan is to keep it in the family and drive it until the proverbial wheels fall off. Understand - I am a 56 year old man with a wife of 25 years and 2 grown kids. I am not 'green'...not wasteful, but not 'green.' I don't haul kids, but I do haul 'stuff' sometimes! I've yet to need to haul anything (Home Depot, etc.) that this Prius wouldn't haul. I traded a beautiful, fully loaded 2012 Tacoma - 4 door, 4WD, TRD Sport Edition (17 MPG) - on this Prius. Why? Fuel economy, and I love gadgets. This car is my "fun to drive gadget." Yes, I called it "fun to drive." Why? Because I enjoy trying to squeeze the most fuel economy out of that I can, and I'm getting a 'real' 42 mpg - calculated manually (trip computer says 44-46 usually.) And it's a Toyota - amazing quality.
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Prius V three - 2013
rzca, 01/13/2013
2013 Toyota Prius v Three 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
38 of 55 people found this review helpful
Our Chevy just used too much gas so we traded for a Prius V. Since we already own a hybrid we were not surprised or troubled by some of the things people mention here regarding acceleration, etc. We have found the fit and finish of the car to be excellent - the materials are what we would expect in a vehicle that was designed to maximize fuel economy. Everything works beautifully from the Nav to the radio - it is simple, intuitive and well designed. I am 6 feet tall and have no trouble being comfortable in the driver's, front passenger's or rear passenger's seats (which recline!). The cargo space is truly amazing - we love this car and recommend it highly!
Best Vehicle I Have Ever Owned
giantsfan58, 02/18/2013
2013 Toyota Prius v Five 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
32 of 47 people found this review helpful
After driving a 2nd Gen. Prius for 6 years, I foolishly traded it in for a 2012 Kia Optima EX. After 11 months I came to my senses and traded that in for a 2013 Prius v. The v drives great, is comfortable and can haul a lot of cargo. I can't speak for the other models, but the 5 has everything I would ever want. They say MPG is 44 City and 40 Hwy, but I average 45-47 MPG per tank. You need to drive it a bit differently than a traditional gas engine car, but once you learn the technique it is easy to outpace their estimates. The sound system is fantastic and the bluetooth is crystal clear. The moon roof is a great feature. This vehicle has it all.