Used 2013 Toyota Prius v Five 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Our Third One
twoofthem, Dayton, OH, 06/19/2013
updated 12/21/2016
Toyota Prius v Five 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
38 of 38 people found this review helpful
Our first Toyota was a 2nd gen. Prius. Got that one after an 03 Civic Hybrid that we gave to one of the kids. Then purchased a 2010 Prius 5 and gave 2nd gen to other kid. Now have 2013 V5 with ATP to go along with the 10. The 10 is superior to the 2nd gen, the 13 is superior to the 10. Mileage is running 44-47/mpg on eco. This is calculated, not by the gauge (which on the 13 has been very accurate). The ride is smooth, the steering is American but quite tolerable, after all it's a wagon. The radar assist on cruise is a useful feature. Space, including leg and headroom, is terrific. I am still amazed at the seamless transition between gas and electric motors. Adequate power. A remarkable car! Update: 12/2016- still like the car a lot. No problems whatsoever. MPG varies with season and terrain. Averages right around 40, without trying to squeeze out additional miles by driving very conservatively. Would buy another without hesitation. Update: June 2016. Car now has 30k miles. No problems whatsoever other than a Toyota required software update. Calculated mileage varies with season, terrain, and load; ranges from 35-36 in winter to 43-44 in summer. Respectable driveability. Surprisingly good stability and handling a highway speeds above 70mph. Would not hesitate to buy another one.
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It's a Prius, It's What You Expect
hendolvik, Collegeville, PA, 12/02/2013
Toyota Prius v Five 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought a Volvo XC60 in November 2012 to haul my kids and giant dog, but after 4 months of getting 15 mpg, I traded it in for a new Prius V. Instead of getting lousy gas mileage, I now get good gas mileage, but not as good as I expected. After 8 months, I average 33 mpg. Hubby says I book it off the line too quickly. I say it's the extra 125 pounds of dog that I'm transporting that he isn't. Either way, it's twice as fuel efficient as both my previous minivan and Volvo XC60, so it's a win. I won't lie: I miss the luxury of the Volvo. The seats were more comfortable, the doors were more solid. The Prius V doesn't feel cheap, but it's certainly not luxurious. At least it has built-in nav.
Awesome economical utility wagon
strangefingers, Winchester, NH, 05/25/2014
Toyota Prius v Five 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
35 of 38 people found this review helpful
So Prius v wagon or Jetta diesel wagon... though generally I much prefer Germanic driving dynamics, dollars and sense said same mileage with regular gas vs high cost of diesel fuel and likely lower maintenance costs. Thus the Prius. Handling was below par and crosswinds/truck buffeting was downright scary at times. Without going crazy, for less than $800 complete, a Cusco rear sway bar, Tanabe front and rear springs (10% +/- stiffer and less than an inch lower) with 7mm wheel spacers in front and 5 mm in the rear and the little golf cart that couldn't became the go cart that could! Stable at all speeds, cruising "sweet spot" on secondary roads and highway rose 10 mph comfortably. Awesome!
Great car for our family
RickH86, Sheppard AFB, TX, 08/27/2015
updated 02/27/2016
Toyota Prius v Five 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
The good - great mileage (we are above the city rating in mixed driving), comfortable car, lots of cargo space; we can travel with a large dog kennel and luggage or I can carry an adult bicycle with the back seats down without removing the front wheel. The not so good - mileage very dependent on driving style, mileage drops significantly at interstate speeds; engine is noisy under load The little things - rear window wiper doesn't hinge away from the window, and that combined with rear spoiler make the rear window hard to clean; navigation (no tech package) overestimates time to arrival, also states your destination is ahead xx yards on left or right, but often you still have a turn to make, so unless you look at the screen, you miss the turn; Improvements - navigation as noted, air vent for back seats would be nice, outlet for back seat passengers would be helpful Updates - combined mileage is now right in the EPA estimates; colder weather has a detrimental effect on mileage; still like all of the qualities that made us want to buy it.
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2013 Prius v Five - What a car!
Peter Carpenter, Houston, TX, 02/15/2017
Toyota Prius v Five 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have been driving this vehicle for about 6 months (bought it in Sep 2016) and love it! The Prius is a dream to drive with nearly all the features you'd want to make your trips a pleasure. Although the acceleration isn't great, its pickup from low speed is impressive. With the CVT there is no shifting, so it's really smooth. This is the 3rd Prius I've owned, and they get better with each model year! I have had to spend nothing on maintenance beyond tires, oil and filter changes, wiper blades, etc. on this or my previous Prii. Not even brakes were touched (or required of be replaced) with my previous Prius that had almost 130K miles on it when I sold it. I highly recommend this car to anyone who wants an economical, reliable auto.
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