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Roomy 40+ MPG car with no maintenance issues
brian, 12/27/2017
updated 06/30/2022
2015 Toyota Prius v Three 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I am writing this review at about 30 months of ownership, but my mileage has been only 15,000 miles to date, so perhaps my lack of maintenance issues is partly related to this. To date, I have averaged a decent 41.8 MPG overall (measured by actual mileage and actual fuel consumption rather than the trip computer which seems to be about 5% too high -- I log all my fuel purchases on fuelly.com). I live in Arizona in a 5,200 foot elevation area which leaves us warm but not boiling summer temps and cold but not miserable weather in winter. I owned a regular Prius before this vehicle so I expected (and am getting) pretty much the same overall experience. It isn't a race car but I bought it for extra roominess, reliability and fuel economy and find that if I press the accelerator I get to highway speeds and can maintain highway speeds even in our mountainous region. Handling is fine, no complaints. I like the rear visibility of this vehicle compared to the standard Prius, which I thought was a nightmare. This is a very capable vehicle and I have no serious concerns. Update, June 2018 21,000 miles. Still no problems with the vehicle. Pretty much the same evaluation. It came off lease and we bought it, so that tells you we remain happy with the vehicle. December 29, 2020 udpate, 37,882 miles. Average measured MPG 42.0. Still no major repairs, just routine maintenance -- oil, filters, fluid levels, tire levels. Dec 29 2021. Ditto last December comments. Now at 46,000 miles.
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Prius V package 4
mark wilson, 04/19/2016
2016 Toyota Prius v Five 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
The gas mileage is as good as claimed: 44 city 50 highway (as long as you don't go above 65 to 70). Take the Edmunds print out with you to the dealership. We did that and used it to negotiate an extra almost $1,000 off the price of the car.
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Reliable, but could be much better
Irv Richards, 05/17/2017
updated 05/27/2025
2015 Toyota Prius v Five 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
After previously driving a 2009 Prius I expected more from this more expensive model. Although this car rides and handles nicely, I was surprised that not only do I get lousy MPG, but it strains to go up hills! I really like all the safety features that the Prius V-5 model gives me and the cargo space is great. My biggest complaint beside the under-powered motor is the mileage. At 8500 miles we are under 35mpg 33% of the time and we average 35.8 mpg. My secondary complaint is that on this most expensive model, the sound system is rather crappy. I get better sound in my 2010 Sienna. I really can't recommend this model. I've complained to the dealer, but they say nothing is wrong with the car! I wonder how they got the EPA to give them a rating of 40-44mpg with a combined mileage of 42mpg. UPDATE Nov. 2017. We still get lousy mileage and the motor strains going uphill yet Toyota says everything is fine! They even brought in a factory rep to test it! UPDATE May 15, 2018 Same poor mileage, still struggles up steep hills and crappy sound system. I probably would not buy a third prius. UPDATE November 18, 2018 (13,900 miles). Still poor gas mileage (34-35mpg), under powered engine, and lousy sound system. update 11/19/2021. Same problems, but I must say this is a reliable car and cost for maintaining it is very modest. At this time it still has low mileage and is in wonderful shape. I plan to sell it within the next year or two and get an all electric car. Update May 2022. Even after an accident that smashed passenger and front, this car is still reliable. And it still is under powered and only gets at best 36mpg and the radio is horrible. It does however, give 2 seniors a second car. I'm on my 3rd battery and they run about $260 each. With only 25,000 miles on it, it should be a good car for selling. May 2023 about 7,000 miles, but getting slightly better mileage. New problem though. The moon roof is starting to pit and become unclear in several spot especially in the front. May 2025. I have almost 35,000 miles on it and gas mileage is good (35-40mpg). I might sell soon as the low mileage is really in demand and I don't need a second car
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Too big for me, but a good car
Larry Stuart, 05/24/2016
2015 Toyota Prius v Five 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
It is a great car, but bigger than I need. I find it harder to park and the front hood design is too long and fancy. I am taking a loss now to change to a smaller car. The inside has some cheap parts, like the top of the dash board. It would be a good car for someone that needs lots of cargo space and plenty of back seat space, but decent mileage. Great windows for visibility, much better than the standard Prius.
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LIKE THIS CAR ALOT
Leslie, 03/11/2016
2016 Toyota Prius v Two 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Of course my preference would have been the Audi but that was 80K. This is my third Prius. Got the V as it is a bit larger than the regular Prius - I see it is referred to as a wagon but I would have never thought to call it that. There is a definite interior redesign - the central console is going which is kind of nice actually and the interior panels are redesigned. Seems much more higher end - whereas the others were not - but also test drove the Lexus Sedan - the i - and I just am a good fit with Prius - I like the way they handle and particularly like the interior of this new one - in fact better than the Lexus I test drove - very space ship looking. The V is much larger inside and I like that but as a family of one, I really didn't need it but it will be a nice plus to have. The pick up is much better in this one and the redesign on the hatchback - for my test - has a much much better rear view mirror. Really love this car but it's day one. Let's see how the next six months go.
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