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demetrios999, 07/30/2012
2012 Toyota Prius Two 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
12 of 29 people found this review helpful
Run the numbers before making your decision. 50 mpg is impressive, but the Prius costs several thousand dollars more than a comparably equipped gas-only vehicle (think Corolla). If you drive 15,000 miles per year, the difference in annual fuel costs between a car that gets 30mpg and a car that gets 50mpg is only $600/year @ $3/gallon, or $800/year at $4/gallon. You may never make up the cost difference. Power is acceptable (not great) when you punch "Power Mode", otherwise it is a road hazard. I always punch that button when driving from a stoplight or getting on the highway, and turn it off when I am up to speed.
Beware Prius severe road noise
alowin, 04/12/2013
2012 Toyota Prius Three 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10 of 28 people found this review helpful
I regret buying our 2012 Prius. Wish I knew what I know now. Road noise is horrific: both tire noise on pavement and wind noise. Travel at higher speeds and over 1 hr are very unpleasant; the ride not a bit enjoyable. Sound and vibration insulation seem minimal. Also: Prius interior is cheap, car seems tinny, but, yes, it has a fabulous power technology. We do get close to 50 MPG. Considering selling it because trips are so unpleasant. Think about what's important to you.
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baldeagle8, 08/27/2012
2012 Toyota Prius Two 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
8 of 23 people found this review helpful
Bought 2012 Prius two four months ago. Unless speed control used can't get the 50 mpg. Road noise worse than my 69 Bug. Think all that interior plastic contributes to the noise issue. Display is almost impossilbe to see in the Florida sun. This is of great concern because you can't see the performance icons. Not worried about speeding, this car couldn't win the soap box derby. Cloth seats hard to get in and out of. High beam lights are not adjustable and need it badly. Selling dealer staff not knowledgeable about features. Lastly, never had a car hydroplane so badly whcih is a problem with the kind of rains we get in Florida. Has Toyota gotten overconfident?
Nice commuter
Darren, 08/24/2023
2012 Toyota Prius Three 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It holds its value very well, we bought it in 2014. It's probably one of the most reliable hybrids ever made. So far, the only issue was the gas engine suddenly shutting off while exiting the highway once. Other than that, it is very reliable. Only 46 mpg, but that's because of heavier tires that got installed that drop fuel economy by a bit.
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Great! Great! Machine..
Ali A, 04/28/2020
2012 Toyota Prius Two 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I underestimated the Prius till I drove it. I enjoy driving it. Gas mileage is amazing, drives very smooth on the highway & city. Sound system is great.. navigation and Bluetooth perfect. Very spacious, rear seats can fold if more space needed. Has a power mode that had me doing 106 MPH on I26 in SC. I love this car so much, bought it to ship to someone overseas, ended up keeping it after I drove it on a short trip & got him another one. been 3 years now. No issues at all.. just regular maintenance.. Does very well on long distance trips as well. No regrets here. Simply love it.
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