- hatchback 75,942
- 1,415 below average
- 12,991 good
- Davenport, IA
- 5 years
- autoshopper.com
- 1,415 below average hatchback 75,942 gasoline silver automatic
2013 toyota prius review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The king of hybrids retains its crown. introductionstill one of the most popular hybrid vehicles on the market, the toyota prius comes in prius liftback hybrid and prius plug-in hybrid versions. both the liftback and the plug-in use toyota's hybrid synergy drive powertrain, which pairs a 1. 8-liter gasoline engine along with an electric motor. The regular prius liftback uses nickel metal hydride (nimh) batteries and operates like a traditional hybrid. the prius plug-in hybrid employs newly developed lithium ion (li-ion) batteries and can be plugged in like an electric car to extend its range. The prius plug-in hybrid will allow true electric-vehicle operation for up to 15 miles at speeds up to 62 mph, according to toyota, along with quick home charging using a standard ac outlet and 15-amp dedicated circuit. The prius liftback gets an epa-rated 51/48 mpg city/highway, and a combined rating of 50 mpg. It runs on regular gasoline. the prius plug-in hybrid is rated 51/49 mpg city/highway, or 50 mpg combined. Because it also runs on electricity, the environmental protection agency gives it a special rating of 95 miles per gallon equivalent (mpge). Fuel cost estimates for the plug-in hybrid are about $1,000 a year for the prius plug-in, compared to $1,150 for the traditional prius hybrid. now in its third generation, more than 1 million units of the prius hybrid have been sold in the united states since the first debuted in 2000 as a 2001 model. The prius was redesigned for 2010, and the plug-in hybrid debuted for the 2012 model year. new for 2013 is the prius persona series special edition. It is available with the traditional prius liftback hybrid powertrain and comes with unique charcoal and black softex synthetic leather upholstery with red stitching, dark chrome interior accents and 17-inch alloy wheels. while fuel economy is remarkable, acceleration performance from the prius is far from it: 0 to 60 mph in an excruciating 9. 8 seconds. On the bright side, the continuously variable transmission (cvt), is smooth, a quality not always found in this type of transmission. prius comes loaded with technology. Front seats are roomy, though some may find the upright seating position a bit uncomfortable. In the back, there's am adequate 36 inches of legroom. The epa classifies these cars as midsize, but we see them as large compacts. cargo space is generous with nearly 40 cubic feet of capacity when the back seats are dropped flat, and the big liftgate makes loading easy. while the prius used to dominate the hybrid market, other alternative fuel vehicles have sprung up in recent years to give toyota's darling a run for its money. The new ford c-max, available as both a hybrid and a plug-in, boasts a fresher design and sharper driving dynamics. The chevrolet volt plug-in feels more sophisticated and more upscale than the prius does. Shoppers might also consider the sleek ford fusion hybrid and plug-in sedans, as well as the toyota camry hybrid. Options include deluxe solar roof package with hdd premium navigation with entune and head up display. prius five 30,005) upgrades to 17-inch alloy wheels with p214/45r17 tires, led headlights with headlight cleaners, and integrated fog lights. An advanced technology package includes hdd premium navigation with entune and head up display. prius plug-in hybrid 39,525) is equipped like prius two with its fabric-trimmed front seats, but comes standard with navigation and entune. The prius plug-in hybrid uses 15-inch tires and alloy wheels. prius plug-in hybrid advanced 39,525) upgrades with the softex upholstery, premium hdd navigation, homelink, head up display, dynamic radar cruise control, led headlights, integrated fog lights. safety equipment standard on all models includes dual-stage front airbags, side airbags in front, airbag curtains for front and rear seats, and driver's knee airbag; active headrests; latch anchors for child-safety seats, child-protector rear door locks, front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters (the most important piece of equipment so be sure to wear them), alr/elr; federally mandated tire pressure monitor with warning light; anti-lock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution; enhanced vehicle stability control, traction control, smart stop technology. Optional safety equipment includes pre-collision system that uses the same radar antenna as the radar cruise control. It applies the brakes harder than the driver does if a collision is imminent and applies them even if the driver doesn't, to reduce collision impact. Lane keep assist is available for prius five. walkaroundlove it or hate it, the tall, wedge shape of the prius has made it one of the most distinguishable cars on the road. The blue-tinted headlights are elegant wraparound trapezoids, with optional led lenses consuming 17-percent less battery power. There's a styling tweak, like a wave or a lip or, with a stretch of the imagination, a lightning bolt at the top, and it works, to deliver distinction. The taillights are standard led, reducing power draw by 88 percent. the rear wiper is huge, and effective in keeping rain off all that glass back there. Still, the quality and finish of some interior materials don't quite measure up. Prius uses a floating console design, which looks awkward to some but makes it ergonomically friendly. Inconveniently, the seat-heater button is located on the floor under the console. the front seats are comfortable with good bolstering and adjustability. The trim is made of plant-derived resin, which, toyota says, is highly recyclable. The upper and lower gloveboxes hold a magnificent 12 liters. the rear seats offer 36 inches of legroom, which is adequate for this size of a vehicle. The rear seats have a folding center armrest with two cupholders. when the rear seats, split 60/40, are dropped flat, there's 39. 6 cubic feet of cargo volume, easily accessible through the big liftgate. We hauled seven 16-inch wheels shod with dunlop racing tires in the back. The eighth had to ride in the front seat, but we were impressed with the cargo capacity. there's another 2 cubic feet of space in a tray under the floor of the cargo area for tools and laptops. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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