Impressed my Carpoolers

Winston · 05-21-2007, 05:03 PM

Got a brand new Prius this weekend. I am surprised at the MPG. Did a trip to the beach over hilly terrain. Averaged 46mpg(70mile trip). Then on my commute to work I got 50.5mpg(25mile trip). Both trips included highway speeds over 70mph. I only have 200 miles on the car. I thought the mileage was supposed to get better after the first few thousand miles?!? I am really happy.

My carpoolers were impressed with the 50mpg. I commute with two other guys. They are both over 6 feet tall. They fit in the back seat great. However, the front seat actually seems to have less legroom than the back.

JimN · 05-21-2007, 09:05 PM

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Got a brand new Prius this weekend. I am surprised at the MPG. Did a trip to the beach over hilly terrain. Averaged 46mpg(70mile trip). Then on my commute to work I got 50.5mpg(25mile trip). Both trips included highway speeds over 70mph. I only have 200 miles on the car. I thought the mileage was supposed to get better after the first few thousand miles?!? I am really happy.

My carpoolers were impressed with the 50mpg. I commute with two other guys. They are both over 6 feet tall. They fit in the back seat great. However, the front seat actually seems to have less legroom than the back.
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Congratulations & welcome to the site.

Bill Merchant · 05-22-2007, 01:22 AM

Welcome to PriusChat, Winston! Yes, MPG usually improves after 5-6K miles, but you're doing great now. Your carpoolers may notice that the fold-down center arm rest in the back goes all the way to the seat. That is how it's designed, it isn't broken, just odd. Have fun in your new car!

SomervillePrius · 05-22-2007, 09:50 AM

The prius is a great car pool car. Seats 4 people comfortably especially for people in the rear. I'm glad (but not surprised) you're great mileage already. It will get slightly better over the next 4-6k miles as the tires/car break-in and you can fine tune your technique. Keep reading!

The prius is a great car pool car. Seats 4 people comfortably especially for people in the rear. I'm glad (but not surprised) you're great mileage already. It will get slightly better over the next 4-6k miles as the tires/car break-in and you can fine tune your technique. Keep reading!

05-22-2007, 09:50 AM	#4
SomervillePrius Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 946 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The prius is a great car pool car. Seats 4 people comfortably especially for people in the rear. I'm glad (but not surprised) you're great mileage already. It will get slightly better over the next 4-6k miles as the tires/car break-in and you can fine tune your technique. Keep reading! The prius is a great car pool car. Seats 4 people comfortably especially for people in the rear. I'm glad (but not surprised) you're great mileage already. It will get slightly better over the next 4-6k miles as the tires/car break-in and you can fine tune your technique. Keep reading! __________________ help start a revolution! Demand PLUG IN Hybrids to be built today!

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05-21-2007, 05:03 PM	#1
Winston Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 553 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Got a brand new Prius this weekend. I am surprised at the MPG. Did a trip to the beach over hilly terrain. Averaged 46mpg(70mile trip). Then on my commute to work I got 50.5mpg(25mile trip). Both trips included highway speeds over 70mph. I only have 200 miles on the car. I thought the mileage was supposed to get better after the first few thousand miles?!? I am really happy. My carpoolers were impressed with the 50mpg. I commute with two other guys. They are both over 6 feet tall. They fit in the back seat great. However, the front seat actually seems to have less legroom than the back.

05-22-2007, 01:22 AM	#3
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,950 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 51	Welcome to PriusChat, Winston! Yes, MPG usually improves after 5-6K miles, but you're doing great now. Your carpoolers may notice that the fold-down center arm rest in the back goes all the way to the seat. That is how it's designed, it isn't broken, just odd. Have fun in your new car!