Which mode do you use the most?

pakitt · 09-14-2009, 05:27 AM

Reading on several threads about the power modes and trying to get the best MPG - what is the trend among Prius drivers? does this reflect Toyota's wishes to offer different driving experiences with the different modes?

Mark57 · 09-14-2009, 07:36 AM

I stay in ECO mode unless traffic or safety demands that I move quicker. So far I've really only needed PWR three times for short duration and they've all been on-ramps.

bwilson4web · 09-14-2009, 07:45 AM

Although I use "ECO," mostly I maintain speed using cruise control, even in the city. Near as I can tell, none of the modes changes cruise control behavior.

Bob Wilson

jay_man2 · 09-14-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark57

I stay in ECO mode unless traffic or safety demands that I move quicker. So far I've really only needed PWR three times for short duration and they've all been on-ramps.

Same here, but the situation where I use power mode is changing lanes from a slow moving one to a fast-moving HOV lane.

Mark57 · 09-14-2009, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay_man2

Same here, but the situation where I use power mode is changing lanes from a slow moving one to a fast-moving HOV lane.

I can envision your exact scenario. We stayed in Manassas for a week last year driving back and forth into DC and the surrounding area daily. Though the traffic was heavy (fully expected), I actually enjoyed it because everyone seemed to know "how" to drive in heavy traffic. Refreshing! That's not true in many places. Now I'm hungry for Legal Seafood again.

bestmapman · 09-14-2009, 08:30 AM

I use ECO mode all the time.

Bobsprius · 09-14-2009, 10:10 AM

I typically use "ECO" mode all the time, except for getting on to the Interstate On Ramps, and when I need to make quick acceleration count with oncoming traffic in a turn that is 45MPh+. That works nice to get me into the traffic flow quickly without getting a "finger" in my mirror....

**Tideland Prius** · 09-14-2009, 04:07 PM

ECO as the default unless the situation requires otherwise (e.g. short onramp or steep hill, then I'll be in PWR Mode)

edmcm2000 · 09-14-2009, 05:42 PM

What's with "normal" mode, I always drive in eco, and thought I had to use either ev, eco or power. How do you set up to drive with no mode enabled??? Edmcm

radioprius1 · 09-14-2009, 06:32 PM

Been in ECO Mode since I bought it.

View Poll Results: Which mode do you use the most?
ECO	63	67.02%
PWR	4	4.26%
Normal (no mode enabled)	21	22.34%
ECO city only	1	1.06%
PWR city only	1	1.06%
Who cares, I leave on "Normal" and enjoy the ride	2	2.13%
I switch all the time between modes to (try to) achieve the best MPG	7	7.45%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 94. You may not vote on this poll

09-14-2009, 05:27 AM	#1
pakitt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 118 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Premium (Europe) Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts Friends: 0	Which mode do you use the most? Reading on several threads about the power modes and trying to get the best MPG - what is the trend among Prius drivers? does this reflect Toyota's wishes to offer different driving experiences with the different modes?

09-14-2009, 07:36 AM	#2
Mark57 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 213 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: #2 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Which mode do you use the most? I stay in ECO mode unless traffic or safety demands that I move quicker. So far I've really only needed PWR three times for short duration and they've all been on-ramps.

09-14-2009, 07:45 AM	#3
bwilson4web 03 and 10 Prius Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Huntsville AL with 2003 Prius Posts: 3,883 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: #1 Thanks: 148 Thanked 369 Times in 205 Posts Friends: 20	Re: Which mode do you use the most? Although I use "ECO," mostly I maintain speed using cruise control, even in the city. Near as I can tell, none of the modes changes cruise control behavior. Bob Wilson

09-14-2009, 08:30 AM	#6
bestmapman "Dream" Prius Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati, KY Posts: 989 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 3 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts Friends: 6	Re: Which mode do you use the most? I use ECO mode all the time.

09-14-2009, 10:10 AM	#7
Bobsprius BobPrius Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo Posts: 440 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 9 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Which mode do you use the most? I typically use "ECO" mode all the time, except for getting on to the Interstate On Ramps, and when I need to make quick acceleration count with oncoming traffic in a turn that is 45MPh+. That works nice to get me into the traffic flow quickly without getting a "finger" in my mirror....

09-14-2009, 04:07 PM	#8
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Which mode do you use the most? ECO as the default unless the situation requires otherwise (e.g. short onramp or steep hill, then I'll be in PWR Mode)

09-14-2009, 05:42 PM	#9
edmcm2000 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 19 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: Navigation Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Which mode do you use the most? What's with "normal" mode, I always drive in eco, and thought I had to use either ev, eco or power. How do you set up to drive with no mode enabled??? Edmcm

09-14-2009, 06:32 PM	#10
radioprius1 Dr Curious Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 505 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: No Package Thanks: 144 Thanked 54 Times in 42 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Which mode do you use the most? Been in ECO Mode since I bought it.

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