Toyota Prius named "Top Green Car" for 5th year in a row by Consumer Reports

[Danny]

I hope they have the numbers switched in their video - they say 35 in the city and 50 on the highway...



Green car Toyota Prius
The gas/electric Prius hybrid retains its lock on this category for the fifth straight year. Despite a wave of new hybrid models, the Prius’ 44 mpg overall is still the best we’ve measured in any five-passenger car. The interior is roomy and versatile, and the Prius has been very reliable. Price: $24,000.

ConsumerReports.org - Videos

Also of note: The Chevy Silverado is the first US car since 2005 to make the Top 10:

ConsumerReports.org - Top Picks 2008

[sugar land dave]

Sweet!

[usbseawolf2000]

From the link I was watching LS460L and they mention about huge rear leg room for the long wheel base version.

After digging for the info the 460L has 36.9 inches. Prius has 38.6 inches rear leg room -- almost 2 inches more.

[Stev0]

Fools! They should award it to the GM's Volt which will be available any year now!

[micheal]

Originally Posted by Danny

I hope they have the numbers switched in their video - they say 35 in the city and 50 on the highway...



Green car Toyota Prius
The gas/electric Prius hybrid retains its lock on this category for the fifth straight year. Despite a wave of new hybrid models, the Prius’ 44 mpg overall is still the best we’ve measured in any five-passenger car. The interior is roomy and versatile, and the Prius has been very reliable. Price: $24,000.

ConsumerReports.org - Videos

Also of note: The Chevy Silverado is the first US car since 2005 to make the Top 10:

ConsumerReports.org - Top Picks 2008

Nope, somehow, their numbers are correct, they did report getting 35 mpg in the city. As far as I can recall, they don't say what type of commute this was, but I can only assume really short trips or a red light every couple of blocks. Still, the consistent top pick is good. I am still annoyed at their hybrid hype articles with miscalculations...ah well.

[Stev0]

Originally Posted by micheal

Nope, somehow, their numbers are correct, they did report getting 35 mpg in the city. As far as I can recall, they don't say what type of commute this was, but I can only assume really short trips or a red light every couple of blocks. Still, the consistent top pick is good. I am still annoyed at their hybrid hype articles with miscalculations...ah well.

Actually, I get 35 city (in the winter) and 50 highway. Of course, my commute is really short trips and red lights every couple of blocks (plus it's hilly - downhill going away from home when the engine's still cold, uphill coming back, gee, thanks).

In warmer weather it's much better...

[micheal]

Originally Posted by Stev0

Actually, I get 35 city (in the winter) and 50 highway. Of course, my commute is really short trips and red lights every couple of blocks (plus it's hilly - downhill going away from home when the engine's still cold, uphill coming back, gee, thanks).

In warmer weather it's much better...

Oh no doubt, I can imagine getting 35mpg on pretty much the worst possible scenario as you described in your commute. Going back and looking at a somewhat recent test, CR got 16 mpg out of a Scion xD (rated for 22 city). So the Prius getting a little over twice in the city than the xD, similar to the EPA estimates for two, I'm guessing the CR city test is pretty rough, but equally applied.

[cwerdna]

Yeah, I don't know the details of CR's fuel economy tests (not sure if they publish them) but you can see the most efficient vehicles that they've tested at ConsumerReports.org - Most fuel-efficient cars.

Note, some more recent ones are missing like the Altima Hybrid which they got 27/36, 32 overall. That'd make it #7 on the list.

[Flying White Dutchman]

Originally Posted by Stev0

Fools! They should award it to the GM's Volt which will be available any year now!

[Stev0]

Originally Posted by micheal

Oh no doubt, I can imagine getting 35mpg on pretty much the worst possible scenario as you described in your commute. Going back and looking at a somewhat recent test, CR got 16 mpg out of a Scion xD (rated for 22 city). So the Prius getting a little over twice in the city than the xD, similar to the EPA estimates for two, I'm guessing the CR city test is pretty rough, but equally applied.

Yeah, I'm not complaining about 35 MPG, because I know it would be much worse in any other vehicle.