2012 Prius v product information released

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    From the Toyota Pressroom:

    http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/2012 toyota prius v product info.download

    Paradox, May 23, 2011
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    I am surprised it takes 91 Octane premium, and that it gets regen off the rear axle.

    I am hoping both of those are wrong, personally.
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    Is it just me or do they not discuss a Prius v 4? I only see the Prius v 2, 3 and 5.
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    [sarcasm]
    Prius v II not confusing
    Prius v III not confusing
    Prius v IV confusing
    Prius v V not confusing
    [/sarcasm]

    If they did have a model v 4 how many times would they have to explain that it did not have a v-4 engine propelling it? The name v invites confusion.
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    Ok, I got word that there is no Prius v Four (And the numbers are spelled out now) so it is:

    2012 Prius v Two
    2012 Prius v Three
    2012 Prius v Five

    There is no '4'... The specs for the Prius v were alligned as much as possible with the models that line up with the 2011 Prius.
    Paradox, May 23, 2011
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    That's correct. No Prius v Four at launch.

    Also, while 91 Octane is recommended by the factory, however, the vehicle will perform fine with 87 Octane.

    Thanks,

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    Prius Team, May 23, 2011
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    MATRIX SIENNA HYBRID POWER SYSTEM

    Is this a leak that indicates that the same 1.8 HSD will be used in the Matrix HSD and Sienna HSD?
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    They must have changed the final gear ratio. With the extra weight (due to the size), the acceleration remains the same as Gen2 Prius. It is really a wise trade off.
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    what i was thinking too...
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    I wonder what kind of MPG hit there would be with 87 octane gas
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    Reading and seeing more about the Prius v makes me want the CT200h less for some reason.
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    I would not expect it to get less MPG, I would expect it to ping more when accelerating.
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    Any idea on price ranges or did I miss that? That was a lot of information. Regardless, Prius v Five with ATP, here I come. Now I just have to decide what color. I think I will stick with Blizzard Pearl since white is the safest color car to have (least likely color to be struck by another vehicle by a factor of 8).
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    Great. Just great.
    While I was personally checking out the Prius v, Paradox was here scooping the specs. I missed all the info fun.

    Oh well, I got some good pictures. :)
    TonyPSchaefer, May 23, 2011
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    so Tony post em
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    In Danny's writeup, he said someone at Toyota mentioned it could be approx. $3000 over a similarly equipped Prius. So A Prius v Five loaded with Entune, AT etc may be right around $40,000 after taxes etc.
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    Great, because Prius owners do not like Premium gas at all and I am hoping the Prius plug-in to recommend regular gas.
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    I signed up for a PHV and I was thinking about which color with, blizzard pearl or classic silver. I have never had a speeding ticket until I start driving a white camry. I guess it is easier to be seen by police with radar guns and by other drivers to avoid accidents, a nice trade off.
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    No reason it should not.
    Paradox, Jun 5, 2011
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