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Consumer Reports tests the Prius v

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by Quentin, Jan 26, 2012.

  1. Quentin

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    Scored 80 out of 100
    0 to 30 mph, sec. 3.7
    0 to 60 mph, sec. 10.7
    45 to 65 mph, sec. 6.7
    Quarter-mile, sec 18.1
    Quarter-mile, mph 78.0
    Braking from 60 mph dry, ft. 138
    Braking from 60 mph wet, ft. 151
    CR's overall mileage, mpg 41
    CR's city/highway, mpg 33 / 47
    CR's 150-mile trip, mpg 46

    Compared to the Prius 3rd gen
    Scored 80 out of 100
    0 to 30 mph, sec. 3.7
    0 to 60 mph, sec. 10.6
    45 to 65 mph, sec. 6.3
    Quarter-mile, sec 18.0
    Quarter-mile, mph 79.3
    Braking from 60 mph dry, ft. 133
    Braking from 60 mph wet, ft. 147
    CR's overall mileage, mpg 44
    CR's city/highway, mpg 32 / 55
    CR's 150-mile trip, mpg 53

    In general, they loved the transmission, cargo area, visibility, braking. They thought the engine was somewhat strained and the interior materials were a mixed bag (liked the leather covered dash, disliked the headliner).

    Overall, the review was quite good with a lot of good info for potential buyers. I haven't purchased my v yet, but I'm feeling pretty good about it. :)
     
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    catgic Mastr & Commandr Hybrid Guru

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    Quentin - Run...Do Not Walk...to your local Toyota dealer and capture one.
    They are, as I have Christened them, *A Caddy In A Kimono.*

    http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/caddy_in-a_kimono/
     
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    Here's the CR road test on the v.

     
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  4. Quentin

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    I won't be purchasing until the summer at the earliest. I'll need it before August, though, because my wife and I are expecting our first then. :) I just need to test drive the Camry hybrid first to ensure that I want the extra cargo space instead of the 200hp.
     
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    And here is most of CR's road test summary:
    "...despite its larger size, the efficient gas-electric hybrid powertrain still gets an excellent 41 mpg overall, only 3 mpg less than the hatchback. That combination gives the Prius V a blend of versatility and fuel economy that no other vehicle can match. But the engine sometimes feels overworked, and handling, while secure, is not agile. Still, the V's overall road-test places it among our top-scoring wagons."
     
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    Is that city number right for Gen 3? Most fuel-efficient cars says 32 city.

    Anyhow, those Prius v FE numbers are pretty good. That overall mileage is higher than the '12 HCH and the Insight.

    There's a road test at [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE-pE3bXhAk&annotation_id=annotation_197918&feature=iv"]Toyota Prius V review from Consumer Reports - YouTube[/ame] which is much newer than the one posted by Fstr911. I recommend watching both.
     
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    You're right. It should be 32 for the 3rd gen Prius.
     
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    I was just about to post this news but looks like I was beaten to the punch. Since I have a v3, I was especially interested in what CR had to say and I think their assessment matches mine very closely. I really really like the interior room and the great airy, open feeling from having large windows.

    If you drive with a slightly lighter foot, it ought not to be too hard to beat the 41 mpg they report. Take a look at my actual milage on fuelly: Silver Prius v (Toyota Prius v) | Fuelly

    I am currently getting 42.8 mpg - this includes every single fillip that I have done since I bought the car.
     
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    i didnt know v had leather covered dash?
     
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    Re: "i didnt know v had leather covered dash?"

    Curious ...Where did you get that idea?
     
    #10 Fstr911, Jan 30, 2012
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    The panel right behind the steering wheel and directly in the middle of the IP in front of the passenger seat is some soft fabric that is leather-like. :)
     
    #11 Quentin, Jan 30, 2012
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