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Prius c video review (full length)

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by Russell Frost, Feb 29, 2012.

  1. Russell Frost

    Russell Frost the whatdrives.us guy

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  2. Corvidae

    Corvidae New Member

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    Thanks for the review!

    I am curious how you guys liked the center console arm rest. It appears to be too far back, unless the front seats are being shown as too far forward. I use it a lot in my current car.
     
  3. Teacake

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    I just watched this yesterday. It's a great review and worth the time!
     
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    Great review. The guys might want to edit out that run stop sign at 31:13, though.
     
  5. Mister MMT

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    Great review. Although it's not an in depth one with objective measurements, it gives us an excellent impression. And waw, beautiful surroundings around San Diego (La Jolla?).

    I've been intrigued by the statement that the Prius c would be more high end then the Yaris. I believe this is somewhat misleading. At least, as far as the Hybrid is concerned, this is certainly not the case.

    In fact, its "midgrade" base model is 22,300 $ in Germany and 15000 £ in the UK, but that is all taxes included, and is as well equipped as the Prius c 3. See the Yaris hybrid thread for details. Both cars are mechanical twins, but Toyota wishes to exploit the Prius brand name to position de c as a more highend car.

    The Prius c uses the slightly stretched (1.6 in.) platform of the Ractis/Verso S. Width is identical. The Yaris is 1.7 in. higher and 3.8 in. shorter. Its windshield is advanced to give it a cab forward appearance. This makes it feel very roomy and offers more head space in the back. The trunk space may be slightly smaller, but I'm not sure. This gives the impression the c is a lower and longer car.

    The following pictures illustrate the above.

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    And an image of the Mid Grade (black) and High Grade Yaris hybrid models. Note the specific front which looks very Prius liftback 2012 like to me and the nice LED daylight driving lights incorporated into the headlights.

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    US people should be aware both cars are essentially city cars and therefore SMALL. I may have been wrong thinking they prefer larger ones...
     
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    Great review: thanks
     
  7. dustoff003

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    The c in Prius c delineates city, so the c is the city Prius.



    Posted from my iPhone via the Tapatalk app.
     
  8. sameasbeforebut

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    According to the Owner's Manual, the top of the arm rest slides forward and back... I'll know better by mid-week; I'm supposed to take delivery on MY Prius c w/in the next 2 days!!!
     
  9. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    They used the same term for the Venza - driver & front passenger feel like they have 60% of the dashboard. Thanks for the review, guys! That really is a tight turning radius!