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3,500+ mile trip

Discussion in 'Prius v Fuel Economy' started by Prius V in WFBay, Aug 31, 2012.

  1. Prius V in WFBay

    Prius V in WFBay New Member

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    We just went on a trip to Yellowstone and drove 3,554 miles. I got 43.2 mpg ... and would have been better if not for Montana, with its mountainous roads. I was in EcoMode the entire time (except, obviously, when it needed Power for some of those steep hills). I should note I also had the a/c on most of the time. I rarely use it, but with 4 of us in the car, my wife and kids were complaining about being comfortable or something like that. :)
     
    #1 Prius V in WFBay, Aug 31, 2012
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    Was that you I met at the Old Faithful Inn with the Silver V?

    43.2 is not bad. See my post under 1966 mi trip. I probably drove a little slower than you did :) .
     
    #2 skwcrj, Aug 31, 2012
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    Wasn't me - I have a blue V. And those high speed limits I'm sure didn't help my cause.
     
    #3 Prius V in WFBay, Sep 1, 2012
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    I drove my 2012 hatch back 7112 miles in June. I drove the west coast, 6 national parks including Glacier
    and Yellowstone. I used A/C most of the way, used ECO the whole trip and averaged 50.8 MPG.
     
    #4 data, Sep 28, 2012
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    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    So jealous, love National Parks! Do you do the Passport thing with the stamps and cancellations?
     
    #5 markabele, Sep 29, 2012
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    No. Just the National Senile pass
     
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    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Those are a heck of a deal and a very nice thing to look forward to for many younger people. :)
     
    #7 markabele, Oct 3, 2012
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