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I love my new prius but if there was one thing I would like to change...

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by benalexe, Oct 7, 2012.

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  1. hill

    hill High Fiber Member

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    The acursed fly bridge. Wished they of done it 'V' style.

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    rockerdan PiP Rocks!

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    wow! that is an awesome ratio! I am around 50/50 ratio and average 120-125mpg since new.

    what is your overall MPG with 80% EV? gotta be very high!

    thanks
    Dan
     
    #22 rockerdan, Oct 11, 2012
  3. CharlesH

    CharlesH CA HOV Decal #5 on former PiP

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    Actually, it isn't an "EV cutoff", it is more like an "ICE start". In that mode, you are still primarily using the battery, and the ICE is just idling to keep the speed difference between the gears in the PSD (Power Split Device) within spec.
     
    #23 CharlesH, Oct 12, 2012
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    I wish they left the touch tracer buttons where they were before.
     
    #24 El Dobro, Oct 12, 2012
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    Location of the heated seats switches. Seriously, I have to bend down while driving to turn it off? What were they thinking???
     
    #25 Amapola99, Oct 12, 2012
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    This!
     
    #26 Rainking, Oct 13, 2012
  7. trentofdestiny

    trentofdestiny Master Finagler

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    These were my reasons for getting a PiP and ditching the regular Prius haha.
    Yes it does...can't wait for warmer weather so I can do that too.
    +1...however my elbow didn't quite reach the armrest in the 2011 Prius either...seems this 12 has more padding but still isn't soft enough. Neither are the door panels.
     
    #27 trentofdestiny, Oct 13, 2012
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    That went over my head..... what do you mean?
     
    #28 krausternet, Oct 14, 2012
  9. trentofdestiny

    trentofdestiny Master Finagler

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    He was quoting someone else's post that referred to the location of the heated seat switches.
     
    #29 trentofdestiny, Oct 14, 2012
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    drinnovation EREV for EVER!

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    Great stats.. What is your overall MPG.. about 225?
    Glad to see the PiP is a good match to your needs. You should be part of the PiP MPG spreadsheet
    PIP & MPG Spreadsheet | PriusChat
     
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    lensovet former BP Brigade 207

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    the other day i shoved something in that storage compartment and a minute later my butt was on fire! seriously, really don't understand the location at all. shouldn't it just be part of the climate cluster?
     
    #31 lensovet, Oct 15, 2012
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    I just ran into this myself. I have a box of kleenex in that area, and yesterday I noticed the seat getting warm without me turning it on. Guess I'll have to keep that area clear.
     
    #32 Electric Charge, Oct 15, 2012
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    I wish there was an ICE cutoff switch. I've been driving around on EV and accidentally pushed the accelerator too hard which starts the ICE. This causes me to have to pull over and shut off the vehicle. I'd prefer an ICE cutoff switch.
     
    #33 chesleyn, Oct 15, 2012
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    lensovet former BP Brigade 207

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    Sounds like a great way to destroy your engine
     
    #34 lensovet, Oct 15, 2012
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    I second the Motion.

    However, I don't pull over and power the car off, to get it back to EV.
     
    #35 ukr2, Oct 15, 2012
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    ukr2, well if you don't pull over to power off the car, do you just let the ICE continue it's warmup cycle?
     
    #36 chesleyn, Oct 16, 2012
  17. lensovet

    lensovet former BP Brigade 207

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    Yes. Why do people keep thinking they are smarter than the engineers who built this car?
     
    #37 lensovet, Oct 16, 2012
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    I wouldnt say its about being smarter.. just having different priorities.
     
    #38 Tracksyde, Oct 16, 2012
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    Center console,armrest, and seating position needs a rework.
     
    #39 Captain PIP, Oct 16, 2012
  20. lensovet

    lensovet former BP Brigade 207

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    The reason the engine stays on, I'm pretty sure, is longevity. The reason it turns on is because we're in the US. The reason you should keep it on, instead of instantly pullin over and rebooting the car (I can't believe someone would actually do this) is so that it keeps running at 100k, 200k miles. No?
     
    #40 lensovet, Oct 16, 2012
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