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2012 Toyota Prius V Road TestAt first glance, the 2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon strikes us as being indi

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  1. Edward marshall

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    At first glance, the 2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon strikes us as being indistinguishable from its sibling, the ubiquitous Prius sedan. Both share the same squinty gaze, the same unapologetically functional doorstop silhouette.
     
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    Re: 2012 Toyota Prius V Road TestAt first glance, the 2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon strikes us as being

    They may look similar, but they are very different vehicles. I've owned a 2005 Prius, driven both a 2012 Prius and Prius v, and bought a v. The v seems so much more roomier for both the passengers and for cargo than the regular Prius. The ride, to me, is also more quiet and comfortable. Because of the size I use the v like a mini-mini van. In that capacity, it performs about 95% of the tasks that my Toyota Sienna does. It also is averaging over 50mpg for the type of driving and routes I take. Your results on the mpg will vary.
     
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    Re: 2012 Toyota Prius V Road TestAt first glance, the 2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon strikes us as being

    I am a bit confused! I bought a Prius v in January and I find the ride MUCH worse than my previous 2007 Prius!! I have seen no one comment on this. At highway speeds on SMOOTH pavement the car rides like it is riding on a washboard. And even at low speeds it "shudders" almost continuously. Any advice would be highly welcomed. (The tire pressure is at the manufacturer's recommended 33lb/in2)
     
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    Re: 2012 Toyota Prius V Road TestAt first glance, the 2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon strikes us as being

    From day #1 of purchase, and you let it go until now ?! Take advantage of your warranty before it runs out, the car drives smoothly for everybody else.
     
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    Re: 2012 Toyota Prius V Road TestAt first glance, the 2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon strikes us as being

    Have to agree! Mine rides smooth. Just put first 400 miles on it. Now plan on adding some air to the tires to compare ride & gas mileage.
     
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    Jim is he shuddering the transition from the traction motor (battery) to gas engine or mor suspension. Maybe a tire out of round?

    Mine rides ok. It's no Caddy but that wasn't what I expected. It's truly an economy car with lots of room. I'm in the north where roads look like Swiss cheese this time of year. W
     
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    Re: 2012 Toyota Prius V Road TestAt first glance, the 2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon strikes us as being

    Wanderer & E.M - Au Contraire, the Prius v (vee) is a “Caddy,†--- A Caddy In A Kimono. Its designed in “vâ€ersatility makes it truly the Euber-Prius that has come down the ways of Toyota Town so far. It is “vâ€ery distinguishable from ubiquitous “Wedge Of Tofu†Prius Hatchback Sedan.

    Toyota bolted on the best features of the iconic 2nd Generation Prius, some of which they left out of the 2009½-2012 Next GEN 3G design, and simultaneously deep-sixed the shortcomings of the 3rd Generation Prius design like the “Eye Test†Monochrome-ish MID & HSI. The Euber-Vee has a much improved multi-color Hybrid System Indicator (HSI), Mo’ Betta Multi-Information Display (MID), return of the Full-Color MFD with ENERGY-CONSUMPTION display at the push of a button. What resulted is a fuel-sipping “vâ€inner. :plane:
     
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    Catgic posts always crack me up. You have quite a way with words. What I meant by my caddy comment is it doesn't "float" like the last caddy I drove some (many!) years back. Most cars don't ride that way anymore. I do feel road imperfections and also hear them but it isn't excessive or unreasonable. I do wish the steering was a little tighter. It reminds me of the land yacht Olds I learned to drive on. Overall though I love my v. Heck we liked them so much we bought a pair. =). W
     
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    Re: 2012 Toyota Prius V Road TestAt first glance, the 2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon strikes us as being

    It always amuses me to see newbies whose first (and only) post is a bitch. Makes me pretty sure they're just a troll.
     
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    Re: 2012 Toyota Prius V Road TestAt first glance, the 2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon strikes us as being

    I had a 2005 Prius and now have about 2000 miles on the Prius v. The v is much quieter and the ride is a lot better than the 2005 in my opinion. Combine that with more room and 50mpg in my case and the v is a big winner.
     
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    Re: 2012 Toyota Prius V Road TestAt first glance, the 2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon strikes us as being

    Agree that my Bride's Prius v rides MUCH more smoothly than my 2008 Gen II. If the OPs car is riding rough in comparison to his Gen II something is very wrong!