2016 owners, do you wish you had waited for prime?

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  1. bisco

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    for prime?
     
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    Yes. It's on my short list. It overcomes my visual objections with the standard hatchback, but I have seen nothing about price. I wish it had more EV milage; the 4 seats are not a major problem.
     
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    there are two prime price threads, one from netherlands, a bit confusing though.
     
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    With the longer EV Mileage, it should give very good overall MPG (l/100km) - I notice my Prius with only 2km or so of EV still often shows 50-60% EV use, and with a MUCH larger EV Range on Prime, the hybrid system should be able to utilise it to more benefit, and even better MPG, even without charging from the mains. For me, though, the 4 seats is a put-off.
     
    #124 alanclarkeau, Jul 31, 2016
  5. Tideland Prius

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    Yes, owners of the PiP recorded better HV mileage because of the larger capacity battery that's able to hold more charge for regenerative braking. Also, they can go back into EV mode if you regen enough charge back into the battery.
     
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    No, I do not.
    gen 4 , 3+tech pkge.
     
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