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Yosemite trip w/Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Marine Ray, Jun 24, 2017.

  1. Marine Ray

    Marine Ray Senior Member

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    Just returned home from a trip to Yosemite and happy to report our newly purchased (2010 Gen3 Three w/55K miles) left me pleasantly surprised. Details:
    • Trip started from our home in Reno to overnight stay at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (where I was stationed almost 30 years ago). Distance 105 miles, 2000' elevation gain.
    • Next morning leg from MCMWTC to Yosemite via 9624-foot Sonora Pass. Up to 25% grades. Distance 143 miles.
    • And back again.
    • Lots of elevation gain and loss using this route.
    • 52.9 mpg overall
    I was pleased with the "B" transmission feature - used it to regulate downhill speeds and frequently got to 10 bars (on my HV battery gauge, not drinking bars). Engaged Power Mode when needed on inclines - plenty of power. Lastly, I was extremely pleased with the responsive steering and handling.
     
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    Yeah, the Prius is nice to get around in Yosemite. Lots of slow driving and regening. Really thinking about getting myself a Gen 4-2 Eco this weekend.
     
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    Marine Ray Senior Member

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    My tires for this trip - Bridgestone Ecopias 33PSI front/35PSI rear.
     
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    Sounds great! Glad you're enjoying the new buggy. I love Yosemite.
    Any chance you could get a mod to move this to the Gen 3 main forum so other Gen 3 owners will find it more easily?
     
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    Yes Jerry, I need to move to the appropriate forum. How do I do that?
     
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    Just click on the
    upload_2017-6-25_23-4-2.png button and ask them to do so.
     
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    I live right next to Yosemite. I can see El Capitan and Half Dome from my morning walks just a quarter mile from my home.

    I just drove from there to Salt Lake City. I did 80 when the speed limit was 80. Two miles above for everything else. I got 63 MPG according to the display. I filled up only once. In every other vehicle I've owned, I've had to fill up at least twice. I was very happy with that. I do know the engine works a lot harder at higher speeds and much of the trip is able 75. Plus there are some mighty big hills to climb and a big mountain (The Sierra Nevada).

    When I drive up to the park and back, I get between 52 and 53 MPG. Around town I get 63 in the summer and 53 in the winter.
     
    #7 MichelleStone, Jun 26, 2017
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