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A rare TV commercial

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by kenmac, Jun 8, 2005.

  1. kenmac

    kenmac New Member

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    Hi folks,
    Here in West Oz tonight I just saw what has become a rarity - a Prius TV commercial!
    It's the first one I've seen this year - it was a re-run of one of the originals.
    I don't know whether you use this one in US - it shows a Prius pulling in for a refuel and the young girl asks her mother " Mum, what's a service station?".(You call them Gas stations)
    It emphasises "up to 1000km range" - a bit optimistic in practice!
    I don't know if this is a sign of improved supplies of the car.
    Anyway, I hope this is the beginning of Toyota further informing the general public - it's about time!

    kenmac
     
    #1 kenmac, Jun 8, 2005
  2. DanMan32

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    620 miles? I can do that fairly easily, and we have the dumb bladder. Without the bladder, that should be a piece of cake for you.
     
    #2 DanMan32, Jun 8, 2005
  3. Tideland Prius

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    mmhmm. I agree =). My highest is only 818.3kms
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Jun 8, 2005
  4. kenmac

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    Well, I'm currently getting an average of 4.6L/100km, which is my best ever (city driving) .
    This would calculate out to a range of approx. 980kms for the 45 litre tank.
    At highway speeds (110kph) there is no way it would achieve 1000km range!
    For 1000km you need to average 4.5L/100km, or in US terms 52.3mpg.
    It may be possible in controlled conditions and very careful driving, but not in normal "just driving"!

    kenmac
     
    #4 kenmac, Jun 8, 2005
  5. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    my last tank was 602.4 miles. last bar started blinking at about 585 miles. i believe if i were so inclined, that i could have done 620 miles
     
    #5 DaveinOlyWA, Jun 8, 2005
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