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2012 Prius v Information and Specs

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Danny, Jan 10, 2011.

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  1. Skoorbmax

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    It couldn't possibly be because we have kids. Nope, that isn't it. It must be something else.
     
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    Fine. But 2 kids + 2 adults = 4 seats. Not 7 or 8.

    The latter is a bus.
     
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    Unless you are taking your kids and two of their friends or family somewhere then what? Oh you'd need two cars and now two drivers and... If you can't envision a need for the 3rd row seats then that's fine but some of us have the need.
     
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    2 adults + 4 kids = 6 seats.
    2 adults + 2 kids plus their two friends = 6.
    2 adults + 3 kids + each of their friends = 8.
    2 adults + their visiting parents plus their four kids = 8.
    5 adults + four kids = 9.
    12 adults + 3 children + 5 pet orangutans = 20.
     
    #64 Skoorbmax, Feb 11, 2011
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    Hey, why not buy a minivan? (O.K., forget the "mini" part.)

    Some of us just don't want to be embarrassed by the Prius brand.... :D
     
    #65 Black2006, Feb 11, 2011
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    Yeah, but some folks want a hybrid minivan in the US (like the Estima Hybrid that's sold in Japan). Nobody's delivered such a thing in the US yet.

    The Highlander Hybrid can apparently seat 7 but it's a bit too thirsty w/its V6 and rather pricey (MSRP starts at $38,360). The 3rd row is standard on the 2011 but apparently, it wasn't on earlier years (?).

    I think another problem for people with kids is that they the child seats themselves eat up a lot of room and it's a squeeze for a parent to be in the back of a 5 seater w/2 car seats.
     
    #66 cwerdna, Feb 12, 2011
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    FYI,
    The Japanese regulation is 3 kids less than 12 years old can be counted as 2 adults, and a kid less than 6 years old has to be on the appropriate child seat.

    How about the regulations in the US and other countries?

    Ken@Japan
     
    #67 ken1784, Feb 21, 2011
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    There are slight difference between provinces and territories in Canada but in general a child must be in the appropriate car seat (rear-facing, forward-facing or booster) until they're about 8 or 9 years old, or 145cm (4'9") or 36kg (80lbs).

    Interesting to note: Car seats bought in other countries are not legal for use in Canada.
     
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    It's a miss. that vehicle is exorbitantly priced. I priced out a fully loaded Highlander and they top out over $50k, though it's got a lot of options.
     
    #69 Skoorbmax, Feb 21, 2011
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    It looks good but then so does a 2010 and this looks more or less like a 2010. Doesn't really seem much larger than a third gen, though.
     
    #71 Skoorbmax, Feb 23, 2011
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    Those look like photos from the B-roll.

    The rear doors look longer... not sure if it's an illusion.
     
    #72 Tideland Prius, Feb 27, 2011
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    I know someone who bought a Fusion Hybrid. Said not the Prius because it was too small, just wanted one larger. Pointed him to this and he said it might be his next car. Hmm, I guess some will like it :)
     
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