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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by brick2, Oct 13, 2014.

  1. brick2

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    Anyone knows if the 2015 models will have the Lithium bat vice the NiMH?
    Can save $2000 on a 2014 model or wait for 2015, is the cost savings worth it?
     
    #1 brick2, Oct 13, 2014
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    The 2015 Prius is basically the same as the 2014. Only the Plug-in has lithium. It has been announced that there will be a lithium option in the 2016 Prius (Gen4 late in 2015).

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    #2 jdenenberg, Oct 13, 2014
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    '15's are already at the dealers. do you mean gen IV?
     
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    The 2015's out now are still Gen 3, the 4th Gen is not scheduled to be on the market until Dec 2015--- as I understand it. However, the 2015 Gen 3 has been out since 2010 and SHOULD have all the bugs refined out of it now. I am hoping my 2014 will prove to be a super reliable little car, as I plan to keep this one.
     
    #4 lester williams, Oct 13, 2014
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    2016 Toyota Prius Hybrid: Sportier, But Facing New Competition

    "Showing Toyota's inherent conservatism, the new Prius will stick with a nickel-metal-hydride battery pack for the base model--expected to be rated at 55 mpg combined by the EPA--but will offer an optional lithium-ion battery pack for an Eco model that could be rated as high as 60 mpg combined."​

    I wonder what is the cost to buy a 5MPG gain. You really do not save much when you are starting at 55 MPG.
     
    #5 Jonny Zero, Oct 13, 2014
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    Thanks to everyone who replied!!! The 2015s are due in Hawaii in DEC. I will of course go with the 2014 and save two grand in the process.
     
    #6 brick2, Oct 13, 2014
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