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How does the Air Condition Compare?

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by Carlosos, Apr 10, 2012.

  1. Carlosos

    Carlosos Junior Member

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    I'm thinking about buying a Prius C but by living in Florida, I care a lot about the strength of the air condition and how much the car heats up sitting in the sun. How does it compare to a Honda Fit, the normal Prius, and other subcompact cars? I know that we haven't seen any real heat yet but there have been some hot days already.
     
  2. SquallLHeart

    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

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    i do not know how it compares to those other cars.. but it seems to work fine. also, realize that having the car in Eco mode.. it'll regulate the A/C so it won't use as much energy
     
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  3. BrunoPuntzJones

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    I'm in north TX where we have 30+ days over 100F and 70%+ humidity, yay me.

    The A/C was a concern to me too. In fact is was the first thing I tested before moving the shifter into drive on the test drive. Worked really well.

    I know the Eco mode can change how well it works, but plan on just turning it off when it gets brutal here in a couple of months.
     
  4. dig4dirt

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    I have not used AC much, because it has mainly been chilly here,
    But the climate control works really nice, heat or AC.

    I do know that I was surprised to find that it wasnt heated up inside one day, when
    I was planning on it being hot inside. I thought that was nice.
    Even so, I am gonna tint it up 20% or so on all four door side windows to keep it cool.
    I wont tint the back window, but may bring it down 6-8 inches on the windshield for sun visor.
     
  5. Angel Natal

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    I live in the Caribbean and I don't have complaints with the a/c ! Works nicely even in Eco mode.
     
  6. orenji

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    The best AC I have ever used is in my Lexus LS 400. Its COLD! AC is very important to me and I pretty much use it every day of the year. The AC in my C comes pretty close to the coldness and quickness of cooling the car down as my Lexus. I give it a 10!
     
  7. NuttyKat

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    I drive a Honda Fit and a Prius liftback. The Prius A/C is awesome - quick kick in and cold. I live in NC where it gets pretty hot and I can tell you the A/C on the Fit struggles. It takes several minutes to cool the car down and is not robust. I am curious about the Prius C A/C as well and like what I am hearing.

    Oops....just saw the date on the posts.......
     
  8. orenji

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    Never too late to comment!
     
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