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Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by NonFormulaic, Mar 1, 2023.

  1. NonFormulaic

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    Let’s start with great MPG right off the bat. Almost 55 mpg average, mostly city. Not the smoothest ride….but then I checked the tire pressure… 52 on all 4 tires. I’m assuming the harshness was due to that?
    Surprised to see how much is standard on the base model…inclusive of front and rear parking sensors. Re the seats…cloth…but just maybe more comfortable than the vinyl? I raised BOTH seats to the highest point and thought them to be really perfect. The car is as tight as possible…zero rattles or vibrations. I like it a lot…
     

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    Calculated will probably be closer to 50, if Toyota's being true to form. Still excellent for a test drive though.

    Typical dealer prep.

    Oh hey: spare tire??
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Mar 1, 2023
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    If you drop the tire pressure, expect a drop in the fuel economy.
     
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    Did it have a push button start? Le on other toyotas (Rav4 hybrid ) have a switchblade key rather than push button start. Thanks
     
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  5. NonFormulaic

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    Push button start. Absolutely.
     
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    I could tell this was in done in California, especially SoCal due to the rain today! Lots of rain, hail, thunder lightning this afternoon here in the OC.
     
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    Thanks for sharing!
    • Did it have a spare tire?
    • Smart key on drive door?
     
    #7 Kalianyia, Mar 2, 2023
  8. samsprius1

    samsprius1 HEV Fanatic

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    I’ve heard mixed reviews on the driver’s display! I think I am going to like it!
     
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    @NonFormulaic, could you post in the Gen 5 owners thread instead?

    Please take a picture of what is under the trunk deck and post.

    Do the LE parking sensors work?
     
    #9 Gokhan, Mar 3, 2023
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    Parking sensors work in my LE
     
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  11. Gokhan

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    Thanks, @The Turtle, could you also post in the Gen 5 owners thread? Could you take a picture of under the trunk deck? It is interesting that the LE comes with the jack and tools but the XLE doesn't.
     
    #11 Gokhan, Mar 4, 2023
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