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Prius Gen 4, 2015+ Prius V or Lexus HS250h?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Curious-Octopus, Sep 10, 2023.

  1. Curious-Octopus

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    Good day friends!

    I'm looking for a fuel efficient quiet car that's comfortable for long distance driving.

    I wanted a 2017-2018 Mazda 3, but I keep reading complaints about road noise. I think buying a 4th Gen Mazda 3 is a bad idea due to the prices.

    My current list of cars I'm trying to pick between is

    Prius 2015+

    Prius V 2015+

    Lexus HS250

    Mazda 3 2017-2018

    Atleast for the Prius V vs the Prius could I you tell me your opinions? My main concern with the normal Prius is the ground clearance is terrible. My Honda Fit sits at 145mm and I have scrapped it several times already


    Thanks!
     
    #1 Curious-Octopus, Sep 10, 2023
  2. Curious-Octopus

    Curious-Octopus Junior Member

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    Also an Auris Hybrid
     
    #2 Curious-Octopus, Sep 10, 2023
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    gen 4 is quieter than 2015, to some extent. lexus should be quietest at the expense of some mpg's.
    what year is the lexus?
    quiet is in the ear of the hearer. most high mpg vehicles keep things light, which results in noise
     
    #3 bisco, Sep 10, 2023
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    Just to be clear, all Prius v’s are gen3 and a 2015 Prius hatchback is gen3. You need a 2016 up hatchback to get a gen4.

    There is almost no ground clearance advantage with the Prius v. You need a Rav4 hybrid to get some ground clearance.
     
    #4 rjparker, Sep 10, 2023
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