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Name: Giako Location: Switzerland Date of Review: Feb 10
The brake problem does not exist. I have a second-generation Prius
and for over 112000 km I have had no problem with the brakes. It is
clear that when travelling with only the electric motor in a very
short time the engine produces the right pressure needed to stop
well. Clearly on a standard depression the servo motor braking is
constant and uninterrupted.
Name: Lawrence Location: Cardiff Date of Review: Feb 10
Had mine now for some 15 months as a company car so it works out well
for tax matters. Easy to drive but very poor on fuel economy
considering its green credentials. Best ever economy was 55 mpg, that
was in the summer, however, in the winter its about 48 mpg. I used to
get 60 mpg from my Skoda Superb on regular occasions. Services are
also a scandal at £240.00 per time at every 10K miles. With Skoda the
first service was at 32,000 miles ! Would I have another one next
year... probably not.
Name: Barbara Location: USA Date of Review: Dec 09
Is anyone having trouble with the 2009 or the 2010 Prius motor
cutting off while driving so that you have coast off to the shoulder
of the highway - no power? Once off the highway, you can restart the
engine and it will be fine to drive again. We fear we will have an
accident in this car. We bought a 2009 Prius new and when it shut
down in traffic driving twice, we decided to get rid of it and traded
it in on a 2010 Prius. We were shocked when the 2010 shut off while
driving on I-95 in Florida going 75 mph. That's two brand new Prius
cars that are shutting off while driving on interstate highways. Does
anyone else have this trouble with their 2009 or the 2010?
Name: Sarah Location: Durham Date of Review: Dec 09
Your Review: I loved the Prius from when a year ago I had it for 2
weeks as a hire car. I loved the design, the fact it was automatic,
smooth, just an amazing car to drive. I thought it was my dream car
and had to have one.
I purchased my own (not new, a 2005 one) in June this year, and have
had so many electrical problems with it.
The 12v battery died after just a couple of days of non use, or even
after a long drive (very random when it will happen though) and now
the weather is cold it needs jump starting every day. A diagnostic has
been run on the battery and there is nothing wrong with it, but Toyota
cannot find another problem. I have had to call out the AA 7 times in
5 months.
This is also causing problems with locking and unlocking the car. When
you press the lock button only certain doors will lock, others simply
will not. Not a problem with the battery in the key.
MPG is not that brilliant, I average at about 44, I'm not a fast
driver, and actually I get better mpg on a motorway than driving
around town!
Overall I am disappointed. My dream car has become a nightmare for me,
looking online there are many many cases of this problem. Would I buy a
new one once my finance is up on this? Really not sure. Probably not.
Shame.
Name: Kevin Location: Surrey Date of Review: Jul 09
I've had my Prius from new in 2006 and coming up to three years and
25000 miles. Read full review
Name: M Perry Location: Kenilworth Date of Review: Feb 09
I have owned a Y reg Prius since 1 year old. It was a demonstrator.
Wonderful car to drive. The only faults to date is there is a leak
somewhere in the air conditioning system which the Toyota dealer has
been unable to find so the system slowly looses all its gas. The other
problem is the boot release in the cab has just failed which means you
must use the key to open the boot.
Name: Peter Location: England Date of Review: Nov 08
Bought my Prius brand new and everyone goes on about doing 50's and
60's to the gallon. I keep a check every time I fill up, and for 4072
miles with 403.4 litres (with a mix of short and long trips) it works
out at 45.45 mpg. Took it to where I bought it from and they said to
ask Toyota themselves, their reply was that they can't guarantee any
mpg although in their magazine it says 65.7 mpg.
Name: Chris Location: Geneva Date of Review: Oct 08
Bought the Prius at the start of July and so far only one top up and
still over half a tank of gas left. (over 950KM)
Despite mainly short journey's that don't really give the Prius time
to fully benefit from its PHEV still getting over 53MPG (5.3l/100Km).
This could be easily improved by a couple of MPG by increasing the
tire pressure to the owner recommended 42/40 PSI.
Not really had the change to do any really long distance driving
other than a test over the local mountains to see how well it would
cope (250 Km, 4.8L/KM) and can't wait till make first return trip to
the UK to see what sort of economy I can get. (+2500 KM/ 1425 miles
round trip - estimate 2.3 tanks on current mpg.)
Despite a few quirks with the controls (Bluetooth phone connections
and programming, cruise control) this is by and far the best car I've
ever driven (so far).
The only possible problem that I have is that the speedometer has been
locked to KPH (as a French standard) so need to get a dealer to
unlock it.
Name: Tom Location: Glasgow Date of Review: Jun 08
I have now had my new Prius since September 2007 and I am delighted
with the car. On two journeys of 140 miles plus I got 68.4 to the
gallon and my weekly average is 59 miles to the gallon. The car’s a
pleasure to drive and I have managed to convert two of my friends to
purchase the new Prius. Hope there shall be many more happy miles of
cheap motoring.
Name: Steve Location: USA Date of Review: Mar 08
Costas, it is actually quite simple to enter the Prius. Simply remove
the manual key from the FOB with the release button on the top
side, then unlock the driver's door. Then simply sit down, recline the
seat and reach for the lock in the back.. It's actually very simple,
requiring no "expertise" at all. You don't even need to be an amateur
to do it. Bottom line, the Prius is an incredibly well designed car.
Name: Ian Location: Sydney Date of Review: Feb 08
I think that this little (big) car is the absolutely best car to have
ever been designed. As an engineer with an 80km / day commute, I love
its fuel efficiency, smooth drivability, gadgets, engineering
excellence and simplicity.
Best car I have ever owned. I do not think there is anything in this
car's hybrid system that is designed to wear out. Currently at 28000Km
in 12 months and 2 services with nothing more than fluid changes. I
am wrapped!
Name: Costas Location: USA Date of Review: Feb 08
I have a 06 Prius and I am very satisfied so far, but: since the car
was not to be used for a number of months, I disconnected the
negative terminal of the 12-volt battery (Toyota's recommendation).
However, when I went to re-connect it I found the rear door locked!
Now, how do you get to the battery with a locked rear door? With no
battery the remote of course does not work. The manual describes a
procedure to open the rear door from the inside. It is not easy.
Certainly not easy for an amateur. I think the location of the
battery (cramped in the rear) and the design of the rear door (without
an outside key access) is very very poor!!!!!
Name: Ivan Location: Australia Date of Review: Sep 07
I am fascinated by the design and fuel consumption, however I do find
the suspension hard, there also appears to be a defect in the roof
lining (drop) and the front console lid lining coming apart. Steering
appears to be too sensitive at higher speed. I am seriously
considering fitting a softer tyre. My wife refuses to drive the car.
I guess she is comparing the Prius with her BMW and a Nissan Maxima.
Name: Deke Location: Aberdeen Date of Review: Jun 07
Wasn't impressed with Prius but, mainly because the dealer hadn't
bothered to have the battery pack charged so couldn't demo that side
of things. Otherwise I thought the sea of grey was overpowering. I
test drove the Honda Hybrid a couple of weeks ago and it is a superb
car to drive. Very relaxed and nice interior as well.
If the next Prius cheers up inside and costs the same as the Honda
I will take another look else ... Oh and what about the Prius economy
- latest 'Green test' in Autoexpress magazine has it 10th on the
frugal hatchback list - not very good that. I drive a small diesel
just now and going by the Autoexpress fuel figure for the Prius, I
get around 14 to 16 mpg more with little extra CO2 as well. I think
Toyota have a bit to do to make realistic fuel figures that at least
match a diesel.
Name: Ray Location: Zurich Date of Review: May 07
My wife and I got the car at the end of March. We are very happy with
all the performances and gadgets. First tank filling after 600 Km: a
little more then 30 Liter which makes roughly 5.2 L/100Km.
Only thing which still disturb me: here in Switzerland we usually
switch on the car lights even during the day for security reasons (it
is true, it is much better!) but the light of the odometer is not
strong enough, and the switch "day light" (Menu "display") does not
work. Toyota seems to know about this bug in the computer program.
Hope for a solution very soon (in the meantime I have to keep the
lights off).
Otherwise I like to be able to fix the speed (useful on motorways)
and the navigation system is very helpful.
Name: Mervyn Location: England Date of Review: Feb 07
The Toyota Prius is great. The economy is excellent and I have covered
approx 35000 miles in 11 months. Fuel saving is good and I enjoy
sitting at traffic lights with no noise - the birds sing until a
diesel pulls along side. Makes you feel like saying turn it down
please mate.
I enjoy driving it and have had no problems. I have the T Spirit
navigation which is excellent although there is one snag - no full
post code which is very useful. Bluetooth phone connection is very
good but it is important to have the right phone to get full use.
I walk out to my Toyota Prius, jump in without thinking - maps,
phone kit etc.
I'm looking forward to future models. All I can wind up with, is thank
you very much to Mr Toyota for this excellent car.
Name: DoDo Location: Tuscany Date of Review: Jan 07
I own a MY06 - navi park assistance and the other stuff - and I found
it fantastic! I fill it just after 300 miles, as I usually did with
other cars, but in this very amazing case, the fuel tank is half-full.
Read full review
Name: Andrew Location: - Date of Review: Jan 06
Just got a brand new 2006 T-Spirit in Tyrol Silver leather steering
wheel and optional Intelligent Park Assist and I love it! Had it just
over a week and completed the first 1,000 miles this morning.
Drove one of the original 2004 dealer demos nearly a couple of years
ago and the only thing I didn't like was the instability at motorway
speeds - glad to report that my one seems a lot better so the 2005
model year mods seem to have made a difference. Averaged 49.5 mpg so
far on a very tight engine, so hope to average the right side of 50
mpg in due course and have just sent off my congestion charge form
to Coventry, though it's a cheek they charge £10!
One small thing, should the Odo and Kph/Mph switches next to the
hazard warning switch be illuminated at night, as my mine aren't?
Surprised that no-one else hasn't posted on this site yet other than
Dave. Anyone got experience of which Bluetooth phone works best with
the T-Spirit?
Name: Dave Location: London Date of Review: Jan 05
If you can stomach the Prius`s space-age design, then in my opinion,
everything else falls into place. Amazing mpg, decent pull when
needed from the combined hybrid motors, quiet and comfortable.
Reliablilty also looks to be typical Toyota as I've experienced no
problems in the six months I've owned the car.
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