How many Toyota Prius,or other Toyota Hybrids on here?
Discussion
sawman said:
dropped into the local toyota dealers today, to have a look at a prius, having discovered that I get get one on lease from my employed scheme for less than a plug in golf. From what I have read, it seems likely that the prius might be cheaper to run and does without the issue if plugging in.
unfortunatlely their demo car wasn't available, but the prius seems pleasent enough to sit in, and loads of space (much more than the golf)
I also discovered the C-HR, which is a great looking piece of kit, although its a bit cave like in the rear. I was able to take one for a spin, and its quite a decent steer. The dealer set a tracking app up , which shoed that I covered 21 miles (it was mixed dual carriageway, a bit of slow traffic and a country lane, with an average of 53mpg (my outback would probably manage 23 over the same route).
Overall quite impressed, can anyone tell me whether the prius is likely to be significantly more ecconomical that the C-HR - given that its the same powertrain, but I am guessing the C-HR isnt as slippery at the prius
Personally, I would strongly suggest you test drive the Prius in order to really understand whether it works for you and not to rely upon driving the C-HR and thinking the Prius will drive the same. unfortunatlely their demo car wasn't available, but the prius seems pleasent enough to sit in, and loads of space (much more than the golf)
I also discovered the C-HR, which is a great looking piece of kit, although its a bit cave like in the rear. I was able to take one for a spin, and its quite a decent steer. The dealer set a tracking app up , which shoed that I covered 21 miles (it was mixed dual carriageway, a bit of slow traffic and a country lane, with an average of 53mpg (my outback would probably manage 23 over the same route).
Overall quite impressed, can anyone tell me whether the prius is likely to be significantly more ecconomical that the C-HR - given that its the same powertrain, but I am guessing the C-HR isnt as slippery at the prius
See here for a useful thread on fuel economy of the C-HR. https://www.chrforums.uk/viewtopic.php?t=165
Furthermore, bear in mind the hybrid implementation in the C-HR appears to be inferior to the Prius.
raspy said:
Personally, I would strongly suggest you test drive the Prius in order to really understand whether it works for you and not to rely upon driving the C-HR and thinking the Prius will drive the same.
See here for a useful thread on fuel economy of the C-HR. https://www.chrforums.uk/viewtopic.php?t=165
Furthermore, bear in mind the hybrid implementation in the C-HR appears to be inferior to the Prius.
did find that thread havent read it all yet. See here for a useful thread on fuel economy of the C-HR. https://www.chrforums.uk/viewtopic.php?t=165
Furthermore, bear in mind the hybrid implementation in the C-HR appears to be inferior to the Prius.
sawman said:
dropped into the local toyota dealers today, to have a look at a prius, having discovered that I get get one on lease from my employed scheme for less than a plug in golf. From what I have read, it seems likely that the prius might be cheaper to run and does without the issue if plugging in.
unfortunatlely their demo car wasn't available, but the prius seems pleasent enough to sit in, and loads of space (much more than the golf)
I also discovered the C-HR, which is a great looking piece of kit, although its a bit cave like in the rear. I was able to take one for a spin, and its quite a decent steer. The dealer set a tracking app up , which shoed that I covered 21 miles (it was mixed dual carriageway, a bit of slow traffic and a country lane, with an average of 53mpg (my outback would probably manage 23 over the same route).
Overall quite impressed, can anyone tell me whether the prius is likely to be significantly more ecconomical that the C-HR - given that its the same powertrain, but I am guessing the C-HR isnt as slippery at the prius
A Pirius is a hybrid. You can charge the battery from home or charging stations. It makes it cheaper to run. unfortunatlely their demo car wasn't available, but the prius seems pleasent enough to sit in, and loads of space (much more than the golf)
I also discovered the C-HR, which is a great looking piece of kit, although its a bit cave like in the rear. I was able to take one for a spin, and its quite a decent steer. The dealer set a tracking app up , which shoed that I covered 21 miles (it was mixed dual carriageway, a bit of slow traffic and a country lane, with an average of 53mpg (my outback would probably manage 23 over the same route).
Overall quite impressed, can anyone tell me whether the prius is likely to be significantly more ecconomical that the C-HR - given that its the same powertrain, but I am guessing the C-HR isnt as slippery at the prius
Nine-Eighty-Six said:
RayTay said:
Pirius is a hybrid. You can charge the battery from home or charging stations. It makes it cheaper to run.
Depends which model you buy - not all are PHEVs. The PHEV used to be the worst choice in the whole range.Probably why latest marketing slogan - the car that charges up as you drive along - something like that
saaby93 said:
Its surprising how many people ask Prius owners - when do you charge up the battery
Probably why latest marketing slogan - the car that charges up as you drive along - something like that
The most common question I used to get when I had a Mk2 back in the mid 2000s. Amazing that it still confuses people to this day.Probably why latest marketing slogan - the car that charges up as you drive along - something like that
saaby93 said:
Its surprising how many people ask Prius owners - when do you charge up the battery
Probably why latest marketing slogan - the car that charges up as you drive along - something like that
Yeah, I also see them now advertising the drivetrain as "self-charging hybrid". I guess they also want to hit back at all the hype around BEVs...Probably why latest marketing slogan - the car that charges up as you drive along - something like that
Am considering getting one. Myself or Mrs GeorgeZippy do an urban journey nearly everyday (commute or ferrying kids to swimming etc) and we are both tired of driving manuals in town.
Thing is we don't really want to sell either the A4 1.9 Tdi avant (worthless, 55mpg and tows our trailer tent), or the Saab 9-3 Aero (also worthless and is my PH approved fun car
). I am trying to work out if a Prius will save us enough in fuel each year to cover its insurance and MOT costs. The way the drivetrain works appeals to my inner geek, and use of it will save the other 2 cars for what they are better at.
Thing is we don't really want to sell either the A4 1.9 Tdi avant (worthless, 55mpg and tows our trailer tent), or the Saab 9-3 Aero (also worthless and is my PH approved fun car
). I am trying to work out if a Prius will save us enough in fuel each year to cover its insurance and MOT costs. The way the drivetrain works appeals to my inner geek, and use of it will save the other 2 cars for what they are better at.The C-HR has blotted its copybook
Multiple warning lights & beep over the last day or so.
They clear on startup but happen again after a few miles.
https://youtu.be/EvRmLX8THsk
Back to FRF Swansea this week then
Multiple warning lights & beep over the last day or so.
They clear on startup but happen again after a few miles.
https://youtu.be/EvRmLX8THsk
Back to FRF Swansea this week then
AmitG said:
Hopefully it's something minor. My local dealer is trying to get me into a CHR and is willing to do a deal, but although it looks fabulous, the drivetrain and infotainment are the same as the Prius so I think that it wouldn't be enough of a change for me.
They all cleared themselves & haven’t returned.It had to be down to the weather. That was the worst wettest weekend I can ever remember in almost 50 years in Wales.
Just got an Auris (65 plate Business) for Mrs Starfighter. We went to look at a Yaris but didn’t like the range or motorway ride so tried at Auris. Same route and conditions and it got 55mpg which was more than the Yaris. She collected our son from Uni yesterday and hit 57mpg for the 150 round trip on A roads. Happy enough so far.
Last year I rented a Prius in Denver and had it for a week 65mpg (US gallons) and that included taking it Mt Evans at 14200 feet, mostly in battery. It charged up quickly on the way back down. The drive was OK but the Armatage Shanks interior was dreadful.
Last year I rented a Prius in Denver and had it for a week 65mpg (US gallons) and that included taking it Mt Evans at 14200 feet, mostly in battery. It charged up quickly on the way back down. The drive was OK but the Armatage Shanks interior was dreadful.
The interior of the current Prius is quite weird...I like it now, but it took a lot of getting used to. In some markets you can have the glossy bits in black, but in the UK I believe that white is the only choice.
The Auris is about to be replaced (the new model was shown off at Geneva). There will be the option of a new 2.0 hybrid with something like 180bhp, which should be interesting. And no more diesels; it's either petrol or hybrid.
All the press coverage of Geneva was about stuff that is either years away or that very few people can afford. I think that the new Auris is going to be relevant to a lot more people.
The Auris is about to be replaced (the new model was shown off at Geneva). There will be the option of a new 2.0 hybrid with something like 180bhp, which should be interesting. And no more diesels; it's either petrol or hybrid.
All the press coverage of Geneva was about stuff that is either years away or that very few people can afford. I think that the new Auris is going to be relevant to a lot more people.
AmitG said:
The interior of the current Prius is quite weird...I like it now, but it took a lot of getting used to. In some markets you can have the glossy bits in black, but in the UK I believe that white is the only choice.
The Auris is about to be replaced (the new model was shown off at Geneva). There will be the option of a new 2.0 hybrid with something like 180bhp, which should be interesting. And no more diesels; it's either petrol or hybrid.
All the press coverage of Geneva was about stuff that is either years away or that very few people can afford. I think that the new Auris is going to be relevant to a lot more people.
Follows the Lexus styling cues of trying to put a bloater fish on the front The Auris is about to be replaced (the new model was shown off at Geneva). There will be the option of a new 2.0 hybrid with something like 180bhp, which should be interesting. And no more diesels; it's either petrol or hybrid.
All the press coverage of Geneva was about stuff that is either years away or that very few people can afford. I think that the new Auris is going to be relevant to a lot more people.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-gen...
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