Hybrid - Prius Options

[Jgoh]

someone here said that on the highway you dont really get the mileage (saved) because you are on petrol engine most of the time

is this true from your experience

The 'energy monitoring' on the central LCD display panel is very helpful in learning to modulate using the 'gas' pedal for optimal energy regeneration/fuel consumption.


My experience on the highways (in the US) was that it was very easy to 'recharge' the batteries to maximum without having to compromise driving pleasure. In SG, I suspect the frequent stop-start conditions would use a lot of electric-energy, then you'd need quite a bit of careful petrol-driven driving to reclaim/recharge the batteries.

This post has been edited by Jgoh: Nov 2 2007, 03:53 PM

[Metrix74]

i'm buying a car for the first time and would appreciate if anyone well verse in maths, coe,parf,rebates and whatnots can work out the cost-benefit of buying and driving a hybrid car, average 80km per day.

[Sandfly19]

Anyone owned the 2nd generation Prius for more than two years? Care to share your driving experience and whether any problems encountered so far?

[Wishcumstrue]

Try http://priuschat.com/forums/international-owners/6539-prius-singapore.html
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Look for vincent1449p, geraldc or leebsq

All Singaporeans owner active on this international forum.

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[Arowana1]

one million people cant be wrong rite?

[Keithpapa]

[Sandfly19]

Thanks bro!

[S2007]

Surprise to see supposedly best selling Hybrid in US is given rank #10 and on Medium category. Medium size? It is smaller than camry ler. Maybe the price is not worth it? http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-...8-Toyota-Prius/

The 2008 Toyota Prius ranks 10 out of 25 Affordable Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 40 published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Prius, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The Prius ranks solidly in the middle of the pack when considered as a hybrid or as a midsize sedan. The Prius's ranking is based on its industry-leading fuel economy, combined with a spacious interior and a standard equipment package that make it competitive as a midsize car, not just a hybrid. However, its styling continues to divide reviewers even after nearly five years on the market, and it sacrifices performance in the pursuit of fuel efficiency. In our hybrid rankings, the 2008 Prius falls behind its corporate cousin, the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid, as well as the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid. Those vehicles don't achieve quite the level of fuel efficiency that drives the Prius's fame, but they also do not suffer some of the performance compromises the Prius makes in pursuit of fuel economy. Little has changed in the Prius for 2008, a car which has not had a major redesign since 2004. One important change for 2008 is the introduction of a "standard" trim which lacks features like heated mirrors and cruise control, but is available at a lower cost than the "base" trim level.

The automotive press sees the 2008 Toyota Prius as both a technological marvel that achieves better fuel efficiency than nearly any other vehicle every built, and as an average midsize family car. The Prius was named a Consumer Reports Top Pick for 2008 (as well as each of the preceding four years). The car's unique hatchback body is mostly well-liked, although it has a few detractors. Its interior is considered well-built and reasonably comfortable, though packed with quirky technologies that some see as unnecessary. It is as safe as most midsize cars and offers Toyota's legendary reliability.

[Davidtch]

http://paultan.org/archives/2008/06/13/toy...ration-hybrids/