2012 Toyota Prius V Review - Second Prius model grows in size to expand hybrid's mainstream appeal
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- Arguably the Prius has already been mainstream for quite a while, but the v will help solidify the name as a brand. Perhaps now the world is even ready for a Prius crossover...
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Having achieved mainstream recognition and appeal, what's holding the Prius back from greater success is no longer what's under the hood, or the car's perception by consumers, but the packaging it's wrapped in.
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Ive been in the car business for years from technician to service and in between. The prius is a great car. Its people like you that are the reason why gas companies have us by the balls and gas is so expensive. Why hate on a car that saves people who arent wealthy so much money, my friends and i make middle class money and i spend 80 a week on gas, fill the tank every week and they fill once a month. Thats a no brainer choice imo.
i bought a prius 2 years ago when gas was almost 4$ a gallon, 45 MPG and im laughing at the suckers at the pumps with their big SUV and trucks, 25$ gives me a full tank and i can get close to 400 milles on a tank city and alot more on the HWY
I drive a prius, but mine is a 2008 model. All in all, I love the car. GREAT sound system! It always make driving that much less of a pain. I never was a fan of the shape of the car..but it's not too bad. I love only have to spend $20 at the pump. It's a great car, I don't see why people diss on it so much.
My wife likes the mileage I get with my 2008 Prius but wanted a little more space and a little more luxury. Bingo, this car is it. Just bought one, will take delivery Wednesday. Haters can go ahead and hate Prii, but I LOVE filling mine up for about $12 a week as compared to my old gas guzzler!
I am a Prius Enthusiast, I admire my Prius. Yes, I am stingy, not gay, and I don't live life hating things or people who don't fit my view. I feel sorry for you.
I love the PriusV. People who diss this car and cars like it are shot sighted and have short memories! When a barel of Oil hits near $200 again. It is people who drive car like these that will have the last laugh!
I am a young people and I dreamed and now own a ol' school mustang '68. Working my ass off to keep it running and keep it classic.
Got mine III in Blizzard Pearl about a month ago, the best car ever made! Full tank of gas is $43. Full tank city mileage - 450. Love it!
Hey, Toyota didn't need government support, Chrysler did. If your the Jeeps are so good, Chrysler didn't need to do that.
now THAT's what I call a review. Had me googling the prius price right when I was watching it. BTW, great colors, what camera do you use ?
You can buy a 2004 Prius in good condition for around $7K now. Even with the low chance of needing to buy a new battery pack soon after purchase, would only be $2000 or so and you can install it yourself.
For 2015 Toyota is changing a lot of things with the Prius. It'll probably do well for that year onwards.
Just when you thought the prius couldn't look any more ridiculous... BAM! This one comes on the market
V stands for Victory for current gas situation everywhere.
This is going to sell a ton.
I was going to get the Pruis V but then I saw the small overlap test.
Hows it do in the snow? I just put $ down to buy one, hope I made the right choice!
I have 2012 toyota prius alpha what is different with prius v.
Where did you hear that? The battery only weighs about 70 pounds (check out the specs online). Once the battery wears out it is shredded and recycled into new batteries so the energy used in mining the Nickel is only once.
There are very few reports of needing new battery packs so far for 2nd gen (2004+) and newer Priuses. We'll see in the coming years how long they really last. A new battery is around $2000 and then you can install it. I think you'd still end up saving a lot of money with gas savings.
Well first of all, the warranty on a hybrid is 10years/150,000 miles in some states where it matters the most. And have you done some research lately? You can find a 3rd gen prius battery now for $700 the most. That's half the price of a replacement engine inside a honda civic.
K well, hopefully the Prius V being a little heavier may help a little. I will just drive slow and if need be get snow tires. Thanks for your input!
Great commentary! Right to the point! Awesome!
This model is actually not bad. Nothing to make fun of anymore since it works like a regular car with the extra cargo space.
Lol, funny thing, I read an article earlier today, and it stated that creating the battery for the Prius creates the same amount of pollution of driving a big 2012 GMC Yukon for 250,000 miles.
@ytj22 since cars are used to drive I assume versatility would mainly include WHERE one could drive. If you are a grandpa, versatility apparently includes cup holders, trunk space, and mirrors in the visors. Trunk space is trunk space-----more of the same doesn't make it versatile. Versatility implies adaptability. Storing more things is not what I consider versatility.
Not all of those battery's can be recycled, a large majority of waste is still left over.
Next time your prius can haul my boat or trailer let me know. I also get 28 mpg now that is not 50 but considering I can haul 9000lbs, the body is by no means aerodynamic, and most importantly it makes 420hp I consider it much, much more useful.
Its great to know, thank you so much.
It's totally your choice but the Prius has a larger carbon footprint as compared to another car because of the process involved in making and mining for the materials involved in the battery making.
Looks much better than the older model to bad it looks like a fit......in a good way?
This is an awesome cross country car, imagine laying futon across the back seats, but for a city car not so good.
i hate being a teenager that is a risk on the roads because of my stupid driving style. I love Camaro's and Mustangs and all things fast and torquey, but, I think the time has come for me to trade in the racing shoes and step into a Prius. It'll save me money on gas, insurance, tickets and probably will be a smoother more soothing ride.
Prius V i though this was the 4th prius and is it front wheel drive? if it is then it automaticly sucks my friend put turbo in his prius so its automaticly cool
The side profile reminds me a lot of the Honda Fit.
@9Skateboard7 They still have that one, this is a bigger version of the Prius...not a redesign.
@Arsen989 again, what's so versatile about it? It doesn't have a ton of space for seating OR storing things. There's no way it performs well in snow or rain conditions. The reason I can compare these two vehicles is because they are two different vehicles. That's the point. Why does one buy a vehicle? So he can drive places. Not just to pick the kids up from school------There's more to the world than the pavement. And there's more important things in life than worrying about mpg.
Dude! There's nothing that could replace the roar of a V8 (only barely legally muffled), but I could not afford to run one on these.
I don't own a Prius - yet, but would like to one day in the not too distant future, as I spend waaaay to much money on gas. And I'm not (even) gay!
If you've got a problem with gay people, get a life dude!
Life's too short...
Cant really tell if sarcasm or not. But yeas the Model S is already out and its a family car it has room to fit 5 adults and another option that can make it so you can also have 2 extra kids and thats all in a sadan. But they are making a more of a crossover style car like the size of a prius v called the model x.
Ah well thanks then its just you know how some people are online. Also I do agree with the more EV the better although I will always love my v8's and v12's.
No the battery pack only weighs about 70 pounds. After a couple hundred thousand miles that energy used and the emissions created from making that battery pack will be very minimal.
There's so many ways to call this car.
1.Toyota Prius Alpha
2.Toyota Prius +
3.Toyota Prius V
Poor kids. Once day you'll grow up and realize why this car is a great idea.
@kmx14 No, Toyota says on their website it stands for versatility.
@ytj22 its not my very own definition-- its the dictionary definition. Jeeps havent been around for 70 years for no reason. They are quality product. They are American designed. I also don't get made fun of like I hear people make fun of those who drive a prius. I get complimented almost every day on how freakin sweet my jet black jeep is. Nobody is going to go out of their way to tell you how cool a prius is.
@kmx14 V stands for versatility look it up! its not a roman numerals for 5
looks quite alright!
Did you know that your car takes like 20 years on ONE BATTERY to conteract all the damage it has already done to the environment.
Where is your data? Don't try to state that landrover/Hummer vs Prius study. It is very very flawed.
When the battery does wear out, it is shredded and made into new batteries, a similar process to how the lead acid accessory battery it uses is recycled. So the energy used in mining the Nickel for the battery and neodymium for the electric motors is only once.
real car guys now a days have a hybrid like the Prius for an everyday driver and there monster in the garage for the weekend
@DEFOURAILLEUR
Very good idea. He seems to be more worried about people thinking he has a lot of money and he is compensating for something. If I were bragging about my car, I sure wouldn't be picking a Jeep to brag about, but to each their own. As long as he enjoys it, I'm sure a lot of people like Jeeps. A Prius is a fairly costly vehicle, and it also happens to be one of the most reliable vehicles on the road. The technology is actually quite cool too.
@DBZmusicboy01 -- If you look into it instead of listening to uninformed BS, you'll find battery failure under 250,000 miles is EXTREMELY rare. When they do fail, people are installing salvaged and / or aftermarket batteries for about $1500. There are plenty of these cars on the road with 300,000+ miles and no major repairs. BTW, the wife is getting about 48 MPG in real world driving with her Prius v, I'm getting 52+ MPG with my 2008. I'm in the USAF, and LIKE spending less on foreign oil!
@ytj22 no, I don't make a lot of money. Im only a nurse and make about 70k a year. My car cost me 13000 bucks. A cheap buy. It's a 2 door jeep----not even a 4 door. But it does have front and rear lockers and can go wherever it pleases. Im a country boy so I like to hunt. I surf and take treks up the beach. A prius doesn't have what it takes to do those things.
You're of the few.
My mistake on not mentioning majority though.
Point being, I was addressing it isn't the general boy's dream to roll babyboomer style.
This current generation of "Boys," are almost entirely ricers.
@BigTenKaboose No not really, don't think you would understand them anyways. Thanks for proving my point though.
@SVTRaptor62 You must mean the Mazda 3 that gets 28/40 and hauls 11.8 cubic feet of cargo instead of 44/40 and 34.3 cu. ft. of cargo? This hauls more than most crossovers and gets *way* better mileage than the highest mpg Mazda. Try the Jetta Sportwagon TDI if you don't like hybrids.
It looks lik a poniac vibe and a honda fit had a baby
So aren't you going to show me any of your cars?? You're just mad that Toyota is always at the top in consumer satisfaction. I'm very loyal to Toyota, but what's worse than that, is a Toyota hater, that hates for no reason.
I actually like it.
i drove the regular prius...the steering is good...the rest is ok.
You can't beat Toyota =)
@stardeceiver
Based on fueleconomy.gov Standard numbers say you save $1000/year. If you drive more/less than "average", then the payback will vary accordingly. For high mileage drivers, there is definite payback.
I highly doubt you'd be at anyone's "ass" when at the red light. I'm guessing the V8 joke was towards muscle cars...but yeah you know...I'd rather have a Mustang>Prius ANYDAY.
Screw MPG, if the car just isn't fun to drive, then there is no use on buying it. Especially on tuning. There is no point to have if it won't let us modify the car to whatever extent we want. If you want to save gas...sure go ahead. But if my Lancer can get 36MPG and still be more fun than a Prius...still worth it.
@silentsniperrr I guess it wasn't on the "lever" of an insult, which doesn't make sense either.
@bwheel012
Since when did versatility NOT include trunk space??? In fact it is one of the biggest factors that makes a vehicle versatile or not. I don't think your understanding of the word "Versatile" is quite accurate.
i'll admit, for the longest....i always thougth that Toyota Prius's were overpriced pieces of Sheet.... Where you'd have to own it for 10 yrs just to make up the premium you had to pay for buying Hybrid. while some of that is still true & i don't know that i could be too sold on a car that is super slow (currently drive a V8 sedan). looking at the price of a Prius V (have seen some available in teh low 20K range. the versatility & fuel economy is impressive (made me consider)
To a shredder and made into new batteries. The 2nd gen Prius is pretty slow. The 3rd gen Prius isn't bad. The electric motors have some grunt
the cab seems a little small. of course, I'm only 5 feet, but I'm just mentioning what I saw.
gallons, feet, cubic feet etc. Guys why don't you just adapt to the world's SI units. It makes communcation and conversion much more easier.
look at this:
1 US.liq.gal. = 4 liquid qt. = 8 US.liq.pt. = 16 US.cup = 32 US.liq.gi. = 128 US.fl.oz. = 231 inch³ = 3,785411784 Liter
1 US.dry.gal. = 4 US.dry.qt = 8 US.dry.pt = 268,8025 inch³ = 4,40488377 Liter
1 in = 1″
= 1000 Thou = 1000 mil = 1/12 ft = 1/36 yd = 25,4 mm = 2,54 cm = 0,254 dm = 0,0254 m. ;and there is also a survey inch..
holy crab!
Define car enthusiast. Someone who buys a car with 1940s technologies?
I don't think V stands for versatility. the V is roman numerals for 5
@spartanturtle333 hey....its not about having something to prove....I like to be able to go wherever I want when I want. I frequently go places a regular 4wd wouldn't dare to go, let alone a Prius. I don't like being restricted by my vehicle.
It's not the greatest car for snow, it handles fine in a little snow. One the icy roads it slips and slides, but I can handle it just fine on Freeways and highways. Just drive slow
I know hybrids and better yet plug-in hybrids care are NOT the perfect solution but they are in the short term (2025-2030.) a step in the right direction! Gas cars are playing their part to the heating of our planet! Until battery technology is develop enough to make cars ALL electric. That can go over 100 miles on charge and takes less than 10 minutes to fully charge up again! Plus making charging points MORE common that Gas (petrol) stations! A Toyota Prius V hybrid will do for now!!!
The V8 does makes your member fat. The Prius C leaves it limp. If you can afford the V8, then the gas price makes no difference.
What does that have to do with anything? Im not even a Chrysler fan.
never been a toyota fan
LETS GO MERCEDES
Next time it snows, slightly floods, or you need to haul anything bigger then a grocery bag your prius will fail miserably. Also have fun dealing with the dead batteries in 10 years meanwhile my car will be running good as new.
cant wait to buy a prius once i get some mula in the bank. that sum compact prius c looks amazing
Except for the fact that your doing more damage than a Land Rover Discovery. If someone was smart they would go with a car like the Tesla Modal S which uses Lithium ion batteries which don't require strip mining to make. Also the cars can travel over 200 miles on one charge it only takes about 30 minutes to get a 150 mile charge at there super charge stations which isnt that long and you can charge the car fully over night. It also actually has power.
V stands for Van (i think)
Why Bing?
Prius are starting to look like a Toyota Matrix Wagon.
@bwheel012
Ummm I don't drive a Prius there fella, so you're right, I don't have people stopping to tell me how cool a Prius is. So carry on in you"sweet jet black Jeep" there bud and enjoy it.
in my house were blending a Honda Pilot V6 0-60 in 7 seconds and we also have a 2009 prius with 110,000 miles and its gotten numerous speeding tickets. the car is simply bashed on because of the stigma about 90% of the automotive idiots gave it (people who drive shitboxes yet critique everything else). its not about the MPG its just a pratical all around good car with good power over a shit subcmpact/ compact and some handling when you want. my aunts got a 2000 323ci so i know that end also.
I like how my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee gets 29 mpg.. is 100% more useful in day to day life, and as you claimed "GREAT sound system! " my car is 4 years older and has a much better build quality and sound system stock.. The main question i have is how the hell did i get to this video full of commenting hippies..
@bwheel012
What's so versatile??? Over 30 cu. ft of cargo space in a car that gets 40+mpg.... That's pretty versatile. The regular Prius performs very well in the snow and rain... Why wouldn't this one?
EASY ill show you any of my cars.
I dont doubt it batteries are terrible for the environment.
A two seater with a better back design would be awesome plus more efficient. I could care less for four seats. Im single the only ones I carry in my car is my girlfriend and my dog.
I actually drive a diesel so I make less pollution then you may think. Plus you cannot tell me that those batteries are just going to peacefully decompose are you? and by then cars "should" be all hydrogen.
@IdentifiableUser that hardly made any sense. Im not even sure that was on the lever of an insult!
@DEFOURAILLEUR that's in the future. I'm not worried about that. I drive what I want now because I can. When I am forced to drive a mini, powerless boring car like this piece of junk I will. However, until then I will drive what I want because I can afford it. 4$ a gallon in gas isn't bad enough to make me want a prius. Not even close.
So...you got a problem with that, comrade?
NO sarcasm. I might what I wrote. Thanks for the info. The more EV the better. The Oil crisis is coming why not be ready!?
@IdentifiableUser my bad.
5:23 "Stanford FUCKS"
The styling is boring and a big disappoiment from the prototype. Is it really worth to pay for a boring looking car in exchange for good mpg?
I found walking is more efficient and faster than this "paper bag"
I will take that. Because my car is giving less CO2 to Climate Change in 2022. Mean while your car is adding to the problem. I wonder what gas will cost in 2022?
@wip328 How much the gas is in USA ? in Romania si 2$ per litter, so how come the U are complaining about gas when in your state si 2$ per gallon (or something)...:| ??? try to live with that ...