Toyota hybrid system is really an amazing feat of engineering. With our current battery technology, it's a better solution to a lot of transportation problems than pure EVs like Tesla.
Akio Toyoda is right. Hybrid is the best solution for EV transition. until we have a EV that goes 1000 miles pre charge or 500 miles with 10 mins charge time. try to use a Tesla Model X that rated 360 miles to tow a small camper. you are lucky if you can get close to half the range. I am wondering how far can the electric F-150 rated 230 miles can go when they are fully loaded.
I agree. I'm trying to get the Jamaican government to institute policies in the direction of hybrids, but the bureaucracy is like molasses flowing in winter.
@@sillybeans929 partially agree. these EV are good for most people's daily use when they have two cars. but it is not particle for some people. try to tow a small camper with the Tesla model X (333 mi. range (EPA est.) )with AC on, you are lucky if you can get half or the range, it will be worse in winter time driving in snow with heat on. or an electric truck loaded with 2000 lb and driven to the work site. I can see that happening when they can make a EV with a 1000 mile rated range for heavy duty use.
AMD, The enthusiasm is justified. For years I have been telling friends shopping for their next car to buy a Toyota Hybrid. The ones that have listened are very happy indeed and they have saved a fortune in gas.
@@coloradoboo1071 Also Toyota Safety Sense is pretty amazing. It has a really good adaptive radar cruise control, so when you drive on a freeway, it's basically self driving, all you have to do is sit back and monitor around you. The car takes car of speed, distance between itself and car ahead, and lane keeping. The BZ will be the first to have Safety Sense 3.0
@@cinemapigeon4898 not gonna lie, LKA in new Toyotas still kinda sucks... Been driving a 2022 Camry and it's junk compared to my mom's 2021 Mazda CX-30's LKA. My "new" 2013 Prius Advanced has LKA and it's not much more useless than this 2022 Camry. Hoping Toyota works on that.
@@Nathan_Jay I guess it depends what you come from, but I came from a 1994 Honda Accord to 2019 Rav4, so yeah, I was amazed. I imagine if someone had a Tesla everything else would be underwhelming in terms of driving assists.
My aunt and uncle bought a first gen Prius. They are not high mileage drivers, but they still drive it! They did replace the hi-voltage battery last year but have had no other issues just maintenance. Amazing engineering.
Toyota played the long game indeed, they spent 20+ years perfecting this tech and now basically every vehicle in the lineup has a hybrid option as gas prices are going through the roof. Toyota's reliance on hybrid tech was based on two very logical assumptions - gas prices would go through the roof in the future, and EVs will not make any headway until infrastructure improves, the supply of battery components increases, and charging times decrease. Now that both scenarios are playing out as expected, it is no surprise that Toyota hybrids have taken off in recent years.
I have a 2021 Prius C in Mexico and I have averaged 52mpg. But last weekend my son went over to collect something from a friend's house and averaged 123mpg over a round trip of 26 miles! We have no idea how he did it. He knows how to feather the accelerator pedal which makes a big difference and he's always checking the real time consumption but no one has ever gone over 60mpg before. These Toyota hybrids are Legend!!
Conditions make a big difference with the Hybrids. When I had my Prius C, I loved it (and still miss it). I had a good tail wind one time going 79 miles an hour down the Interstate on a 4 hour trip. I got 56mpg. The best I ever got on a 4-5 mile trip was 114mpg. Average was around 52-54. Loved that little car, but my Camry Hybrid is just as good and a little more roomy and really a nicer car to drive.
@@dckmusic I feel like sedans are just impractical. All you have is trunk. You can't sleep in a car laying down, cargo space is tiny. Even with hatchbacks like Prius you get whopping 24 cu ft to 50 cu ft with seats down vs Camry's 15 cu ft trunk and in Prius you can haul a TV or a moving dolly, ladder, sports equipment, etc. And if you go up to a rav4 your cargo space is now 70 cu ft. My choice would be between these two and Sienna. And if I want the cheapest possible car technically I'd get corolla, but Prius is just.. better. I wouldn't understand sacrificing so much for just a What is it about sedans that people love them so much?
@@artemaung5274 It all depends on your use case, but I'll start by saying that sedan vs. SUV for cargo space is a bit overstated for the SUV side. Example: We moved my mom from my home to my sister's home 300 miles away. I loaded up her stuff in my Avalon and drove half way and met my brother-in-law with their Highlander. After transferring everything over to the Highlander, there was no space left. My Avalon could hold as much stuff as the Highlander. Sure, if you have large objects to move, the Highlander can squeeze them in where my Avalon can't, but with the Camry, the backseats fold down and can fit a few larger things my Avalon couldn't. If your use case is often hauling stuff or sleeping in your car (something I have never done and would never do), then a sedan isn't right for you. If your main use case is puttering around town, going back and forth to work, you don't need the larger vehicle that includes higher fuel cost, generally higher price tag and higher insurance rates. A Corolla or Camry Hybrid can be the perfect vehicle for you. I would prefer a Sienna to any SUV, honestly, if I wanted something to haul people or things regularly. To me, the Sienna is the best mutli-use vehicle Toyota has and it would be my first choice if I needed something like that, not a Rav4 or a Highlander.
@@dckmusic SUV usually offer cheaper insurance, although it heavily depends on the vehicle, but RX offers cheapest insurance cost in Lexus lineup and Sienna is cheapest insurance cost in Toyota lineup, followed by highlander, followed by Tacoma, followed by rav4. Camry is second last cheaper than only 86, although there's not all that much difference to be fair. Really only 86 stands out as expensive to insure. But there's less risk of damage of internal components because SUV sits higher, bigger tires, you don't have to worry about curb damage, road debris is far less dangerous, etc. Driving around town I believe Prius is the best because of higher fuel efficiency and lower cost combined with much higher cargo capacity. Regarding Highlander fits less than Avalon, that's just nuts. Prius can fit more stuff than Avalon. Highlander has 84 cu ft of space, that's about half as much as a fully loaded pickup truck, there's no way in hell any sedan can possibly compare. You likely just used passenger space cleverly in Avalon and he didn't do nearly as good of a job. Avalon is quite large though I wonder how much volume is it's passenger back seat area. But Sienna can fit more than pickup truck, more than any Tacoma for example. It's counter-intuitive, but that's just the reality of it. When it comes to practicality of cargo space minivan with 35mpg is leaving everyone else in the dust.
@@dckmusic In the U.K. about 50% of the Corollas are wagons and the other half hatchbacks. The only sedan which is really popular here is the Tesla model 3. That is probably because the Y has been on sale less than a year (and looks a bit like the Michelin man). SUVs like the RAV4 are quite popular, even though they are huge compared to the original RAV4 which was Corolla sized.
I’m on my third Toyota hybrid. 2 CHR’s and now a RAV4 2021. I would simply never look at any other hybrid. Why would I pay for other manufacturers to play catch up with what I already know to be the best. Every time I take a trip in my Rav I find myself saying Wow, what a machine this is! You’d have to kill me to get it from me. There is a reason they are as rare as hens teeth on the second hand market here in France, once you have one, you keep it! Fantastic video, as always AMD. Is there anything you don’t know about Toyota?
@fortune eight watch his videos. Teslas are a pile of junk especially in regards to quality and reliability. Parts availability and repairs also is a big problem with these cars, even more than German brands.
@@Trades46 German? VW is excellent in terms of parts. Not cheap, but readily available. Ford OTOH (I’ve never owned but tried to help a friend) do not even bother selling parts on an older model, you have to go to junk yard. I could not believe that, but it’s true.
I’m going through the process of changing my car to a hybrid. Your informative videos are just what I need to give me confidence to go down this route. Thank you AMD - your work is much appreciated.
I have a 21’ Prius Prime and it is such a great driving car. I was so surprised when I first got it. I really thought I was going to be sacrificing everything for fuel economy and its really not the case. It has been so far one of the top cars I have owned so far!
I also have Prius prime just got back from 7,000 km trib to California Arizona and back to Alberta Canada average 68 mpg for trip. I love it esp when we are paying $7/gallon here
I purchased my first Hybrid because of your channel. My 2020 Hybrid Camry SE is exactly as incredible as you say. I sincerely appreciate your time and effort you place in your channel. sir. Thank you so very much!! Have a wonderful Christmas!!
Toyota Must hire AMD to explain all about the Toyota hibrid systems . Whoever this guy is, he explains it the very best I’ve ever seen, or heard. This obvious well-experienced mechanic, has nailed how to sell each model year of the Toyota hibrid systems. I just learned more about why Toyota is so good, than ever before. If I was in the market for a new car, I would go to this guy. But at 77 years old, my car buying days are done. I have driven my 2008 Mercedes S550, 4-MATIC for many years, plus I found a service Center in Scottsdale, MBZ, where every mechanic was a Team Leader at the giant MB dealership also in Scottsdale. Anyway, congratulations to Toyota because they’ve got engineers who are the very best! Dave in Phoenix Arizona
Due to the fact that I have watched a number of your videos, I just purchased a 23 Corolla Hybrid. If not for the dash readout, most of the time engine on and off would not be noticeable at all. Pretty sure I am not the first to purchase after watching your videos so I hope Toyota gives you a great year end bonus. Take care and thank you sir.
Fellow Tech here(35 yrs) for Chrysler In Canada. We wanted to save some fuel cost back in June, as we both drive alot, and started looking at smaller cars,(we owned all Volvos)but fuel saved didn't make it worth the cost to switch....so looked at, bolt and volt, etc. But big issue was we wanted AWD as in the snow belt. So looked at small suv hybrids. But again, higher cost, and fuel saved didn't make the math work. Then I found out that the Prius was avail. with AWD. So decided to drive one, but thought no way will I like how this drives. Surprisingly it drives great! Wife drove it, and she also loved it. So we bought a new 21 AWDe tech. package in june. So far we have 20k on it and love it. Fuel saved , is almost paying for the car. Hopefully 3 or 4 years down the road they will have a plugin hybrid AWD. I'm a gas burning gearhead, and if you had told me 9 months ago I would be driving a Prius, AND liking it, I would have thought you were nuts. Keep up the great vids, I have now watched a ton of them.
The first gen Prius was a real laughingstock even in 2002 when we bought ours. Gas was about $1.10 per gallon, and it was only around $1.50 at the beginning of 2004. But when the price rose above $2.00 by May the lowly Prius was sold out quickly, and people were paying above MSRP for used Prius! That put Prius on the charts as a serious contender.
AMD, I know that you love the 4Runner like it is, but I would "volunteer" to be the first in getting Hybrid 4 Runner. I am saving up to get one when it comes out! Toyota should promote you to be its "Ambassador" for its brand!
I love my Prius. I recently got the 2022 model. Dependable, reliable, ugly as all sin, but very fuel efficient. I get about 65MPG babying it. It's insane how efficient it is.
my 2022 prime is getting 2.5 L per 100 km. Now is getting colder in Canada and I see the increase to 3 plus L. per 100 kilometres. This is insane because my best mileage in the last 20 years was 1989 Honda Civic and 2007 Yaris both standard transmissions. These two miracles of Japanese production were getting 6+ L/100 km. in the winter and just below 6L/100 km in the summer. The night price per one Kilowatt in Ontario is very cheap and I always charge at night.
The Car Care Nut, thanks for your info on the RUclips which are very helpful to us. Recently I traded in my 2010 Corolla for an 2022 Prius Prime and understand that it is no good to keep the HV battery 100% charge for an extended period of time. That is why I try to keep the charge between 30 to 75% most of the time by using a timer instead of programming. If the car shows that it takes 4 hours for full charge, the timer will be set for a period of 2.5 hours ( about 1.5 hour less than the full charging hours). Also try to use Hybrid mode for a certain period of time to keep the health of the gas engine.
I bought a 2022 corolla cross hybrid this year (2021) "don't get the dating", my gas consumption was cut in half and still improving. I'm at 23.14 km/l (59.1m/g). I would appreciate a once over from you on this model and how to care for it. Your channel is a God-send btw. Thanks for taking the time to educate us; much appreciated.
I bought a Toyota RAV4 XSE hybrid 2021 and love it . I’m thinking of trading in for the XSE plug-in hybrid. With my current rav4 XSE hybrid, I get 45 &+ MPG = between 600 to 620 miles to empty my tank . And I’m sure the plug-in hybrid one would be madness!! That’s why I’m thinking of trading this one for the plug-in hybrid. Toyota. You’re the best !! 😌😌😌😌😌😌
My used 2012 Prius C is the best car I have ever had. I look at RUclips reviews and they are 99% negative, complaining about lack of speed, or "does not inspire a passion for driving." Things like that.
I have 2012 priusV. But far it is a best vehicle. No issues whatsoever. Still have original brake pads. Even with 1.8 engine it does pretty good in the mountains fully loaded. The car was everywhere between San Diego and Whistler, BC, Moab, Bryce Canyon. Comfortable for long hauls. Can hold 80+ on the road and still have enough to accelerate. Was hoping to see a bigger motor, but found out they stop make these. Will be looking into RAV4 hybrid, but I really like the wagon setup with reclining and sliding rear seats.
I like my Auris Hybrid, it has no cam or drive belts to replace or maintain. It's easy to service and is very reliable. Over 60 mpg on average, it's the best car I've ever owned.
Also Subaru Nissan and Ford use Toyotas licensed hybrid tech. They basically strap their engines to the Toyota hybrid system. Ford was the first to do this long ago
Great video. Thanks for sharing. 👍Yeah... It's fun having a older third generation Toyota and leaving the lights burning on the parking during the day. Then your in for a big suprise. Opening the door with a mechanical key you never new you had, looking under the hood for your 12 volt battery that's missing, and a trunk you can only open electric. And then, after watching many RUclips video's sitting in your car, learning about that extra + (plus) connector in your fuse box. I really did feel stupid that day, but I did manage to drive home ! 😁
Would love to see a video like this for the Lexus Hybrids. Specifically the RWD ones LC500H, GS450H and LS600H Would also love to see how the RWD (Beltless ) CVT transmission works and what maintenance it needs.
My 2001 Estima hybrid was a brave step for Toyota... The strangest thing about it is probably the fact that it has a metal belt type CVT rather than an eCVT and the front electric motor connects to the drivetrain via the serpentine belt... And then there is another electric motor for the rear wheels to make it the first four wheel drive (slightly) hybrid I think… It is a less refined system than what Toyota makes now but even so overall it feels a lot smoother and years more modern than even some newer non-hybrid Toyotas
Love your videos! They include lots of useful shots that help those of us who don't have a mechanics knowledge understand your key points. Well done! May the Lord bless you and keep you.
AMEN!!! I was just coming home & TWO Teslas passed me. Not seeing too many newer gen4's like mine. I bet w/prices, more will sell. VERY informative video, as usual. I SEE how Europe drives smaller cars, how their gasoline prices are always higher than ours, MADE me choose my prius. I pumped gas when the US had the shortage. Even wrkd when it was 27cents a gallon! I would have purchased a hybrid Camry or RAV4. I WANTED better MPG. Yes, I sacrificed room but it's an individual choice. ANY Toyota hybrid rocks!!! Sorry Musk.😁
I couldn't car less how many Teslas pass me in my Rav4 XSE hybrid. I'll get the last laugh when they are broken down on the side of the road because of reliability issues or from "brownouts" because the electrical grid can't handle all the pressure from too many EV's on the road (especially during the daytime on hot summer days when electrical power is under extreme pressure). Hybrids are the WAY TO GO for the foreseeable future. My 62 Imperial mpg (51 US gallon) proves my point.
@@henryhonda8408 I totally agree, & I could care less also. I've had Teslas try n race me/ cut in front of me. They HATE Toyota hybrids, especially PRII. I jst chug by gas stations in my low maintenance Toyota.😁
GREAT VIDEO. The only thing that sucks is, even if I am (and my familyI) are Toyota fanboys, I purchased my 2017 Honda Accord hybrid in 2016, 4 months before the NEW generation Toyota Camry came out. Toyota is very good in keeping secrets unlike other auto makers who announces their future cars without any data. That's why I end up with Honda. At the time of my purchase, The Accord Hybrid is the only "NORMAL LOOKING" sedan that gives 48mpg and with decent reviews. From 2013 to this date, the Accord still has the same gas engine coupled with the same hybrid system. I now have 30K miles with it, has zero trouble (yet), and has zero trunk space, LoL. Thanks again for your time posting this video.
I got a 2005 Prius Gen 2 last year. Now I've changed out the NiMH-battery for a Li-Ion, 2x60cell. That and stronger springs in the rear makes her go at between 80-120 mpg, depending on wether it is winter or summer. Quite happy with it. Usually charge her at home and drive to work only using electric drive. When I don't use the bike. : ) Toyota made a good car. Thankfully, a little too good at ~255000kms...
Love our RAV4 2021 XSE hybrid. Smooth, quiet, lots of bells and whistles and great gas mileage. No problems with the gas tank or the high voltage connector (so far).
I put 230,000 mi on my 2012 prius and never had a single problem with it. I now have a 2022 prius AWD XLE because the other was so reliable and efficient. I cannot overstate how much I love these cars. best car I've ever owned!
Great vid, how I wish one could get the 3rd generation shape Prius with 4th generation hybrid system. The 3rd generation is still legendary than the newer one. I owned the 2010 one & was written off in an accident. Whilst most of my friends were hellbent on torquey diesel, I believed in hybrids (and believe I was a minority) but in the end hybrids proofed futuristic and have no doubt plug-in will prove pragmatic BEV. The battery magic (high density lowest weight)the BEV's are waiting for will work more for plug-in hybrids more so as the ICE heat efficiency is also sinificantly improving. Hybrids will forever remain part of the power mix to efficient mobility.
My new Rav4 XSE hybrid is my second hybrid, first one was a 2018 Honda Insight which was also a great hybrid car. I swear by hybrids now and will NEVER go back to just an ICE only vehicle. I really wanted to get a Rav4 Prime but I wasn't willing to wait an untold amount of time to get one. I have absolutely no regrets buying just the hybrid version.
This just cements my opinion to wait for my RAV4 hybrid. Ordered late August. Husband suggested I look at Hyundai. Nope. Hope wait isn’t too much longer here (Canada). Thanks for another informative video.
Had my 2013 Hybrid now for 2 fantastic years and although not the most exciting beast I'v had is the cheapest and most reliable by far. Easy to maintain and drive. LOVE IT. Will probably finish using it in a few years and buy a 2016 model with bigger engine perhaps. But maybe not....
it´s good that Toyota has a lot of customers where can test on practice all the fails that Toyota makes with there new engines and Toyota can fix it slowly over the years. Big thanks to the customers where trust Toyota that they bring reliable new technology on the market.
I had my first Toyota Prius 2007 in the Midwest. People were looking at me like what kind of ugly car is that and they thought it’s a “green thing to do”. I’m just happy to have 50mpg. and we did a lot of traveling racking up miles and saving gas. And 2024- we still have the car at 350k miles and still have the original HV battery. People are now buying priuses for its durability and economy. 😊
I bought a 2014 Prius C to conserve miles on my F350 power stroke. It's actually a pleasure to drive. Especially 50 mpg when it takes 100 miles round trip to nearest shopping center.
My dear, in the middle of all those stupid commentators you are a shining star. I own a Corolla Hybrid, everything you said about it are true, thank you, greetings from Turkey 🙏🤩
I grew up listening to korn and limp bizkit songs and hearing the amazing tech that toyota implemented in HV day dreaming with having one... now at my 38 years old, I finally got my hands on a Corolla Cross Hybrid... what makes me very nostalgic is to think that this exactly the same configuration that they used when I was a teenager... is like looking back to that young poor Me and telling him... WE DID IT BOY!
Long live hybrids. Corporate America only thinks about the next quarter profit and shareholders. Corporate Japan thinks about the next 20 years and they nailed it!
i drove 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid ( that time Hybrid use to come from Japan) very comfortable , and i was able to drive whole week only on $20 dollars because Gas( Patrol ) price was $1.89 , and after that , other companies interduce hybrids but those were not even close to Toyota .
I did compare Corolla Hybrid 2019 and CHR Hybrid 2017. They have same engine 2zr-fxe with P610 but it is huge difference in driving filling. Corolla have Li-ion batteries and gain speed faster without need to press pedal to power area. Eco driving mode in Corolla is much better tuned. Thank you AMD!!!
The Camry, RAV4, Venza, Sienna and Highlander use the P710, a more powerful version of the 610 for heavier car models.The Camry hybrid just switched to lithium ion batteries in all trims for 2021.
I've been driving my 2021 Hybrid Corolla for a couple of months now and yes--for the most part it's a normal, very comfortable car. I'm enjoying it quite a bit.
Hi AMD Hope you’re well. Appreciate if you could do a video about Corolla Touring sport Hybrid. Also how to drive a hybrid car and maximise MPG. Thanks
@The Care Care Nut - I have a 2005 Kluger/Highlander Hybrid in Japan. It has a 4cyl engine and 12v battery under the hood. I guess JDM for hybrids had a slightly different track? Have read forums with plenty of trouble on the hybrid system and dealer warns me that it could go at any time. So far 140,00km/87,000mi and very happy with it.
Thanks for all the great information and content I've had a Prius for years and I've learned a lot during that time but it's always nice to hear someone who knows about cars let you know the real deal
The "original" generation (1997-2001) available only in Japan was different from the "classic" generation (2001-2003) available worldwide was due to several updates... the gas-engine had more power... the outside appearance changed... and the screen was upgraded to be touch-sensitive. But the biggest change was completely missed in this explain... the battery-pack. Cells within were changed from "D" format to prismatic. Toyota was leading the way to such a degree, the importance of that switch wasn't recognized and is still overlooked to this day. People just dismissed the technology as just a slow & boring solution for tree-huggers. Keep in mind, the design priority was a reduction of smog-related emissions, not carbon.
Yes indeed. Most people just don't understand that CO2 (carbon) is not a pollutant. CO2 is needed to grow our food. We could use more CO2 as its been causing a greening of our planet.
I have a 2021 Yaris hybrid. My fiance loves it and wants to buy a Toyota hybrid himself next year. My parents both got relatively new gasoline-only cars and are currently doubting if they should've rather bought a hybrid since gas prices went up so much. My little brother wants to buy a hybrid as his next car if he can afford it.
He's explained that in a previous video. It's a very complicated system but totally brilliant like Toyota is so famous for. I'm no expert so I can't explain it, you'll just have to look for it in his history of videos in which he has a whole bunch of them regarding Toyota hybrids.
@@henryhonda8408 it’s pretty simple actually it’s just an electric compressor like one found in you home AC system. The plug in’s use a heat pump for both heat and AC.
Keep that hybrid battery vent nice and clean, do your oil changes every 5000 miles and change transaxle/ diff and CVT fluid every 60,000 miles to give yourself best chance! Good luck!
The step improvements that Toyota have made is increadible but so many in the media forget to tell you why the hybrids are different. Thank you. Would hope to see your thoughts on the new Lexus NX 2022 version.
I remember when my sister-in-law had to pre-ordered 2004 Prius and dealer told her she will be paying a dealer mark-up of $5k if she opted for the base one as they are cheapest and have a long waiting lists. She opted for the options like JBL sound system, navigation systems and other extras not found on base models for an additional $7,000 (I think) with no dealer mark up and got the car available after 3 days of the pre-order. It was a quite a hype at the time just like with the Scion tC.
I just traded a Tundra for a 2017 Prius Two, my very first Prius. I'm impressed, it's fun to drive (smooth, efficient), it's not pokey at all, it's shifted my paradigms! I've learned soooo much from the Car Care Nut. I grew up with a brother who was a lifelong mechanic so I assumed cars were cars were cars. Wrong! Being in southern Arizona I am concerned about keeping the drive batteries cool so I've learned to NOT put anything on the right rear floorboard because that's the air intake for the drive batteries. I'll periodically change the filter at that intake because this dry climate is dusty. In the heat I'll keep the AC flow on the right side focused downward so cool air goes in the direction of this air intake. I'll also direct the system to send air to the backseats overall. CAR CARE NUT, do you concur? (Stray thought: a small fan to sit on the floorbard by the intake to boost cooling even further?) In previous vehicles I've always had a direct 12V line from the battery to under the seat where I have the UHF/VHF ham radio unit. I'm concerned about overall power draw on the Prius' 12 volt starter battery. Typically I don't use the radio frequently to transmit (I'm not a yakker). Since that 12V "starter" battery isn't that "beefy", designed for starting as opposed to constant draw, I'm wondering if the Prius' system can adequately charge it. I'm also wondering how the Prius' electronics would react to sudden, infrequent power draws of 12 to 14 amps (very, very rarely, optimum would be more like 7 to 10 amps while transmiting, 0.5 amps receiving) CCN, any thoughts on this? I tempted to get a Bioenno lithium battery, put it on the floor behind the driver's seat, feed the radio and a charger block (USB/Cig plug to charge small electronic stuff) and leave the Prius' legacy power system alone. I'm leaning more that way. 8-) Lastly, there's the concern for RF (radio frequency) on the Prius itself, and in my case, from a magnetic mount antenna on the roof. Max would be 50 watts (UHF/VHF) to more like 5 to 25 watts during transmit. We're constantly being exposed to RF from any sources in the environment so this might not be a real concern, but the thought has crossed my mind. CCN, any thoughts? (BTW, installed outlets are being used for the GPS and a memory stick loaded with a bazillion music MP3s.) You're videos have been, can't think of a supurlative word, to decribe how you have taught me so much about the Prius' hybrid system. My paradigms have been radically shifted. I'm enjoying the vehicle immensely. What can I say but a sincere thanks! Hal
I have an idea for your next merch. Make a contour of your upper body and face and put a writing below: “Life Is Good”. Or simply Life is Good!” 😀. Thank you for another great video!
Very informative video. I wish the Japanese auto companies would have got into the diesel market. Maybe Toyota could have come up with a way to keep emissions within spec without cheating (looking at you, VW/Audi).
@@cenccenc946 diesel engines pollute to much and are way to slow to get out of their own way only good for towing that's it and gas engines can tow just about as much time for them to be phased out completely
Here in Europe lots of Toyotas are diesels. The D4D engines are everywhere. They suffer like all Diesel engines with EGR valves and DPF’s which are expensive to fix when they go wrong. Very efficient engines tho.
Thank you for all the info and history on the Toyota Hybrid, if you think the 4th Gen Hybrid is the one to go for, i will very strongly consider a 2020 Yaris in 2025 for sure! Only gonna buy a Toyota Hybrid.
Love details of your work and the technical depth. Can you do a video explaining why Toyota stuck to series hybrids vs parallel hybrids like the Chevrolet volt? (I may have gotten the technical name wrong)
i made my gen2 prius run 62mpg (75 uk mpg) tested on 1000 miles normal driving in UK all factory components including hybrid battery engine temperature spoofing + new engine software + heated hybrid battery = 62 mpg and it can do more but still working on it the fact that a 15 year old car can do a lot more then it came out the factory door is surprising and makes me wonder why they haven't done it in the first place because I've done it with ease love this car and i don't need anything else especialy now with high mpg the mods and upgrades can be seen on toyota prius owners club facebook page
The 2018 Insight I had before trading it in for a Rav4 hybrid, I used to often got 75 can mpg which was mindblowing. Now with my new Rav4 XSE hybrid during the summer months I average 62 can mpg (51 us) which is incredible mileage for a good sized suv..... this is with a mixture of hwy/city driving in eco mode. Just shows you that hybrids are the way to go.
1:33 the honda insight was pretty innovative, a hybrid car with a five speed manual transmission. It was unheard of at the time, even now, but it was only a two seater, which was where Toyota shined with the Prius. A hybrid that got great gas mileage while offering seating for up to five. Honda corrected this flaw by introducing the Accord Hybrid and Civic Hybrid, but it was too little too late. Toyota had made the Prius even bigger and introduced the Highlander Hybrid in 2006 as a response to the Ford Escape hybrid introduced the previous year.
Thank you so much for the time of making all these videos. I have learned so much and it really provided me with a lot of knowledge about cars. Keep it up!
20:05 Reviewing this video. I found that my Corolla Cross Hybrid doesn't have those active shutters. That is something that I really could appreciate now entering winter in the south, the engine coolant never reaches 60ºC it keeps below 50ºC in my daily conmute to my job, and thus the gas mileage is horrible compared to the summer gas mileage. That is something that I see that even the RAV4 does have here.
31 mpg in my 2019 Rav4 hybrid on highway doing 80 mph on extended trips on mostly flat terrain. Fuel economy also drops a lot on highway in Rav4 hybrid! 17 mpg on highway going 75 mph towing my 1000lb camper so towing anything hybrids fuel economy really go out the window! In town though good fuel economy around 36 mpg.
Toyota hybrid system is really an amazing feat of engineering. With our current battery technology, it's a better solution to a lot of transportation problems than pure EVs like Tesla.
It's pretty much the best possible powertrain configuration if the car has to have an internal combustion engine.
@@Tuppoo94 agreed
Akio Toyoda is right. Hybrid is the best solution for EV transition. until we have a EV that goes 1000 miles pre charge or 500 miles with 10 mins charge time.
try to use a Tesla Model X that rated 360 miles to tow a small camper. you are lucky if you can get close to half the range.
I am wondering how far can the electric F-150 rated 230 miles can go when they are fully loaded.
I agree. I'm trying to get the Jamaican government to institute policies in the direction of hybrids, but the bureaucracy is like molasses flowing in winter.
@@sillybeans929 partially agree. these EV are good for most people's daily use when they have two cars. but it is not particle for some people. try to tow a small camper with the Tesla model X (333 mi. range (EPA est.) )with AC on, you are lucky if you can get half or the range, it will be worse in winter time driving in snow with heat on. or an electric truck loaded with 2000 lb and driven to the work site.
I can see that happening when they can make a EV with a 1000 mile rated range for heavy duty use.
AMD, The enthusiasm is justified. For years I have been telling friends shopping for their next car to buy a Toyota Hybrid. The ones that have listened are very happy indeed and they have saved a fortune in gas.
To add to the success, I have a 2014 prius c. Guess what my next car will be a Hybrid from Toyota
@@RV-jw3uk Check out their EV coming out next summer…BZx4….250 mile range and prices start at $37,000…wow!!
@@coloradoboo1071 Also Toyota Safety Sense is pretty amazing. It has a really good adaptive radar cruise control, so when you drive on a freeway, it's basically self driving, all you have to do is sit back and monitor around you. The car takes car of speed, distance between itself and car ahead, and lane keeping. The BZ will be the first to have Safety Sense 3.0
@@cinemapigeon4898 not gonna lie, LKA in new Toyotas still kinda sucks... Been driving a 2022 Camry and it's junk compared to my mom's 2021 Mazda CX-30's LKA. My "new" 2013 Prius Advanced has LKA and it's not much more useless than this 2022 Camry. Hoping Toyota works on that.
@@Nathan_Jay I guess it depends what you come from, but I came from a 1994 Honda Accord to 2019 Rav4, so yeah, I was amazed. I imagine if someone had a Tesla everything else would be underwhelming in terms of driving assists.
My aunt and uncle bought a first gen Prius. They are not high mileage drivers, but they still drive it! They did replace the hi-voltage battery last year but have had no other issues just maintenance. Amazing engineering.
Toyota played the long game indeed, they spent 20+ years perfecting this tech and now basically every vehicle in the lineup has a hybrid option as gas prices are going through the roof.
Toyota's reliance on hybrid tech was based on two very logical assumptions - gas prices would go through the roof in the future, and EVs will not make any headway until infrastructure improves, the supply of battery components increases, and charging times decrease. Now that both scenarios are playing out as expected, it is no surprise that Toyota hybrids have taken off in recent years.
it is more about getting imissions down.
I have a 2021 Prius C in Mexico and I have averaged 52mpg. But last weekend my son went over to collect something from a friend's house and averaged 123mpg over a round trip of 26 miles! We have no idea how he did it. He knows how to feather the accelerator pedal which makes a big difference and he's always checking the real time consumption but no one has ever gone over 60mpg before. These Toyota hybrids are Legend!!
Conditions make a big difference with the Hybrids. When I had my Prius C, I loved it (and still miss it). I had a good tail wind one time going 79 miles an hour down the Interstate on a 4 hour trip. I got 56mpg. The best I ever got on a 4-5 mile trip was 114mpg. Average was around 52-54. Loved that little car, but my Camry Hybrid is just as good and a little more roomy and really a nicer car to drive.
@@dckmusic I feel like sedans are just impractical. All you have is trunk. You can't sleep in a car laying down, cargo space is tiny. Even with hatchbacks like Prius you get whopping 24 cu ft to 50 cu ft with seats down vs Camry's 15 cu ft trunk and in Prius you can haul a TV or a moving dolly, ladder, sports equipment, etc.
And if you go up to a rav4 your cargo space is now 70 cu ft. My choice would be between these two and Sienna. And if I want the cheapest possible car technically I'd get corolla, but Prius is just.. better. I wouldn't understand sacrificing so much for just a
What is it about sedans that people love them so much?
@@artemaung5274 It all depends on your use case, but I'll start by saying that sedan vs. SUV for cargo space is a bit overstated for the SUV side. Example: We moved my mom from my home to my sister's home 300 miles away. I loaded up her stuff in my Avalon and drove half way and met my brother-in-law with their Highlander. After transferring everything over to the Highlander, there was no space left. My Avalon could hold as much stuff as the Highlander. Sure, if you have large objects to move, the Highlander can squeeze them in where my Avalon can't, but with the Camry, the backseats fold down and can fit a few larger things my Avalon couldn't.
If your use case is often hauling stuff or sleeping in your car (something I have never done and would never do), then a sedan isn't right for you. If your main use case is puttering around town, going back and forth to work, you don't need the larger vehicle that includes higher fuel cost, generally higher price tag and higher insurance rates. A Corolla or Camry Hybrid can be the perfect vehicle for you. I would prefer a Sienna to any SUV, honestly, if I wanted something to haul people or things regularly. To me, the Sienna is the best mutli-use vehicle Toyota has and it would be my first choice if I needed something like that, not a Rav4 or a Highlander.
@@dckmusic SUV usually offer cheaper insurance, although it heavily depends on the vehicle, but RX offers cheapest insurance cost in Lexus lineup and Sienna is cheapest insurance cost in Toyota lineup, followed by highlander, followed by Tacoma, followed by rav4. Camry is second last cheaper than only 86, although there's not all that much difference to be fair. Really only 86 stands out as expensive to insure.
But there's less risk of damage of internal components because SUV sits higher, bigger tires, you don't have to worry about curb damage, road debris is far less dangerous, etc.
Driving around town I believe Prius is the best because of higher fuel efficiency and lower cost combined with much higher cargo capacity.
Regarding Highlander fits less than Avalon, that's just nuts. Prius can fit more stuff than Avalon. Highlander has 84 cu ft of space, that's about half as much as a fully loaded pickup truck, there's no way in hell any sedan can possibly compare. You likely just used passenger space cleverly in Avalon and he didn't do nearly as good of a job. Avalon is quite large though I wonder how much volume is it's passenger back seat area.
But Sienna can fit more than pickup truck, more than any Tacoma for example. It's counter-intuitive, but that's just the reality of it. When it comes to practicality of cargo space minivan with 35mpg is leaving everyone else in the dust.
@@dckmusic In the U.K. about 50% of the Corollas are wagons and the other half hatchbacks. The only sedan which is really popular here is the Tesla model 3. That is probably because the Y has been on sale less than a year (and looks a bit like the Michelin man).
SUVs like the RAV4 are quite popular, even though they are huge compared to the original RAV4 which was Corolla sized.
Toyota will always be "The King of the Hybrids" . Period.
I approve
I’m on my third Toyota hybrid. 2 CHR’s and now a RAV4 2021. I would simply never look at any other hybrid. Why would I pay for other manufacturers to play catch up with what I already know to be the best. Every time I take a trip in my Rav I find myself saying Wow, what a machine this is! You’d have to kill me to get it from me. There is a reason they are as rare as hens teeth on the second hand market here in France, once you have one, you keep it! Fantastic video, as always AMD. Is there anything you don’t know about Toyota?
Well said, why buy an 'experiment' from another automaker when you can buy a fully finished Hybrid from Toyota.
Bought rav 4 2021 hybrid awd absolutely love it xle getting 44 miles per gallon
I’ve had two Prius and two Tesla and now RAV4 Prime and ordered a new Lexus hybrid. Nothing beats Toyota hybrids.
A Lexus hybrid sounds like an excellent choice. You're a very smart Dude indeed!
@fortune eight guessing it’s reliability/ownership experience.
@fortune eight watch his videos. Teslas are a pile of junk especially in regards to quality and reliability. Parts availability and repairs also is a big problem with these cars, even more than German brands.
@@Trades46 German? VW is excellent in terms of parts. Not cheap, but readily available. Ford OTOH (I’ve never owned but tried to help a friend) do not even bother selling parts on an older model, you have to go to junk yard. I could not believe that, but it’s true.
Are you a car collector?
This is why we love our Toyota's hybrids. Thanks for sharing this video !
I’m going through the process of changing my car to a hybrid. Your informative videos are just what I need to give me confidence to go down this route. Thank you AMD - your work is much appreciated.
Recently drove the an audi hybrid... that alone convinced me Toyota is king of hybrid
I have a 21’ Prius Prime and it is such a great driving car. I was so surprised when I first got it. I really thought I was going to be sacrificing everything for fuel economy and its really not the case. It has been so far one of the top cars I have owned so far!
I also have Prius prime just got back from 7,000 km trib to California Arizona and back to Alberta Canada average 68 mpg for trip. I love it esp when we are paying $7/gallon here
I'm still driving my 07 camry hybrid from 2017 till today got 300000km, very good car and good pick up speed.
This is an awesome video AMD! really apprecaite the comparison of the generations of hybrid. thank you for delivering SOLID content! :)
I purchased my first Hybrid because of your channel. My 2020 Hybrid Camry SE is exactly as incredible as you say. I sincerely appreciate your time and effort you place in your channel. sir. Thank you so very much!! Have a wonderful Christmas!!
Toyota Must hire AMD to explain all about the Toyota hibrid systems . Whoever this guy is, he explains it the very best I’ve ever seen, or heard. This obvious well-experienced mechanic, has nailed how to sell each model year of the Toyota hibrid systems. I just learned more about why Toyota is so good, than ever before. If I was in the market for a new car, I would go to this guy. But at 77 years old, my car buying days are done. I have driven my 2008 Mercedes S550, 4-MATIC for many years, plus I found a service Center in Scottsdale, MBZ, where every mechanic was a Team Leader at the giant MB dealership also in Scottsdale. Anyway, congratulations to Toyota because they’ve got engineers who are the very best! Dave in Phoenix Arizona
Due to the fact that I have watched a number of your videos, I just purchased a 23 Corolla Hybrid. If not for the dash readout, most of the time engine on and off would not be noticeable at all. Pretty sure I am not the first to purchase after watching your videos so I hope Toyota gives you a great year end bonus. Take care and thank you sir.
Fellow Tech here(35 yrs) for Chrysler In Canada. We wanted to save some fuel cost back in June, as we both drive alot, and started looking at smaller cars,(we owned all Volvos)but fuel saved didn't make it worth the cost to switch....so looked at, bolt and volt, etc. But big issue was we wanted AWD as in the snow belt. So looked at small suv hybrids. But again, higher cost, and fuel saved didn't make the math work. Then I found out that the Prius was avail. with AWD. So decided to drive one, but thought no way will I like how this drives. Surprisingly it drives great! Wife drove it, and she also loved it. So we bought a new 21 AWDe tech. package in june. So far we have 20k on it and love it. Fuel saved , is almost paying for the car. Hopefully 3 or 4 years down the road they will have a plugin hybrid AWD. I'm a gas burning gearhead, and if you had told me 9 months ago I would be driving a Prius, AND liking it, I would have thought you were nuts. Keep up the great vids, I have now watched a ton of them.
The first gen Prius was a real laughingstock even in 2002 when we bought ours. Gas was about $1.10 per gallon, and it was only around $1.50 at the beginning of 2004. But when the price rose above $2.00 by May the lowly Prius was sold out quickly, and people were paying above MSRP for used Prius! That put Prius on the charts as a serious contender.
AMD, I know that you love the 4Runner like it is, but I would "volunteer" to be the first in getting Hybrid 4 Runner. I am saving up to get one when it comes out! Toyota should promote you to be its "Ambassador" for its brand!
I would go farther, AMD should be made Vice-Chair and put in charge of R&D.
Lots or preamble. Got bored and stop watching the video. get to the point
Love all your videos sir... I actually like them before I even watch :D. Keep it up man...
@the car care nut. You're correct about the inverters.. At tmmk we pick them up by hand to put them on the transaxle... They are super light..
I love my Prius. I recently got the 2022 model. Dependable, reliable, ugly as all sin, but very fuel efficient. I get about 65MPG babying it. It's insane how efficient it is.
My Corolla hybrid gets the same mpg ,as long as I don’t try to go 75-80 on the highway . These hybrid systems are awesome.
The way you explained the 2nd gen heating mechanism was so easy to understand!
You know Toyota.. Please Keep us Toyota Owners informed…Thanks for A great Channel…💯👍🏾😄
Thks for the good explanations. That’s is why I decided to get my Toyota Noah in March 2021.
I enjoy driving this car..
my 2022 prime is getting 2.5 L per 100 km.
Now is getting colder in Canada and I see the increase to 3 plus L. per 100 kilometres.
This is insane because my best mileage in the last 20 years was 1989 Honda Civic and 2007 Yaris both standard transmissions. These two miracles of Japanese production were getting 6+ L/100 km. in the winter and just below 6L/100 km in the summer.
The night price per one Kilowatt in Ontario is very cheap and I always charge at night.
The Car Care Nut, thanks for your info on the RUclips which are very helpful to us.
Recently I traded in my 2010 Corolla for an 2022 Prius Prime and understand that it is no good to keep the HV battery 100% charge for an extended period of time. That is why I try to keep the charge between 30 to 75% most of the time by using a timer instead of programming. If the car shows that it takes 4 hours for full charge, the timer will be set for a period of 2.5 hours ( about 1.5 hour less than the full charging hours).
Also try to use Hybrid mode for a certain period of time to keep the health of the gas engine.
Great in depth info, as always. Many thanks for all your hard work making these videos. Keep up the great work AMD!
I bought a 2022 corolla cross hybrid this year (2021) "don't get the dating", my gas consumption was cut in half and still improving. I'm at 23.14 km/l (59.1m/g). I would appreciate a once over from you on this model and how to care for it. Your channel is a God-send btw. Thanks for taking the time to educate us; much appreciated.
Absolutely love my 2017 Prius.
Great job breaking it down in a way we can understand. you speak as intelligently as a professor, thanks for the education on hybrids!!
I bought a Toyota RAV4 XSE hybrid 2021 and love it . I’m thinking of trading in for the XSE plug-in hybrid. With my current rav4 XSE hybrid, I get 45 &+ MPG = between 600 to 620 miles to empty my tank . And I’m sure the plug-in hybrid one would be madness!! That’s why I’m thinking of trading this one for the plug-in hybrid. Toyota. You’re the best !! 😌😌😌😌😌😌
Looking forward to receiving our Rav4 Hybrid next year.
My used 2012 Prius C is the best car I have ever had. I look at RUclips reviews and they are 99% negative, complaining about lack of speed, or "does not inspire a passion for driving." Things like that.
I have 2012 priusV. But far it is a best vehicle.
No issues whatsoever. Still have original brake pads.
Even with 1.8 engine it does pretty good in the mountains fully loaded.
The car was everywhere between San Diego and Whistler, BC, Moab, Bryce Canyon. Comfortable for long hauls.
Can hold 80+ on the road and still have enough to accelerate.
Was hoping to see a bigger motor, but found out they stop make these.
Will be looking into RAV4 hybrid, but I really like the wagon setup with reclining and sliding rear seats.
You have the beat Prius of them all. Too bad sales in the US were too low to keep the model available.
I like my Auris Hybrid, it has no cam or drive belts to replace or maintain. It's easy to service and is very reliable.
Over 60 mpg on average, it's the best car I've ever owned.
The brakes should last over 100,000 miles as well.
@@rightlanehog3151 if serviced properly,but they dont.
I had active shutters in my 2013 Lexus GS450h. Took a while to trickle down to the Toyota’s.
Your videos are so informative. In this one I would like to know when did Toyota come with the wonderful planetary gear system?
Also Subaru Nissan and Ford use Toyotas licensed hybrid tech. They basically strap their engines to the Toyota hybrid system. Ford was the first to do this long ago
But not with great success on eco figures Re ford mondeos I was shocked when I saw them.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. 👍Yeah... It's fun having a older third generation Toyota and leaving the lights burning on the parking during the day. Then your in for a big suprise. Opening the door with a mechanical key you never new you had, looking under the hood for your 12 volt battery that's missing, and a trunk you can only open electric. And then, after watching many RUclips video's sitting in your car, learning about that extra + (plus) connector in your fuse box. I really did feel stupid that day, but I did manage to drive home ! 😁
Would love to see a video like this for the Lexus Hybrids. Specifically the RWD ones LC500H, GS450H and LS600H Would also love to see how the RWD (Beltless ) CVT transmission works and what maintenance it needs.
My 2001 Estima hybrid was a brave step for Toyota... The strangest thing about it is probably the fact that it has a metal belt type CVT rather than an eCVT and the front electric motor connects to the drivetrain via the serpentine belt... And then there is another electric motor for the rear wheels to make it the first four wheel drive (slightly) hybrid I think… It is a less refined system than what Toyota makes now but even so overall it feels a lot smoother and years more modern than even some newer non-hybrid Toyotas
interesting! I hadn't heard of that one.
You are the best, brother! Another stellar video!
Love your videos! They include lots of useful shots that help those of us who don't have a mechanics knowledge understand your key points. Well done! May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Excellent I enjoy your videos keep doing it!
AMEN!!! I was just coming home & TWO Teslas passed me. Not seeing too many newer gen4's like mine. I bet w/prices, more will sell. VERY informative video, as usual. I SEE how Europe drives smaller cars, how their gasoline prices are always higher than ours, MADE me choose my prius. I pumped gas when the US had the shortage. Even wrkd when it was 27cents a gallon! I would have purchased a hybrid Camry or RAV4. I WANTED better MPG. Yes, I sacrificed room but it's an individual choice. ANY Toyota hybrid rocks!!! Sorry Musk.😁
I couldn't car less how many Teslas pass me in my Rav4 XSE hybrid. I'll get the last laugh when they are broken down on the side of the road because of reliability issues or from "brownouts" because the electrical grid can't handle all the pressure from too many EV's on the road (especially during the daytime on hot summer days when electrical power is under extreme pressure). Hybrids are the WAY TO GO for the foreseeable future. My 62 Imperial mpg (51 US gallon) proves my point.
@@henryhonda8408 I totally agree, & I could care less also. I've had Teslas try n race me/ cut in front of me. They HATE Toyota hybrids, especially PRII. I jst chug by gas stations in my low maintenance Toyota.😁
I'm very satisfied with my 2012 Highlander Hybrid. Put 8k miles on it in 7 months, and it still drives like new with 116k on the odo.
My 06 with 250k mi is just like you said.
Learned how to drive with 04 volvo X60 and did my driving test with 04 Toyota prius. It was like driving jet when I went for the driving test.
GREAT VIDEO. The only thing that sucks is, even if I am (and my familyI) are Toyota fanboys, I purchased my 2017 Honda Accord hybrid in 2016, 4 months before the NEW generation Toyota Camry came out. Toyota is very good in keeping secrets unlike other auto makers who announces their future cars without any data. That's why I end up with Honda. At the time of my purchase, The Accord Hybrid is the only "NORMAL LOOKING" sedan that gives 48mpg and with decent reviews. From 2013 to this date, the Accord still has the same gas engine coupled with the same hybrid system. I now have 30K miles with it, has zero trouble (yet), and has zero trunk space, LoL.
Thanks again for your time posting this video.
I got a 2005 Prius Gen 2 last year. Now I've changed out the NiMH-battery for a Li-Ion, 2x60cell. That and stronger springs in the rear makes her go at between 80-120 mpg, depending on wether it is winter or summer. Quite happy with it. Usually charge her at home and drive to work only using electric drive. When I don't use the bike. : )
Toyota made a good car. Thankfully, a little too good at ~255000kms...
So, you converted you Hybrid into Plugin Hybrid?
I used to do the cardboard in front of the radiator during winter.😊 You didn’t want to forget it in the fall.
Love our RAV4 2021 XSE hybrid. Smooth, quiet, lots of bells and whistles and great gas mileage. No problems with the gas tank or the high voltage connector (so far).
I put 230,000 mi on my 2012 prius and never had a single problem with it. I now have a 2022 prius AWD XLE because the other was so reliable and efficient. I cannot overstate how much I love these cars. best car I've ever owned!
Great vid, how I wish one could get the 3rd generation shape Prius with 4th generation hybrid system. The 3rd generation is still legendary than the newer one. I owned the 2010 one & was written off in an accident. Whilst most of my friends were hellbent on torquey diesel, I believed in hybrids (and believe I was a minority) but in the end hybrids proofed futuristic and have no doubt plug-in will prove pragmatic BEV. The battery magic (high density lowest weight)the BEV's are waiting for will work more for plug-in hybrids more so as the ICE heat efficiency is also sinificantly improving. Hybrids will forever remain part of the power mix to efficient mobility.
My new Rav4 XSE hybrid is my second hybrid, first one was a 2018 Honda Insight which was also a great hybrid car.
I swear by hybrids now and will NEVER go back to just an ICE only vehicle. I really wanted to get a Rav4 Prime but I wasn't willing to wait an untold amount of time to get one. I have absolutely no regrets buying just the hybrid version.
This just cements my opinion to wait for my RAV4 hybrid. Ordered late August. Husband suggested I look at Hyundai. Nope. Hope wait isn’t too much longer here (Canada). Thanks for another informative video.
The shutters in front of the radiator is a throwback to the old semi trucks.
Had my 2013 Hybrid now for 2 fantastic years and although not the most exciting beast I'v had is the cheapest and most reliable by far. Easy to maintain and drive. LOVE IT. Will probably finish using it in a few years and buy a 2016 model with bigger engine perhaps. But maybe not....
it´s good that Toyota has a lot of customers where can test on practice all the fails that Toyota makes with there new engines and Toyota can fix it slowly over the years. Big thanks to the customers where trust Toyota that they bring reliable new technology on the market.
I had my first Toyota Prius 2007 in the Midwest. People were looking at me like what kind of ugly car is that and they thought it’s a “green thing to do”. I’m just happy to have 50mpg. and we did a lot of traveling racking up miles and saving gas. And 2024- we still have the car at 350k miles and still have the original HV battery. People are now buying priuses for its durability and economy. 😊
Ill remember the Prius every time I get in my 2022 Prius Prime!
I bought a 2014 Prius C to conserve miles on my F350 power stroke. It's actually a pleasure to drive. Especially 50 mpg when it takes 100 miles round trip to nearest shopping center.
My dear, in the middle of all those stupid commentators you are a shining star. I own a Corolla Hybrid, everything you said about it are true, thank you, greetings from Turkey 🙏🤩
I grew up listening to korn and limp bizkit songs and hearing the amazing tech that toyota implemented in HV day dreaming with having one... now at my 38 years old, I finally got my hands on a Corolla Cross Hybrid... what makes me very nostalgic is to think that this exactly the same configuration that they used when I was a teenager... is like looking back to that young poor Me and telling him... WE DID IT BOY!
And I need to be careful because I drive like hypnotized hearing and listening al the choreography of systems turning on and off
Long live hybrids. Corporate America only thinks about the next quarter profit and shareholders. Corporate Japan thinks about the next 20 years and they nailed it!
i drove 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid ( that time Hybrid use to come from Japan) very comfortable , and i was able to drive whole week only on $20 dollars because Gas( Patrol ) price was $1.89 , and after that , other companies interduce hybrids but those were not even close to Toyota .
Wow so much good info!! Now I need to check out those fins that open and close in my Prius!!!
I did compare Corolla Hybrid 2019 and CHR Hybrid 2017. They have same engine 2zr-fxe with P610 but it is huge difference in driving filling. Corolla have Li-ion batteries and gain speed faster without need to press pedal to power area. Eco driving mode in Corolla is much better tuned. Thank you AMD!!!
Corolla has 2 L engine while 2017 C-HR 1.8 L
@@ianluz208 No, my Corolla Hybrid Touring Sports has 1.8l 2zr-fxe P610. There is models also with 2.0 a20a-fxs but not in my comparison.
Isn't the corolla lighter then the Chr?
@@chakibElIdrissi it is around 300kg. But what I want to highlight here Li-ion battery.
The Camry, RAV4, Venza, Sienna and Highlander use the P710, a more powerful version of the 610 for heavier car models.The Camry hybrid just switched to lithium ion batteries in all trims for 2021.
I've been driving my 2021 Hybrid Corolla for a couple of months now and yes--for the most part it's a normal, very comfortable car. I'm enjoying it quite a bit.
Hi AMD Hope you’re well. Appreciate if you could do a video about Corolla Touring sport Hybrid. Also how to drive a hybrid car and maximise MPG. Thanks
@The Care Care Nut - I have a 2005 Kluger/Highlander Hybrid in Japan. It has a 4cyl engine and 12v battery under the hood. I guess JDM for hybrids had a slightly different track? Have read forums with plenty of trouble on the hybrid system and dealer warns me that it could go at any time. So far 140,00km/87,000mi and very happy with it.
The 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance just hit the Lexus website and can now be "built" on the configuator.
Thanks for all the great information and content I've had a Prius for years and I've learned a lot during that time but it's always nice to hear someone who knows about cars let you know the real deal
Another great video. Had the second generation for years sold it, bought a Merc. Now I'm looking at the CH. R. haven't made my mind up yet?
Another great video. This is my favorite channel. I love my Rav4 Prime
The "original" generation (1997-2001) available only in Japan was different from the "classic" generation (2001-2003) available worldwide was due to several updates... the gas-engine had more power... the outside appearance changed... and the screen was upgraded to be touch-sensitive. But the biggest change was completely missed in this explain... the battery-pack. Cells within were changed from "D" format to prismatic. Toyota was leading the way to such a degree, the importance of that switch wasn't recognized and is still overlooked to this day. People just dismissed the technology as just a slow & boring solution for tree-huggers. Keep in mind, the design priority was a reduction of smog-related emissions, not carbon.
Yes indeed. Most people just don't understand that CO2 (carbon) is not a pollutant. CO2 is needed to grow our food. We could use more CO2 as its been causing a greening of our planet.
I use a 3rd gen Prius and I love the last 2 mins of your vids!, Thanks for sharing.
I have a 2021 Yaris hybrid. My fiance loves it and wants to buy a Toyota hybrid himself next year. My parents both got relatively new gasoline-only cars and are currently doubting if they should've rather bought a hybrid since gas prices went up so much. My little brother wants to buy a hybrid as his next car if he can afford it.
Thanks.. I would like to know more about the differences between AC in new Hybrid cars and normal cars
He's explained that in a previous video. It's a very complicated system but totally brilliant like Toyota is so famous for. I'm no expert so I can't explain it, you'll just have to look for it in his history of videos in which he has a whole bunch of them regarding Toyota hybrids.
@@henryhonda8408 it’s pretty simple actually it’s just an electric compressor like one found in you home AC system. The plug in’s use a heat pump for both heat and AC.
Just bought a 2011 Prius with 135,000 miles. Hope it last at least 6 more years. Or 325,000 miles
Yeah maybe if you do EGR service…..
Keep that hybrid battery vent nice and clean, do your oil changes every 5000 miles and change transaxle/ diff and CVT fluid every 60,000 miles to give yourself best chance! Good luck!
Excellant presentation!
India is getting it's firat mid segment toyota hybrid "hyrytder" and your videos are so helpful to understand all the systems and precautions. Thanks.
Thanks for the great video!... I enjoyed every second of it ! Great Job.
The step improvements that Toyota have made is increadible but so many in the media forget to tell you why the hybrids are different. Thank you. Would hope to see your thoughts on the new Lexus NX 2022 version.
I remember when my sister-in-law had to pre-ordered 2004 Prius and dealer told her she will be paying a dealer mark-up of $5k if she opted for the base one as they are cheapest and have a long waiting lists. She opted for the options like JBL sound system, navigation systems and other extras not found on base models for an additional $7,000 (I think) with no dealer mark up and got the car available after 3 days of the pre-order. It was a quite a hype at the time just like with the Scion tC.
I just traded a Tundra for a 2017 Prius Two, my very first Prius. I'm impressed, it's fun to drive (smooth, efficient), it's not pokey at all, it's shifted my paradigms! I've learned soooo much from the Car Care Nut. I grew up with a brother who was a lifelong mechanic so I assumed cars were cars were cars. Wrong!
Being in southern Arizona I am concerned about keeping the drive batteries cool so I've learned to NOT put anything on the right rear floorboard because that's the air intake for the drive batteries. I'll periodically change the filter at that intake because this dry climate is dusty. In the heat I'll keep the AC flow on the right side focused downward so cool air goes in the direction of this air intake. I'll also direct the system to send air to the backseats overall. CAR CARE NUT, do you concur? (Stray thought: a small fan to sit on the floorbard by the intake to boost cooling even further?)
In previous vehicles I've always had a direct 12V line from the battery to under the seat where I have the UHF/VHF ham radio unit. I'm concerned about overall power draw on the Prius' 12 volt starter battery. Typically I don't use the radio frequently to transmit (I'm not a yakker). Since that 12V "starter" battery isn't that "beefy", designed for starting as opposed to constant draw, I'm wondering if the Prius' system can adequately charge it. I'm also wondering how the Prius' electronics would react to sudden, infrequent power draws of 12 to 14 amps (very, very rarely, optimum would be more like 7 to 10 amps while transmiting, 0.5 amps receiving) CCN, any thoughts on this?
I tempted to get a Bioenno lithium battery, put it on the floor behind the driver's seat, feed the radio and a charger block (USB/Cig plug to charge small electronic stuff) and leave the Prius' legacy power system alone. I'm leaning more that way. 8-) Lastly, there's the concern for RF (radio frequency) on the Prius itself, and in my case, from a magnetic mount antenna on the roof. Max would be 50 watts (UHF/VHF) to more like 5 to 25 watts during transmit. We're constantly being exposed to RF from any sources in the environment so this might not be a real concern, but the thought has crossed my mind. CCN, any thoughts? (BTW, installed outlets are being used for the GPS and a memory stick loaded with a bazillion music MP3s.)
You're videos have been, can't think of a supurlative word, to decribe how you have taught me so much about the Prius' hybrid system. My paradigms have been radically shifted. I'm enjoying the vehicle immensely. What can I say but a sincere thanks! Hal
I really like your channel. You can carry a monologue perfectly to keep me entertain. This history topics from an insider are very cool
I have an idea for your next merch.
Make a contour of your upper body and face and put a writing below: “Life Is Good”.
Or simply Life is Good!” 😀.
Thank you for another great video!
Very informative video. I wish the Japanese auto companies would have got into the diesel market. Maybe Toyota could have come up with a way to keep emissions within spec without cheating (looking at you, VW/Audi).
They do make diesels just not in the American market
I wish they sold them in the states
Diesel Toyota hilux pickup is one of the most sold vehicles in the world.
@@cenccenc946 diesel engines pollute to much and are way to slow to get out of their own way only good for towing that's it and gas engines can tow just about as much time for them to be phased out completely
Here in Europe lots of Toyotas are diesels. The D4D engines are everywhere. They suffer like all Diesel engines with EGR valves and DPF’s which are expensive to fix when they go wrong. Very efficient engines tho.
2017 prius handles like a go cart. Sold prius for 2018 miata. Was getting 63.5 mpg.
Thank you for all the info and history on the Toyota Hybrid, if you think the 4th Gen Hybrid is the one to go for, i will very strongly consider a 2020 Yaris in 2025 for sure! Only gonna buy a Toyota Hybrid.
Love details of your work and the technical depth. Can you do a video explaining why Toyota stuck to series hybrids vs parallel hybrids like the Chevrolet volt? (I may have gotten the technical name wrong)
i made my gen2 prius run 62mpg (75 uk mpg) tested on 1000 miles normal driving in UK all factory components including hybrid battery
engine temperature spoofing + new engine software + heated hybrid battery = 62 mpg and it can do more but still working on it
the fact that a 15 year old car can do a lot more then it came out the factory door is surprising and makes me wonder why they haven't done it in the first place because I've done it with ease
love this car and i don't need anything else especialy now with high mpg
the mods and upgrades can be seen on toyota prius owners club facebook page
The 2018 Insight I had before trading it in for a Rav4 hybrid, I used to often got 75 can mpg which was mindblowing. Now with my new Rav4 XSE hybrid during the summer months I average 62 can mpg (51 us) which is incredible mileage for a good sized suv..... this is with a mixture of hwy/city driving in eco mode. Just shows you that hybrids are the way to go.
@@henryhonda8408 you can technically add at least 5 more mpg if you drive with hybrid assistant app and monitor what's going on under the hood
I just bought a 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross in Honduras. It's made in Brazil and it has a 1.8 liter 2ZR-FXE engine. Is this a 4th gen hybrid?
1:33 the honda insight was pretty innovative, a hybrid car with a five speed manual transmission. It was unheard of at the time, even now, but it was only a two seater, which was where Toyota shined with the Prius. A hybrid that got great gas mileage while offering seating for up to five. Honda corrected this flaw by introducing the Accord Hybrid and Civic Hybrid, but it was too little too late. Toyota had made the Prius even bigger and introduced the Highlander Hybrid in 2006 as a response to the Ford Escape hybrid introduced the previous year.
Great information about hybrid systems!
You’re my favorite Toyota guy! Happy new year!
Thank you so much for the time of making all these videos. I have learned so much and it really provided me with a lot of knowledge about cars. Keep it up!
20:05 Reviewing this video. I found that my Corolla Cross Hybrid doesn't have those active shutters. That is something that I really could appreciate now entering winter in the south, the engine coolant never reaches 60ºC it keeps below 50ºC in my daily conmute to my job, and thus the gas mileage is horrible compared to the summer gas mileage.
That is something that I see that even the RAV4 does have here.
So well explained 👏 👌 The automobile industry lacks honest talented mechanics like you. What a great asset you are to the RUclips Channel.
I love my 21 ES Hybrid. Way stronger, faster, more responsive than my CT and 3rd Gen Prius I had before.
And easily 43 mpg.
Seriously, I get 40 mph in town in my non-hybrid 4-banger 2020 Camry, but I drive like an old man. (I'm an old man.)
31 mpg in my 2019 Rav4 hybrid on highway doing 80 mph on extended trips on mostly flat terrain. Fuel economy also drops a lot on highway in Rav4 hybrid! 17 mpg on highway going 75 mph towing my 1000lb camper so towing anything hybrids fuel economy really go out the window! In town though good fuel economy around 36 mpg.
@@James-il3tq I'm jealous you can drive 80mph on flat terrain haha. We only have windy mountain roads outside the city. Can't drive fast at all.
I just ordered a 22 ES300h this week, can’t wait
36.5 mpg average since 2016 on my wife's Mazda 3. No hybrid