@Ivan-qj6ds did you drive the AWD Prius in the same tracks from the FWD Prius? I would think for a test like this it would be prudent to make sure both tests are conducted in fresh snow to keep conditions as close to equivalent as possible.
I just talked to my buddy yesterday that has a 2014 prius 2wd that he has studded snow tires on it. He bought the car brand new and said it does just fine in the snow. He said don't let people tell you that prius's suck in the snow, because he gets around just fine up here in ND winters without turning off the traction control.
Sure it does. But i guess i managed to show a least one situation when this tiny AWD-e would make a difference. Im not advertising toyota, in fact i think its a shame that toyota didnt release any real world test of its "brilliant" AWD system. But here it is, enjoy, and be safe, especially at winter)
@@PhaseSkaterI've read that the efficacy of a 2wd is 70% and that of a 4wd is 90% (with snow tires). I am going to live close to Switzerland so I was wondering if my 2013 Avensis will do the job or if I should buy a Rav4 🤔
@@LM-xg1ty im probably going to get the new awd prius because its better in snow with snow tires, but also with eco tires itll help in the rain and steep dirt roads in the back country during the summer
I can't decide between buying FWD or AWD. I don't mind putting on chain, but will AWD Prius with winter tire perform much better than FWD Prius with chain?
I guess if you are ready to put chains, then go for FWD. This AWD stuff only gives you a little bit of push so you are more comfortable in snowy city, besides there is no offroad benefit.
Awd does help a lot but it’s no guarantee you won’t get stuck with awd your basically doubling your surface area for power distribution which can only increase traction
It actually only has more "traction" on startup, so it can get you out of some situations. It will not prevent your car from sliding, that's where good tires come into play
@@CargoLarga Приветсвую А батарея литий? Или на полноприводных только исключительно никель какая то там ..? И как в морозы батарея, не не так, какая лучше батарея, по ресурсу и в морозы
@@sai-tc7wv They did eventually bring it to the US however and you can get it now. It was introduced to the US market in 2019 and is still available in the LE and XLE trims.
I wouldn't need awd past 15. I'd only need it to get going. From a stop, getting going and getting traction in snow/ice is a problem at times. Especially when you add on hills, pot holes or such.
In this test both cars were on very similar high-end winter tires, hakkapelitta R3 for 2wd (studless) and hakkapelitta 9 for 4wd (studded). So in theory 2wd should do better in deep snow, as the studless tires have more grip (there were no ice beneath the snow). But, as you can see, 2wd got stuck, while 4wd made it. So yes, the rear motor will help you get out of a snowdrift, which are common in our region.
Второй (4WD) стартует колея в колею, где остановился первый (2WD). 2WD как будто зарывается, хоть и едет вперед. 4WD за счет задней оси выталкивается и спокойно едет без пробуксовки. Вот и вся разница, которую дает этот маленький электромотор на заднюю ось.
Вовсе нет. Там, где 2wd тупо встанет, 4wd спокойно проедет. Хотя конечно этот мотор скорее как помощь одного или двух толкающих сзади людей, но зимой по сугробам самое оно.
@@Ivan-qj6ds is not worth it. Run winter tires that's all you need. For years I ran front wheel drive cars on good tires never been stuck. Prius is only awd up 15 mph is pointless
@@ef2fodo i'm not advertising AWD Prius. I just showed the situation when tires are not enough. The FWD car on the video was equipped with new Nokian hakkapeliitta R3 (top tier studless tyres) while AWD-e with new Nokian hakkapeliitta 9 (top tier studded, generally worse grip on snow). I agree, on a daily basis the difference is negligible. My experiment was designed to show this tiny difference. The answer is that AWD-e has less chance to get stuck in snow and snowdrifts, which are quite common on parking lots in our area.
@@Ivan-qj6ds I am not saying your promoting it. What I am saying the car is not really awd is a electric dif that works under 15mph that's it. I have had awd, 4wd & fwd care I live in northeast CT state. Never had a problem with getting stuck. Like if you drive to a un plow lot or street that's different & awd can still get stuck. My point is the price difference the car is not worth it at all.
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Buddy wasn’t even trying with the fwd, what kind of little love taps were those
@Ivan-qj6ds did you drive the AWD Prius in the same tracks from the FWD Prius? I would think for a test like this it would be prudent to make sure both tests are conducted in fresh snow to keep conditions as close to equivalent as possible.
yes, exact same tracks, the AWD starts just from the point where FWD almost got stuck
I just talked to my buddy yesterday that has a 2014 prius 2wd that he has studded snow tires on it. He bought the car brand new and said it does just fine in the snow. He said don't let people tell you that prius's suck in the snow, because he gets around just fine up here in ND winters without turning off the traction control.
Sure it does. But i guess i managed to show a least one situation when this tiny AWD-e would make a difference. Im not advertising toyota, in fact i think its a shame that toyota didnt release any real world test of its "brilliant" AWD system. But here it is, enjoy, and be safe, especially at winter)
Well yeah. Snow tires are still better than awd. Awd with snow tires is beast mode though
@@PhaseSkaterI've read that the efficacy of a 2wd is 70% and that of a 4wd is 90% (with snow tires).
I am going to live close to Switzerland so I was wondering if my 2013 Avensis will do the job or if I should buy a Rav4 🤔
@@LM-xg1ty im probably going to get the new awd prius because its better in snow with snow tires, but also with eco tires itll help in the rain and steep dirt roads in the back country during the summer
Thank you Ivan, very cool!
I can't decide between buying FWD or AWD. I don't mind putting on chain, but will AWD Prius with winter tire perform much better than FWD Prius with chain?
I guess if you are ready to put chains, then go for FWD. This AWD stuff only gives you a little bit of push so you are more comfortable in snowy city, besides there is no offroad benefit.
Awd does help a lot but it’s no guarantee you won’t get stuck with awd your basically doubling your surface area for power distribution which can only increase traction
It's a prius. Do with it as I do with my jetta in the snow. Just pick it up, brush it off, tell it how good it is and carry it to dry ground
This just in, 4wd has more traction than 2wd
Yes, but ppl were debating whether the 7hp rear motor did anything enough for winter conditions
Hahahaha
@@SungHyunKim1 I debate if higher snow depth, how good IS AWD? 🤔
It actually only has more "traction" on startup, so it can get you out of some situations. It will not prevent your car from sliding, that's where good tires come into play
Which button 🔘 you operate for awd please or 4wd please I have 2018 Prius hybrid
its fully automatic, it turns on at low speed or if the vehicle detected low traction
@@Ivan-qj6dsjust put in drive?
О, наконец нашел видео сравнение, спасибо) какой расход у полноприводного?
Такой же примерно, может буквально на 5% больше)
@@Ivan-qj6ds ну а по факту цифры какие?)
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@@CargoLarga
Приветсвую
А батарея литий?
Или на полноприводных только исключительно никель какая то там ..?
И как в морозы батарея, не не так, какая лучше батарея, по ресурсу и в морозы
Too bad I couldn't find a awd prius anywhere I looked. I settled for a fwd
the e-four was an awd prius model was released in 2016 that was never sold in america
@@sai-tc7wv They did eventually bring it to the US however and you can get it now. It was introduced to the US market in 2019 and is still available in the LE and XLE trims.
@@manenkoff ik about the prius e-awd, i thought it used a different awd system
They only awd up to 15 mph I don't see the point.
I wouldn't need awd past 15. I'd only need it to get going. From a stop, getting going and getting traction in snow/ice is a problem at times. Especially when you add on hills, pot holes or such.
if it shuts off at such alow milage why not just get a regual and put snow tires on
In this test both cars were on very similar high-end winter tires, hakkapelitta R3 for 2wd (studless) and hakkapelitta 9 for 4wd (studded). So in theory 2wd should do better in deep snow, as the studless tires have more grip (there were no ice beneath the snow). But, as you can see, 2wd got stuck, while 4wd made it. So yes, the rear motor will help you get out of a snowdrift, which are common in our region.
Same tyres?
Similar, top tier nokian on both prii, studded on 4wd, studless on 2wd (should be better on snow).
Первый проложил путь
Второй (4WD) стартует колея в колею, где остановился первый (2WD). 2WD как будто зарывается, хоть и едет вперед. 4WD за счет задней оси выталкивается и спокойно едет без пробуксовки. Вот и вся разница, которую дает этот маленький электромотор на заднюю ось.
Pruis not 4wd its awd
Я так понял что этот awd вообще до лампочки со своими 7 конями.
Вовсе нет. Там, где 2wd тупо встанет, 4wd спокойно проедет. Хотя конечно этот мотор скорее как помощь одного или двух толкающих сзади людей, но зимой по сугробам самое оно.
Лихо.
Absolutely no point of Prius awd, all you need is a good winter or all season all weather tyres
Did you not watch the video
it gives you a tiny little bit of extra push, just enough to not get stuck in snow
@@Ivan-qj6ds is not worth it. Run winter tires that's all you need. For years I ran front wheel drive cars on good tires never been stuck. Prius is only awd up 15 mph is pointless
@@ef2fodo i'm not advertising AWD Prius. I just showed the situation when tires are not enough. The FWD car on the video was equipped with new Nokian hakkapeliitta R3 (top tier studless tyres) while AWD-e with new Nokian hakkapeliitta 9 (top tier studded, generally worse grip on snow). I agree, on a daily basis the difference is negligible. My experiment was designed to show this tiny difference. The answer is that AWD-e has less chance to get stuck in snow and snowdrifts, which are quite common on parking lots in our area.
@@Ivan-qj6ds I am not saying your promoting it. What I am saying the car is not really awd is a electric dif that works under 15mph that's it. I have had awd, 4wd & fwd care I live in northeast CT state. Never had a problem with getting stuck. Like if you drive to a un plow lot or street that's different & awd can still get stuck. My point is the price difference the car is not worth it at all.