Toyota's New Car Gets 56 MPG and Shocks the Entire Car Industry
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Scotty , what’s ur opinion on the 🔧 FIXD 🔧 OBD scanner
Looks like a Mazda 3.
The paint color is UGLY, and too dark for safe night travel.
Most hybrid " cvt " transmissions are completely different from non hybrid cvt s. Only the early Honda hybrid cvt s used a chain and pulley. I wished they would use more specific terminology.
Hey Scotty I’ve been watching you off & on for a good while
I sent you a question through this post
I’m sorry but I didn’t know how else to do it
I’m trying to help an older friend with their 1996 Chevy Cavalier crews control problem.
Thank you
The newer Corolla and Prius aesthetics are way better than they used to be.
Absolutely
The Corolla is so cheap I'd buy one of those now that the govt payola/subsides are gone on the Prime. I mean... if the economy wasn't so crappy.
The Corolla's cabin is VERY noisy. Could be the tires, but I'd get a Camry.
yeah they just need to standardize the ev noise so it sounds like a car because weird noises will make people ignore the noise
Na , I disagree...tho I like the wings on all those late jet-inspired `19 50s cars.
Prius is the best car...period. I drove my 2005 to 287,000 miles. Was still getting 40 mpg. I've had all types of cars, trucks, and hot rods. The Prius is still my favorite. Looking to get a new one soon.
Sell me your old one lol
Same, such a good daily. Makes me wonder why everyone doesn't daily one unless you tow obviously
Get the 2024 Prime model. Hummmmmmmmmm. We have one (finally). It has 223hp, 0-60 in 6.48. Driving in EV Mode is like being in a church. We get 90Km on a charge and 62mpg in hybrid. All for $20,000 less than the cheapest full EV we could have bought.
Toyota needs to give Scotty a car. For all the praise he gives them, and the business he’s sent their way, he’s more than earned it.
Come on Toyota, do the right thing!
I dont think he would accept it.
So you want him to be bribed?
If you Google streetside his house he already expanded his driveway and there are 4 Toyotas in it.
No, this way he can remain unbiased and call Toyota out when he sees something he doesn't like.
I bought my 6mt Corolla because of Scotty's video
Too many shocks, Scotty. The car industry can't take much more😂
First day of 2024 and the car industry is already shaken. They just can't take a break.😂
At least they haven’t crapped their pants yet.
You literally need a "shock absorber" 😂
Scotty will end up ruining the entire car industry!
What would be funny, is that you’re gonna try to find a car review in the future, and all the video archives will be titled “so and so shocks the entire car industry”.😂😂
These are pretty nice now. Also if you want a hybrid but don't want a Prius, get a Corolla hybrid. They're AWD, hybrid and right around $28k which is pretty wild to have a new car that gets 50mpg and is AWD for under $30k and you get that Toyota dependability
My partner has a 2020 Corolla Hybrid - great car, it was only $23,000 when she bought it, it gets 53 mpg, and has pretty comfortable seats and ergonomics. I personally prefer hatchbacks to sedans, but we drive the Corolla about equally to my Rav4 Prime, and the Corolla is a very smooth, quiet, little car, and a great value for the MSRP.
But no lift back, and definitely no estate that's offered in Europe. Toyota is making fools out of everyone
I never thought I would say this about a Prius, but this is the most beautiful new car right now, in my opinion. Toyota did an amazing job by transforming the Prius from an unattractive and boring car to a gorgeous luxury car that is also fun to drive. Can’t wait to see more such transformations in the automotive industry. 😍❤️👌👌
I seen a modded one on instagram it looked sick
@@Codecorrupter I saw that as well. was way clean ill have to snag me one
@@narwhal9852 dont be a sucker and buy a brand new anything
...
@@Codecorrupteri saw*
It's no cybertruck :)
My wife's 2015 Prius with 150k miles gets 50 MPG city/46 MPG highway and still runs great. Oil changed at 5k mile intervals and have never had any issues. I replaced the headlight housings last year due to severe oxidation and now use Plexus on all plastic components on all of our cars and RV. Toyota mechanic says the hybrid batteries are still healthy and the car could last at least another 50/75k miles or more.
Potentially much longer. You might have to replace the hybrid battery at 200-250k (very well could go longer), but motor and transmission could easily run to and over 300k if you take care it. Refurb hybrid batteries now too make the cost maintenance on replacing much lower too now.
So you should sell it now
Its probably good to sell it next year and get the new one
Just met a guy with a 2010 with 320K miles...original battery!
No one talks about the Prius hybrid battery once costing 3000 now $5000!
Toyota E-CVT has nothing to do with regular CVT.
It's a genius design when 2 electric engines sit around 1 shaft on planetary gear. And ratio gives you a chance use BOTH of them at high speeds, 1 of them would generate electricity on low speeds, or 1 of them would work as reverse gear.
Scotty, do you remember when Prius had transmission worn out? Neither can I. Because it's so simple.
I wouldn't even call it a CVT because there's no belt, it's more of an electrified transaxle. And it's so good even ford and other companies bought this same transmission for their own hybrids
@@jeffreyvai6750 exactly. I think they can use a lot more tech and we will see it in future.
Like some super capacitors, so a battery wouldn't wear out. 80% of the stored energy literally goes right away within 1 minute when you accelerate after stop sign or after going downhill.
Planetary gears not a great idea on a Jet engine, but P-W did just that, and they had failures during ground testing. Personally I would avoid any Airbus with the Pratt-Whitney GTF jet engine. Go Boeing, they do not use it on any I have seen.
The planetary gears are to reduce fuel consumption. Lowering bypass-fan speeds. As in car engines, complexity has made engines less reliable, and the GTF needs more maintenance.
@@BigEightiesNewWave Boeing has more fatalities than Airbus. 737s are outdated piles of junk. 757, 767 are old trash too. Only 777 and 787s are good, but that's like 20% of all their planes.
Interesting if this video was about jet aircraft engines.@@BigEightiesNewWave
My brother has a 1st generation Prius that has almost 400K on it. He had to replace the IMA battery once. Costs of battery vs beater for work and great gas milage. He kept the car.
I own one and I can't stop loving it, best car EVER
Can't wait to buy mine!!!
Thank you for reviewing our car Scotty! It was a pleasure and honor!
I loved my 2009 and it’s still rolling. I really love my Highlander but the new Prius is calling me. Thanks for sharing your ride so we can get a real review.
Had a Uber pick me up in one of these 2023 Prius. The damn thing looks NICE and futuristic. Everyone paused and turned and looked at it until we pulled off. Nice on the inside too. Looks like something from RoboCop or something.
Let me guess, they clapped after you got in and drove off?
@@adammorra3813 Dude....whatever......
@@adammorra3813lmao
Nice I thought the same thing the first time I saw it, and told my wife it looked like the movie Robocop and she was like
" What's That"😂
@@adammorra3813😂😂
The Toyota Prius is a great car, not too expensive, low maintenance & very reliable. I have a 2015 Prius with 133k miles, zero issues & cheap maintenance. No major issues or problems at all.
did you remember to ring that bell?
I rented a Toyota hybrid last year when my 2002 Toyota 4Runner finally gave out at 232,415 miles. I drove it for about 2 weeks. It was amazing! I drove all over the place all around my city and the gas gauge barely moved. I purchased at pre-owned 2018 Toyota 4Runner because I love Toyota 4Runners but if I were to buy a car or Toyota makes a hybrid 4Runner I'm buying one! No brainer.
We did it only get 232k miles and not at least 300k, 400k like Scotty says
So toyota only lasts 40000 miles more than Ford that is interesting@@maxrx7
What failed 😮 on the 4 runner.
I have 430k on my 01 4runner limited. I still drive it .the two coolant hoses under the air intake manifold failed last month , repair was $660 at pepboys Im back on the road😮
In Winnipeg, they have been running Prius hybrid taxis for years now, in a city with brutal winters and potholes everywhere. If that's not a testament to Toyota engineering, I don't know what is.
good to know in canada with those heavy winters this car works. That's actually my only concern since I live in Kansas. I think I'm gonna give it a try
Scotty is such a legend, when he walks in a Ford dealership all the hybrids blow their transmissions out of respect
Heck Yeah!!!
I would be shocked if Toyota wouldn’t shock the entire car industry at least twice a week. And they should give Scotty a new Celica!
Scotty doesn't want a new Celica. The old one is perfect. 😄
@@brianvogt8125True. It’s the best car ever made!
@@torpmorp1324😂😂😂😂
Hey, that’s very funny.
The problem with the Prius is the lack of inventory or no inventory. I am not buying 5K over MSRP. Great car, but Toyota needs to increase production.
This video isn't going to help.
Mfs have separate parking lots where they store them. So they pretend that there's "no inventory". Current draught forces people buy 5-8k over MSRP because it's like that since 2020 and old cars are being worn out.
@@TheBagOfHoldinghopefully crashing gas prices reduce hybrid sales
It's still too new, it'll cool down, and toyota plans to build a lot of them.
Plenty where I live. The Rednecks just want pickup trucks and giant SUVs.
I have a friend who drove a 1987 Honda crx 2 seater base model 5 speed manual transmission. He drove modestly and averaged over 52.mpg. He bought it new and still owns it today.
The first shock of the year 😂😂 happy new years to you and your family Scotty !!🎉
fun fact it only burns gas when you step on the accelerator🤣🤣
I have a Prius V and a regular Prius. Both have been absolutely flawless. My regular one has over 700,000 miles on it.
700k miles?? What year is it? Original engine,trans,battery?
I hope to get that far. Mine's at 298k...it was a 2010 and the early gen 3's had a few issues when they get old, head gasket and brake master cylinder/booster. Both cost a few grand to fix but I had one go at 265k and the other right now at 298k. I go between 6k and 8k on oil changes. Older original battery but that's the last big thing it should need. Mid 50's mpg in the summer and 50ish in the winter, with driving gently. With a new battery it could do 60s in the city with gentle driving.
@@ZavHustlesoriginal everything. No leaks. Starting to get a small creeking noise from shocks but not bad at all for that mileage. It is a 2011.
@@TRJ2525 that’s legit bro, my 2019 has 220k, this gives me hope that it can go much more than just 220k
I wish they still made the Prius V. The squared-off rear end increases fuel consumption a little, but the extra cargo volume is well worth it.
This new Prius is begging to have a sporty wagon style variant. Very impressive specs.
Old Prius V should have had a Camry hybrid drive train.
Way quicker. Same (or almost the same) fuel economy.
@@dannybryant6873yes. It's a shame they don't produce Prius V anymore. Now all cars are either sedans or 5'5 tractor suvs.
Corolla Cross hybrid is pretty close.
Corolla Cross is a good thought.
If it doesn't have the new Prius (2 liter) drive train then that would be something to wait for.
@@dannybryant6873 I think the corolla cross has the new 5th gen hybrid system
Scotty is so happy, he almost can't handle it.
I can feel his joy 😅
Lol I was noticing that. He's over stimulated. Lol
before buying a car we were hesitating which one to take, after your video about camry-bought our 2024 SE. Happy AF, thank you
I had a new 2018 Prius in Maine. 3 times the car would not run because of too much ice in the exhaust pipe. I had it towed to the dealer, and the mechanic sent me pictures of the ice blockage in the pipe just prior to the muffler. Toyota denied they had a problem but offered a possible fix for $2,200, at my expense, Go figure. I traded it in for a gas Rav 4. My non- Toyota mechanic said he would have just drilled a hole in the exhaust pipe. Pictures of the ice are available if anyone wants to see .
Italian tune up is all it needed.
Needed drive much more miles for no blockage. Less miles makes condensation
I I decided I did not need a car like that
Every car needs to get up to operating temp, and will have problems with water in the fluids if it takes too many short trips only.
I had two '87 Corolla FX's, 1xauto,1x5M,. I was going thru mufflers rusting out every 7-10k miles. Either exhaust angle or engine temp not hot enough to evaporate the water in the gas. Thank god for 12k parts warranty.
Scotty is really right about it looking real good and it does I definitely love the looks of this one for sure and the gas mileage is great also I give it 2 👍👍up Toyota is doing great things
Toyotas quality has slipped...
And they took jobs away here,to build more tacomas in mexico to build them cheaper and charge more you guys are impressed way too easily...id never buy a new toyota.
I have a yellow ‘23 Prime 🇨🇦 with tinted windows, and it has to be one of the most unique and sharp looking cars on the road today, especially in this colour 😎. It’s been fantastic in the four months I have had it. Gives the full EV experience (including electric heating… *ahem* Hyundai), without the range anxiety or high prices of a long range EV with a large enough battery to travel. And of course legendary Toyota reliability. 👍🏻
It's about time they put the new 2.0 Litre Engine and used it with the Hybrid System. I said it 4 years ago when I bought my 2020 Corolla XSE
I just got off a 60 mile highway trip with my 21 mitsubishi mirage, got 52mpg... All internal combustion, 3 cylinders, 3 spark plugs, naturally aspirated, as simple as it gets.
Doesn't that thing have 78 hp
@@bshaw71 I have a 2013 smart fortwo stupid car with 115k with the same mitsubishi engine. purrs like a sewing machine. they've made millions of these engines for vehicles all over the world for decades.
How was the city mpg? That's generally where hybrids do their best.
A gently driven prius in the city can get you mileage in the 60s.
yes but people looked at you driving one in public and u still had to sit in that car
I was working outside and heard that weird sound and looked around wondering if I was about to be abducted by aliens before I saw the prius go by.
I’m downgrading to this car from my Ioniq hybrid simply for the AWD
Happy new year Mr Scotty and everyone else!!
"Van Halen Panama !!!" You're Crack'in me up Scotty !!!
Scotty your Toyota love has led me to order a 2024 Prius LE AWD. My first Yota.
I must say they do make incredible cars. My 2012 prius has 480,000 on her and still has original batteries. Only tires and brakes and plugs. Tires last 100,000 easy and plugs and brakes 150,000.
It's just crazy!
Ps it still gets 50 mpg and has enough power to get up to speed on freeway.
4:33. Scotty: a regular car makes a noise. Broom Broom.🤣
I love my ugly 2013 Prius 🥲
It’s not ugly
Scotty my 2023 camry se with the 2.5 engine gets absolutely crazy fuel economy. Ive gotten 5 litres per 100 kms highway mileage. I love the car.
My 2007 prius just had a failed battery at 203k. I replaced one cell that I bought off ebay for $25 and it's back to working again.
I'll never understand why automakers haven't spent more R&D money on hybrids. Going full electric never made sense with the current technology available...
They got spooked by Elon Musk.
They can and should do both….problem is they wanted to skip straight into the future.
"Im just telling you the truth about cars 😂." Ok Scotty, you're not biased whatsoever lol.
He's not wrong about gm being junk. I would know.
@@ericochoa4271 Yeah, I would know too. I spent more money and time at the dealer I should have married the service manager.
GMC is garbage. My suv had less than 90k miles and had $14k in repairs from “normal wear and tear” brake arms were bent on all 4 tires. Air intake mount bolts were broken. All new seals. New timing chain. Corroded oil pan
It only takes a few minutes to refuel.
You don’t have to locate a working charger then wait in line for the one in front to finish before you can spend the next hour charging yours.
Hello Scotty.. I completely enjoy your video's and have learned so much about what cars are "good or bad". Your honesty and knowledge about vehicles is refreshing. Keep 'em coming. Michael
Whenever the government tries to run a business it always costs the tax payer.
Where I live , near San Antonio Texas...its about impossible to purchase a base Prius without a $5k to $10k dealer mark up. Happened to me at 3 dealers in the San Antonio area
Buy in a different city or near by state ?
Don't buy it in your area travel somewhere else to buy it
Buy it somewhere else and just drive it
Go to a different region or state
You should wait. They are selling like hot cakes over full price. Demand is too high.
Prius Type R when?
Just saying that it would be pretty funny to go around blowing doors off with a Prius.
If someone from Toyota is reading this, I'll buy one if you make it.
Scotty, how does it shock anyone? My Honda insight has been getting 55 plus since 2019 flawlessly. 50k miles and zero problems. Both teslas, no problems. I would have to say they are the most reliable vehicles that I have ever owned and I own 22 vehicals for my businesses.
Had to laugh at your reaction to the “noise”. I worked aa an electrician on the power system and the sound I hate is the electrical bug zappers in the summer. It was not a sound I ever wanted to hear especially at work. Just love your channel Scotty!
This is the first hybrid I would buy.... looks SHARP!!!
2024 Prius owner review after 5k miles - Great sporty car that gets ~48 mpg in summer, ~43 mpg in winter (fuel formulation?).
Potential buyers beware: Low profile tires prone to sidewall flats, especially in the 19" wheel XLE models; almost no replacement tire inventory available, I waited 8 days for a tire replacement; no spare tire in the US; much smaller trunk than previous Prius models.
We plan to buy a set of winter grips for our 24 Prime. The 195-50-17 are not available anywhere. So, we will buy 215-60-16 and rims. One of those will serve as a spare on road trips..
Still can’t figure out why people don’t get rid of the clutter in their cars before Scotty profiles them. People around the world watch these videos, clean your car.
On my 3rd Prius (Scotty, plural is Priia) and currently driving the 3rd gen. Not the fanciest car but I was able to train the computer new and got 84mpg. I’ve had her 8 years now and only recently had to replace bulbs besides regular LOF. She may not be very exciting to look at but she is affordable, dependable, and pretty good response in traffic both accelerating and braking. Even brand new (I intend to drive her 300k+) she was $13k less than the new 2024. Lastly, my 2015 trim III with the solar roof, fan, and moon roof is the ONLY Toyota never recalled! Say what you will, I will take a VIN from Japan anytime over others.
Blessed 2024 all!
Sure, you made a pretty wise choice, but it was and is a chick car. Men who drive it lower their testosterone levels to the point of impotence. So that’s a tough trade off! There’s more to life than mpg.
How can this be done? My father in-law messes with car computers to boost their performance. Could he help me like this with a prius?
Yes buy vin number prefix rather than model trim designation
I like your mailbox Scotty what’s the story behind it?
My 2019 Tesla Model S had a total battery failure, including the 12v battery at 41k miles. I realy liked that car but I didn't Trust it anymore. Thank goodness it was still under warranty. Got it fixed and sold it.
4:50 I agree, charger plugs for phones, non replaceable batteries, it doesn't just end with the sound. The future is gonna be fun, I'm ready for anything brother, keep up the good work!
210K on our second Prius v Wagon. We sold it and it likely is still on the original battery. Still have our second Prius v Wagon (close to 100,000 miles now) and love it.
That new Prius does look sporty.
Its funny to think that this prius makes as much horsepower as a 3s-ge found in an altezza
Don’t forget Ford and Toyota worked together on their hybrid powertrain.
The new 2023 Nissan Altima has really good gas mileage. I rented it for the weekend. 😊
How much mpg you got?
@@Gopinathk17 135mpg
@@derekgardin1512 is it 35 or 135? If it is 135 then you drove in your dream 😊
35. i seen on sticker doing a PDI it states 39 hwy
too bad the Fiero was killed off, some were rated for 50mpg...... using the iron duke it probly had negative acceleration though
CVT?
Finally, Scotty's reviewed the new Toyota Prius! Happy New Year Scotty 🎊
You can appreciate the evolution of the Prius without taking a dump on its history. The earlier Priuses are among the best cars ever made.
My 09 Camry Hybrid has 403000 km and is all original and its getting 42 to 48 mpg...and it make 187 hp and 200 lb of torque...it hs no problem passing when needed...and remember it has 409300 kms
We all wondered what "Shocks the Entire Car Industry" was going to be this week. Now we know!
😎 The generation 3 was the best Prius. In my opinion. The new one looks like a catfish from the front. The roof line lost 4 in, give us our headroom back!. And I thought the new CVT transmission actually had a first gear then it goes into CVT mode? As far as the dash all hybrids should have the The gauges way up in the center like gen 3 and you don't have to look through the steering wheel where the steering wheel gets in the way. I mean it really works,I really liked that. If you pushed power mode in the version 3 it was no slouch. It Was very Zippy. In regular mode. I even got 61 MPG on ours. If they want to improve the looks, the 2015 concept model front end which looked like a Pontiac was really a good looking model. To me, this one reminds me of a Porsche versus a Volkswagen beetle. It just looks squished down.😅
Bought my 2019 prius brand new and I put 220,000 miles on it, I’ve done 10,000 rides with Uber and Lyft and probably 10,000 deliveries as well, only thing I’ve changed is the shocks and struts
You'll need new shocks and struts when so many people are shocked by how it struts.
Judge Judy and Scotty
Will do a GR8 match 😊
I know a horse who runs 56 miles on a single gallon of hay.
You have to clean up after it.
Bet he only has 1 horse power
on 1 hp too !
The mini-truck craze needs to return!
I wouldn't touch an EV, but I'd be willing to buy a Prius for my commuter. They should make the external vehicle noise a nice, hearty V8 rumble.
I have a 2018 Rav-4 Hybrid, and it's absolutely great.
We literarily take it everywhere, and it has 110,000 miles now and still going strong.
My family has owned a gen 2 and gen 4 prius. They are just downright excellent at what they do. I do an oil change every 7500 miles for 35 bucks. I changed the brake pads at 110000 miles and they still had meat on them because of the regenerative braking. The lifetime mileage of my gen 4 at 130,000 miles is 57.9 mpg. If you look at cars like they are toasters, the prius is by far the best toaster on the road.
Like it but the camry hybrid would be more comfortable for not much more.
Prices are comparable depending on trim level and different pros & cons
Regarding the transmission, you said, "It's electronic, but it's still a CVT". Compared to any other CVT on the market, NO, IT ISN'T. It has no cones or belts or variable ratio. It's a differential, a one-speed planetary gearset that is basically bullet proof. They only called it a CVT because they didn't know what else to call it. Together with the electric motors, it acts like a CVT. Period.
My 2010 Prius still getting 55-63 MPG when not pushing to hard. 8 years owner and few repairs. Fantastic car
I got a Ioniq hybrid blue still the most fuel efficient car
I really wanted one of these in March, when I bought a new car. My only problem was that the steering wheel position interfered with the vision of the front instrument panel. When I set the wheel position so that I could see the instrument panel, the driving position was uncomfortable. Pick one, uncomfortable steering position, or good panel vision, but not both. Too bad, I really wanted to buy one.
Would it not be possible to change out the steering wheel? Or is that a in depth modification?
Had one for 5 months never had a problem!
My wife has this car, it's awesome. Very fun to drive and she barely put engine miles on it because she works close to home.
The car industry needs new shock absorbers due to Scottys headlines!
I would buy an EV if it played Van Halen for it's mandated sound 🤣
Love the Prius support! As a 2018 owner I see some changes to the dash, exterior, and engine, but honestly the rest of the car remained exactly the same. A great car and guaranteed to outlast 90% of anything else on the road.
I worked as a Honda Toyota mechanic for 30 years. The Prius vehicles that came into the shop needed a new battery and or inverter at a price of around $4,000 to $5,000 just for the parts no labor to be fixed. Most of the customers were shocked and couldn't afford to have them fixed. So some people may have a great experience with their Prius the majority will not. Not only Prius but other electric vehicles because batteries are still way to expensive to replace and very hard to dispose of due to the chemicals involved. The average person cannot afford the long term costs of electrical vehicles. Batteries, inverters and regulators have to be at a price point of under $1,000 to replace them all in order to make electric vehicles a truely viable option for the average wage earner.
Looks pretty good. the only thing I don't like is the very sloped front window. Pain to clean on inside.
My 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid with 153000 miles and no major failures is NOT a rolling pile of junk!
I have a 2015 Ford Fusion Enrrgi plug in hybrid. 165,000 miles on it and still going strong. No issues. It does have a very similar drivetrain to Toyota hybrids, so maybe thats the reason. But the Fusion/Cmax hybrids and PHEV i think are pretty solid option and not "rolling piles of junk".😅 relatively inexpensive used as well. The Fusion is a much nicer ride than a Prius too as it's not so optimized for max MPG, but still gets 45 MPG city ( after EV range is used up)
You can't even compare Ford to Toyota. Toyota is at a higher level.
@@carlosfigueroa7354, I can't believe he had the balls to compare them😂😂😂😂😂😂
You two can't handle a truth I guess. 😢
@@joefell7845toyota fan boys can't possibly believe anything else out there is actually halfway decent.
I hope your parents are willing to take care of you for the rest of your life. Keep wearing your helmet also.
I liked the Prius V. It was my home away from home.
I’ve got a 2017 Two Eco FWD and I LOVE it. Live in Utah so I have 4 studded snow tires and it rips in the snow.
No it didn't shock the world, the Volkswagen Lupo Diesel has been getting over 70 mpg for decades.
I had one VW, an 83 Scirocco, biggest POS I ever owned
Those piles make 75 horsepower. No one wants a diesel go-kart.
Scotty, paradoxically, the CEO of Ford, Jim Farley, Before joining Ford in November 2007, Farley was group vice president and general manager of Lexus, responsible for all sales, marketing, and customer satisfaction activities for Toyota’s luxury auto brand, so I guess Ford was trying to use his Lexus knowledge to help out the company.
If the cars played Van Halen"s Panama it would be pretty cool to be honest lol.
Our Mazda GLC in 1982 got 50+ MPG, and it didn't even have a 5th gear.
Been waiting for this one for a while. Picked up my first car ever last month. Choices came down to 2024 Chevy Trax or 2023 Toyota Prius LE. Which one did you think I ended up getting? 😂
good lord stay away from Chevy
@@familiarhuman Lol, I second that. Experience, the great teacher.
"It's the first Chevy of the '80s, Chevy Citation"
Hey!
My 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid still rolling without problems at 210k+.
The only repair ever required was replacing brake lines (which is a known issue).
How bout the hybrid battery? Wonder how much? , I like that body style
@@YS-fr6nu
Haven't replaced the battery yet.
Only recently found the hybrid battery conditioning routine in Forscan.
It takes so damn long though, and apparently my battery requires multiple rounds. of conditioning.
I've got the 23 prime. The only major issue I've got is with the android auto to where the sound comes from the speakers from a video or music. Music works great, but audio coming from the video is 50/50 if it wants to adjust the volume. If it doesn't, it'll say "audio paused." If it works and you take a call, then go back to the video, it won't work anymore.
Speed limit 35, Scotty goes exactly with 70🤗🤗😂😂👌👌
I've seen a few of these on the road and it is beautiful. Happy new year Scotty. Hope you and your family are blessed immeasurably this year!
I drive a different rental every week for my business travels. The last two times I’ve had an all-electric Chevy Bolt and a Honda CRV Hybrid. I didn’t care for the Bolt too much and I thought it was ugly. I drove the Honda all over Seattle and I really enjoyed it. A good looking mini SUV and after a week of driving with high west coast gas prices, it only cost $5.00 to fill the tank! That vehicle amazingly changed my mind about hybrids!
The original Prius looked like an enlarged Honda Fit. Almost suggestive of a "kit car." This new design? WOW! I'm really impressed. I never thought I'd ever go back to Toyota (great reliability but uninspiring designs), but the new Prius really rocks.
My sister was in Africa back in 2011, and I was using her 2007 Prius while she was gone. I don't like to admit that I loved the car. It was very economical and could even fit a bunch of stuff under under the hatchback with the back seats folded down.
Scotty Kilmer is selling more new Toyota cars &trucks than any dealership in America via RUclips. ❤
After 6 GMs and then 6 Jeeps and a Ford, Scotty is why there is now a Highlander in my driveway.