Our family purchased a 2014 model V new and we had "ZERO" issues with the vehicle. We do oil changes at 5k, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter, windshield blades and no brake change with 68,000 miles. Spark plug change is due at 120,000 miles. We are averaging 46 MPG. Thumbs up.
@@FitFatFit the crazy thing that extra 2 or 4 mpg translates into about 150 bucks a year maybe. Being a danger the road for .50 cents a day is terrible.
I bought a Pruis V last week and I'm in love. The selling points for me are the 1. Space Space Space 2. Heated seats 3. leather seats 4. Handles well Nav 5. Storage Storage Storage
As a user of the 2013 model, it's very practical and can last a very long time in terms of mileage with enough maintenance. Yes, it has a butt load of space but it's not really a replacement for a small pick-up truck. When you use the max power setting it will significantly decrease its MPG because it derives its power only from gasoline. On "ECO" mode, this is where the true Hybrid system is utilized and greatly increases the MPG from 9-10 on average from power mode to 29-30 on average (personal experience on city streets) when using ECO mode. However, EV mode exclusively derives power from the electric battery system which is somewhat small. To be honest, I don't use EV mode that often because of the rate of electric power usage when driving on it, which is expected. Acceleration is quick and best in POWER mode because it's using only gasoline to throttle it; best for heavy loads or hilly areas. Acceleration on ECO mode is noticeably slower which can be quite a challenge to navigate when dealing with tight situations where you have to think on the fly. Of course, the hybrid system on ECO mode shines very well when you go at a constant speed and no longer require more acceleration. This is because the electric battery can charge itself when your brakes are slowly applied and because (while at a constant speed) your car will exclusively use the electric battery to derive its power. The plastic interiors for storage are to be expected because it's not really made for heavy duty, but with enough creativity you can create very nice storage solutions as I have done. I'm currently learning how to replace all 4 brakes by hand, so that should be very interesting to see how to make a good vehicle last longer.
Know why this car is beautiful? Same reason a sailboat it beautiful. The lines are a response to airflow, to forces of nature and nothing more. No trendy slashes on the body, which these days change from year to year. Super classic. Stood the test of time very well. I bought one of these 20,000 miles ago, and I am still in love. Really solid feeling. Corners flat, damps the bumps well. Great visibility. Only one thing I would change. Reduce the road noise at highway speed.
Wife has this car. Have over 100k miles on it and we have never had any major repairs done. Just new tires and oil changes. Getting 42 miles a gallon. Upgraded the nav to apple car play. if its up to me. We will drove this thing until the wheels fall off.
Great review. I want to buy a Prius V 2014 car with low mileage. It is now Dec 2023. ❤️🚘😍 Pkease let me know if you know of any that are for sale. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video, i watched many videos belonging this car. I bought this car 6 months ago 2012 model really it is a great car, i agree with you this car for people who are looking for comfortable, spacious, practical low gas consumption car.
Losing 5-7mpg over the base Prius seems like a fair trade off for all that more useable room you get in return. Extending the roofline just that little bit and adding a true hatchback does a lot for practicality. In my eyes this seems like the perfect do-all commuter/people hauler vehicle. Its too bad toyota discontinued this model because they believed it cut into their rav4 hybrid sales. The proof is how well the V model holds its value on the used market.
@@KirkKreifels That is true! Been on a 1400 mile road trip, spend $34 in gas. No an ounce of complaints from my passengers. Did another road trip several months ago, 3 adults (2 in the front and 1 in back) with 2 children. Nobody complained during the ride. Car was packed with everyones luggage for a few days and still had room to spare. Hauling 5 people, a car full of luggage, still got near 50 mpg for both trips.
Howdy, I’ve been recently looking to buy a Prius V. From what I’ve been hearing is that these vehicles start going downhill around 150k miles with EGR/head gasket issues and eventually around 200k they need a completely new engine. Now I don’t know how true this is because I haven’t gathered enough info from enough people but I’m curious if you’ve experienced any of these issues?
If you can't get service records it's roll of the dice on these as far as head gasket and egr issues. Buying with more than 100000 miles and no service records is a gamble especially what people are asking for them.
You have the 5 model with the Tech Package which costs about 5k more. Sunroof and JBL setup. Nice. I have the 5 but not the Tech Package. The stock stereo is crap.
Indeed but I think it's because of the third row of seats. It wasn't common for wagons of that era to have an extra row of seats, that's more of a thing of those huge 50s to early 90s american station wagons like the Buick Roadmaster Wagon.
Excellent review. The Prius C I kind of had a bad experience with. I found it to be very cheap and flimsy and suspension sucks. I obliterated the front end and lucky to not be injured. After hitting someone from behind at 30 mph just got absolutely crushed the Prius standard or V would hold up much better in an accident plus butter cargo space than c.
The Prius C is the Yaris chassis so that's why it feels cheap. To some extent, the front end is SUPPOSED to crush in to absorb the forces. The cabin itself is reinforced. But you are correct that a bigger car is likely to be safer.
@@04dram04 nope, the regular prius has a power button as well. they are the same engine... the difference, other that the size/looks/weight, is the V has what Toyota calls a "Pitch and Bounce" motor control which automatically employs on undulating roads. in addition, the suspension components were redesigned on the V to improve handling and ride quality.
The V has lower gearing in the final drive of the transaxle to compensate for the weight which makes it feel like more power, so it has a lower top speed
Our family purchased a 2014 model V new and we had "ZERO" issues with the vehicle. We do oil changes at 5k, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter, windshield blades and no brake change with 68,000 miles. Spark plug change is due at 120,000 miles. We are averaging 46 MPG. Thumbs up.
46 is 4-6MPG better than Toyota claim. How do you manage that?
@@MartyMeyerdierks they probably drive slowly and smoothly, mostly in the city
@@MartyMeyerdierks drivers like that are the reason we all hate prius
Its like living turtle on the road always going slower than anybody around
@@FitFatFit the crazy thing that extra 2 or 4 mpg translates into about 150 bucks a year maybe. Being a danger the road for .50 cents a day is terrible.
@@FitFatFitYou hate a car because the drivers of said car are trying to maximize their mpg. You make no sense.
Thanks for this thorough review, I really appreciate how much you talked about visibility. That’s factor #1 for me and most reviewers ignore it.
Same!!
I bought a Pruis V last week and I'm in love. The selling points for me are the 1. Space Space Space 2. Heated seats 3. leather seats 4. Handles well Nav 5. Storage Storage Storage
what year?
What year? ❤️🤔😍
Im surprised these are not popular. Its the space of an suv, with the fuel economy of a prius
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As a user of the 2013 model, it's very practical and can last a very long time in terms of mileage with enough maintenance. Yes, it has a butt load of space but it's not really a replacement for a small pick-up truck. When you use the max power setting it will significantly decrease its MPG because it derives its power only from gasoline. On "ECO" mode, this is where the true Hybrid system is utilized and greatly increases the MPG from 9-10 on average from power mode to 29-30 on average (personal experience on city streets) when using ECO mode. However, EV mode exclusively derives power from the electric battery system which is somewhat small. To be honest, I don't use EV mode that often because of the rate of electric power usage when driving on it, which is expected. Acceleration is quick and best in POWER mode because it's using only gasoline to throttle it; best for heavy loads or hilly areas. Acceleration on ECO mode is noticeably slower which can be quite a challenge to navigate when dealing with tight situations where you have to think on the fly.
Of course, the hybrid system on ECO mode shines very well when you go at a constant speed and no longer require more acceleration. This is because the electric battery can charge itself when your brakes are slowly applied and because (while at a constant speed) your car will exclusively use the electric battery to derive its power.
The plastic interiors for storage are to be expected because it's not really made for heavy duty, but with enough creativity you can create very nice storage solutions as I have done.
I'm currently learning how to replace all 4 brakes by hand, so that should be very interesting to see how to make a good vehicle last longer.
@@YuuzahnDragon you mpg claims seem off. Even with a lead foot I can’t get a inline 4 to get less than 20mpg.
Because Americans love SUVs and hate wagons for some reason...
@@xnopyt13 Yeah it's sad. Cars like the E class wagon looks so much better than any other Mercedes SUV/Crossover model and yet it barely sells
Dude, you're so easy to listen to. You're making a Prius interesting. I'm looking at a hybrid for the camping feature, particularly the stand by ac.
this is the most honest revirw ever, you even went to relastioship, women comparison
Know why this car is beautiful? Same reason a sailboat it beautiful. The lines are a response to airflow, to forces of nature and nothing more. No trendy slashes on the body, which these days change from year to year. Super classic. Stood the test of time very well. I bought one of these 20,000 miles ago, and I am still in love. Really solid feeling. Corners flat, damps the bumps well. Great visibility. Only one thing I would change. Reduce the road noise at highway speed.
Wife has this car. Have over 100k miles on it and we have never had any major repairs done. Just new tires and oil changes. Getting 42 miles a gallon. Upgraded the nav to apple car play. if its up to me. We will drove this thing until the wheels fall off.
How did you upgrade to apple car play ? How much would it appx cost ?
I personally think the third gen prius is a really attractive looking car. The other gens, defiantly not
Thanks for this, just bought one because a friend had to unload his quick and I didn't get an overview before he left.
Good save on that "my wife's gorgeous" line. lol
Great review. I want to buy a Prius V 2014 car with low mileage. It is now Dec 2023. ❤️🚘😍 Pkease let me know if you know of any that are for sale. Thank you.
Nice review. Got the exact same Prius V, love it so far
Thank you so much for this video, i watched many videos belonging this car. I bought this car 6 months ago 2012 model really it is a great car, i agree with you this car for people who are looking for comfortable, spacious, practical low gas consumption car.
Prius V rocks!
How is the level of road noise? Is it excessive on highway driving?
Losing 5-7mpg over the base Prius seems like a fair trade off for all that more useable room you get in return. Extending the roofline just that little bit and adding a true hatchback does a lot for practicality. In my eyes this seems like the perfect do-all commuter/people hauler vehicle. Its too bad toyota discontinued this model because they believed it cut into their rav4 hybrid sales. The proof is how well the V model holds its value on the used market.
Which flavor of Prius would you pick? Regular, C, V, or Prime?
Prime
I've got the V. I wish I had the Prime.
At least you have more cargo room! The prime is pretty cool though
@@KirkKreifels That is true! Been on a 1400 mile road trip, spend $34 in gas. No an ounce of complaints from my passengers. Did another road trip several months ago, 3 adults (2 in the front and 1 in back) with 2 children. Nobody complained during the ride. Car was packed with everyones luggage for a few days and still had room to spare. Hauling 5 people, a car full of luggage, still got near 50 mpg for both trips.
@@EONEILL1987 awesome testimony!
dressed like Dwight from the office
Great review. But this video is missing the excitement of owning a Prius.
That button that had a car on it is parking assist and by the consul there is another pull out place for a cup bigger cups
The seat IS height adjustable, fyi chief.
Please stop cracking on the car. It’s a fantastic vehicle.
The seat height is adjustable
i believe that button has a picture of back up cameras on it. you probably need to be in park or reverse to turn them on
Howdy, I’ve been recently looking to buy a Prius V. From what I’ve been hearing is that these vehicles start going downhill around 150k miles with EGR/head gasket issues and eventually around 200k they need a completely new engine. Now I don’t know how true this is because I haven’t gathered enough info from enough people but I’m curious if you’ve experienced any of these issues?
Not sure how many data points to support that 200K mark. 200K miles for a 2014 would be considerably higher than normal driving at 20K/year.
If you can't get service records it's roll of the dice on these as far as head gasket and egr issues. Buying with more than 100000 miles and no service records is a gamble especially what people are asking for them.
I guess your wife is the new Prius 😂. Goes fast and looks good .
It is my favorite car.
You have the 5 model with the Tech Package which costs about 5k more. Sunroof and JBL setup. Nice. I have the 5 but not the Tech Package. The stock stereo is crap.
Does the rear seat fold flat making a level surface all the way to the tail gate?
Is this a luxury package or basic ?
I wouldn't call it a van. More like a wagon.
Indeed but I think it's because of the third row of seats. It wasn't common for wagons of that era to have an extra row of seats, that's more of a thing of those huge 50s to early 90s american station wagons like the Buick Roadmaster Wagon.
this model is loaded.. wish mine was but mines a 3
Excellent review. The Prius C I kind of had a bad experience with. I found it to be very cheap and flimsy and suspension sucks. I obliterated the front end and lucky to not be injured. After hitting someone from behind at 30 mph just got absolutely crushed the Prius standard or V would hold up much better in an accident plus butter cargo space than c.
The Prius C is the Yaris chassis so that's why it feels cheap. To some extent, the front end is SUPPOSED to crush in to absorb the forces. The cabin itself is reinforced. But you are correct that a bigger car is likely to be safer.
Did you miss the pull out cup holder
Why Prius owners are always apologizing for owning one?
i’m confused about that aswell they should be confident in their car choise
This is the car for you if you have a moderate amount of money and minimal ego
is there a way to turn off the flashing odometer thing is it normal?
That's due to the refresh rate of the screens being out of sync with the camera.
Review on Prius C plz!
Comparing choosing cars to choosing women was not at all fraught. Liked the long pause when applying the analogy to your wife, treading carefully.
That was dangerous waters.
That button is the self driving park assist, it’s a horrible feature, it’s easier to park yourself than make that park assist work properly.
Your Prius has parking Assistance , the bottom on the left.🧐
I bought one sight unseen for $4500
Does not have more power. Both regular and V use the same power train.
I think the V has a power button that increases the power produced by the electric motor. Makes a big difference
@@04dram04 nope, the regular prius has a power button as well. they are the same engine... the difference, other that the size/looks/weight, is the V has what Toyota calls a "Pitch and Bounce" motor control which automatically employs on undulating roads. in addition, the suspension components were redesigned on the V to improve handling and ride quality.
@@04dram04 The power button changes the throttle response, it does not change the power output of the engine.
The V has lower gearing in the final drive of the transaxle to compensate for the weight which makes it feel like more power, so it has a lower top speed
Lol it’s lumbar support on the seat rest is manual
Happy wife is a happy life :)
lmao the police cars
4TA
your face is like 80 percent of the video
That's either a good thing or a bad thing 😜
Please see my newer reviews. Night and day
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