2020 Toyota Prius Prime | Updating The Ultimate Fuel Sipper
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Bought a 2019 Prius Prime. Owned it for one month and was rear ended totaling the car out. After a few weeks waiting for insurance to settle I went right back and bought another Prius Prime. I could have bought something else but was so happy with the first Prius Prime I bought the exact same thing again. Currently I get right around 2,200 miles for roughly 9.5 gallons of gas.
So how long can the gasoline remain safely in the tank before you need to use it or do you put fuel stabilizer in the tank? Also can you force the car to use gas (hybrid mode) to burn it off?
evilmaster12 I wouldn’t go over 6 months. I add stabil for gas generators for storage over a year. And yes you can force hybrid mode
@@sexy_porkchops that could be a factor that many people miss out and end up damaging their engines for using very old gas whilte driving on EV most most of time and therefore keeping their gas longer. i would put stabil and keep it under 6 month to be safe.
No you don't get 2200 miles per 9.5 gallons . You still are charging it . Electricity is not free and that also produces emissions when it is produced . How much is your cost for the 2200 miles on the electricity ???
@@recyclespinning9839 I charge up at work. This costs nothing. Charge up at home is scheduled for off peak and costs about 12 cents to go from dead empty to full. The house electricity is running off a wind farm. The work electricity provider is unknown to me.
Its hard to beat Toyota's 20 years of experience with hybrid technology. Toyota knows how to design them and make them better than anyone.
I would say that it is currently impossible to beat them.
There can be no doubt that Toyota makes the best hybrids. Now if only they cared more about going all-electric, I bet they could make fantastic, efficient EVs.
@barefoot arizona Elon Musk/Tesla is making EV though, not hybrid
Toyota EV technology coming next year 2020. New vehicles coming out. People still looking for gas and hybrid these days.
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid is pretty much the same numbers. My Gen 1 Volt uses about a 1/5 the gas I would use driving a prime. Too bad they stopped making them.
Transmission on this car is bulletproof. It has a helical gear-set... you won't ever need to replace it and will shift the same at 500k miles as it will at 10 miles. Good trade off for only needing to replace the battery pack once in a blue moon... the huge plus is this is a seasoned and reliable vehicle at a reasonable price compared to most vehicles. Nothing compares... not even the Honda Insight. When everything is said and done, most people care about price, reliability and operating costs... and it is built in Japan... this matters if you keep up with cars and care about fit, finish and reliability. The only negative is the gloss black interior... I prefer the white because it doesn't show the micro-scratches that build up overtime. I opted for the Corolla hybrid because the Prius Prime I was going to purchase sold at my local dealer before I got to it. They are still a little bit of a challenge to get ahold of. The Corolla Hybrid I purchased was $21,700 OTD at 0% interest for 4 years. Not a huge compromise. Especially since I average 56-62 MPG highway and city... mostly highway MPG for my average. Gone are the days when the hybrids shine at just city driving for Toyota's hybrid platform since the electric motor has two gears and kicks on and off at highway speeds depending on battery charge. SUV's, they tend to be overpriced and fuel economy... enjoy the $2-3 per gallon costs until fuel costs rise again. Fuel costs have always been unpredictable and the wise person that doesn't need straight utility will be more than happy with this vehicle... gave up my 3rd gen Tacoma for my Corolla hybrid... I miss it because I'm a truck-guy but operating costs don't even compare since I work out of my vehicle as my daily driver (100-150 miles per day).
Thanks for the detailed comment. I'm currently on the fence of buying a Prius prime or awd Prius. I currently on a 4th gen 4runner sr5 with the v6 and average 11 to 14 MPG( it currently has 316,000 miles)
The Prius is the pinnacle of modern car technology. To me it’s a masterpiece of engineering.
Thank you for distinguishing between the CVTs of the Prius and that of other manufacturers. So tired of auto "journalists" lumping all CVTs in one box (and then complaining about them).
I bought my P2020 Prime three weeks ago. Drove 500 miles on my initial trip on level terrain traveling at the speed limit which varied between 65 and 70. My mileage was spectacular at a little over 65 mpg with no charging available after the initial 25 miles of electric. Since then we have gone 650 moremiles and used about a pint of gas while doing normal running around with 240 volt recharging in less than 2 1/2 hours. My wife and I really enjoy this car. If you are on the fence, just take the plunge. You won’t regret it.
OK
Still doesnt beat tesla
OP youre still comparing apples and oranges. 65 mpg isnt real liquid gas miles per gallon. Do some research
@@mryusuf7354 Just a status symbol.
@@mryusuf7354 you're noob in cars. bad comparison.
Time to share my experience.
I bought a 2019 Prius prime on July here in California. Applied for local rebates and state and received $7000 also during income tax season I’ll get $2500 there or maybe $4500.
I live 15 freeway miles from work and I drive only ev. My work also has a 240v changing station so my cost of travel is in theory $0. I charge a few times during the weekend at home. 25 miles on ev is enough for me. I’ve done the math and I’m going to save $2700 in gas a year. Round that and x5 I’ll be saving $15,000 in gas in a five year period- math was done when gas was $3.39. That’s a whole other car.
Since I’ve had the car in July I’ve only put $30 in gas. Gas is now $4+ a gallon. So far I’ve driven over two months going on three on the same gas tank. 1/4 of gas left.
It is possible to drive all year on ev if you plan it out correctly. But the next problem is how long will the gas in your tank last before it goes bad? Lol
And if your engine's pistons etc are going to "break in" probably, when it's time to change the oil for the first time. Because the engine oil that comes with the car, almost always have special additives to help the pistons sit. I have always wonder about that, when it comes to PHEV.
That is why I only put BP premium gas in mine. I had a tank last for 4 months during summer. Winter is cold for me so the ride to work gobbles the electric. Go through more gas then.
Both my daughters NHW20 Prius HV batteries failed at 160k kms in Australia and Toyota didn’t want to know, the Inverter coolant pump also failed twice, Toyota paid for the first under the recall but when the replace component failed after 50k kms again Toyota didn’t want to know. I would never buy another Toyota with a HV battery as every $ we saved on fuel went back to Toyota to pay for the batteries. Sorry to rain on your parade but I think consumer protection re Hv batteries is much better in the US than in Australia so maybe you won’t be treated as badly as we are by Toyota.
Tom Xavier sorry to hear about that
Did you notice much of a change in your household electric bill?
You nailed all the main positives for the Prime. One which I've also noticed is efficiency over hills. Travelling over mountainous terrain with the larger battery, the mpg savings is much more noticeable, even over the regular Prius.
I love how Alex gently taps almost all the different elements of the car as he’s describing them, lol. And how does he get so good, so fast, with all the different menus and features on the display screen? He breezed right through everything. It’s like he has owned the car for 6 months already!
yea its called a method/templates, this isn't his first video he keeps the same format so uses the same resources on each video
Yeah, I have an 08 Prius and have yet to figure out how to use the Navigation system, which seems to be designed SPECIFICALLY to not be user friendly, at least to me. The manual is certainly totally useless in this regard. I cannot imagine buying such a complex piece of garbage. Toyota dealers need to have a free something with real people to help out people like me. I mean, I only have a degree in Chem Eng after all. No PhD.
Daniel Rose methinks you’re plenty smart as a chem engineer, even without a PhD. Says a lot when even you are frustrated with the system.
@@jonahbert111 what does your Chem Eng have anything to do with using a navigation system? Absolutely nothing since the navigation doesn't ask you a Chem Eng question to start navigating to your destination. You could still be technology illiterate and unwilling to learn or adapt to the system. The car industry is now adopting CarPlay/Android Auto because of each manufacturer had their own shitty proprietary system that was buggy and slow. It had nothing to do with the intelligent level of the drivers using them
Daniel Rose I agree. I’ve had a 2010 and 2016 Prius and they have same really crappy map and nav systems. Best I’ve ever had is on Tesla Model 3. Push button on steering wheel and tell it where you want to go, et voila! You can even say “where is Walmart (for example)”. It will then map out the stores for you and you tap on which one. Although my Prius isn’t a Prime I get 51 mpg REAL mileage, gauges on both have been ALWAYS 3 mpg more than real measurement.
Alex smiling ....i think this car will make me smile whenever i remember Alex smiling ☺
That's what a supercar is for smart, rational people.
Or as I refer to it a high-performance vehicle
Fantastic. I love that the cruise control is still on the stalk, it's far better than having buttons with multiple functions splattered across the wheel.
My only complaint is I wish they had gotten rid of the wavy rear glass, it looks funny and will be expensive to replace. It can't have *that* big of an effect on aerodynamics.
Agree and cleaning up that overly complex front would have had a bigger effect on drag coefficient
As much as you talk, and you talk a lot, I never get tired of you rambling off details about details. Good stuff.
Excellent overview! You’re right on the nose to point out that the ‘Prime is about high efficiency above all else.
Watching this again after a month or so, I couldn’t find my previous comment. Just now found it, I’ll add just one more quick comment:
A lot of folks laugh a Prius slow acceleration. My personal take, based upon our 2017, is “it’s fine.” It’s not sporty, but it’s not nearly as sluggish as you might think from the Prius stereotype.
Best in depth car reviews I have ever seen.
Thanks for the great work!
I have the 2018 model and it was my very first toyota I ever bought. And I'll never buy anything but toyota the car is absolutely amazing
Tesla and electric better zero gas
Mr Yusuf Prius Prime - Dual motor, 600+ mile range, gas is cheaper than water, paid 19k OTD in addition to state and federal rebates. Also, my prius prime has autonomous driving with a Comma 2.
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@@mryusuf7354 Tesla's are full of problems.
I rented a 2018 Prius Prime for a 3-day road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and Death Valley National Park. The trip included quite significant elevation changes and I was consistently driving 5-10 mph above the speed limit. After approximately 900 miles, I averaged 56 MPG.
The major drawback of the car was the lifted cargo for which reduced is capacity quite considerably.
Hybrids are for cheapies thats why full evs are better
Your reviews are so good I watch them even when I don’t care about the car. Keep it up!
Alex really like that Toyota can't beat that milage and now the warranty is also wonderful. We owned a 2010 Prius, it was wonderful 52 MPG and no problem at 6 years, 1st person that saw it when I was selling took it. He said he will run to 350 miles. Toyota makes great efficient cars that last. However thanks to you I am waiting for my 2021 Rivian ( ordered a year ago when you told me about at the CA show), can't wait live in MI and see them testing the truck near Ann Arbor . Thanks Alex enjoy your video's... I hope to see you when we both pick up our Rivian's at the factory...
I got a 2020 in July and have been amazed by the efficiency. I initially wanted a full EV, but after owning the Prime, I can honestly say that a plug-in hybrid is probably a better choice for most people. Most people will do their daily commute on full electric and there’s no need to worry about charging if you take a long trip. I have only used 60 litres of gas in 5000 km of driving. That’s just shy of 200 mpg.
We ev owners never worry about gas lol
Thanks for mentioning the tax credit. I'm looking at buying a 2021 Prius and I had no idea there was a tax credit. Now I can definitely factor that in to this financial decision and it is looking even better! :)
Hope to see a full review on the 2021 Rav4 PHEV as soon as possible
Wow he addressed some really interesting points not often tackled. Really great and some real insight. Excellent review.
I like how you've shortened "Toyota" into 2 syllables. "Toda" is easier to say! ;-)
Its also "thank you" in hebrew
Good one MATE
My husband and I bought our 2019 Prius Prime in August and we absolutely love it! ❤️👍🏼👍🏼
Super reviewer from planet Krypton? Not a “uh” in the whole spiel. Great job
Seriously, Alex is a rock star. I'm amazed how much information he gets out there in so little time.
This is the best review I have seen about this car.
I bought mine in March of this year. I am able to use just the battery by far most of the time. Personally I am sitting at about 500mpg for the life of the car, which is about 5,500 miles so far. And I have seen others online posting better than that. Also just like Alex I live in Colorado and we get $5,000 state credit plus the $4,500 Federal. That brought the price down to a base of 23,500. I still had to pay about $3,500 in dealer fees and taxes and whatever. But still I only paid $27,000 for a new car that gets like 500mpg right now that is known to be stupid reliable and pretty much last forever like a Toyota.
Could you please let me know if your Prime produces some kind of different sound from the engine? The louder/hesitation sound happens when HV is operated for the first time after not being driven for a while. I'm a new owner of a 2019 Prime. Thanks.
Nice. What's that translate to in saved operating costs?
I really like this car, but I hate the black grille material.
If it were all red, it'd be beautiful.
If I can get $9500 from my government, I'd get one as well
nickolas you have to owe $9,500 in taxes to get that much money lol. More than half of the United States does not owe close to that amount.
I have the 2018 Advance model, love it. I drive 172 miles round trip everyday and continuously get between 65-80 mpg.
I also have the 2018 Prius prime and I was wondering do you no if the out side mirrors on the doors are electric far as folding in and out or do you have to do it manually
tremarri morris I believe they are manual. Not found a button or read where they are auto folding
Most of my driving is short trips around town. My running average for 43K+ miles is currently 98.1 mpg. I do some longer trips so it isn't all short trips.
Thank you for visiting my state 🙂 Great review as always.
No spare, no deal. Just last night, on the way to a friend's house, I had to change a tire in a school parking lot because of a puncture. With no spare I would have had to call a tow truck and because it was late in the day, there were probably no tire stores open to get it fixed.
Focusing on a 1% problem in your life. How many flats have you received in your life? Basically inconsequential..
@@Magnus-pm7ic I have changed tires 5 or 6 times in my life as the result of punctures. That's 5 or 6 times I've avoided a tow truck. My focus in life is doing what I can to avoid problems and that's why I wouldn't buy a car that didn't have spare tire.
My Prius has a spare. But if it didn't, or I don't feel well enough to change it I have AAA.
Just buy this car. The overall efficiency in both EV and Hybrid/Gas mode is unbeatable. With the federal tax rebate plus ($4,502) the $4,500+ plus you can negotiate at a Toyota dealer for one of these, you're looking at an effective price for an LE model for like 20k. I found one with a weird color combo (Blue Magnetic and Moonstone interior that I love), but dealer had on the lot for 180+ days. Got over $5,000 off the sticker.
I have a 2010 Prius with 212k miles on it. Original battery. Still holds a charge just like when I bought it at 120k. I replaced the 12v original battery 2 years ago. Changed trans fluid twice. and 5k oil changes. Uses .5 qt every 5k. I towed a 500 to 1500lbs or more trailer this summer on a second job and it never skipped a beat. AC the whole time constant stop and go. 100plus stops per day. No transmission with actual gears that shift will give you this reliability. Also got 35 to 42mpg overall all summer. I tried the same route with my Sienna and 14mpg LOL. went back to the Prius. I did get the EGR code at the end of the summer. Had to clean out the EGR cooler. cost 20dollors worth of carb cleaner and 30$ worth of new long life fluid Coolant. Have to drain to change fliud. Did a tune up as well original plugs still looked great. Never changed a CV axel or wheel bearing . never a switch or glitch in anything. Reliability is more important almost anything else in a daily driver as you get older.
I love this car. When I got it 2 years ago as a commuter car, awesome. No complaints. But I'll definitely trade the Prius Prime for the RAV4 plug in because I want more trunk space. I want enough trunk space to hold at least 2-4 big suitcases. The 2020 Prius Prime looks fantastic by the way. I highly recommend this car to anyone, especially if they drive less than 25 miles per day or if they have a battery charger at work.
The 5th seat is a game changer. I can not tell you how many times when I'm going out with friends and that 5th seat was needed to fit 5 people and we ended up taking 2 cars.
Most of the time, I can recharge somewhere to keep my battery fully charged. This means that I can go for months without gas sometimes. In fact, I have to pause and think which side of the car is my gas tank on. FYI- My last trip to fill up the gas tank costed me about $33 for 9 gallons of gas.
No wonder Alex mentions several times fifth seat in PHEV Ioniq but by contrast missing in Prius Prime. That is a huge game changer for me.
Could you please let me know if your Prime produces some kind of different sound from the engine? The louder/hesitation sound happens when HV is operated for the first time after not being driven for a while. I'm a new owner of a 2019 Prime. Thanks.
Does the gasoline ever go stale?
@@nickiemcnichols5397 According to google search, answer is yes. Gas goes bad in 30 days. I haven't seen it yet, but I only own this car for almost 3 years. The longest I gone without a fillup is 3-4 months.
@@Yo0T0oB It should not make any loud noise unless your car is not charged in which case, it will use gas to start everything. If you left your car in the charger and went on vacation for 2 weeks, then it should start quietly with its usual humming sound unless you floored the car. I just came back from vacation (12 days) and was focused on any loud unusual noises as you suggest and did not notice any difference from daily routine car sounds
I bought mine in March of this year and it has exceeded my expectations! I'm getting about 35 miles on EV, sometimes more. And when I'm out of EV, I'm still averaging anywhere from 60-70 mpg on gas/ hybrid mode! I'm 22 miles from work and getting about 1500 miles between fill up's, which is about every 6 weeks!
Oh yeah! I forgot to mention, it only takes about $25 to fill up the gas tank!
I put premium gas in. About$35 a fill up, but only fill up once on summer
wow i have been wanting to get one for a while i never knew anything about prius until i drove one at work at a rental company and saw the MPG i was shocked. I dont understand how it all works still but i know i want to buy one so badly. currently i drive a stupid Buick Lacrosse 4 cylinder and it eats so much gas and i fill up $40 ALMOST every 5 days. i am a student but luckily im almost done with school this december.. So 2020 is my year im getting a Toyota prius and im not looking back. i dont care what anyone says. even if they think its ugly outside.. inside it looks nice and will keep money in my pockets.. i cannot wait to get one..
I just purchased my 2020 Prius Prime last week. So far I'm really liking the hybrid mpg. Getting about 53mpg in hybrid mode. I haven't been doing as well in EV mode. Can you offer any tips to get more EV miles on a full charge? Also, can EV mode work with ECO mode combined?
@@guygp61 its gonna take a minute to get use to driving a prius. The main thing is what they call "hypermiling" when your in hybrid mode to keep from going into gas (engine running) mode. It can be difficult sometimes if people are behind you and you don't want to upset anyone lol. Hope that helps...
awaiting for your full Prius Prime 2020 review.
Excellent overview of the Prius Prime.
My wife loves her 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Advanced. Her commute is about 12 miles each way to work. Contrary to the stated electric range, the actual range is usually better than the 25 miles the manufacturer's claim. Every month I go to the gas station just to see how much fuel was used, because the fuel gage never leaves the full mark, and the car only took $4.50 or 1.2 gallons of gas! I am sure I will only have to fill the car up 2 times a year on average.
Very clear explanation of the purpose of the plug in. Thank you.
Excellent reviewer , one of the best on RUclips !!
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Outstanding video! This architecture solves my problem: a 350 mile trip without refueling.
I’ve got a 2018 Prius Prime Advance. Over 20,000 miles my mpg is about 104. That includes two trips to California from Olympia, 2400 miles round trip each. Rarely going under 70 mph and not taking the charge cable with me I still got 70 mpg. Extraordinary! I do a lot of driving around Olympia and there don’t use much gas. When I day trip to Seattle (60 miles each way) I’m getting about 80 mpg. I’ve got some complaints however. That stupid swoop in the rear window means there’s no wiper. We get a lot of rain. I really miss that wiper! Loss of trunk space has been occasionally frustrating. My older Prius had a lot more glove box space. The huge manuals take up a lot of the limited space. Finally, and this is a safety issue. You have to look away from the road to use a lot of the features on the touch screen. I almost had an accident because I wanted to increase the fan speed and had to look away from the road. Fiddling with the infotainment system often requires looking away from the road. Switching from the infotainment to climate and making multiple adjustments is dangerous in my opinion.
Keep joy after 3 years the mog drops to 400 lol
Do the manuals fit in the front seat back pockets in the backseat?
I made 1600+km on full tank. Love it!
Wow, short distance driving everyday on EV mode
Bought 2020 prime just before any review for two main reasons: 5th seat and better heated seat buttons. The 11" navigation is still the prime obstacle for the Prime, I wish the climate controls are similar with the current generation of RAV4 or Camry. Other than that it's actually pretty fun to drive.
I bought a Prius Prime and I’m thrilled with it.economy,driving ease. I’ve had it for a month now and the fuel gauge hasn’t moved even one notch. Fabulous 💕
Driving like a granny lol with my tesla i go full speed lol
Love the changes!!!!
Just got a Prius C cant wait to upgrade to Prime
I've had mine since early September and I'm not even a quarter into my tank after 2300KM of driving.
And it's only going to get more insane as I'm moving closer to work.
Still doesnt beat tesla or full ev lol
Mr Yusuf. True, in some ways. But The Prius Prime can go over 600 miles without charging or refueling.
@@mryusuf7354 this vehicle is only a faction of the Tesla in term of pricing. The XLE trim level is 29k while the cheapest Tesla is like close to 50k so why do you even compare these two?
@@mryusuf7354 using charge stations and the time it takes between them on a long trip i take the Prius..EV are good but not there yet so the hybrid is still winning
Thank you very much for your highly informative video regarding the 2020 Prius Prime.
im in the market, I need full reviews of all hybrids :P bring it on
I love my Prime. It gets me to work and back every day on only 55 cents of electric. I've driven months without needing to refill the gas tank. I've hardly needed to use my hybrid motor, but I really appreciate being able to do so. There's no way I'd wait hours to travel distances like other provinces or states. It's the best vehicle I've seen so far.
😊Super great review: Alex I’m planning on buying one. 2 questions: do U think I should buy the extended warranty?? Also, do you know around the 2021 model is coming out?
The front of this new 2020 facelift looks much much better than the pre iew one!
Best Reviewer Alex. No young kid outside in his pajamas reviewing a car.
A team that always win never change it.
Alex, on your next review please inform about the sun visor. I have a 2018 Prime and the sun visor is thumbs down. I never thought that would be an issue, but it is with the 2018 Prime.
Thanks.
Great vid. for the parking/collision sensors, does it beep or show which area of the car is closing on into an object? like if you are backing up, there is a pole on the left side would it show on the screen there is an object on the left side?
Alex on Autos is totally excellent. A cut above the rest.
Agreed.
Alex, thank your outstanding reviews. Can the Prius Prime handle the Grapevine going to Northern California from LA? Thanks!
My everyday hybrid car! Good review Alex.
Hellcat followed by Prius
Both at extremes
This is by Far the Best Review i have had the Pleasure to view! Thank You so much for Your thorough research and explanation of different hybrid application in real world scenarios! [now subscribe!] ;-)
😀😀Great Review Alex
😀😀Alex i’m getting to buy a new Prius Prime. I need some advice. With the 2021 model around the corner, do you see new upgrades waiting for? Is it worth waiting or should I consider the 2020 Prime? Thank you 😊
Iv Ubered in many Priuses.
Several had over 250K miles on the original powertrain.
One had over 300K.
i wonder how something like Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires would effect the Prius Prime. maybe a few suspension tweaks? handles like a bmw m2 but gets 40mpg?
Hi Alex, can you tell me more about the 2020 plug in Rav4 and when is it coming out?
I love my 2016 regular Prius. Most reliable car in the world.
The most reliable car in the entire world encompassing all seven continents? Can anyone really know that, Napolean?
Well, there are probably no Priuses in Antarctica.
@@anthonyc1883 that might changed considering that they released an AWD model lol
I have had 2 Prius and I agree really reliable and love 50 mpg
@@anthonyc1883
Probably or unequivocally?
A "very, very quick" video by Alex, the most thorough reviewer on RUclips, is still 15 mins long. :)
My sister in law has a 2016 one and she loves it!
Please do a comparo between this one and Corolla hybrid
It looks very very good !
I was deciding between the 2020 Ioniq Plug-in and the Prius Prime earlier this year and opted for the Hyundai because of the transmission, interior design, and overall driving experience. The Prius is incredible, but the Ioniq felt a bit more fun, had an additional ~5 miles of EV range, and the interior materials and design were more to my liking. Add in the feel of the dual clutch transmission and the Sport mode which allows for fairly engaging paddle shifting, and my decision was made.
I would never buy a Hyundai
And a decente boot, unlike the prime
I still have the gen1 plug-in and I love it👍. The future plan is to make it a 100% ev. It would be nice to own this new one but I am broke at the moment.😂
Black unemployment is all time low
@@josephjohn907 what are you on about now with "black" comments?
Have 1500 miles so far and I love this car. Comfortable and great commuter car for driving 70 miles round trip. I’ve been avg 90 mpg so far overall and getting 700+ miles on one tank since I’m driving 50 miles on the hybrid engine. I just ask Toyota why couldn’t they make 50 or 100 miles on EV?? That would be awesome.
The prius prime transaxle is mostly the same as the other toyota hybrids, except it has a dog clutch on MG1 so it can help MG2 propel the vehicle without the combustion engine.
IONIQ is a more fun drive, Android Auto plus looks better IMO. I also didn't like that the dash was in the center and the constant loud beeping while in reverse made it sound like a truck and was a bit grating.
Test drove both before getting the IONIQ phev the following day.
Almost Gen1 Volt range...so close
Whenever these come to a local dealership I might go check it out. If I could get 60 miles on a charge and 54 MPG I’d switch to an yota
I regularly get 30 miles per charge and when in hybrid mode I get an average of 65MPG without hypermileing.
Thank you.. great video
Looks great! Toyota actually have new EV and PhEV technology (Electric) in 2020.
Hi guys. I’m looking to a car that gives me great mpg and comfort. My commute is about 2 hours in the morning and in the evening. About 76 miles each way. I was thinking of the Prius. But now I see this prime I wonder would you guys recommend this. I also live in NY and drive from upstate to NYC. The winters can be a little tuff sometimes. Can anyone tell me how’s this car in light or regular snow.
The EV operation of my wife’s 2019 Prime is addictive and has already got me thinking about a much longer range EV car for myself. Her relatively short range, 25-30 miles, is exhausted frequently and I have learned that draining the battery all the way down is not the best practice for longevity. Seems like charging to 90% and not going below 25% is the best recipe for happy battery life. Yes, I guess she could monitor that and just stop driving in EV mode when the battery gets down to about 25%, but she never does!
The battery already has a large buffer top and bottom I wouldn't worry about that.
Plus it is so small that you wouldn’t have any range if you did that. I have the gen 1 Prius plugin and it has 4 kWh battery .
Honda Clarity will get you double EV range most of the time
Alex Honda Clarity motor is 1.5l, smaller than Prius.
@@MrConor159 Why thank you! Didn't know.
Not sure how I feel about the white stitching on the black leather. Not the case for my 2018 Prime. Like the new wheel covers, however, a lot. And the new black accents do look a little bit more premium/symmetrical.
When I look at the back of this car it reminds me of the car kiddie rides I would see amusement parks.
Prius has never won any beauty contests but they are a very reliable, efficient vehicle. I have a 2013 with 165,000 miles.
Great review Alex, I actually like the styling on this version, it looks futuristic without being too futuristic. The technology that you are getting is outstanding. It is a pity that the battery eats into the trunk space so much, batteries need to get more efficient sooner!
It's not really a battery problem, it's because the platform was designed to be hybrid first. In the next generation I imagine the battery will be partially in the floor.
At least they gave more space for the backseat passengers. Good trade off. I can always add a hitch and store my cargo there for long road trips
You might consider not wearing a watch when you lay your arm across the car! You say you drive through mountains. How is the acceleration for passing on inclines?
0.8 l/100 km already proven (294 US MPG, 353 UK MPG). Better than advertised, and unlike newer competitors (Ioniq for instance).
Which mode did you drive for such MPG, EV auto with fully charged or Eco mode without changing or recharge from gasoline engine at times ?
It should be at least an inch or two higher.
Going over speed bumps is going to be a hair raising experience every single time. 😱😱😱
Speed bumps aren't a problem. I've found the Prius does scrape the bumper badly when a driveway has a super steep angle though...I've learned to take driveways at an angle on the Prius.
I've had my 2019 Toyota Prius 4 for 1 year. I am averaging 63.2 MPG many are which highway miles. It often goes to EV drive and if I do my part, I can often get over 100 MPG....and I fill my tank maybe once a month.....and 10 bucks usually does it.
I was looking at the IONIC but I decided on Prius because of history....the Prius has a long history and is the number one choice of cab drivers in NYC. That and the Hyundia's engine....while still a good engine...the Prius engine is better designed and has a better history behind it.
I agree , you can't doubt Toyota reliability. The Hyundai offers good MPG and warranty but the Prius is more reliable and will hold a better resale value.
Look remember what japan did to the United States in hawaii? Hyundai's are made in south korea not north. You should've definitely gone with the ionic
Nice. Not available in Mexico, Australia and a stack of other countries for some reason.
My 08 has 215k miles on it and still going strong 💪🏼
How many on Electric
I had a 08 as well. It had about 280k+ miles by the time it quit on me. It was the best car I have had thus far. Say what you will about the Prius. It was a very reliable, comfortable car.
Aviator0104, speaking of reliability, it amazes me.
joseph john how do you check that?
Go-G-Go Channel yes! The only maintenance I did was the oil and tires. It still had the original brakes on it and they had quite a bit of life left in them. I didn’t believe people online when they would say things like that. Now that they make one that is AWD, I am thinking about getting another.
It's really good car I saved more than $120 a month now compared to my other car.
From home to work is 26 miles fully charge click auto EV and look at the total fuel range and it took only 5 miles on my tink.
At work is free parking and charging for me. I only buy full tink every 45 days it's so great to have this car I use to buy $45 gas every 5days.
Since I had the 2018 only one thing bug, their isn't fifth seatbelts, now we are a family of five since 4 months. Wanted to trade the newer model. I have a 2018 fully loaded with 25,000 miles the value is $24,000. I rather buy another pruis Turing than add $16,000 to get a the newer. Trust me it's a good car I love it, but I am not dumb to spend that money to have the same car same only one seat different.
Bit the bullet and ordered a2020 prime cant wait for the delivery
What about those backup lights on the rear bumper. How long do you think that will last?
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Will this and RAV4 Prime Multimedia System get Wireless Apples CarPlay?
I do not like that they produce cars too close to the pavement or the ground since they usually hit on bumpers and other obstacles.
It's the grass
Transferrable warranty? I really hope the rav4 prime has that
Does it show useful stuff on the giant ipad? e.g individual tire pressure readout (instead of the tpms idiot light)
MG1 ja MG2 are exactly the same motors as in standard Prius. There are two differencies in Synergy Drive. They added a sprag clutch to be able to use also MG1 to drive the car as in standard Prius, only MG2 is driving the car. Second difference is the ratio between revolutions of wheels and MG2. In Standard it is 10,8 revolutions of MG2 for one wheel spin. In Prime it's more than 12 revolutions. So more torque the get better acceleration.
I wouldn't be surprised RAV4 will have Panasonic's batteries. P. is already delivering batteries for Corolla for Chinese market. These will be stronger and more "performance oriented". It might improve eAWD as well. That would be good vehicle for me, as I go to the mountains.