2013 Prius v Long Distance Journey

I added a lumbar cushion to the drivers seat and it makes all the difference. My wife likes it better without it. It's probably something to do with individual body shapes. I have no problems with the voice navigation, but you do have to be exact. Leave out the zip. For example "Destination 1440 West Landa, New Braunfels, Texas" will work. It's better to be fast than slow as you pronounce the address. Agreed that the contrrol blocks while moving is irritating; however understanding and using the voice commands is the key since they work while underway.

 

Welcome to Tennessee! I haven't seen many v's on the road here yet. I have never gotten the voice command to recognize anything I say.

 

pretty much the same experience on our trip from okla. to florida and back.....back was killing me most of the journey

 

Try Bing if navi does not find it. Work great for me.

 

A cardboard cutout would be better than the navigation system. At least it wouldn't send you down a hazardous route. Last week, I was wanted to navigate to the Philadelphia Premium Outlets. The outlets have been there for over six years. The navigation system found them but tried to route me down someone's dead end dirt driveway.
Glad it was daylight and I was able to clearly see that there was no road there.

I thought this might be a glitch in the computer and gave it another chance on the way home, it tried to send me down the same nonexistent road.

 

Boy, it sounds like you should get rid of the car since you're so unhappy with it. Maybe try a CMax? But you won't be happy with the mileage. I did love hearing that you can cruise at 80 and still get 38 mpg! As far as the dog pressing your console buttons - well I think you know the answer to that. The dog should be in the back seat in a harness or with a barrier put up for theirs and your safety - never in the front. I find the seats more comfortable than my previous Prius IV. In that car, I installed some washers under the front seat mounts to raise the front for more thigh support. That made the seats much more comfortable, and I'm thinking of doing the same to my new v. It's too bad Toyota couldn't put in the power seats they now include in the Four and Five Liftbacks. Yes the NAV is not that great but I rarely use it, especially around town. My first road trip this fall will be to NY where I've been before, so I'll see how it works in getting me to my destination versus my normal route.

 

I guess maybe I should have said I wasn't truly serious about making the switch to the CMax. Maybe a suggestion to look at the Passat TDI or Jetta Wagon TDI would have been more appropriate. My belief is the primary reason why most Prius owners buy a Prius is that gas mileage trumps everything else. Comfort is important and is subjective based on the individual. I think the Prius v or Liftbacks are truly well rounded vehicles that satisfies the majority of owners with a combination of space, utility, comfort, durability, and economical driving.

 

Space plus MPG plus general quality and availability of service.

You did vary the lumbar support on the v seats? Yes I wish I had the Avalon's seats and sound deadening in the v but then I'd pay in weight and MPG. I've done 300+ miles one day and back the 300 the next day and never found any issues with a 6'5" 300+ lbs son in the passenger seat. I can get the radio comfortable to these old ears.

I like paying for regular gas fuel and not the diesel prices my VW diesel driving friends pay. Though they love theirs.

 

there is always someone who gets their little feelings hurt when you complain about the same kind of car they own....maybe you should quit the forum if you can't stand the criticism....now go drink a warm milk and try to nap

 

My Prius is a daily commuter not in the car more than 30 minutes at a time. For that the Prius is a comfortable car. I did take a 2 hour drive when I first got the car and yes it hosed up my back. Never had that problem with my other car.

 

I took the v for a 100-mile shake-down cruise. Half way through I pulled the headrest and turned it backwards. No more back ache on the way back, but of course no whiplash protection either. That headrest either gets replaced by something different or it goes completely.

 

My feelings weren't hurt. But sometimes the whining can get to you... or me in this case. And really, complaining about how the dog can press the buttons in the car? Seriously?

 

LOL


iPhone ?

 

Just drove 1500 miles in the past 5 days and I found the seats to be comfortable. It must be body type / personal preference, but I'm good with the seats. I found the GPS to work quite well too. The coolest feature is the radar cruise control - it works very well. Yes, it sacrifices mileage, but makes it much safer to go high speeds.

 

Rdgrimes: Instead of reversing the headrest, just raise it up several notches, in its correct position and you will notice a big difference.........and it is safer than reversing it ! That is why the headrest is adjustable vertically. Length of torsos make the head position different for different folks.

 

I've tried it all, its a useless arrangement for me. Only removing it or turning it backwards yields any degree of comfort. Even in the highest position my head still hits the top part of the rest. This is a very bad design for anyone over 6' tall.

 

I think the leatherette seats in the v are quite comfortable. the cloth seats aren't as much. Going to do the conversion to leatherette eventually.

 

I have a seat cushion from relax the back. Helps a lot. I commute 215 miles a day 5 days a week.