New Prime Owners: (Things discovered/Likes/Dislikes)

I got 100K+ miles on a set on my Gen2 Prius.

Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.

 

You sold me. My car is so noisy, I can't hear myself think! A combination of Toyo tires, and poor cabin sound insulation. I hope the Toyo's wear out fast so I can try the Michelin's.

 

you're not thinking loud enough.

 

Well, after driving an 1100 mile round trip, the thing that stands out is 'What were they thinking when they substituted lane departure for Lane Keep Assist'? I LOVED LKA in my 2010 ATP, and I just assumed that lane departure would be, at least, the same, or maybe improved so as not to drop out as much. This is not the case. I would gladly trade it in a heartbeat for LKA. In my dreams, I see them restoring it in a firmware update (not going to happen, I know). Like I said, I can dream.
Even if the alarm goes off, I can't feel the steering wheel nudge at all. I've tried it on an empty road, and, nothing. The car does park itself, so I know all the mechanics are there.

 

Toyo Nanoenergy A29 on our Prime. Noisy & harsh. Pressures of 35F/34R do not help the ride. In the Michelin line, I'd look closely at the Premier A/S. Quiet, great wet traction. There is always a trade off between tread life, traction, and rolling resistance. I'll pick traction as number 1 for my needs.

Like--drivetrain. Smooth transition electric, gas, electric. Good handling. Comfy seats. Gas mileage is turning out great. Looks are good. Plenty of power.

Don't like--dash & controls are a hodgepodge; fire the VP in charge of this. Big video screen is unreadable at certain sun angles through the side window. Can't find a voice command to blank the screen for night. Can't find a way for an audible lane departure warning. Want a way to lock the cable while charging away from home. Heads up display could show more info. Lack of a spare tire.

Jury's still out--giant rear window. Can't program the Homelink garage door opener.

 

It has that - read your owners manual.

 

I solved that on our 3rd gen, not hard at all: just got my tech savvy son on it.

 

Ours was just a case of stupid dad.

 

According to the features list it is supposed to have LDA with steering assist. Are you saying it doesn't work? Maybe talk to your dealer? Maybe it is broken?

 

Does it work for condo buildings? Always had difficulty programming the homelink on a MB.

 

Post says L K A not L D A.

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A minor dislike:

Have to set charge schedule with vehicle on. with the Pip, u could set charge timer with vehicle off. Just gotta change habit and 'member to set before powering vehicle down.

A very big like:

The pip used 1 mile of EV to go the 0.7 mile uphill from house to top of subdivision, the Prime uses 0.7 EV to go the 0.7 mile.

And fwiw, Prime is only $18 more a year to insure than pip.

 

I have not noticed our Prime being loud with OEM tires. Next week we shift to studded tires anyway, then it will be loud.

 

Those with the Advance model, does the Prime Advance have power fold mirrors? Thanks!