WARNING: Do Not Click the "First Impressions" link on the Prius Plug-In site

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Danny, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. Danny

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    You can't say you weren't warned! Click at your own peril! http://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/prius-plug-in/first-impressions.html
     
    #1 Danny, Apr 21, 2011
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    I wasn't too keen on the Prius PHV before watching this video, but now I'M SOLD !!!!!!!!

    Thanks Toyota! This "Danny Cooper" guy really helped me make up my mind. Where do I send my check? :)

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    #2 Rybold, Apr 22, 2011
  3. joe1347

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    I wonder when we'll find out about pricing?
     
    #3 joe1347, Apr 23, 2011
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    Complete guess, but I don't think it'll be until after the summer... say Oct-Nov.
     
    #4 Paradox, Apr 23, 2011
  5. Skoorbmax

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    75 mpg on 16-18 mile trip, this is not news.
     
    #5 Skoorbmax, Apr 23, 2011
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    My work commute is 16.5 miles. The result of driving the first half with the PHV was 160 MPG. Upon my return home, the total distance traveled was 33.4 miles and the average displayed on the Eco-Meter was 80.0 MPG. See...

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    I consider that pretty darn good, especially with only a single charging and 9 miles of travel each way at 70 MPH.
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    #6 john1701a, Apr 23, 2011
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    Pretty amazing for something is just about one year away from being an 'off the shelf' consumer product. It will be interesting to hear the comments from the 'it's impossible to make a car that gets over 50mpg' crowd once the PHEV Prius becomes widely available. Hopefully Toyota keeps the price reasonable.
     
    #7 joe1347, Apr 25, 2011
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    Heck, I stretched the EV to 17 miles! . . . . I'm guessing he's talkin' 75mpg "on your worst day".

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    #8 hill, Apr 26, 2011
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    Don't get me wrong, I'd still like to have one :)
     
    #9 Skoorbmax, Apr 27, 2011
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