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Prius c driving uphill

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by one2noe, Jan 18, 2012.

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Is prius c better for uphill driving?

  1. Yes

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  2. No

    13 vote(s)
    35.1%

  3. Maybe

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    32.4%

  4. I don't care

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    18.9%
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  1. vinnie97

    vinnie97 Whatever Works

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    He means the Prius Classic (Gen II?). :)
     
    #21 vinnie97, Apr 27, 2012
  2. priusCpilot

    priusCpilot Active Member

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    Since the C is 500lbs lighter it will climb hills easier then the other Pii. You can easily go 80+MPH up a mountain or hill! Just apply the throttle fully and it will go no problem! Even if you get 25mpg I guarantee it will be better then any other car under the same conditions.
     
    #22 priusCpilot, Apr 27, 2012
  3. donny612

    donny612 "Captain Jack Sparrow"

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    Better than what?
     
    #23 donny612, Apr 27, 2012
  4. optimus prii

    optimus prii Junior Member

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    Im my uphill driving experience, going over the grapevine (4,000ft) no problem but
    going over pacheco pass in Norcal the car slowed down quite noticeably..
     
    #24 optimus prii, Apr 27, 2012
  5. fgp

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    im from nashville. what is the pacheco pass.:confused:thanks:)
     
    #25 fgp, Apr 27, 2012
  6. optimus prii

    optimus prii Junior Member

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    Its Highway 152 that connects I-101 in Gilroy to I-5 in Los Banos.
     
    #26 optimus prii, Apr 27, 2012
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