How many 2016 Prii have you seen on the road?

I've spotted presumably the same blue one twice, it was heading west on the A64 before hitting Malton. First time I saw it far enough ahead to flash it (didn't see a response!), the second I only had time to wave....still, don't think it saw me.

 

Some people never notice things.

I had a SILVER FORD up to 3 weeks ago. I pulled up to my mother's place to take her to visit Dad in Aged Care. She walked up the driveway, got in the car, put the belt on, got her lipstick out as usual - didn't notice that she'd got into a totally different WHITE car. Didn't notice it silently drove down the street instead of a diesel rattle. 3 km later, I asked if she noticed anything different. Yes, you've put a white tray in the middle.

I broke the news that it was a NEW car.

 

I was getting gas at the Shell station.

Young guy on bike: "Is that the new PREE-US???"

Me: "Yep. Kind of different, huh?"

Him: "Yeah! What happen to it?!"

Me: "Takes awhile to get used to."

Him: "Yeah, I'm trying to find something to compliment... but I can't find anything."

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I actually thought that was very funny!

 

I pulled up in Bridlington day and heard 2 loud young kids approaching - expecting a smart remark, one actually said to the other "That's a nice car - its a Toyota hybrid!".

 

You know there's hope for the human race, when young children with minds largely untainted by the prejudices of many a maligned motoring adult point out a Gen 4 Prius Hybrid and shower it with the genuine accolades it deserves!

I find it worth mentioning that where I live, I arrive home these days to find the local kids who are on holidays, out on our secluded streets, kicking a ball about. As I approach and turn into my street, it is worth noting the look of awe on their faces, as I noiselessly (apart from that ubiquitous high pitched electronic whine) glide past in my iconic Prius II. You can hear them whispering among themselves that "it's an electric car".......and then standing there rubber necking as my Prius quietly backs into its parking spot before I disembark.

Furthermore, a lot of young people I know are genuinely interested in making their first vehicle a Hybrid or EV. They've become painfully aware of the fact that 80% of the cost of petrol in the UK is pure governmental tax. They're also becoming clued up that hybrids come in all sizes - from the little Yaris to the humongous Lexus SUV Hybrid.

There's hope yet, for the human race


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ha ha! Yeah, it was a rough area, maybe shows me up for making stereotypical misjudgements...
I was a pure diesel fan before - but I see how the new DPF regen means diesels aren't suited for short journeys, so small hybrids are going to be better in urban areas.
I had a 1.1 3 cyl diesel supermini before this, it averaged 64.1 mpg (imp.) over 40,000 miles. My Prius is already at 65.1 mpg (imp.) at 6,000 miles.
The last big comfy diesel I had averaged just 46 mpg over the same routes - looks like the hybrid is becoming the better choice!

 

Yep - I went Diesel in 2008 with a Focus Diesel, great car, 52 imp MPG (44 US MPG), replaced in 2011 with Fiesta Diesel 61 imp MPG (51 US MPG). Wonderful cars, with lovely torquey engines. But hearing disasters ($$$) with DPFs, I decided Diesel had had it's day for me.

Logically, the only way to go was either Electric (EV) or Hybrid. And with the long distances and no charging infrastructure in Australia, EV wasn't an option, so Prius it is. Only had her 4 weeks, but overall average is 72 imp MPG (60 US MPG), and improving.

 

I saw a dark grey one pass me on the interstate this morning.

I've also noticed several Gen 3's either following, passing or slowing down to (presumably) get a longer look at my car.

 

I've owned diesel cars (two of them) and now a '16 Prius Four, so I'll chime in on this. The Four is replacing a '11 VW Sportwagen TDI, with a 2.0 turbodiesel. In a bit over 100 thousand miles I averaged about 47 MPG. I think diesels are really about the driving character of the engines which generate a lot of torque down low in the powerband. I rarely had to shift (manual tranny) over 2000 RPM but always had plenty of power on tap. Makes it very easy and fun to drive. In the US, diesel used to be more expensive than premium gas but I think that's changed. Since the Prius takes regular grade gas, you have to account for the difference if you're comparing mileage to mileage.

I've always thought people who buy diesels for MPG are kind of missing the point which is the low torque quality of the engines. I've never driven anything like the supermini, but I assume it has a fair amount of torque for it's size. The Prius on the other hand, MPG seems to be the main consideration. The character of the drive train couldn't be more different. Both seemed really smooth and refined though. Overall, the tech, design, and general refinement on the Toyota seems to outshine my outgoing diesel.

 

saw another one on the highway today! i must be close to ten, cause i'm running out of fingers.

 

Yes, sure was - my Focus 2.0 Diesel would drive very relaxed around town mainly in 6th, but drop it back a cog or 2 or 3 for a bit more fun. The initial response off the mark with Prius is similar, though I'm still getting used to the lack of steering feel.

 

I think I posted a picture here on PC in the ev sub-forum of 2 model X's on the I-5 freeway s.bound that I spotted within just a couple miles of each other. That was the only unusual element, as obe quickly looses count of the model X&S sightings. Same with the Gen 4 Prius ib sourh OC. We're already thick with them here ... at least a couple an hour multi-level employee parking structure. Probably been 2 or 3 weeks ago that I lost count.
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yep - same here. I think I posted a picture recently on PC in the ev sub-forum of 2 model X's on the I-5 freeway s.bound that I spotted within just a couple miles of each other. That was the only unusual element, as one quickly looses count of both the model X&S sightings around here. Same with the Gen 4 Prius in sourh OC. We're already thick with them here as well ... at least a couple in our multi-level employee parking structure too. Probably been 2 or 3 weeks ago that I lost count.
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And today i spotted a banana yellow one with some writing on the side. I bet its a Cartridgesave car - the refill merchants often pick a standout car (beetle, mini etc) for advertising purposes. Or perhaps a Carlisle taxi - we were close to Cumbria....
As a counterpoint to the nice kids, as i neared a waterfall carpark some big bloke said out loud "thats an ugly car!".
As i got a few nice snaps of the Prius with mountains and viaducts in the background, i beg to differ!

 

printer cartridges? can we see some photos?

 

I hit the Mother Lode. Saw 4 new ones around town in the past week. 3 white, and a silver one. Rarely see silver. And of course, all driven by young girls. (I'm the only OLD GUY Prius driver in these parts!)

I spotted the silver one in the early morning hours, at dawn. That silver is kind of hard to see.