Returning to the fold... maybe

Just a quick refresh, my wife had triplets back in 2017 and we kept our Prius for a few months until we had to trade up to a Hilux in order to carry the triple pram with us. Well, we're finally at the point where we can ditch the triple pram and return to a more 'normal' family car.

It's interesting to note the details of the mid-cycle refresh for the Prius but there's nothing extraordinary there. And it's not even available in Belgium yet, nor will the AWD version be available here either (at least, that's what the dealer said though he did admit to not being 100% about this). It's expected here from beginning of April.

What is available right now is the Corolla Touring Sports Premium (hybrid), which is similarly priced to a Prius Lounge, both of which are the top-spec models. The Corolla is slightly cheaper but doesn't have quite as good fuel economy. It does have next-gen adaptive Cruise Control which gives the vehicle immediately in front less attention if you're signalling to change lane. I used the Prius' aCC a LOT and this sounds like a great improvement. The dealer says the new 2019 Prius keeps the older adaptive Cruise Control.

Now, apart from our 12-months in the Hilux, we've had a Prius since 2006, and we've been looking forward to returning to it as soon as possible. But my head has been turned by the Corolla.

I hate buying new cars...!

 

Thanks for the heads up, it's certainly on my list. But very few cars fit three child seats in the back in Europe, something to do with stricter safety standards I suppose. We have a third-party solution which sits atop the seats and holds three babies/kids. It's 1.23m (about 48.5 inches) across and I do need to check this.

 

Thanks for that, it really helps.

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