Looking into replacing my gen 3 Prius with a Gen 4 just wondering how the power is with the Gen 4 . Likes and dislikes between the 2 Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
It has the same amount of power (the rating is different... hence the 134hp on the Gen 3 vs. 121hp on the Gen 4). They tuned the torque curve differently so that the 0-30 ish is sprightlier and the 30-60 is a bit toned down. The net result is a similar or identical 0-60 time but in the city, the Gen 4 feels more peppy because of that change. Likes: Much more comfortable ride (more sophisticated suspension) Much more confident handling (stiffer chassis, sophisticated suspension) Quieter (laser welds for a stiffer body and more sound insulation as long as you don't buy the base model) Awesome bi-LED headlights Now available with AWD-e for light-duty slush or wet roads in the city More comfortable front seats Taller cargo area (at the expense of the underfloor cargo box) Insanely fuel efficient (the Gen 4 is underrated... the same goes for the Corolla Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid of the same generation..whatever Toyota did to tweak the latest HSD did wonders for mpg) Quicker steering ratio (well at least compared to the 15" wheels of the Gen 3. I can't remember if the Persona got the quicker of the two settings for the Gen 3... I do believe the Gen 4 is a toucher quicker than the 17" wheel models of the Gen 3 but the difference is more dramatic if you came from a Gen 3 with the slower steering ratio) Higher trim levels get more soft touch material Dislikes: Smaller glovebox Loss of storage space (no upper glovebox, smaller centre console box, loss of flying bridge tray, loss of large cargo underfloor bin) No CD player (on models with 11.6" MFD) Cannot combine power moonroof with 17" wheels Loss of rear legroom Not as techy as the Gen 3 (or even Gen 2) was compared to its competitors The Prius Prime can be cheaper than the Gen 4 with tax credits
