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2015 Prius V two-three-five: educate me on differences

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  1. Pandus13

    Pandus13 New Member

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    Hello Prius Enthusiasts!

    This is my first post and I see you have a forum with wealth of information:

    We're looking for a new family car. This will be the "mom-mobil".

    For now driving range would be 10k-11k miles per year, combination of typical USA suburbs traffic, between North Atlanta, GA area (some hills+some heat) and Chicago,IL suburbs.
    Typical load: mom and 2 kids (+ kids stuff) with probably additional kid on a play date.
    Style of driving: mild (not sport-aggressive, not sleapy-head)
    Desired ownership range: 10+ years (fellow co-drivers on the road helping....... (cross fingers))

    So for now, the 2015 Prius two/three catch our eye, but we don't really figure out the differences.
    We saw the Pris V Five seems to be rated lower in mileage, but with a larger trunk area..

    Before some butt time at a dealer, we wanted to get informed.:

    -used or new
    -financed or not (or alternatives)
    -if used, extra warranty?
    -if used, things to look for
    -tires for grip (i know we may sacrifice some mpg against the LRR, but with so many cuckoo-heads on the roads....)

    Current fleet: 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan AT, 56k miles (original owner), 2013 Mazda5 Touring AT (56k miles, about 32k miles ours). The Prius is supposed to replace the Yaris

    Thank you for your help
     
    #1 Pandus13, May 22, 2017
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Standard features on the Prius v Two includes:

    Redesigned new front fascia with a black accent lower grille, and distinctive LED tail lamps
    Entune Audio with Entune Multimedia Bundle
    Integrated backup camera display
    16-inch alloy wheels with full wheel covers with a new premium finish
    SofTex® center console with armrest and storage compartment
    6-way adjustable driver's seat with; 4-way adjustable fold flat front passenger seat
    60/40 split sliding reclining fold-down rear bench seat with adjustable headrests

    Prius v Three adds:

    Entune Premium Audio with Navigation and App Suite (includes the Entune Multimedia Bundle with SiriusXM All Access Radio with a 3-month complimentary trial and HD radio)
    New full-color 4.2-inch TFT Multi-Information Display
    Driver power lumbar support, passenger seatback pocket and rear seat armrest
    LED accessory lights and auto-on/off headlights
    3-Door Smart Key System
    Newly designed lower rear bumper treatment

    An all-new Prius v Four model is now available and adds:

    SofTex®-trimmed heated front seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support; 4-way adjustable fold-flat front passenger seat
    Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®

    Prius v Five adds:

    A Toyota-first: Single LED projector low and high-beam headlights with LED accent lights and with auto-on/off feature
    17-inch alloy wheels with a new premium finish
    Integrated fog lights

    An updated and high value-added Advanced Technology Package is available on the Prius v Five and features:

    Entune® Premium JBL Audio with Navigation and App Suite – includes the Entune Multimedia Bundle
    Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
    Pre-Collision System (PCS)
    Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
    Auto High Beam (AHB)
    Panoramic View Moonroof with power sliding sunshades
    Safety Connect

    2015 Toyota Prius V gets updated looks and content - Autoblog

    While I have a 2012 v Three, i was not impressed with the Navigation or the XM radio, what I did miss was 3 door smart key which was not a Three feature in 2012, but is in 2015.
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, May 22, 2017
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  3. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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  4. Pandus13

    Pandus13 New Member

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    Thank you Both.

    Good information.
     
    #4 Pandus13, May 23, 2017
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