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2019+ AWD-e: How's it goin'?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by JTS, Jun 18, 2019.

  1. JTS

    JTS Junior Member

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    Considering an AWDe Prius. Only complaint about my 2011Prius is the low ground clearance - makes mid-state New York winter driving crummy. Any good news about the Prius AWD-e? Does the AWD compensate for what is STILL low ground clearance? Thanks!
     
    #1 JTS, Jun 18, 2019
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    there are several awd threads with user experience
     
    #2 bisco, Jun 18, 2019
  3. Awap

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    I've had my LE AWD-e since late March, and won't be able to give a real report on how it handles snow until next winter. I had it briefly in some snow (also a few dirt roads) and it does activate the AWD as expected. I'm very happy with the car, but mostly that's because I love all the new standard safety features (e.g. rear cross traffic alert is very effective) and I'm very pleased with the MPG; short trips around town are around 50 mpg, longer trips (30-90 miles) around 70 mpg in good conditions using hypermiling techniques where possible. There is only one negative -- lack of spare tire.
     
    #3 Awap, Jun 23, 2019
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