Hybrid Reborn: 2023 Toyota Prius Revealed - 57 MPG, 196 HP

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by Danny, Nov 16, 2022.

  1. Hammersmith

    Hammersmith Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2021
    1,630
    1,634
    0
    Location:
    North Dakota - USA
    Vehicle:
    2023 Prius
    Model:
    Limited AWD-e
    A Toyota problem. No LE models were available for the test drives.
     
    farmecologist likes this.
  2. 3PriusMike

    3PriusMike Prius owner since 2000, Tesla M3 2018

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2009
    3,037
    2,373
    0
    Location:
    Silicon Valley
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    Doesn't every car company only provide the higher end trims for initial reviewers to help bias them to liking the car?

    Mike
     
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2004
    45,046
    16,263
    41
    Location:
    Canada
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    Toyota problem. No LEs were available.

    That's usually for the independent road tests. Usually a media first drive would span the entire range. It's possible with the supply chain issue, they limit it to the top trims (or in this case, top two trims).
     
    farmecologist likes this.
  4. farmecologist

    farmecologist Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2015
    1,954
    1,797
    0
    Location:
    Southern MN
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    II

    Yes...it's all about the upsell, I suppose. (y)

    However, us "MPG enthusiasts" want to see the highest MPG base model before making any decisions...haha. I know it is pretty much just the wheel size difference, but I still want to see some like minded MPG based reviews. All I'm seeing now are reviewers "flooring it" to see what kind od 0-60 time they can get. :rolleyes: WIth that said, it *is* pretty fascinating to see folks interested in 0-60 times when talking about a Prius!
     
    PebblePrimer likes this.