still contemplating

its been a long time since i last posted here, when i was trying to decide between a Toyota YRX Yaris (i think we have better specs and options on the yaris here in australia than the american versions though) and the Prius.

in the end i went with the yaris as am 22 and it was my first ever car (late bloomer ), and while i do like it - part of me is a little sorry i didnt just go for the better option even though it was double the cost and such.
i was anxious about spending that much on a car (37-40 thousand aussie dollars) only to smash it because i wasnt a very experienced driver.

so now that ive been on the road for nearly a year and ive had no problems at all, i think before i have to register it again i will 'upgrade' to something that i feel will last me longer and suit me for the long term. my yaris is great for zipping around - but its a 2 door little hatchback and at the end of the day, doesnt have comfort or space in mind.

i am technology obsessed so aside from the style of the prius which i love, and all the gadgetry. ive just always loved the concept of a hybrid car. the best of both worlds, and im not all that concerned with the fuel milage and whatnot.

but i do have some questions - obviously which i will come to a conclusion on myself when it comes time to look around again and test drive, but id like some information.

torque/oomph/pulling power - i know the prius isnt a sports car, but does it have that exciting acceleration from stand still? my yaris tends to feel a bit sluggish when there are a few large adult passengers in it.
ive read in reviews that the el;ectric motor assists with the prius' pulling power from standstill.
i guess i just want a car that has a bit more guts than my little 1.5 litre auto yaris.

also, is the petrol engine relitively quiet when it kicks in? i mean i know it would be a big difference to pure silence of the electric one, but does it get loud when under a heavy load? my yaris is quiet when going at low speeds and slowly accelerating - but kick it into overdrive and it SCREAMS - which can get annoying.

just appreciate some feedback as to if you think its worth upgrading and if i will benefit from doing so

thanks

 

hmm thanks, ill have to see if i can afford to 'upgrade' at christmas.

the only thing that kinda bums me is that i cant get black interior on the crystal blue colour, and the silver has a warm tone to it in some lighting.

ill have to go and test drive one