Thread repository for ALL non-PriusChat reviews of the 2017 Prius Prime

Anyone know what that is?

 

Sliding cover assembly put aside below deck.

 

I'm talking about the thing in the red circle.

 

Probably tire repair kit

 

I was going to say the 12 volt battery, but that should now be up in the engine bay. So I second the tire repair kit.

 

The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Is A High-Tech Pretend Tesla That Gets Incredible Mileage

 

That guy's delusional. I'm not interested in a Prime because I can't afford a Tesla. I would buy the Prime over a P100D even if they were the same price.

 

There is another cubby hole for small storage over there behind the wheel, so I can't tell if that's just the floor shape when both covers are off.

 

that was a pretty entertaining article.

 

Yes...

and...

 

Automobile Mag - 10/5/2016 - Second Drive: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime

Generally positive review.

Noticed this error: "It achieves a slippery drag coefficient of 0.24, which is slightly better than the standard model’s 0.25."

Also of note: "Toyota engineers tell us that within a few years, when the Prime is due for its mid-cycle refresh, we’ll see even more EV range as a result of improved energy density in batteries."

 

That was seen in the gen1 Volt, and I think the 2017 Energis have a slight improvement using the current battery by better control laws for the system.

 

maybe they'll option more miles or flat hatch deck.

 

Oh this whining about the Prius not beeing fun to drive....
Will they ever get over it ?
It's not supposed to be a sports car !
I have plenty of fun driving mine !

 

Don't understand. I think it looks cool.

 

And I think look don't matter. Very few modern cars look good anyway, and any that do are entirely impractical.