Toyota Prius Hatchback (2009 - 2015) 1.8 VVTi Plug-in 5d CVT Auto (2012/12) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Want to cut co 2.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Comment how quiet it is.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes. Like driving it. It has proved reliable to date.

What are you likely to buy next?

New 2015 model Prius.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£24,500

When did you buy the car?

September 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

Internet discount company, local dealer would not give much discount.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Best mpg for small commute of 15 miles , 5 year warranty, reliability, no car tax, automatic, good equipment as standard.

What was the dealer like?

Very helpful, kept well informed, no hassle, delivery as promised,.

What's it like to drive?

Very quiet. Light foot keeps up with traffic. Good acceleration when needed from standstill or at 60mph. Keeps up with cars doing legal speed. Cruises very well at 70mph and can get 70mpg. Strong acceleration and over 70 will drop mpg so average 60 to 65 . Do not notice any jerks caused by gearbox. Cannot tell when engine cuts in or out. Cornering good even at legal speed. Not as good as Saab 90 but feels secure. LED lights headlights much better than previous cars makes driving at night easy.

What's it like to park?

Turning very good, rear camera and sensors make easy to park.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing wrong after year trouble free.

What's most practical about your car?

Mpg performs very well. Full recharge can achieve over 500mpg on 15 mile commute , on no recharge get upto 84mpg depending on conditions. Summer commute 75 mpg plus , winter 65 mpg plus . Long distance 65mpg. Can do 60mph just on electric.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Automatic works very smoothly.