Although, these subs are not power-hungry by any means, this one sounds clean at 220w~300w. It will produce over 70 percent fewer smog-forming emissions than the average new vehicle. Sometimes noise treatments are sacrificed to save weight, and perhaps a quieter Prius would be a less efficient one. In theory, you could make up that price difference within a reasonable timeframe. Prius owners love their hybrids with a freakish passion, but whatever it is they enjoy about the cars, it can't be the actual driving. Safety The Prius received top scores of Good in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's front- , side- and rear-impact crash tests. The back seat is sometimes called roomy and comfortable -- even for 6-foot passengers.
Standard interior features include tilt and telescoping steering wheel controls and a state-of-the-art Multi-information Display with energy monitor, fuel consumption history, hybrid system indicator, odometer, central instrument display, digital speedometer, instant fuel consumption information, fuel gauge and shift-lever indicator. There's a large underfloor bin at the rear of the cargo area that can hold the roll-up cargo cover when it's removed--a handy touch. A new remote air-conditioning feature allows the driver to activate the air conditioner prior to entering the vehicle. They can be mated to three interior colors: Misty Gray, Dark Gray and Bisque. Has anyone done aftermarket audio on the 2011 Prius I just order a 2011 Prius I will take delivery on April 4th and the very first thing I will do is change the deck want to know if it's possible to do that I got the very basic Prius 1 2011 grey model I will add the pioneer avic Z130bt deck I don't think the deck will be an issue but I also want to change the speakers do u know what size is in the doors? Luckily, I already had some of the major components in another vehicle I am preparing to sell: 4-channel full-range amp, capacitor, mono-block amplifier and subwoofer, I also have plenty of power wire of various gauges and fuses lying around.
All three interior colors are available in both fabric and leather. Throw in the fact that the Prius' interior volume makes it a midsize car while those other two are compacts, and I'm ready to declare no contest and pull the Hondas out of the ring before they get hurt. It does however, have comfortable and roomy seating for those in the front seat, who also have access to many useful tech features. Prius owners will argue furiously that they drive all-electric all the time, up to about 30 mph. I have the Pioneer, wasn't a great fan of the Kenwood - if I could swap it and I may in the coming months , I'd go with the more expensive Sony - it's been reviewed very well.
After connecting everything and tested the system, all you have to do is to secure it on the dashboard using the designated screws and then put back the central console panels. That they still make up about half of all hybrids sold — out of a couple dozen models — is likewise not a coincidence. Owners will be notified with a letter to rectify the problem for free of charge or reimbursement for anyone who was charged to rectify the problem prior to recall. Plant-derived, carbon-neutral plastics are utilized in the. The car polarizes people, and, frankly, so do many of its owners.
The end-result I am totally happy with. In the United States the measures a based on , , , and before assigning them a score. Eco Drive is designed to give you the best possible mileage using a combination of gas and electric power. In 2009, Toyota Prius experienced two consecutive year over year sales decrease to 139,682 units in the U. I will add more in another post, as I know there are some things I am forgetting.
Rattles like crazy, especially on rough road and at high speeds. It's all about what you want, and that was my choice. The 2011 Toyota Prius is big enough to be considered a midsize car and yet employs a full hybrid powertrain, meaning that it can run on the engine alone, battery alone or a combination of both as needed. Rattles like crazy, especially on rough road and at high speeds. Show full review The 2011 Toyota Prius is an exceptionally efficient car at a relatively low price for people who care more about conservation than the act of driving. I believe all 3 are 100x200 I. The hatchback body style provides more cargo capacity than a typical midsize sedan, and the backseat offers plenty of space.
Is there something else in the background that would make one better than the other one? Major disappointment I owned a hand-me-down 2005 Prius first generation for years and never had any problems with it. That they still make up about half of all hybrids sold — out of a couple dozen models — is likewise not a coincidence. Well, the screen doesn't sense touch anymore, rendering it essentially useless. Virtually non-existent suspension; hits every bump like it was a pothole. These feel the most natural, but they don't achieve Prius-level efficiency. Wozniak later maintained that he was misquoted, but did have an individual vehicle and customer service issue, while auto journalists and other Prius drivers suggested user error. For me it is like building a computer.
It also received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's top score of five stars overall. Yet here Toyota is, more than 10 years into the endeavor and with plans to hybridize all its model by 2020, with the possible exception of pickup trucks. The navigation system still absorbs most audio controls, but they become 'virtual pushbuttons' on the screen and are easy to use, and it no longer incorporates the climate controls. This wouldn't seem to be a big deal, but in our testing we found that taller rear seat occupants had their hair grazing the roof, and that wasn't the case before. Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers cellular, phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while audio system, n For vehicles sold U, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void. The Pre-Collision System retracted the front seatbelts and applies the brakes in certain conditions when it determines that a crash is unavoidable.