Over the summer I picked up a 2023 all-wheel-drive Prius limited. Previous to this I bought the only other new car in my lifetime, a 21 Outback XT, but it wasn’t a good fit for my needs other than cargo and towing capabilities. I sold that one after less than 200 miles.
I put down a small deposit on the Prius in June not expecting it to come in very quickly. I also watched the used car prices and saw that they were selling for far more slightly used than new due to the waiting list. (Dealers in Canada can only charge MSRP Max) My car came in my second colour choice quicker than expected late July so I went through with the deal.
I’m about 3,000 miles into it and really like this car. Has pretty good power, very good comfort, excellent ergonomics, very good ride, pretty good handling. It would make a great platform for a GR edition. (Same platform as the GR Corolla)
Taughter springs, sport seats, slightly wider tires with more aggressive alignment and you could pitch it around, as it feels light with a low Center of gravity. Chassis stiffness seems very good.
My biggest complaint is the rake of the windshield makes it very hard to see what is around you when turning right on a city street. I really depend on the safety electronics as well because again, you are in a bit of a cocoon.
The worst mpg I have got is about 50 mpg, and yesterday it got 61 mpg in congested city and highway driving in EC mode. Sport mode it is actually ready to pounce in cut and thrust traffic…. From a Prius! Spoken like an old guy. Never thought I would become a fuel economy enthusiast.
I put down a small deposit on the Prius in June not expecting it to come in very quickly. I also watched the used car prices and saw that they were selling for far more slightly used than new due to the waiting list. (Dealers in Canada can only charge MSRP Max) My car came in my second colour choice quicker than expected late July so I went through with the deal.
I’m about 3,000 miles into it and really like this car. Has pretty good power, very good comfort, excellent ergonomics, very good ride, pretty good handling. It would make a great platform for a GR edition. (Same platform as the GR Corolla)
Taughter springs, sport seats, slightly wider tires with more aggressive alignment and you could pitch it around, as it feels light with a low Center of gravity. Chassis stiffness seems very good.
My biggest complaint is the rake of the windshield makes it very hard to see what is around you when turning right on a city street. I really depend on the safety electronics as well because again, you are in a bit of a cocoon.
The worst mpg I have got is about 50 mpg, and yesterday it got 61 mpg in congested city and highway driving in EC mode. Sport mode it is actually ready to pounce in cut and thrust traffic…. From a Prius! Spoken like an old guy. Never thought I would become a fuel economy enthusiast.
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