2011 Toyota Prius - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 5 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2011 Toyota Prius Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...This shows you which control you're using without requiring you to look away from the road. My Prius IIItest car didn't have a lot of available features, with the exception of the optional $1,930 Navigation Package that also added Bluetooth phone and streaming audio as well as a backup camera. The most impressive thing about the Prius' interior is its fish-bowl-like feeling. From the wide-open rear view you get with the split-glass hatch to the near-perfect forward visibility, thanks to the huge expanse of front windshield glass and extra mini windows in front of the side mirrors, the Prius... |
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2011 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid — Flash DriveSource: MSN Autos...In electric mode the plug-in doesn't feel as peppy as other electric cars I have driven, again probably because of the added weight. Under hybrid power I found myself switching to power mode to improve drivability, which also reduces efficiency. – Mike MeredithThe Prius plug-in hybrid is a great idea for a specific driving scenario, but otherwise its value is questionable. A full charge is obtained in just 90 minutes on a 220-volt charge, and that gets you about 14 miles of electric-only driving. I live 13 miles from work, so I was able to travel to and from work on electric-only for the... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2011 toyota priusSource: CarGurus
...Toyota's 2011 Prius continues to represent the leading edge of the nascent hybrid automobile market. |
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2011 Toyota Prius Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The Leaf admits some exterior noise into the cabin, too, but the Prius' overall noise platter serves more courses. Interior The interior is where the Prius earns its stripes. Specifically, its midsize volume makes the car's mileage all the more impressive, and the hatchback design makes none of the sacrifices of hybrid sedans — the most notable of which is incomplete or absent folding rear seats. The backseat offers adults plenty of room, and parents will want to check out MotherProof's Car Seat Check to see how various child-safety seats fit the Prius. (Anyone who wants almost 60... |
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2011 Toyota Prius Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...exhaust gas recovery, an efficient automatic transmission and optimized regenerative braking. Coupled with an electric motor, the drivetrain makes 134 horsepower. Being a "full" hybrid, the Prius can drive on electric-only power, gasoline power or a combination of the two. There's no need to plug it into a wall outlet. Like other full hybrids, the car's electric motor draws power from a trunk-mounted battery that recharges using braking friction. Drivers can switch between four driving modes: regular Drive; Eco Mode, which optimizes settings for better mileage; Power Mode, which increases... |
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Why should I also consider these?
Take one look at the Honda Insight and you'll see why it's perhaps the top rival to the 2011 Toyota Prius; it has nearly the same, swept-back aero-body roofline; however the Insight has Honda's IMA mild-hybrid system and disappointing mileage compared to the Prius.
The Prius is roomier than the Insight as well.
More noteworthy is the Fusion Hybrid, a roomy mid-size sedan that gets 41 mpg in city driving, with a very smooth hybrid system and a better ride-and-handling balance than the Prius.
Left-brain thinkers will opt for the VW Jetta TDI diesel, which costs more than gas-engined Jettas but delivers fuel economy in the 40-mpg range and a reputation for durability—as well as great handling and a suave interior.
Two other rival models are technically from the same automaker as the Prius, though they probably wouldn't like you to think about it that way: The HS 250h is a small luxury sedan based on the new Prius but incorporating a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a variation of the Prius' hybrid system.
Overall, the HS feels somewhat cramped inside and isn't much more responsive than the Prius, while getting lower mileage.
The new Lexus CT 200h hatchback is a better choice for most who want a sportier, more distinctive hybrid; it has a roomy interior as well as improved handling and plenty of nice details.
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