Review | 2017 Toyota Prius Prime | Extremely Convincing

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@Tard129
@Tard129 7 жыл бұрын
My Dad's Prius is at 300,000 miles. These things really are bulletproof.
@MirageTactics
@MirageTactics 7 жыл бұрын
Tard129 does it have the original battery?
@Tard129
@Tard129 7 жыл бұрын
Yep. The only thing that he has gotten replaced is the bulb that lights up the dashboard lol
@Closertotruth2
@Closertotruth2 7 жыл бұрын
Tard129 The definition of Hell, spending 300,000 miles in a Prius!
@Dylllea
@Dylllea 5 жыл бұрын
I just sold my ‘10 to my step dad at 300k miles in favor of a Prime. He’s going to get a lot of miles out of it still most likely!
@BTf337
@BTf337 5 жыл бұрын
My Gen 3 is at 308k, now my daughter is enjoying it. I bought a 2018. Phenomenal cars if you know them.
@The8BitGuy
@The8BitGuy 7 жыл бұрын
This is the best review I've seen yet on the Prius Prime.
@deus_ex_machina_
@deus_ex_machina_ 6 жыл бұрын
The 8-Bit Guy I can just imagine you owning this car for ten years, and when the white plastic on the dash yellows, making a video renewing it to pristine glory!
@mattharton
@mattharton 6 жыл бұрын
this review convinced me to give the Prius Prime a test drive... I've now owned it since November... I'm absolutely in love with it
@braydendomanick1053
@braydendomanick1053 6 жыл бұрын
Didn't expect to see the best tech guy here
@Shankovich
@Shankovich 7 жыл бұрын
Actual curb weight, cameras in the suspension? Dude, your channel is one of the best and just keeps improving! Seriously need more subscribers.
@ItsNotAProblem
@ItsNotAProblem 7 жыл бұрын
Shankovich We should go to Motortrend reviews and spam links to SG's review of the same car. Lol. I don't know why he doesn't have 500K subscribers, he 100% deserves it.
@LookingGlass24
@LookingGlass24 5 жыл бұрын
Shankovich agree. I’m an engineer and these are the type of reviews that resonate with me.
@WarriorsPhoto
@WarriorsPhoto 4 жыл бұрын
They're coming and this channel will be there soon enough.
@thillyard1
@thillyard1 7 жыл бұрын
What's wrong with me!! I have always hated the Prius and I watched this video and started pricing them out..
@ModernNeandertal
@ModernNeandertal 7 жыл бұрын
I own a Prius Prime Advanced. My wife and I went out to the east coast and back a couple of weeks ago and got a bit over 56 miles per gallon for the trip of 3000 miles total. We did not plug it in the entire trip so it was driven as a hybrid. There is no rear window wiper but when it rains the water doesn't even hit the rear window while driving because of the air flow, pretty weird but appreciated. The satellite radio is great on trips and makes the miles so much easier to deal with. The comfort is way way better than on our 2010 Prius. Much quieter inside and makes listening to the radio a pleasure. The gps on the larger screen is amazing and is so much better than traveling with maps. Yes, we payed plenty for this car but we are well satisfied so far. My wife goes to work and back and it is a 19 mile round trip. It is on electric motor drive the entire way and she usually gets home with an indicated 15 t o almost 20 miles left on the battery. The heads up display shows mph, miles left on the charge and other stuff when necessary. A full charge has been displaying 35.7 miles when the car is started. I know that Toyota only claims 25 miles to a full charge but ours does better. The strange thing about having a plug-in vehicle is that you can drive this car everyday and as long as you only use the electric drive , the engine never fires up and the engine oil isn't wearing out. Toyota Care includes oil changes and the like for the first 2 years. They will probably be changing pretty clean oil. One last thing to point out is that because of regenerative braking, the brakes last a very long time. We gave our son our 2004 Prius and it has about 120,000 miles on it and it has the original brakes. Show me another car that can go that far without 1 or 2 brake jobs. Our 2010 Prius has close to 90,000 miles with the original brakes. We are so far very pleased with our 2017 Prius. I am looking forward to when Toyota comes out with a full on electric drive vehicle.
@ModernNeandertal
@ModernNeandertal 7 жыл бұрын
It will run on just electric for probably 30 miles and seamlessly go to normal Prius hybrid drive. If you are doing highway speed then it probably when you think it will run out of juice then it probably not smart to have the engine kick on cold at 70 or 80 mph. Might be better to start out in hybrid mode for the first of your commute and then change over to electric drive when you have about 30 miles left. That can be done with the push of the EV button. It is a great car. Can't wait until Toyota comes out with a full on electric vehicle. As for loosing power, not really but you can tell when the car changes to hybrid from full-on electric. Sorry I took so long to answer this but I hadn't noticed it in my social gmail box. Feel free to ask anything about the car and I'll answer it as best I can. I'll keep an eye out for questions.
@ModernNeandertal
@ModernNeandertal 7 жыл бұрын
My answer was a bit incoherent because I didn't edit it correctly. What I meant to explain is that driving down the highway on the electric charge alone is okay but cold starting the engine at highway speed is frowned upon in the owner's manual. Once the battery gets down to normal hybrid drive level it will automatically switch over to hybrid operation to conserve that battery power that a normal Prius would operate on. Seems like our car will go at least 30 miles in pure EV mode before the level of the battery dictates the Prime go to gas engine/hybrid drive. So if you had a 53 mile commute it won''t go that far in pure EV mode. My wife's commute is 9 miles each way and when she gets home the Prime will have at least an indicated 14 miles left and I've seen as high as almost 20. Most of the commute is interstate at 60 mph. If you think plugging in the car would be a hassle, we haven't found it to be at all. Beats the heck out of going to the gas station. Usually only have to ever visit the gas station when we go on an extended trip. We have a 2010 Prius also and the 2017 Prius Prime Advanced is so much nicer. Nicer ride, way quieter, technology out the ying yang. I have not seen another one in Omaha, NE so they are rare as hen's teeth. I don't believe we've seen another one except at the dealer. We also test drove a Chevy Volt and we were not too impressed and it seemed the dealer could care even less about the Volt than we did. Kind of strange.
@deus_ex_machina_
@deus_ex_machina_ 6 жыл бұрын
Craig Alberhasky Thanks for the comprehensive ownership report. You should post this on a forum or something.
@pentatopComment
@pentatopComment 6 жыл бұрын
you mean is not good to switch to hybrid mode cold in highway is it because it will hurt the engine or it will slows down ?
@ChristopherMichaelR
@ChristopherMichaelR 6 жыл бұрын
I live in southern california and have only seen a Prime a handful of times. I was leaning more towards the normal Prius 3 touring but after watching some reviews of the prime it seems like it would be great for my kind of driving. Usually just city driving so i can drop it into full EV mode for driving around town. Then when i hop on the freeway i can just use full hybrid. Not sure if the normal prius' can do full EV. Just started doing research a few days ago.
@antoinepageau8336
@antoinepageau8336 7 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are absolutely the best out there. The definition of professional.
@ethan12313
@ethan12313 7 жыл бұрын
Antoine Pageau absolutely
@WHERESSS
@WHERESSS 3 жыл бұрын
I test drove this thing back to back with a ct200h at the same dealer. Literally out of one car into the other. Both 2017 models. The suspension, NVH, powertain of the new Prius Prime is wildly better than the CT200h. The difference is astounding.
@anthonycbrown1952
@anthonycbrown1952 7 жыл бұрын
The underbody video piece was very good. This is a very good review and adds new perspective on the Prime. This may not have been the first review of the Prime but I can say it is the best. The very best I have seen.
@charkswitlazers
@charkswitlazers 7 жыл бұрын
This was actually a very well done review. A lot of car guys would have pressed a negative bias while you held an open mind. 👍
@xzst
@xzst 7 жыл бұрын
The joy when a new savagegeese video pops up.. ^^
@Shankovich
@Shankovich 7 жыл бұрын
Yea, especially when the joy in my pants pops up
@Fadic4
@Fadic4 7 жыл бұрын
Xzstnce it makes my day so much better
@charvDKgtr
@charvDKgtr 7 жыл бұрын
Piano black is your kryptonite! Lotta anger with the piano black. Let it out, Let it out.
@warrenny
@warrenny 5 жыл бұрын
IKR. Though I laugh when he gets angry over glossy black surfaces, I agree that it needs constant wiping. However I don't mind wiping those surfaces once or twice a week. It is a bit therapeutic to clean it weekly IMO
@Rachelbee
@Rachelbee 6 жыл бұрын
I think the white dash is lovely
@PriscillaBijuThen
@PriscillaBijuThen 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed! The white reminds me of Apple's distinctive white colour, which is a refreshing change. Kudos to Prime designers for daring to be different! I'm sad that they're taking it away in 2019.
@nicoroehr
@nicoroehr 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. People in comments often try to argue with success. The Prius is successful, period. Don't ask why you hate it (nobody cares about your feelings!), but what makes it successful. The Prius fulfills exactly its customers expectations. It is no Dogde Demon, and it doesn't lead you into thinking that it might be. You see a Prius and you know it's a everday traffic hybrid. And it plays its everday traffic hybrid role perfectly. It is what it is, and that is more than you can say about a number of 'cool' cars.
@glennellliot1750
@glennellliot1750 5 жыл бұрын
I have a 2018 Prius prime, and I don’t know what he’s been driving, but I know mine has no trouble passing anything on the highway, and no trouble leaving the lights, so don’t believe everything you hear
@DimachkaS
@DimachkaS 7 жыл бұрын
Im a diehard Gooser... keep the stuff coming man Im hooked!
@ashb001
@ashb001 6 жыл бұрын
Dude - you just sold me a car. What a thorough and detailed review. If not for its quirky looks, this car would be the best value for the money in the world, hands down.
@savagegeese
@savagegeese 6 жыл бұрын
Its one of my favorite alt/eco cars. Really impressive
@zollotech
@zollotech 7 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the suspension shots...always wanted to see that in a review...
@rickym.5271
@rickym.5271 7 жыл бұрын
I worked at a Toyota dealership for 2 years. When the 4th gen. Prius came to the lot and I drove it for 50 feet on the lot, I instantly felt the difference how the vehicle felt. Excellent vehicle for anyone without a ego and no fear of the battery life etc.
@larney37
@larney37 7 жыл бұрын
I can't believe I clicked on a Prius review. Well played Savage Geese. Was this your plan all along? Feed car guys high quality content, and then BAM! Sneak in a Prius video. Well it worked, you son of a bitch.
@taishou94
@taishou94 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah it was also pretty cool that he included Myra in the video too.
@madfiat8932
@madfiat8932 7 жыл бұрын
But it has carbon fiber.....
@larney37
@larney37 7 жыл бұрын
I guess it's official, carbon fiber is no longer cool. :( It had a good run.
@WeKnowTheTruth2012
@WeKnowTheTruth2012 7 жыл бұрын
The Left Nut triggered all car dudes smh
@DFWsCars
@DFWsCars 7 жыл бұрын
this Prius is honestly the only one worthy of review. I was offered a Prius a year or so back, and was like this wouldn't be a review-- it would be a slaughtering.
@ghostindamachine
@ghostindamachine 7 жыл бұрын
Best, most indepth and honest car reviewer on the planet !
@lespaulranger
@lespaulranger 7 жыл бұрын
This is the best review of the Prime and I guess a Prius I've seen. You have a new subscriber. You guys actually know what you're talking about and aren't testing this around a track to try and see if it's good for the average consumer. Thanks!
@realgdanny8756
@realgdanny8756 6 жыл бұрын
Loved the vid have had my Prius prime premium for about two months and already did a +1000mi. Road trip. I'm so happy with it and it's enjoyable to drive every single day. Great vid.
@BackOfHouseStudios
@BackOfHouseStudios 4 жыл бұрын
My wife and I are taking delivery tomorrow on a Prius Prime. We are planning a 2000 mile trip; San Diego>Nashville>San Diego. What was your trip MPG? Thanks in advance.
@hedgehogthesonic3181
@hedgehogthesonic3181 3 жыл бұрын
What was the average mpg in that +1000 miles trip? and do you still have the car?
@blitzbbffl
@blitzbbffl 7 жыл бұрын
As an automobile industry enthusiast and avid driver I consume many reviews. Imho, your's are some of the very best. You conveyed so much pertinent info in 29 minutes, and in such a real way. Btw, loved the new cross weight analysis!
@thomas0086
@thomas0086 7 жыл бұрын
blitzbbffl I concur absolutely 👽
@athletejmv
@athletejmv 5 жыл бұрын
Seems like a great daily driver. Wish I would have considered this over my Corolla hybrid, but no complaints, both are very solid vehicles. Hybrid technology is a huge investment for Toyota and is where they've been placing a lot of their focus on reliability and efficiency. To be aware, transmissions are different for every hybrid (regardless of the CVT designation); Toyota uses a bullet-proof planetary gear set... if you want a hybrid, look at Toyota before everyone else if you care about reliability and innovation... is not the same engineering as other company hybrids. If I get rear-ended, my family won't be paying, the person that didn't maintain control of their vehicle while driving can take responsibility.
@billyzane7282
@billyzane7282 5 жыл бұрын
dude, love the suspension cameras. Thanks for putting some thought and effort into your work - it really shows!
@chaughten
@chaughten 7 жыл бұрын
Best prius prime video online, you 100% right about the trim package, picking one up next month, thx!
@ronexus
@ronexus 6 жыл бұрын
Just to repeat again: Best and most honest Prime review anywhere, Thanks!
@quadpit
@quadpit 6 жыл бұрын
We purchased a 2014 Chevy Volt last year off lease and have been very impressed with it. Drove it on a 2500 mile trip and still got 42 mpg although it did drop to 38 when traveling 90+ mph keeping up with traffic. Super quiet solid car and while I do not enjoy the center console/dash design it's a small issue and the quality is surprising for a GM car. Amazingly the off-lease price was $14,000 for a car with 40,000 miles on it so a great pre-owned vehicle to consider and reliability is pretty good too. We are currently over 60,000 miles now and still running great but also considering a 2nd gen Prius as a beater car for my daily driver. Thanks for the review.
@perseverance86
@perseverance86 7 жыл бұрын
There is nobody who does car reviews better! Comprehensive and entertaining! Great job!
@flyingchicken33
@flyingchicken33 7 жыл бұрын
First time watching savegegeese video and i love it. Theres no bs, and you can tell that he has been in many cars and then can compare with no bias.
@heavypiano
@heavypiano 7 жыл бұрын
I am always amazed at the quality of your videos.
@niklow99
@niklow99 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the honest review - for what the purpose this car has been built for. And being detailed on its level. Many now will review it with comments such as "does not handle as a GTI".
@f18a
@f18a 7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review. Really. I think that you captured the essence of the Prius experience: "just drive." There is nothing to get in the way of the driving experience, not even a desire to rush. It's all just so competent and pleasant. When I get behind the wheel of a Prius, I care less about passing and accelerating. It's remarkable. So many reviewers point out pertinent facts. You, Geese, described the car's soul - and why so many red-blooded people might love a slow car. Bravo.
@bluespruce786
@bluespruce786 5 жыл бұрын
Best car review I have seen to date. Thank you for putting it together.
@dinomoorman5965
@dinomoorman5965 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Very complete. Best I have seen.
@ivanperez4949
@ivanperez4949 7 жыл бұрын
The console area reminds me of those squeaky white bowls in the dentists office where you get to spit out all the crap they use to clean your teeth.
@totomu401
@totomu401 4 жыл бұрын
True..haha
@amandastansfield4896
@amandastansfield4896 6 жыл бұрын
Update. We are in Canada and we use KM/H. Currently the car has 2048 KMS and we still have just a bit more of half tank of gas, we got it first week of september. At this rate we think we can achieve around 4000 to 4400 KMS. Our daily commute is about 40 to 45 KMS by the time we come home we have barely use gasoline. We have a neighbor who says he drives around 30 kms a day and he got around 7000 KMS with the same gas tank. The way we see it is that the monthly budget of gas was 100% transferred to the car payment… in we are a family that has reduced 95% of gas compsumtion which is great for our Mother Nature.
@ossxq
@ossxq 4 жыл бұрын
Amanda Stansfield must be Eco mode and driving in the city most of the time.
@overbuiltlimited
@overbuiltlimited 7 жыл бұрын
"It's not a pet project like some other car manufacturers that have just made cars so that he can fund his mission to Mars." So glad someone finally said it!!! Never understood the idol worship of that guy.
@nimms166
@nimms166 7 жыл бұрын
I had goosebumps hearing that truth.
@overbuiltlimited
@overbuiltlimited 7 жыл бұрын
Chris W. NOOOooooooooooo...
@directorjustin
@directorjustin 7 жыл бұрын
M M Elon Musk has a mission to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport. It isn't for the betterment of just himself, but for the world as a whole, and this is evident by his releasing of his patents. No other car manufacturer has shown the level of altruism that Elon Musk has shown and continues to show. This is why I have so much respect for him.
@overbuiltlimited
@overbuiltlimited 7 жыл бұрын
Super Jeepin Careful, slow down or you'll choke on that kool-aid. Saying that a Billionaire is altruistic is pretty much an oxymoron. The very fact that he was able to accumulate that amount of wealth casts doubt on his supposed altruism. For the record, I'm all for capitalism. You earn it you spend it how you like. But I would never try and paint a Billionaire as some sort of Ghandi like figure like many seem to want to do with Musk. 1. You do realize that ultra wealthy individuals get tremendous tax breaks for giving portions of their wealth away, right? It's a wealth preservation strategy. 2. If he's anything like Bill Gates with his Eugenics then he can keep his damn money. The last thing the world needs is yet another Billionaire cramming his jacked values down our throats. 3. If he is really interested in his fellow man then why doesn't he increase his workers salaries? Say double their pay. Or even better, do what the owner of Chobani did and share the company with his employees. Now that's altruism I can respect! Or hey, how about cutting the profit margin on his cars. Sell direct instead of through dealers. He could get more "earth saving" electric vehicles out to the people. 4. You do realize that electric cars are worse for the environment than their combustion counterparts right? Look into it. Here, I'll give you a head start, the US derives 40% of its electricity from coal. When you drive an electric car you are effectively burning coal, the dirtiest fuel that we produce in the modern age. Congrats.
@dansanger5340
@dansanger5340 7 жыл бұрын
"You do realize that electric cars are worse for the environment than their combustion counterparts right?" Here's where you lost it. All your other points were arguable, but this is just wrong. It's been studied to death, and when comparing cars with comparable size and performance, EVs release fewer greenhouse gases over their lifetime than ICE cars. That doesn't even consider the dangerous gases and particulates that harm human health, which are much easier to control at a stationary power plant than in millions of mobile ICE vehicles. EVs also make it much easier to clean things up in the future. Instead of replacing millions of ICE vehicles, we just have to clean up a few generating plants, or replace them with non-carbon sources of electricity.
@directorjustin
@directorjustin 6 жыл бұрын
I'm happy that Toyota is daring to be different. The new Volt is painfully sterile.
@amandastansfield4896
@amandastansfield4896 6 жыл бұрын
Well Toyota should thank for your review because just today i got a Prime 2018. Well done!.
@chill3n456
@chill3n456 6 жыл бұрын
Man, I’ve been binging your videos, and I’m not even that into cars! I can absolutely feel the love and care put into these videos. Awesome work!
@dbear6148
@dbear6148 7 жыл бұрын
I actually like the look of the exterior, although the interior is horrible. Instrument clusters are where they are on nearly every car for reason, because it works. I'm not sure I could get used to it being in the middle but I'm sure some people can. Also, all the shiny plastic makes it look like a Fisher-Price toy. But the fact that Toyota has the hybrid thing down to science is good. When gas prices go back up to $4-5 a gallon again, and they will some day, something like this will make a lot of sense. Sure you use no gas on an EV, but then the battery runs out and you're done driving. Hybrids still make sense because you can actually take it on a trip, and get incredible gas mileage doing it. I give Toyota props for trying to make the Prius platform better instead of abandoning it.
@rockervdrive
@rockervdrive 7 жыл бұрын
Mad props for the effort of still showing the under carriage using floor jacks. Especially considering most of the potential buyers for this car probably don't care to see it. Great review as always!
@erichnolan43
@erichnolan43 4 жыл бұрын
The small amounts of humor in this video are literal LOL moments. Thanks SG! I think this is one of your most positive reviews I've seen.
@michaelburke1116
@michaelburke1116 4 жыл бұрын
Love your reviews, you do a great job. Your hard work shows through in the end result. Thank you!
@renaudnormand3246
@renaudnormand3246 5 жыл бұрын
A very good review, honest, to the point... thank you ! I will buy one tomorrow, no more hesitation.
@rainmaker1119
@rainmaker1119 7 жыл бұрын
The best review of a Prius I've ever seen.
@shupinglan8171
@shupinglan8171 5 жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 Prius prime Advanced model. Love the looks of it and all the technology. Don’t mind the white interior. It stand out in a parking lot like a little space craft.
@TheAnwerzada
@TheAnwerzada 7 жыл бұрын
I must say very in-depth analysis and very helpful. I am so impressed with your knowledge and of your video production team.
@DFWsCars
@DFWsCars 7 жыл бұрын
Great review as always! You know I just got the regular Prius to review and especially with the styling on the Prime, I didn't hate it as much as I thought.
@RealtimeReviews613
@RealtimeReviews613 7 жыл бұрын
THIS GUYS TELLS IT HOW IT IS! Love the reviews! Ppl need to subscribe, share, like and comment!
@coffeekhan
@coffeekhan 7 жыл бұрын
One of your best videos yet! Not because it's about the Prime, but because this is the first video I've seen on it that is so totally devoid of BS! You totally call Toyota out where needed, but give the car praise when earned. Yes, you've done this with other cars too, but to actually see someone who is any sort of auto enthusiast give ANY praise to anything with a Prius nameplate on it . . . color me impressed. THIS is why I watch your channel! Keep up the FANTASTIC work!
@bugman5380
@bugman5380 4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Awesome camera angles!!
@Pattayaman999
@Pattayaman999 7 жыл бұрын
I just ranked this show above Alex on Autos and Roadshow. Reason - he explains so much about the technology. Also, driving detail is very important for a new car buyer.
@physicslawyer9845
@physicslawyer9845 3 жыл бұрын
After 178k miles, I have had no mechanical issues. The lack of storage space is an issue and I can't get past the white plastic. But, it does it's job, gets 29 miles in ev and around 60 mpg on the gas engine alone
@aaron5222
@aaron5222 7 жыл бұрын
the suspension shot pure $$
@blo1124
@blo1124 5 жыл бұрын
I m happy with my 2019 Prius and what Ever TOYOTA Makes
@beatleboy305
@beatleboy305 5 жыл бұрын
I always get compliments for my Prius prime. It feels like I'm driving a "One of a Kind" car.
@bradleyward1329
@bradleyward1329 7 жыл бұрын
those hybrid scales look awesome. if you get the time, a video on cross weighting would be amazing.
@testosteroneinc.3800
@testosteroneinc.3800 7 жыл бұрын
I bet the gooseman knows where all the bomb ass weed is in his town.
@lixiaochen6
@lixiaochen6 7 жыл бұрын
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@ItsNotAProblem
@ItsNotAProblem 7 жыл бұрын
Xiaochen Li r
@foehammerone
@foehammerone 7 жыл бұрын
haha you know that's right
@KoreyHite
@KoreyHite 7 жыл бұрын
Very good video. It contains lots of great information, it is professionally edited, the multiple great camera views are helpful, the audio is clear. Best video about the Prius Prime on KZbin. Also, I love the matter-of-fact style of narration and comments like "there's no point in driving this car like a complete maniac...it's not about that...so we're not going to spend time talking about it." Haha. Yes. This Prius Prime is still quirky but definitely better-looking that the old ones.
@LabradorRichy
@LabradorRichy 7 жыл бұрын
absolutely the best car reviewer on youtube
@mindspinn311
@mindspinn311 6 жыл бұрын
I was not expecting this kind of praise from Savage water fowl, especially about the driving dynamics. Well that’s it, I’m buying one.
@quietguy1948
@quietguy1948 6 жыл бұрын
Another EXCELLENT video review - THANK YOU.
@jbchun870811
@jbchun870811 7 жыл бұрын
I love your reviews. The 2016 Tacoma review really influenced my decision to buy one myself. I wanted to comment on the infotainment unit on new Toyotas. I have to agree...graphically, it's not the prettiest thing in the world, and the gloss screen is a fingerprint magnet. I've never been one for aftermarket car audio stuff, but I was close to installing an Apple CarPlay aftermarket unit. However after using it for 6 months, I'm pretty impressed. Just like what'd you'd expect out of a Toyota, it's boring, not the prettiest, nor packed with features, but it does everything I want to quickly and reliably. I can't say that about the new Volvo, Porsche, Audi, VW...or any other modern car with touch screen infotainment. They might be prettier or more feature packed, but at the end of they day, they just seem to get in the way more. The Toyota system does everything without fuss, and from a strictly utilitarian standpoint, it disappears from the driving experience. It's does add or detract from the experience/character of my Tacoma. Isn't that the point of a good infotainment system? The ugliness of it drove me crazy at first, but truth be told, it's been great otherwise (ugliness makes it exceptionally clear to read/operate).
@tman2damax
@tman2damax 7 жыл бұрын
The cupholder area looks like the inside of an icecube tray, what were they thinking?!
@etbadaboum
@etbadaboum 7 жыл бұрын
Waw... Best channel out there. Love it.
@PumpUptheJam81
@PumpUptheJam81 4 жыл бұрын
The nodules are vortex generators to help preserve the boundary layer disturbed by the mpg sucking mirror assemblies.
@masterwhopper414
@masterwhopper414 7 жыл бұрын
12:10 preach it, SG! 27:45 lmao, throwing shade at Elon Musk?
@MrWalker1000
@MrWalker1000 4 жыл бұрын
Lmfao. Tesla will be a huge deal soon
@VS666
@VS666 7 жыл бұрын
ive been a sports car guy my whole life but i had a brief stint in an old prius and goddamn theres just something about the relaxing, quiet, and affordability that keeps me interested in these cars. i am in love with this interior too it looks so cool.
@amazoidal
@amazoidal 6 жыл бұрын
Is that a porcelain Urinal between the seats?
@vuaeco
@vuaeco 5 жыл бұрын
Best conclusion ever made: "It's not a project from "some other car manufacturer" that has just made cars so he can fund his mission to Mars"
@benjaminsmith2287
@benjaminsmith2287 Жыл бұрын
And 5 years later, they're taking the next step and refining it more in a stunning redesign. But I guess the redesign is a bit more conventional. This is really a creative looking vehicle. Rarely see Mark this enthused about a hybrid. Must be a really impressive car.
@dil6969
@dil6969 7 жыл бұрын
Love the suspension cam. Thank you for risking your gear for our gain, Mr. Goose.
@salvadorochoa3184
@salvadorochoa3184 5 жыл бұрын
Whoever filmed this video definitely has a great eye! wow! so nice to see those slo-pans. Sweet!
@gabbagoo8354
@gabbagoo8354 7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review!
@bwilson4web
@bwilson4web 7 жыл бұрын
A very accurate review as we own both a 2017 Prius Prime Plus (lowest trim) and 2014 BMW i3-REx. They bookend plug-in hybrids and have SUV-like visibility. Comparing features: 2017 Prius Prime Plus (new) / 2014 BMW i3-REx (used) dynamic cruise control: standard / vast majority collision avoidance: standard / vast majority initial miles: 4 mi / 6440 mi warranty: Jan 2020 / Feb 2019 price: $28.5k - 4.5k tax credit / $29.9k EPA EV range: 25 mi / 72 mi EPA MPG: 54 MPG (regular) / 39 MPG (premium) EPA total range: 640 mi / 150 mi HP: 121 hp (front wheel drive) / 168 hp (rear wheel drive) cruising fun: 60% / 40% zipping fun: 40% / 60% Bob Wilson, Huntsville AL
@bwilson4web
@bwilson4web 7 жыл бұрын
There is an excellent web site, www.fueleconomy.gov, that supports side-by-side comparison of the Prime, Volt, and BMW i3-REx. In our case, the Prime and a used 2014 BMW i3-REx turned out best choice. Especially since safety sells and the Volt charges ~$3k more for dynamic cruise control and collision avoidance.
@bwilson4web
@bwilson4web 7 жыл бұрын
There is a misconception that the USA Prime will always turn on the gas engine under hard acceleration. The USA driver has three modes: "EV", "EV-Auto", and "HV" (hybrid.) In "EV" mode, the engine will NOT come on no matter how hard the accelerator is pushed even when driving up a grade. There are reports that the European Prime allows the engine to come on under load but I am unable to test one in the USA.
@aby0ni
@aby0ni 6 жыл бұрын
You're by far the funniest reviewer on youtube, better than the well payed guys on MT, better even than the al mighty cooley, subbed.
@sergevivier2023
@sergevivier2023 7 жыл бұрын
I think the 2 seats in the back is to prevent 3 rear occupants that would overload the rear.
@grisa12345
@grisa12345 3 жыл бұрын
I just drove 1300 miles from Denver to Louisiana to buy a Prime. Trading in a 2020 Miata RF Club manual. (Side note, not fun putting on 630 miles/day with those Recaros!) One thing you didn’t mention is that Priuses hold their value insanely well-now more than ever.
@caracol228
@caracol228 5 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed for your channel. Love your reviews ! Greetings from Portugal!
@joetarrant99
@joetarrant99 7 жыл бұрын
I love that you talk about the damn center console. NO ONE talks about the center console. It's soooo important. Also, caps lock is like cruise control for being cool on the internet.
@SCYorks
@SCYorks 6 жыл бұрын
Really great open and honest review convinced me to buy it.
@adamos9879
@adamos9879 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks to SavageGeese. Overall a very good review. Video production quality is very good compared to a lot of the self proclaimed 'auto reviewers' on KZbin. I have to challenge a few of the statements as they are contrary to my experience. I am very familiar with the 2017 regular Prius which is very similar in most ways. 1) The Prius is not slow at all. Off course its no rocket ship but it has plenty of pep and when one is cruising on the highway it feels plenty powerful enough. At a traffic light one can easily get a significant jump against more powerful vehicles because of the light weight and torque from the electric motor. 2) The interior is not a downside in my opinion. The sense of openness and even beauty is very apparent. I love the swooping curved angles of the low set front dash. The interior is so roomy. I believe in some ways Prius is ahead of the pack here. 3) I think the black shiny plastic facia design on the Prius looks fantastic. 4) The low-slung. long, hatch-back lines of the Prius Prime make this a very attractive car.
@recklesslyarrogant7242
@recklesslyarrogant7242 6 жыл бұрын
Don’t get how TJCunt has more subs than you. Your material is so much much better.
@mostmost1
@mostmost1 3 жыл бұрын
I plug mine in and drive. I work 25 miles from my home and can charge at work. In 2 months I have spent $30 on gas maybe. I don't use the information system much at all. I like the big map screen and they put closer turns on the small screen. Much better than using my cell phone.
@baronvonjo1929
@baronvonjo1929 4 жыл бұрын
The new Prius looks so much better than the older ones.
@ricardohowell4736
@ricardohowell4736 7 жыл бұрын
My prius has 240,000 miles on it and it's still going strong on original battery. Just keep changing the oil every 3000 miles and you will be fine.
@adrianotero7963
@adrianotero7963 6 ай бұрын
Can't wait for you to do the new Prius Prime !
@salmonline
@salmonline 7 жыл бұрын
My name is Sam Geese. How do I get some(family) of those hoodies?
@themadminuteman
@themadminuteman 7 жыл бұрын
Toyota is very future thinking in the design. Many times that is off putting bc people are behind the curve. They need a Prius Prime TRD with performance wheels, trans, small turbo / higher torque electric motor, suspension, exhaust. Basically a hot hatch hybrid bc, that is the way of the future ie F1 / Le Mans.
@mertz313
@mertz313 7 жыл бұрын
Darth Carloos or how about an off road Prius? 12inch lift through the woods of Kentucky bruh
@themadminuteman
@themadminuteman 7 жыл бұрын
Rally that bad boy up!
@Flicker455
@Flicker455 7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review, man. Keep 'em coming.
@mad636man
@mad636man 6 жыл бұрын
I seriously love the interior. So futuristic looking.
@saccitygrl01
@saccitygrl01 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for reviewing this car! Hate the back end but still eyeing this one for my next car and appreciate your perspective on it!
@patshmear10101
@patshmear10101 7 жыл бұрын
Car weight! Awesome! Good investment
@georgevavoulis4758
@georgevavoulis4758 Жыл бұрын
I love to drive in those types of rural roads
@tonyoliver2330
@tonyoliver2330 7 жыл бұрын
awesome review Savage! you really need to compare it to a volt since they function so similar
@aaronjaggan
@aaronjaggan 5 жыл бұрын
Love the light output though.
@pedrobluis
@pedrobluis 5 жыл бұрын
This car has the best aerodynamic coefficient of all production cars.
@amandastansfield4896
@amandastansfield4896 6 жыл бұрын
We got the car. Over the weekend we drove it for 176 kms, we charged it 4 times and guys this car is sick!, once you have battery full you can pretty much get huge number kms wise (of course if your commute is within those 40 kms). Our round trip is 28 kms, chances are we will barely use gas, within those 176 kms only 3.4 were done by gas!!!. So it is on specific basis if this car is for you or not. For us with a round trip of 28 kms will mean we will have this gas tank for months!. Plus I can charge at work so it is even better.
@wimschoenmakers5463
@wimschoenmakers5463 4 жыл бұрын
Great review. Over the years I owned several American V8 muscle cars, but now I enjoy driving my old Toyota Auris Hybrid on a daily basis. Altough I hated the Prius look before, it will be my next car for sure. Toyota is just a great car builder.
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