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Originally Posted by jyl
Anyway, city driving does result in lower MPG than highway driving. The highest MPG potential is probably in rural / near-rural backroads where you can go for miles with no stoplights or traffic, but at 40 MPH instead of 70 MPH. Prius drivers with commutes like that can get well over 60 MPG. I'll never see that, with the routes we drive.
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Bump for some more real-world, on-topic feedback.
Have had a Prius on loan from Toyota Fleet for the last two days (they have given it to me for a week) and it is a really good, even great car. So great that I have been out late in it for the last two nights, drove 60 miles to buy a magazine last night and invented an excuse tonight to go see a buddy I haven't seen for 18 months.
Economy on a UK gallon is excellent. I am getting 56 and not sparing any horses a lot of the time, 80mph on two-lane highways and 65/70 on the back roads I know well. I am learning how to get the best out of the powertrain, for sure there is an art involved in getting those last few mpg consistently. These low-resistance tyres hang on too, plenty of grip on soaking wet roads tonight.
Only downsides are the non reach-adjustable steering wheel, no heated seats or auto-dimming mirror (two of my favourite toys) and the steep angle to the throttle pedal, but not the end of the world. Love the ease of use, the simple controls, the dash layout and displays, the excellent sat nav, and it goes well too.