toyota prius in mountains
Created March 23, 2006, at 1:17 pm by Anonymous
Has any one had any experience driving in the moutain passes? I am concerned about enough power to get up the passes. Thanks for any help R. Estes
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Created March 23, 2006, at 1:17 pm by Anonymous
Has any one had any experience driving in the moutain passes? I am concerned about enough power to get up the passes. Thanks for any help R. Estes
5 years ago
I had no problem and even had my battery charge on the low side going up one pass.
I would say it was a typical midsize sedan in its performance under these circumstances. Similar to that sport version of a Cavalier I rented once.
5 years ago
we've done several weekend trips now through elevations over 4,000 feet, between CA and Vegas,
and it cruises right along in the fast lane of the freeway, with electric motor assist on sharper inclines.
we were really impressed.
In stop and go traffic on sharp hills is the only time we really hear it strain, from a dead stop at the foot of the mountain. But the electric motor kicks in and still takes off and cruises up the hill/mountain
5 years ago
I have a 2006 Prius. Live in Ventura, CA at near sea level. Just spent week at Mammoth Lakes, elevation 9,000 ft. Temp 45 - 85. With wife, luggage and inflatable kayak - 46.5 mpg up and 50.1 mpg return, about 330 miles each way.
No performance problems in climbing - got down to one bar on battery indicator. Averaged around 70 mph.
While at mammoth, the radiator transfer pump made a screeching sound on two occasions immediately upon shutting down the power.
During the entire stay at higher elevations, there was a sound from the right wide of the engine compartment when actuating the brakes with power off or on. There were no warning lights and no degredation of brake performanc.
No such sounds by time of first stop on return trip at about 4,000 ft altitude.
Incidentally, when I called the dealer, they gave me an 800 number to Toyota (Torrance, CA) and within 5 minutes the symptoms were recorded and a case number assigned with with commit for feedback in no less than three days.
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