Comments on: Toyota Hybrids and Other Models Take Five Spots Out of 10 on CR ‘Top Pick’ List

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By: bskija

bskija — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 12:57:17 +0000

On my Prius 2 2011 there is one thing I would like to see changed. It is the P switch button (Park button). The P switch button is too close to the shifter and the auto mode. If you accidentally push the P switch while doing 65 on the highway you lose all power and have to coast to the shoulder of the road. You then start the Prius as you normally would to get it back on the highway. If an unlikely event happens that some charlatans say that the car speeded up with no control on the car to stop it, use the P switch deliberately. Toyota says to put the Prius in N to stop it. (Neutral) I believe pushing the P switch is the better and quicker way to go. Although I believe you will never have to resort to this way of stopping the car. Another way to use the N (Neutral) on your shifter is when you drive through a car wash. Unlike the other positions on your shifter where you only kiss the position and let it fly back to the home position you have to hold the N (Neutral) for a few seconds.
Another change I would like to see is with the power switch and the eco switch. Making these two switches tactile (Able to feel) you could tell which switch you are about to push by the feel of the switch. There would be no need to take your eyes off the road to push the selected switch.

By: JD

JD — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:09:11 +0000

I paid $24K for my 2012 Camry LE HV. Alittle more than half what you will pay for a Volt (not counting your govy rebate(?). However,
I say lets encourage each other, not try to outdo each another by touting our personal choice of fuel sipping vehicle as the best. Bottom line is we're all doing our part in reducing emissions and gas consumption. That is the point isn't it?

I love my 2012 Camry HV. Its safe, comfy, roomy, good looking and has plenty of zip with the combined 200HP when needed. And it does zip! Plus, its built in the good ole USA. I've been pleasantly surprised to be getting an average 52mpg with this mid-size sedan. I traded a Corolla which was at ~36-38mpg during winter (I live in Maine) and 40+mpg during summer highway jaunts. Thank you Toyota and keep up the good work with all you do!

By: JD

JD — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:06:53 +0000

By: bskija

bskija — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:37:13 +0000

Since 1976 all of my cars have been Toyotas. No, I’m not a fanatic for Toyota. If the day ever comes when I believe another make is superior to a Toyota I will buy that make. Currently, I own a Prius 2 2011. It gets 52.5 mpg and I drive the car without trying to get top mpg. This is an advanced vehicle, but you must study the owners manual to avoid any problems. If there are things you don’t like about the Prius it is a good probability that they can be changed either by you or by the Toyota dealer.

By: veek

veek — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:00:34 +0000

If you do the math, the Prius almost certainly comes out far ahead of the Volt on any rational basis, although if someone loves driving the Volt and justifies it in their own mind, that’s up to them and it’s their choice.

If you drive a Volt 15,000 miles per year and get 150 mpg, you use 100 gallons of gas. If you drive a (conventional non plug-in) Prius 15,000 miles per year and get 50 mpg, you use 300 gallons of gas. Even at $5/gallon, you will save $1000 per year on gas, but be sure to factor in the added cost of the Volt. Don’t forget to add the extra electricity for the Volt, which depends on your rates (the amount of pollution for the electricity, and the extra capacity the utility needs, also depends on your region), and the cost for the high-amp plug if you bought it. Finally, look at the Really Huge Cost for a new car, which is depreciation. I would imagine the Volt will depreciate significantly faster than the Prius, and this is probably where the Prius — plug-in or no plug-in — wins big on cost. Of course, dependability is another consideration if you keep the car long-term, and here, you are comparing the record of Toyota to GM — and be realistic here. Again, if you like the driving experience of the Volt, and you have $40K to spend, then go for it, but please don’t try to justify this decision on cost. If you want to justify the Volt because it uses 200 fewer gallons per year, keep in mind there are probably many other ways to save gas without spending all the extra money a Volt will cost.

By: NSB

NSB — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:42:47 +0000

Love my volt too, brother. 150 MPG. Amazing vehicle.

By: Volt Rocks

Volt Rocks — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:40:10 +0000

150 MPG…let me repeat that…150 MPG. That is what I am getting with the Volt. Love the car. 85% of the time…I have run it on battery. I have done 60 miles battery alone on one trip (through mountain mode). Fantastic vehicle. I received a PA rebate and anticipate the federal tax credit making this car a bargain. Seriously…kicks the crap out of any hybrid vehicle out there.

By: Volt Owner

Volt Owner — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:16:24 +0000

Right. But you’re still buying gas – I’m not! I do a 38mi round-trip commute 5 days a week to work, and that costs me $.02/mile in my Volt. Also have 0-60 in 8.8sec, 149hp, 273lb-ft of torque if I want to have a li’l fun. Not to mention leather, navi, etc…

So when gas is $5-6/g you’ll STILL be buying gas, and I’ll STILL not be buying gas. My only issue will be buying a tankfull (9.3g) every 6mos to flush out the old, stale, unused, unburned, unneeded gas out of the tank, because I never had to use it

What a wonderful place it’s becoming… I can actually HAVE my cake, AND eat it, too!

Thanks, GM! Ya done good with Volt!
The grief you’re getting, is from either those who can’t afford it, those who already got a crybrid, or those who listen to media propaganda, and know NOTHING of the Volt.