Toyota Prius Review

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2006 Toyota Prius

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Favorite feature:	Environmental friendly, Extremely low CO2 emissions, High MPG, Tax credit
Least favorite feature:	Low to ground
Advice to buyer:	Buy it, it is everything that it claims to be. . . You'll LOVE it!
Detailed review:	I waited a month for my red Prius to arrive from Japan and I'm thrilled to hear that in 2007 they will begin manufacturing this car in KY. I love everything about this car, but I purchased the car primarily because it produces very little CO2 emissions and it has great MPG. I have owned the car for six months now and usually get highway MPG in the high 40's to low 50's. My experience was to get 49-52 MPG in late summer and fall, but 42-44 MPG in the winter. Now at winter's end, I've been averaging 47-48 MPG. In the city, it averages higher MPG. Traveling at high speeds on the interstate, it averages 45-46 MPG. The car is extremely quiet and provides a very smooth ride for driver and passenger. The car is roomy and very comfortable. Another huge plus is the auxiliary jack that allows my ipod to play and the rear back up camera. A really convenient feature is the smart key system that allows me to leave the key in my purse, but sensing the key is present, the car allows my entry and permits me to push the power button. I also find the display screen very easy to use when adjusting audio or climate controls. Owning this car has actually made it fun to drive again and something to look forward to whenever daily travel is needed. There are three things that I would change about the car's design, if I could. 1) I would like the car to be a little higher. It picked up a stick underneath the car once, when traveling up someone's driveway. 2) I would appreciate having a mute button on the steering wheel as another option to control the audio volume. 3) I would like to see the car doors automatically lock when I place the car in reverse. Another added bonus about the 2006 Prius was the $3,150 tax credit offered.
Also considered:	N/A
Vehicle purchased:	2006 Toyota Prius


About This Reviewer...
Name:	Lana Kelley
Location:	West Paducah, Kentucky
Other vehicles owned:	None
Review submitted:	March 03, 2007

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