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2010 Prius Warranty Overview
It has been nearly 10 years since the Toyota Prius went on sale in the United States, and yet because many people don’t trust hybrid technology yet, they are hesitant to buy one (or any hybrid car). I am often reminded that auto makers have a long way to go in educating the general public about hybrids, especially when people [...]
20Jul2009 | Hybrid Guy | 2 comments | Continued
3 G Prius – Four Driving Modes
Every time you leave the driveway, the 2010 Toyota Prius allows you to select from several driving modes. While it appears the 3rd Gen Prius only allows drivers to choose between three options (see photo on right), there actually are four.
1. EV (sometimes referred to as Stealth Mode): Choosing this mode helps to keep the vehicle in all electric [...]
2010 Prius Luggage Space Concerns
If you are considering a 2010 Toyota Prius, one factor you might be concerned about is trunk space, cargo room, or what is often called luggage capacity. One of the main reasons I did not buy a Generation 2 Prius (built from 2004 to 2009) was that the area behind the back seats did not [...]
9Jul2009 | Hybrid Guy | 3 comments | Continued
1,000 Mile Road Test – 2010 Prius
My 2010 Toyota Prius had 76 miles on it when I officially drove it off the lot for the last time. From what I can tell, those first few miles were driven with the electric pedal to the metal, so to speak. When I finally figured out how to check my mileage (around the 100th [...]
6Jul2009 | Hybrid Guy | 3 comments | Continued
Prius Punch … No Punch Backs!
Depending on your age, you might remember the “slug bug” or “SlugBug” game that was quite popular in the 1970’s. I’m sure there were many variations, but as I recall it was a fun game that younger kids played while going on long (and usually boring rides) in the back seat of the family car.
When [...]
2010 Prius Window Sticker
I purchased my 2010 Toyota Prius on June 17, 2009. Thought you might be interested in seeing the window sticker, which lists the standard equipment (mechanical & performance, safety, exterior, comfort & convenience) as well as the optional equipment.
You can click on the image to get a closer look (in some cases, clicking again on the larger image will enlarge [...]
Prius3.com Goes Live
This one will be short and sweet. Prius3.com went Live on June 15, 2009.
25Jun2009 | Hybrid Guy | Comments Off | ContinuedHybrid Car Buyer’s Guide
