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2006 PriusThe 2006 Prius with Hybrid Synergy Drive? combines a gas engine and an emissions-free electric motor to achieve amazing fuel economy and an...
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The 2006 Prius with Hybrid Synergy Drive? combines a gas engine and an emissions-free electric motor to achieve amazing fuel economy and an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV) rating - all with the performance of a conventional car. And to make up to 650 miles between fill-ups comfortable, there?s an available leather-trimmed interior and available features like Bluetooth? wireless technology, Smart Key System and backup camera. Plus you never need to plug-in for recharging. What more could you ask for? Well, several states give Prius owners carpool lane privileges.
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Pros: Unbelievable mileage Lotsa interior room Cool dash display screen
Cons: Too firm seating Obstructed rear view Rearview mirror set too low
The Bottom Line:
Buy one of these and help stop global warming, war, and the proliferation of oil executives.
Last year my husband called me and said "I've ordered a Prius". I'm a tree hugger, but his motivation is to "stick it to" the oil companies. It took 5 months to arrive and then a. long. time. at the dealership to get the instructional speech and some pressure to apply a special protective coating to keep the exterior and interior perfect. (No thanks).
Six weeks later we are very happy. Physically the car has plenty of headroom and legroom, a spacious back compartment - especially with the back seats folded down- and a nifty back-up camera screen on the dash to compensate for not-so-great visibility through the back window.
We are not as sold on the extra firm seating and slightly bumpy ride - my husband needed an extra seat cushion with lumbar support to really be comfortable.
This car is like a big ole mood ring - when my husband is stressed out, he averages 44-45 mpg. When I'm driving and being mindful of using the "pulse" method on the accelerator - coasting down hills and letting off occasionally on the flat so the mpg rating zooms up to 100 mpg on the display, I get 50 mpg average.
As much information as there is out there, people still ask us about how often it has to be plugged in. Never. They wonder about the lack of power - honestly, the car is peppy and with plenty of pickup on the freeway.
If they would just put a Jag shell on this chassis, it would be the perfect car.
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