2012 Toyota Prius C Review
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Far more than just a 50 mpg econo box
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I often get 70+ city AND I find myself driving a lot safer to get better MPG! Lol
I love how it drives, I have plenty of space, and I hardly ever put gas in my car anymore even though I drive a lot. I do have to say, enjoying this car takes a lot of practice though cause you really have to learn how to accelerate, how to break, and how to cruise. I love my Prius C. 💝
What's the back seat like? I'm tryna get one for Uber but don't wanna piss everyone off!
@@levijessegonzalez3629 Roomy
These car great for road trips.
@@levijessegonzalez3629 room's a little tight... U can seat 4 no problem (2 in front/2 in the back), but if u put a 3rd person in the backseat it's going to be a little cramped.
@@levijessegonzalez3629exactly the purpose I want it for too.
Holy shit! A 50 second intro?? Why?
nyak63RUS because he can...
@@howardmanley3388 Thanks, grade 4 level answer.
nyak63RUS ask and you shall receive...✅
You need to stop using that vile expression immediately! Only God is holy. God the Father, God the Son, and of course, God the HOLY SPIRIT. That foul, smelly, repugnant waste product that comes out of your rectum is NOT HOLY and should not be placed in the same category as the Lord Himself. I realize that in contemporary society, some people use that foul expression, but it only serves to malign and blaspheme our true and great creator God. Your words are sinful and will be recorded by the Lord Himself until you repent of that ridiculous expression.
@@John-kd4ef amen
I only started noticing the Uhs when I read all these comments with the people bitching lol, it is still a great review.
to save gas, to adapt to the harsh reality of future gas prices. So, yeah. keep putting in that 50-100 bucks every 2 weeks worth of gas in your POWERFUL Car, when you drive within the speed limit most of the time anyways or risk the chance of eating a hundred dollars ticket. I own a prius, and I also own a yamaha R1 that compensate for the "thrill and speed" I seek where you really can't compare with your "powerful" car.
owner 2013 prius c 128000 miles almost 4 years. hybrid battery replaced, auxiliary 12 v battery replaced, breaks pads replaced once, now key ignition cylinder need be replaced $ 700 according to dealer some green bills to afford a greener car
Was the hybrid battery replaced under warranty if not how much did it cost. Did the car just stop running or did the economy go in the toilet.
How much are battery replacement?
Great review.
Looking at buying one now for my parents.
You seem pretty tall- mind telling us how tall you are?
Helps in figuring the room in the car.
Thanks!
1:55 hes probably like: well it might be a prius but atleast I don't ride a bike like that guy on the side of the road I just passed there lol
Bought a Prius C (4) Fun to drive, saving me $200 a month in gas. Interior looks way better than the 1 & 2. Averaging 53 miles per gallon compare to 14mpg on my previous car. Slow aceleration but it is worth the savings. Only complaint no rear camera. Don't buy the extended warranty and service plus if offered. Over priced. Read your manual for internal service and you will see what I mean.
I just looked at a 2 ($17k) and a 3 with added sunroof and lane detection ($18k). Both left overs from 2016. What do you think?
How do i no which one i got?i have a Prius c but dont no if its 123 or 4
0-60 in under a minute. Not bad.
I cringed every time this guy said "uh"....So about 4,000 cringes.
He only started at 3:10 :)
No now I can’t stop hearing it 😂😂
@@Hesam0000 ua-cam.com/video/OPXVhV_kk-w/v-deo.html
It’s not easy to talk on videos.
3:36 hate those thick A pillar . Directly in the driver view
Test drove this car today! I really liked the cost per kilometer reading, and how it shows when you are being efficient, I got a high score and hit the "eco" rating, which means the car likes you. I really think tinted windows and aluminum rims and this car would be perfect.
Sooo… i know this was like 12 years ago, but I have to ask, did you buy the car in the end?
seems like a great car, unfortunatly I do most of my driving on the highway :(
According to Fuelly, real world fuel econ is approx. 2-3mpg better for the Prius C (51.7 vs 49.3). It is also cheaper than the regular Prius.
Nice selection of filming locations in La Jolla.
Make an off road capable prius and I'm all in.
They've made one. Toyota yaris cross... 😏
Even in 2017 not counting the new ICONIC (69 MPG) this is a strong seller- sexy, a mans real car for MPG!
There is a eco score on it?! Wow, the "old" Prius drivers would probably score less than 40. C'mon Toyota you are distracting Prius owners too much...
uh uh uh uh uh uhm uh uh uhm uh uh uhm....
Understandable
Does anyone know at what speed the pure electric motor switches off and the gas guzzler kicks in?
Has anyone tried taking one of these on a longer journey, as in a good half day or two at highway speeds, across country?
If so, what was it like? Is it still fuel efficient and good to drive, or does it suck back the gas and bounce all around the road like a rubber ball?
I live in Florida and drive an Infiniti V8. My brother in Pakistan has this in 2017 model but it’s called Toyota Aqua. It’s essentially same as US model. I drove it. The fuel economy is as advertised even higher in city. Motor starts to kick in around 20-30 kmh. The ride is okay, not too harsh not too soft. It’s not a performance car but it’s peppy. Regarding longer journey, I drove 10,000 miles in 5 months and took a lot of longer trips. It’s pretty comfortable for 2-3 hrs but then my butt got sore so I had to take a break. So if you take breaks every 2-3 hrs, it’s not that bad. There are no arm rest though. Can cruise comfortably at 75-80mph. Interior is mix of cheap plastic and some nice glossy finishes.
This looks less hideous than prius.
It's also called Aqua.
I've had a 2012 Nissan Titan for the past 8 months and 12mpg is starting to get to me. Love my truck but rarely tow with it and could probly get by with a car.
For the price and high mpg, i could probably live with 11.5 sec 0-60 time. Just wish it had awd though for snowy conditions
Is this the car the battery cost $1500 to replace? Who would buy this?
im goin thru it now 😡😡😡
We have that model car, and as of this October 2018 had no issues. But, yesterday, the car started to blare its horn intermittently, like an alarm, as soon as we left the driveway in the morning. It stopped after a few blares. The horn did this again an hour later, as I was driving at 40 miles/hour. I stopped immediately, put the shifter in P, the back to Drive; the horn stopped. So, this may not affect the performance, but it’s a real alarm about electronic circuitry.
I think its back seat legs space is small and not feeling comfortable with 5 people on long journey
I cracked up laughing when I realized who you were talking about
Didn’t any of your friends or family ever told you that you’re using too much of “uh” in your sentences ? 🤔
get this and the rx-8 and we have an equilibrium
He uses "Uhs" for his commas and periods. Way too many Uhs!!! The review itself was very good.
Thank you for this review! I just put down a deposit to hold my place in line for when they are released in March/April; so excited!
If they made these green cars look cool they would sell more and it wouldnt have a gay stigma. I was going to buy this car. Got over the exterior. Got over the low acceleration. But the interior looks stupid. Wtf. Make fuel efficient cars look cool inside and out! Why makem look gay as fuck...so no one buys them cuz secretly car manufacturers have a thing with the oil companies...
This guy is the Auto Guide goat! Wonder what happened to him?
Much better than the regular Prius
Review or sales brochure?
Damn you, I was just focussing on the "uh" didn't listen to what he was saying.
Just paid $22,700 for a Prius C option 3 (included powered sunroof and floor/trunk mats) in SF Bay Area. Plus tax and license fees, it comes up to $24, 964.93. Just want to put it out there because I was so tired of making bargaining and couldn't find the correct market price. Enjoying the car so much so far...
How was it
@@jayislander still driving it after 10 years without any major problems! Love it 😹
@@sunnylovemesomuch wow nice what’s the mileage now ?
@@jayislander 50 mpg for city. 60 mpg for city plus freeway... It stays the same over the years.... 💋 Love 😘
@@sunnylovemesomuch 🔥🔥nice
Great review. Great mpg city driving
On average, typical euro cars have less displacement, because they are more concerned with mpgs that 0-60 times like most Americans. They'll also use direct injection, turbos, and diesel for more mpgs, because they pay almost double for gas. Besides favoring larger cars, Americans don't wanna pay a lot for a compact car (even with better engine tech) because there's a social stigma in small eco cars. There's simply not the same market demand here yet - but it's changing.
I like your reviews. they are great.
If you hear "uh" once, you can NEVER unhear uh the uh the uh's
i m using this car for 05 years , millage 124000. still didnt go to garage ,
46 uhhs I counted.
Certainly one of the better reviews I've seen on youtube concerning the Prius C. Thank you!
Odd about the lower highway MPG for a car that's 500+ pounds lighter than the original. But most Americans seem to do most of their driving on city roads, so this is not a narrow focus car.
I own/drive a 2012 Prius C two. I just bought my first house. Sometimes I haul items that are longer than my Prius C. So I have to leave the back hatch open. I usually tie it down with bungee cords or twine.
When I drive with the hatch open it the Prius C does the annoying door opening beep. How/can I turn the beep off?
If something similar is already posted please point me in the right direction. Also, if this is in more than one forum PLEASE do not flag/mark it as spam.
I heard if you push something (like a pencil or screwdriver) into the locking hatch and 'lock' the hatch the beeping will stop. Does this work?
THANK YOU!
How do i know which one i have?i have a Prius c but dont no if its 123or 4?
How is it
@mobilehitch yes..until u realize that we use mostly the same units (and spellings!) with UK and most car manufactures refers to imperial when they say mpg in canadian ads as well...
Different crash safety and emissions standards, as well as different sized "gallons" (US vs Imperial gal). Plus lower sulfur cleaner diesel is much more expensive and harder to find in the US.
Great review!
What gives these manufacturers the idea that people who want great gas mileage don't care for nice things like sporty handling, sporty exterior or a premium sound system. Why does cheap have to mean sacrificing fun?
GREAT REVIEW! THX!
Just bought a used one today, wow 480 miles per tank.
Mileage ?
Im waiting for the day when there's a cool, hip, fun hybrid....Prius is not it.
wow... so this car tells you how much you've saved over "regular" cars...
sounds more like an ego car than an eco car.
Instead of downgrading to a 1.5, why not just keep the 1.8l engine? I know it's for fitment issue but they could've place the engine further into the engine bay.
Good review, and video..Thanks
I would love to hear what Top Gear thinks of it ! Well..anyone who thinks they are doing their part for the environment by buying these battery laden cars, they are sadly mistaken, and
ill-informed.
@2012ToyotaLineup Normal people (in North America) refer to MPG as US Gallons, not Imperial. Using Imperial Gallons in the Canadian literature seems a little sneaky to me (it makes perfect marketing sense of course).
We are going to have alot of drunks after this then my friend.
I think it doesn't look like the one is going to be sell in Italy... does it??
“Add some sport” to your 99HP Prius. Lmfao
What is the point of adding some sport look to a car, is not going to do anything. Efficiency is the most important thing from all machines.
Would this car fit a tall person ? I’m 5’10
couldn't even watch the review was just waiting for him to say Uh
and the world's longest intro goes to....
Great review, but please stop saying UH so much!!! I had to stop watching...
🤣🤣🤣
You wouldn't be able to walk after playing that drinking game and I hope to god I would wake up with my pants still on.
Once again... the Americans get a break on pricing compared to us Canuks. Up here this car starts at $20000.
where do you put the spare tire?
its in the back underneath the carpet
EPA ratings are different then the European setup. Diesel is good, but they aren't still clean. The Prius C is SULEV. Europeans have ULEV-II diesels.
Couldn't have said it better myself
Great review boy
but can it blend?
Driving fun? Having enough money to go out and do things with friends/family. Having enough money to travel and see the world. If you honestly want excitement in a car, go buy a motorcycle, cars dumb down the feel of the road to the point where it's just you burning gas and watching trees go past you
It looks like the Chevy Sonic in the back.
Pretty good review.
where is it?
From 3:08 to 3:56, the presenter says,"uh", 16 times. In less than 1 minute alone.
He also provides a signifcant amount of valuable info on the car.
He's driving in San Diego, isn't it?
i want this car
awesome..i could take a vacation with all the gas money saved.
This prius is the only one i sorta like.
unfortunately Americans tend to be reactive instead of proactive and a hit to the wallet is the only way of forcing them to think about fuel efficiency and smaller cars.
Uh was abused in this..... But it's great great review
Drinking game: drink a shot every time this guy says, "uh"
By the time im 20 imma grab one of these mofos and cruuuuuuiise
Is there a backup camera on these?
no :(
looks like San Diego!
Thank you For intro ?
Ug lee
So true. welcome to the conspiracy that actually true. That's how in Europe clean diesels can get 60 mpg while in the good ol U.S of A they rarely get more then 40.
Nice review; stop saying UH!
I tried but had to go to the hospital for alcohol poisoning half way through
I just noticed the 'Uh's just right now.
and they're selling it at malaysia for 95k. The fuck
In 2015, (according to Topgear Malaysia) they are selling for about RM150k.
*WHAT THE ACTUAL FU-*
And I am here contemplating to buy a second hand unit for around 28k.
I sooo agree with all the "uh" comments - it was VERY distracting, from an otherwise great review. I hope this young man sees these comments and works really hard to eliminate this very bad habit. Other than that, this was a wonderful review. I've just purchased a Prius C and I agree with everything he says. I'm very pleased with my new car (my second Prius - I traded in my 2007 on the Prius C-4), and if you like his review, I hope it tempts you to test drive one.
ageist
uh i want uh a uh prius uh c uh. uh uh it's looks uh cool uh to drive
he probably has a stuttering problem and say "uh" keeps him from stutteeerrrinngg.
Uh
45? uhs....dang. that is uh, a lot.
HAHAHAHAAH i read your comment before watching it, and as i watched it i could pick out EVERY "uh". it got so much more annoying
Wow what city is that? I like it a lot.
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