- hatchback 77,759
- 2,675 below average
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- Buford, GA
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- 2,675 below average hatchback 77,759 gasoline white automatic
2012 toyota prius c review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Prius c is not a yaris with a different engine, nor just a shortened prius. Or compact. the 2012 prius c delivers the fuel economy and low emissions of eco-oriented hybrids like the bigger prius in an easier to manage size and substantially lower price point. To wit, prius c is more than 19 inches shorter than a prius, 500 pounds lighter, at least $5,000 less, and it rates 53 miles per gallon on the epa's city cycle. The airy cabin has interesting textures and textiles, and standard equipment on the least-expensive version includes automatic climate control and bluetooth phone book and streaming audio. Upper level trims have connectivity on par with $100,000 luxury sedans. a sophisticated combination of gasoline engine, electric motors, big and small batteries, variable-speed transmission, controllers and coolers powers the prius c at economy-car acceleration and excellent economy. Options include 16-inch alloy wheels with low-profile tires and a moonroof. safety features on all prius c models include dual front, dual front-side, dual front-seat cushion, front and rear side-curtain and driver-knee airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic brake-force distribution, vsc electronic stability control, traction control, brake assist, smart stop technology, tire-pressure monitors, and a proximity notification system for pedestrians and cyclists. A rearview camera is not available, however. walkarounda conventional hatchback shape defines the prius c. Prius c will be as quickly recognized a toyota as a prius. Like other cars in this class, many could easily confuse it with three or more competitors were the badges removed. across the front a character line curls in from the lower edges, rising over the grilles like a bulldogs's upper lip with the double-ellipse toyota logo forming a small nose. Pyramid-like outer corners house fog lights on top models and the projector headlamps use a detent on the lower edge to avoid a too-often seen plain triangle. in profile the front door is the largest single aspect and the relationship between door cutouts and roofline is the dominant feature. Prius c mixes the door shape of the regular prius and its high point at the middle pillar, with a taller roofline reminiscent of the prius v to better meld into the hatchback tail. That pinched rear door corner might be an issue but taller individuals will be exercising care entering anyway. every model of the c we examined has signal repeaters in the outside mirrors, a plus in tight spaces or where sunlight might obscure the front signal. These are mounted on the lower outer edge and are the widest point of the car, but they cannot be seen from the driver's seat; be mindful trying to navigate a drive-up window or narrow opening between garage pillars and other cars. at the rear the bodywork above the mid-section angles rearward, surrounding a large shiny section covered in clear plastic with one big red reflector on it. From some angles and certain colors the body looks like it leans backward a la renault megane, and the arches that carry over the wheels and around the rear resemble a bustle back or harley cruiser fender. It is at once the most distinctive element and the most awkward. the rear lights employ led for brake lights, conventional bulbs for taillights, and amber bulbs behind a clear lens for signals. With circles and triangles and parallelograms in the various elements there's no theme but the brake lights do garner better reaction from inattentive drivers behind. the prius c three may be optioned with alloy wheels that look and resist rusting better than the standard steel wheels. Any flat tire will go in the well but the cargo floor won't be flat. interiorif the outside is conventional the prius c cabin is a little more interesting. Fabric upholstery is never too hot or cold to sit on, and on most models the driver's seat adjusts for height. Note, however, that no model has adjustable height shoulder belt anchors and a tall passenger was not comfortable with the belt across their upper arm. three-across adults in back get less space than domestic air economy-class passengers, so limit it to two adults or three kids. The seat cushion is unusually long because of the batteries beneath it, which improves comfort for adults but might be uncomfortable for kids who can't hang their legs off the front of it. The rear seat folds to increase cargo area, and on any but the base model, it has a 60/40 split for flexibility. materials are mostly plastic with a few padded soft-touch panels, all expected in this class. Initially the styling lines on the dashboard looked like scratches, though they do mirror some of the lines in the optional softex upholstery that weighs about half what traditional leather weighs. Eco and ev mode switches are adjacent the handbrake aft of the shift lever. instrumentation is in a narrow display from the top of the wheel to the right edge of the center vents. It has a digital speedometer, fuel level, a couple of indicator lights and nothing else. To the right is the multi-information display that provides fuel and energy data in numerous ways, and on upper trims, momentarily overlays which steering wheel button has been pressed. below the display are the center vents, the radio or navigation screens, and below that in the lateral teardrop, climate controls. Upper trims have the start/stop pushbutton left of this, while lower levels have a molded circle that very obviously shows this model is missing something. A power point hides below the climate panel, and the usb/aux inputs are to the right adjacent a tray above the glovebox. The glovebox is fairly deep. bluetooth and steering wheel controls for it are standard on every prius c, while the top two models get entune, toyota's telematics system. Entune comes with bing, pandora, stocks, sports, traffic, and weather, and will add iheartradio, movietick. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ AM/FM✔ Climate Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Cruise Control✔ Alloy Wheels
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