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2012 Toyota Prius v

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CINDY B.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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03/29/2016

Glorified GolfCart

I really don't know how this car ever got rated as a car. It doesn't reach 65 well at all 45 to 55 is best for this motor/kinetic. Its dangerous on the freeway, defensive driving, big time! Local driving and slow traffic is best for this car. Sound like a tin can when you shut the door, death trap. Good size and great gas mileage. forget about speed and comfort is the worst, terrible design thru and thru. So many things have broken and that little piece is 1,800.00 please stop bad design. I want my Nova Back! Design simple not beautifully expensive. We need to start to be real with the world. Out falseness has gotten too big for itself, shed the fat corporate companies. Release the oil and find the water, breath the air and see true function again.
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RICHARD M.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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05/01/2015

Prius V 2012

My spouse and I really like our Prius V. The only thing I should have done, at time of purchase, was to step up to the #5 package rather than the #3 package. The only complaint is the comfort of the seats. They area fine for around town driving but long distances make for sore backside. I was able to remedy this a great deal by using a thick pad on the drivers seat.
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JOHN C.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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05/20/2015

seats...

Seats could be more comfortable...7
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DAVID B.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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08/19/2015

Good car

Whish the vehicle had seven seats !
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GEORGE P.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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04/26/2017

Prius V

Love it except there is a lot of road noise.
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PATRICIA L.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/17/2018
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Quiet ride

My car came from Virginia 6 years ago. The ride across country was smooth and quiet as noticed by my friends that adventured with me. Love my Prius, so does the dealer (they keep wanting to buy my car!).
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ED P.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
12/28/2018
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Love it except.....

We love it with the one issue we have...and I read others have as well. Its frustrating when the car does not start/fire up/connect????….whatever happens when we push the button is nothing.....is it a softwear problem or what.....after trying and trying to get it to start.....or be ready, as the dash says....after about 15-20 minutes it connects and away we go. We love it with that one exception. Especially my wife.
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JOHN M.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/27/2020
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Love — except for rodent-friendly soy-based plastic

Apparently, sometime around 2010 Toyota switched to more eco-friendly soy-based plastic for wiring insulation and HVAC components. Consequently, the rodents caused ~$5600 damage. Apart from that significant issue, we clove the mpg, comfort, capacity, and flexibility of the Prius V.
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PAUL S.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/14/2021
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I wish Toyota was still making this vehicle

Bought the car new in 2012. Toyota sent an update for the electronic screen system, proved they can update their software. But the overall software is so bad. Toyota will not update, but they can. I have to use my phone for GPS info. Also, will not connect with Android phone. Toyota stopped making because people bought less and less of this car. And toward the end they changed the design to be a ugly as the rest of the angry vehicles. So I though of buying an updated model but the design said NO! Because Toyota has gone to aggressive and weird looking cars, I wonder what brand of car I will replace my car with. If Toyota makes a beautiful version of the V in the near future, I would trade up!
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Terri B.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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06/29/2021
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Good Car

This has actually been a pretty good car, though Prius V's are no longer made and they had some issues with them. Ours is 12 yrs old with 140,000 miles and still runs great. The interior is in great shape and the paint job still looks good other than a few dings. This car has really good acceleration and handles very well. It does have a good bit of road noise but not terrible. Great gas mileage of course - probably around 40mpg. Since there is no transmission per se, there's fewer parts to repair or break. I actually enjoy driving the car and we plan to keep it till it is no longer practical to drive.
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Paul M.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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11/19/2022
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Slightly flawed technical masterpiece.

Our family has owned 5 Priuses. We currently own a 2012 V, a 2012 Plug-in and a 2015 regular model. They are bulletproof reliable cars with great fuel economy, reasonable comfort and good internal space and utility. What they don’t have is good performance or great small controls design. The Prius V has some design differences to the other models such as different parking brake design, emissions equipment design and roof mounted antenna which make me ask why and makes parts hunting more exacting. The V has a little more cargo capacity.
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LARRY B.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/31/2024
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Reliable

Vehicle gives great mileage, is extremely reliable for a 12 year old car. Maintenance has been very very good Has lots of room to haul items. Only downside, the rear slants down. You can't get a 4X4 plywood in
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JACK W.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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05/06/2015

Gem of a car

Wonderful reliability, excellent fuel economy, very comfortable seating (both front and back), easy to get in and out of, amazing amount of storage space in back (with seats folded down).
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STEVE E.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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08/29/2015

The car is everything I had hop[ed for.

The car is a joy to drive. The acceleration on hills in eco mode is surprising. Gas mileage is actually meeting the EPA standards. Cargo volume is awesome and the behind- rear seat storage is perfect for small packages, pillows. I replaced our van with the V and have tremendous flexibility in carrying different loads.
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JAMES C.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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10/22/2015

Good

Good car and good mileage
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JEAN L.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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11/02/2015

Love my Prius V

Great gas mileage, comfortable ride.
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JOHN D.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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11/29/2015

I love my Prius V

I love the gas mileage and the cargo space
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CURTIS D.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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12/16/2015

the car is Great

It always preforms wonderful. We love the 44 miles to the gallon, and all the whistles and bells . We love the glass top which puts the vehicle in a class all its own
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RITA A.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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12/20/2015

Great car to own!

My Prius V has served me well in the 4 1/2 years I've owned it. The gas mileage is awesome, and the service I get at Toyota of York has been appreciated!
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STEVE E.
2012 Toyota Prius v
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04/07/2016

Versatile performer

This car has the advantages of a minivan, with the fuel economy of a Prius. We compared this car to others using two suitcases as a practical measure of its carrying capacity. It swallowed the two large cases with room to spare. Storage under the rear deck and behind the rear seats is amazing and functional. operation of the vehicle is easy with well thought our control locations. Easy to read digital speed display is great. Seats are comfortable, highly adjustable and seat cushions are long to support thighs. We love the heated seat cushions in the colder months.
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