Driving the Prius in the mountains, Driving the Prius in the mountains |
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Driving the Prius in the mountains, Driving the Prius in the mountains |
 Oct 29 2005, 02:19 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 28-October 05 Member No.: 650 Toyota Model: probably a Prius  |
Anyone have experience with driving a Prius in the mountains? I'm especially interested in how it drives on long, steep climbs. What happens if the battery runs low and the petrol engine has to work on its own, can it handle the weight of the car, things like that.
Thanks! Ferjo |
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Oct 30 2005, 04:14 PM
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Administrator Group: Super Moderator Posts: 639 Joined: 11-November 04 Member No.: 24 |
well, it is a 1.5, so the petrol engine should cope fine...
But I imagine, the Prius would be great at mountains - simply because the electric engine can provide full torque instantly and constantly - allowing you to pull up large climbs with relative ease. |
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Oct 30 2005, 04:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Moderator Posts: 404 Joined: 27-December 04 From: ATLANTA Member No.: 60 Toyota Model: 2002 Camry LE |
You ought to be OK---just use good gas.
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Oct 30 2005, 10:44 PM
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Toyota Guru Group: Management Posts: 1472 Joined: 27-June 05 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 352 Toyota Model: 2008 GS350 AWD |
QUOTE(fidgits @ Oct 30 2005, 12:14 PM) well, it is a 1.5, so the petrol engine should cope fine... But I imagine, the Prius would be great at mountains - simply because the electric engine can provide full torque instantly and constantly - allowing you to pull up large climbs with relative ease. [right][snapback]1584[/snapback][/right] It should be pretty much like driving an Echo in the mountains...not terribly powerful, but adequate. |
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Nov 1 2005, 02:11 PM
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Administrator Group: Super Moderator Posts: 639 Joined: 11-November 04 Member No.: 24 |
i dunno, the smaller engined Echo's were lacking with Torque...
I''d say its as good as a normal saloon car... |
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Feb 4 2008, 01:10 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 1-February 08 Member No.: 2957 Toyota Model: Prius |
Hello,
I'm a new member, was wondering the same thing about driving up steep grades with my Prius. I would like to hear from some one who has actually done it. Thanks, |
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Jan 11 2009, 07:39 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 7-January 09 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 3788 Toyota Model: Prius |
We drive our 2006 Prius from Anaheim, CA to Mammoth lakes, in the Eastern Sierras. It's 340 mile drive, to an altitude of over 8500'. The longest climb is 4000', up the Sherwin grade. Generally the traction battery is pretty well used up at the top, but the ICE pulls the car up pretty well. It's working hard, but no problem.
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Oct 14 2009, 06:14 AM
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Newbie Group: Regular Member Posts: 3 Joined: 6-September 09 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 4474 Toyota Model: Prius Location:San Rafael, CA |
I've driven my 06 Prius from downtown Denver at 5K' up over Loveland Pass at 12K' at normal speeds, which took just over an hour. Felt like any other car pulling uphill. So no worries. Just make sure you have good tires if it's going to be wet or icy.
Peter |
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