- hatchback 98,775
- 2,906 below average
- 11,500 great
- Wynne, AR
-
- autoshopper.com
- 2,906 below average hatchback 98,775 gasoline grey automatic
2013 toyota prius c review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The c stands for city. introductionintroduced as a 2012 model, the toyota prius c is a smaller, cheaper version of the original prius liftback. But this isn't just a yaris repackaged, it's a whole new breed of small hybrid car. And although toyota doesn't say so, we think its urban-friendly dimensions and ability to fit in smaller spaces make the c a perfect abbreviation for city. dimensionally similar to the yaris and a couple of hundred pounds heavier, the prius c is nearly 20 inches shorter than a prius and 500 pounds lighter. 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. only minor changes to trim materials make their way to the 2013 prius c, otherwise, it remains unchanged from 2012. 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. Power is sent to the front wheels via an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ecvt). The batteries are nickel-metal hydride, the same type found on the original prius. The gasoline engine is smaller, less powerful than the one found on the original prius. fuel economy is the most compelling reason to buy a prius c. Epa estimates put it at 53/46 mpg city/highway, with 50 mpg epa combined rating. At $4 per gallon, that's 450 miles on a $36 tank. In addition, prius c may qualify for additional tax incentives or a coveted carpool-lane access sticker in some locales. despite its small size, the prius c gets high marks for safety. Standard features include front seat side airbags, a driver knee airbag and side curtain airbags, as well as electronic stability control, traction control and antilock brakes. In crash testing, the insurance institute for highway safety gave the prius c the highest rating of good in frontal-offset, side-impact and roof strength tests. the closest direct competitor to the 2013 prius c is the honda insight, but while pricing is similar, the prius c blows it out of the water with its 50 mpg combined rating, versus the insight's 42 mpg. Other similarly priced compacts include pure gasoline-powered cars such as the honda fit, chevrolet sonic, ford fiesta, hyundai accent, kia rio and volkswagen golf diesel. Options include an allow wheel package 1,150), which bundles 16-inch alloy wheels and low-profile tires with a power 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. As such, prius c's silhouette is familiar and generally lacks distinction. 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 resist rusting and look better than the standard steel wheels. Any flat tire will go in the well but the cargo floor won't be flat. interiorthe prius c cabin is a little more interesting than the exterior, though we wouldn't call it daring. 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. it can be tough to fit three adults across the back, so it's best to limit backseat passengers 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. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ CD Player✔ Alloy Wheels
11,500 Wynne, ARWynne, AR at autoshopper.com