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I have a second generation 2008 in Vermont and I have no problems with the hills we have here. There are also tons of other Prius owners in Vermont, and I've never heard anyone complain about their Prius not being able to make it up a hill.
Plus, on the way down you get the pleasure of seeing the gas mileage displaying at 99.9 mpg!
And the Vermonters manage their Priuses on snowy dirt roads. Or have you seen issues?
Prius's aren't meant for mountainous driving. Can they make it up a hill? Sure, although I wouldn't want to be in a prius going up a hill during winter months with snow or during a snowstorm.
Oh, please. I drive a 2013 Prius over 10,000 ft. elevation passes and on 8% grades at high altitude constantly. It has more than adequate power to maintain the speed limit and more, and still gets excellent fuel economy. The Prius is also the best 2WD vehicle that I've ever owned as far as winter driving goes. Really, about the only thing that limits its traction is if it high-centers in snow. It has about 5" of ground clearance--about the same as most 2WD cars. That very good winter performance is with decent all-season tires, by the way, not dedicated snow tires. And, yes, I live in snow country.
Oh, please. I drive a 2013 Prius over 10,000 ft. elevation passes and on 8% grades at high altitude constantly. It has more than adequate power to maintain the speed limit and more, and still gets excellent fuel economy. The Prius is also the best 2WD vehicle that I've ever owned as far as winter driving goes. Really, about the only thing that limits its traction is if it high-centers in snow. It has about 5" of ground clearance--about the same as most 2WD cars. That very good winter performance is with decent all-season tires, by the way, not dedicated snow tires. And, yes, I live in snow country.
I have a 2012 Prius 2 and it climbs up hills fine. The gas mileage really suffers though (no surprise).
Pretty much any car can drive up hills fine. Some cars will struggle more than others. Is the Prius an ideal car for mountainous driving? No. Especially in regions where they get heavy snow during the winter months.
Pretty much any car can drive up hills fine. Some cars will struggle more than others. Is the Prius an ideal car for mountainous driving? No. Especially in regions where they get heavy snow during the winter months.
Did you ever drive one by any chance? Or is it your internet gathered knowledge?
Pretty much any car can drive up hills fine. Some cars will struggle more than others. Is the Prius an ideal car for mountainous driving? No. Especially in regions where they get heavy snow during the winter months.
Did anyone claim it was the ideal car for mountainous driving? No.
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