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Which hybrid-car do you choose? Prius or Prius C
If you give priority to the fuel cost, Prius C is better.
Or, ride quality? The answer is Prius. Anyway, we are divided between both.
Recently, I'm trying various eco-cars and hearing people talk of them.
Then I think, the fuel cost is very similar although there are some slight differences on their catalog.
The best thing to do is, "Try it out".
And so, I tested drive them. Once again, let's compare with side-by-side video.
Basically, I like Prius ride quality.
The engine and hybrid-system sound of Prius C is louder than Prius, also vibration and clutter sound.
So I thought, runaway leader of ride-quality is Prius, but ...
On a slalom, I was a surprised. Prius C's handling is fun like a sports car.
I think it is because vehicle height and center of gravity is low.
Eco-car don't need the sports-handling maybe, but anyway, It was surprised.
Both car have very different interior.
Especially, Prius, center console has major presence.
So driver can enjoy a feeling of unity with car.
On the other hand, Prius C has lovely accent lines, but ...
the operation buttons of air conditioner is very simple.
Both car's price difference is 550,000 YEN if you choose the second from the base grade.
price difference is 350,000 YEN if you choose the base grade.
Prius C has very low roof, especially for back passengers. and little bit uncomfortable for back seats.
it's no problem if you only use as twin-seater.
The compact cars of Toyota, In my thought, I get exhausted easily when I take a long drive.
So when in doubt, everyday length of move, numbers of ride make someone choose which is better.
according to rumor, next generation of Prius is come in late 2014 or beginning of 2015.
It maybe has more practical advantage, for example, roof is higher than current model to get in and out of the car easily.
If you annoying about that point, You might want to wait for a while.