Difference Between Normal And Eco Modes

[Jan&tone]

Later to post 24 above.....

Well, I went to folkestone (and back!) 146 total miles

Going got an indicated 61.1 mpg doing an indicated 65mph on the cruise control - on trip A

Coming back at 70mph on the cc got 65.4, but that was helped by a 2 mile slow queue at the Dartford tunnel -Eco button pushed! - on trip B

Overall was 62.9 mpg indicated on trip A when I got back for both ways.

So, it looks as if 72+ mpg indicated could well be possible....

[Terry953]

Later to post 24 above.....

Well, I went to folkestone (and back!) 146 total miles

Going got an indicated 61.1 mpg doing an indicated 65mph on the cruise control - on trip A

Coming back at 70mph on the cc got 65.4, but that was helped by a 2 mile slow queue at the Dartford tunnel -Eco button pushed! - on trip B

Overall was 62.9 mpg indicated on trip A when I got back for both ways.

So, it looks as if 72+ mpg indicated could well be possible....

OMG you seem all so Paranoid about MPG

[OK I'm an Auris HSD but we are all have the same technology,I'm sure my Auris can't be that much better]

I'm only on my second thankful and I an so pleased that I splashed out the extra £1600 to go HSD compared to the manual Auris equivalent.

My Auris is low profile - low ostentation [my style]. The car's exterior indications are very minimal except to 'the keen of eye or informed' [The odd 'HSD' - 'Hybrid' Badge, here and there, the blue Toyota Badge background, rear spoiler.]

However, not made up my mind about the front LED running lights yet, [They are customisable - like a lot of other things, and I thank Toyota for that], love to show the Audis and Volvos some of the 'in your face' I have had to put up for for years, now I've got some too!! scenario.

Seriously this vehicle is so quiet - so smooth - so laid back to operate and relaxing to travel in [my wife has osteoporosis and has relinquished her seat cushion from our old Corolla].

But it doesn't end there, I'm seriously OAP and in my time have driven most wheeled variations apart from tracked vehicles. [don't start me off]

I'm sure after a few tankfuls you all will just take it's attributes for granted and stop scrutinising the gauges.

My first Tank to Tank was 55mpg. Done all the special trip tests - best was 65mpg so far. Very satisfied, can only get better.

TIP:-- For realistic results do 'Tank to Tank' calculations.

HEY! I would sell my Grandmother an Auris and be confident my inheritance was secure.

One Final Point, I contribute to few forums on various subjects, but in this one I have yet to find a serious adverse comment, everyone is so happy. a joy to read!

Here's a challenge - Who will be first to have a constructive moan.

Cheers TerryB

[Ancient Nerd]

One Final Point, I contribute to few forums on various subjects, but in this one I have yet to find a serious adverse comment, everyone is so happy. a joy to read!

Here's a challenge - Who will be first to have a constructive moan.

Cheers TerryB

Hi Terry,

You'll find the car will just get better and better, if it's anything like the Prius. My 08 Gen II Prius is still in the family. That and the current gen III have now done over 100,000 miles between them with no hassles from the cars.

Constructive moans both relate to Toyota, not the car:

The weasel warranty provided with the early Gen IIIs is going to be a real bone of contention once warranties run out, and owner's realise the implication of that on resale values. Unlike the brake 'problem', this is really going to affect owners.

The other niggle is the satnav data that is over two years out of date on delivery, and that reputedly costs an arm and a leg to update, requires a Toyota Area Manager to travel to your car to install the update, and is still over two years out of date.

Toyota UK will eventually have to resolve both of these.

[Jan&tone]

Hi Terry

I don't think we're too paranoid about our consumptions, and the continual looking at it does wear off after a couple of months (years?)

But don't forget that one of the reasons we all buy hybrids is the fuel consumption.

Someone asked me once why I bought my first Prius, reasons are less road tax, less fuel, so less fuel tax, technologically advanced, looked good, drove fantastically, Toyota so reliable; I could go on and on, but you get the gist...

Just enjoy your Auris, and be thankful that in our dotage we can still appreciate technology

[Grumpy Cabbie]

Am I the youngest driver here? 40 at last count.

[Jan&tone]

Am I the youngest driver here? 40 at last count.

You're definitely younger than me then Grumpy! actually younger than my eldest Son!!!

[Seamaster73]

Am I the youngest driver here? 40 at last count.

I've still got a few years to go on the right side of 40. ;)

[Dave R.]

Just to go back to the original post of this thread.... When I first looked at the Prius (over a year ago now) there was a report that described ECO quite nicely....

"It's like driving with a tennis ball stuck under the accelerator" :)

Though, actuall, as Grumpycabbie says, there's some more clever stuff around when the petrol engine kicks in, and how the aircon works.

Using "normal" or "Eco" most of the time makes "PWR" quite fun - you really do feel the difference in responsiveness.

[Jan&tone]

oh dear - pwr button really hurts the neck it's a good job the head restraint is there or my ancient neck would really have a problem !!!

[dwilson]

oh dear - pwr button really hurts the neck it's a good job the head restraint is there or my ancient neck would really have a problem !!!

Is it really that powerful? I have a Gen 2 so wouldn't know.

But my neck has been much better since I traded in my last car which had tremendous acceleration that was really difficult not to be tempted by. I think it was causing some self-inflicted whiplash !

[Jan&tone]

oh dear - pwr button really hurts the neck it's a good job the head restraint is there or my ancient neck would really have a problem !!!

Is it really that powerful? I have a Gen 2 so wouldn't know.

But my neck has been much better since I traded in my last car which had tremendous acceleration that was really difficult not to be tempted by. I think it was causing some self-inflicted whiplash !

Lol, ok then, maybe not that powerful, but it does make it pretty nippy. Generally it is a really comfy car and does pretty much all I'm likely to ask of it....

[johalareewi]

PWR mode is great to convert those who say the Prius is a wimpy car with no go.