Moving up to newer Prius, questions

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by mjgill1, Jul 13, 2026 at 5:23 PM.

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  1. mjgill1

    mjgill1 Junior Member

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    It uses about a quart by 4000 mi.
     
    #21 mjgill1, Jul 15, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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    Oh, then you are good!
    How do you drive? City? Highway? Like an F1 Car? Or a Prius?

     
    #22 ASRDogman, Jul 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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    I have a 2021 Limited and the cargo space is very small and the rear hatch is sloped. I took a vacation with my wife and 2 young grandkids for 5 days and the cargo area was filled to the brim. The trunk is 40” x 60”, the back seat is 54” x 45”, clear with the rear seat down is 36” W x 18” H x 42” front-to-back AND there is no space for even a mini-spare. But all of this gets me great mileage. ICE: 55mpg, EV: 180+
     
    #23 Robert21PrimeLTD, Jul 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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    We live 25 minutes from anywhere, so a lot of hwy, then city while in town. I have driven that thing like an F1 from the time I got it in 2012 with 50K on it. LOL. I bought a pair of machined bars from a guy on here and it made the body roll issues disappear so it handles quite well for what it is. I used to joke and say originally it was like the little car in the movie Cars that fell on its side when it got excited. LOL!
     
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    Thanks for the great information!
     
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    Thanks for the great information! Guessing your limited is a Prime? What would the depth be from the rear of the passenger seat in standard position, to the edge of the floor where the hatch closes? Wondering if my little giant ladder would fit. A nice gentleman on page one commented that gen 4 went from 2016 to 2022. I'm guessing the body style changed in 2021? I'm thinking that may be why the service manager told me to get a 2020.
     
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    There is a race this weekend... (y)
    That will certainly lower your mpg.

    I rarely go over 65. I used to put 800-1000 miles a week on it so the more mpg I got the less
    it cost me. And the engine burns less oil.
    But now I only put about 50 miles a week on it. I have a Van I drive put about 200 miles a few
    day a month on. I average 28pg in that.

    I had planned on replacing the engine with a refurbished one, but I doubt I will be doing that now.

    Try driving it like a Prius, for a week or so. Keep it under 70mph. And see what fuel mileage you get.

     
    #28 ASRDogman, Jul 16, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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