I love this car already! I really could care less about the environment, but DOUBLE MY OLD GAS MILEAGE IS AWESOME!!!! I was looking round and round and test drove some new ones and almost bought a 2013 V two but then found out the previous owner was a smoker. Plus it was at a Toyota dealer and the price wasn't that different than a new one. The one I ended up buying was a 2012 Prius V two white, 21,100 miles, $19,545. Right away I've been averaging 44.xx miles per gallon. I think my size might affect the mpg but it hasn't that I know of. Im 6ft 6in tall 300 lbs. Plus with my 3 kids in the car I don't see a huge difference. OK what do I need to know about the 2012's that might be a problem. Also, I can be in ECO mode or hit ECO mode a 2nd time and be in no or regular mode. What's the difference?
JA4Fun - Re: ECO Mode versus "in no or regular mode (i.e. Normal Mode)" versus PWR Mode (which I call "Afterburner" Mode). These three modes adjust the "Fly By Wire" foot throttle pedal mapping. The ECO Mode helps those with a "Lead Foot," and also affects operation of the Electric Air Conditioner to make it drain less electrical energy from the Traction Battery, thereby, helping improve running fuel economy.
