Review: 2005 Toyota Prius/Honda Accord

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Proving that there is something new under the sun, the 2005 Toyota Prius ushers Americans into a new era in powertrain technology. Yes, the original Prius sedan showcased the same hybrid engine expertise that allowed it to sip precious fossil fuels and limit noxious emissions, but that initial effort was hampered by anemic acceleration and packaging compromises. This Toyota Prius, sold in hatchback form, may still look polemic to some, but with generous seating for five, decent get-up-and-go, and an impressively capacious cargo space, it has caught on in a major way, producing long waiting lists at most dealers. For those requiring Point A to Point B transportation, there are few logical reasons to spend $20,000 on any other vehicle that will be used solely for commuting to the office, to the grocery store and to the mall. And for those who are concerned with gas prices, as well as the future health of the planet, that is a very good thing. Trouble is, dealers want more than sticker for the Toyota Prius, which makes less expensive, PZEV-rated vehicles like the Ford Focus much more appealing.

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• accord
• electric
• environment
• honda
• hybrid
• prius
• toyota

[kevinf26]

i'd go for the Prius.

-KEVIN-

[Annihilator1111]

the 2003-2009 (Japan) 2004-present (China) Toyota Prius was/is assembled in

Tsutsumi, Japan

Kariya, Aichi, Japan

Changchun, Jilin, China (Chinese domestic market only)

[UnitedPebbles]

So I bought the Prius to the dealer and then the serviceman said if it certified then nothing wrong with it, he further demonstrate by depress the parking brake and pointed to the braking light on the display. (of which I have tried a few hundred times but was unable to set it to parking) How odd!

Yes, the Prius that I drove cross country max out to 66+ mpg, and I wasn't being as efficient by means of using cruise control as well as regular stopping at highway rest centers, truck stops, etc.

[alexancia5279]

Im a honda kind of person but if I was going to pick one of these for the fuel economy, id go with the prius

[mandrgalvan]

accord < prius

[UnitedPebbles]

Prius braking makes noise...know why? do I need to change the pads? is it normal?

[pattycarljackson]

i wouldnt even look at eather of these cars id just go for a hyundai sonata hybrid or the regular sonata 2011

[UnitedPebbles]

So how would you know if parking brake is on or off?

[UnitedPebbles]

Dude, I don't know why my Prius only get 30 something mpg?? maybe an excuse for somebody to siphon gas? Man I need a lock for the gas tank.

Hey anyone have any problem setting their parking brake? you depress foot brake and then depress the parking brake? the light won't stay on.....the moment I leave my foot off either pedal...the brake light turn off.

[hshadow86]

Accord. The Prius has minimal power, it's too small, the shifter is just weird, and it looks so...just...I dunno...Japanese.

[mysqueeker]

i went with the prius as well. and im glad i did