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Toyota Prius Interior & Passenger Comfort Issues

43 messages,  Last post on Mar 27, 2008 at 7:30 AM

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#14 of 43 Hatchback Space by denverdriver1

Nov 07, 2008 (9:49 am)

Our family is in the market for a new car and the Prius is on our short list. One consideration that we have is whether or not the family dog that weighs 50 pounds could ride comfortably in the hatchback space? Thank you in advance for your input.

#15 of 43 Re: Hatchback Space [denverdriver1] by tomm

Nov 07, 2008 (6:23 pm)

Replying to: denverdriver1 (Nov 07, 2008 9:49 am)
I fit my fold-up golf cart, BIG shoe bag, and full set of golf clubs (hats on top) - there is plenty of room in the Prius - BEHIND the back seats. Only issue for the dog is safety ..

#16 of 43 Re: Hatchback Space [denverdriver1] by railroadjames

Nov 07, 2008 (9:23 pm)

Replying to: denverdriver1 (Nov 07, 2008 9:49 am)
If I may add my 2 cent's worth, I'd like to point out that I have 2 dogs (1-65 lbs & 1-100 lbs). When riding with the dogs we usually put both Rr seat backrests down but when one other occupant is necessary we put down the wider passenger side down for the dogs. As to using the back only for a 50 lb dog, remember it gets pretty hot in the back with direct sunlight. I really recommend one side down though.
P.S. I also recommend an old twin fitted sheet for coverage and protection from dirty dogs with both Rr seats down. It fits really well. Try it.

#17 of 43 Dog travel by pf_flyer HOST

Nov 08, 2008 (6:58 am)

Our black lab never travels in our hatchback unless he's in his dog crate. If it's just one or two of us travelling with him, I slide the crate in the back seat. If it's all three of us, the split fold down seat does the job.
 
But I'd never transport a dog that wasn't in a crate. Better for the dog, better for the car interior.

#18 of 43 Re: Hatchback Space [denverdriver1] by mickeyrom

Feb 01, 2010 (5:07 am)

Replying to: denverdriver1 (Nov 07, 2008 9:49 am)
I think your dog would fit,but where would you put your luggage?
A crate on the other hand would not,not without folding the larger of the back seat sections.

#20 of 43 2011 Prius Driver's Seat by trailrunz

Jun 30, 2011 (1:31 pm)

Question for all current Prius owners:
 
I have been searching and searching for a new car based on a new career in sales where I will spend a lot of time on the road. I posted a question in a different section about cars with comfortable driver's seats, but I would like to hear about the Prius from Prius owners.
 
I will be driving between 30-40k/year and I'm fairly tall (6'3''). I test drove a Prius today and loved the car, but didn't have that "ahhhh" feeling in the driver's seat (BUT, it is hard to judge a car based on a "drive around the block" test drive).
 
I'm concerned because the Edmund's review of the Prius stated it has an "awkward driving position" but maybe this has nothing to do with the actual seat. Anyone care to share their satisfaction with the comfort level of the Prius?
 
Thanks!

#21 of 43 Re: 2011 Prius Driver's Seat [trailrunz] by unkeds

Jul 14, 2011 (12:05 pm)

Replying to: trailrunz (Jun 30, 2011 1:31 pm)
At 6'3" you will be probably be faced with a dilemma. If you get in the Prius, and adjust the seat height and distance from the pedals to your liking, and then reach out for the steering wheel, it's going to be too far away. You will then have to compromise your seating position comfort to reach the steering wheel with any degree of comfort.
 
It creates a arms extended driving position for most tall drivers. This is probably the main reason the reviews mention a seating problem,. The seat itself isn't too bad, though it's pretty firm and short cushioned. And it does not have an angle adjustment.
 
Definitely a try before you buy situation.

#23 of 43 Climate Control Issue that drives me crazy! by foxwalker

Dec 06, 2007 (7:20 pm)

This initially was a minor irritation. But it is increasingly beginning to get more on my nerves. The Climate control constantly decides when the air should be from the outside or recirculate. Even when I turn off Auto and do manual it changes back to outside air seemingly arbitrarily. Darn it, I want it to stay inside except when I want the air to come from the outside.
 
I change it to inside and I will be driving along and suddenly I will smell the road exhaust o the truck just ahead! I change it back to inside and a little while later I smell the skunk that was killed along the country road near my subdivision! - It changed yet again! ARRG!
 
Does anyone have a way to stop this darn thing from doing this? I now miss the old manual inside/outside air lever from my 1990 Corolla.

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