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Cosworth · 08-23-2011, 09:34 AM

If the current generation Yaris had a "mild" hybrid setup for city travel, it's everything that one could ask for. In the city, Prius rules over Yaris.

But, I mostly drive on the freeway, so there's no sense in buying a Prius. I routinely get 40-45mpg on the freeway here in MI.

bronsin · 08-23-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cosworth

If the current generation Yaris had a "mild" hybrid setup for city travel, it's everything that one could ask for. In the city, Prius rules over Yaris.

But, I mostly drive on the freeway, so there's no sense in buying a Prius. I routinely get 40-45mpg on the freeway here in MI.

Since I drive mostly in town I wonder would the "shut engine off at lights" help mileage all that much? I have heard it does not. Since a feature of the Prius is a thermos that keeps coolant hot, perhaps plugging a block heater in with the Yaris will do thing mileage wise.

DebbyM46227 · 08-23-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

Since I drive mostly in town I wonder would the "shut engine off at lights" help mileage all that much? I have heard it does not. Since a feature of the Prius is a thermos that keeps coolant hot, perhaps plugging a block heater in with the Yaris will do thing mileage wise.

Then you'd probably wear out the starter and battery quicker.

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08-23-2011, 09:34 AM	#1
Cosworth Drives: S sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: MI Posts: 120	If the current generation Yaris had a "mild" hybrid setup for city travel, it's everything that one could ask for. In the city, Prius rules over Yaris. But, I mostly drive on the freeway, so there's no sense in buying a Prius. I routinely get 40-45mpg on the freeway here in MI.