Honda undercuts the Prius - Toyota Yaris Forums

*tomato* · 11-27-2009, 10:00 PM

Thought you might like to read the article.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/...385&type=autos

Tomato

thebarber · 11-27-2009, 10:07 PM

i just assumed everyone knew the insight was cheaper than the prius...

Kal-El · 11-27-2009, 10:12 PM

Year old news but even though Honda undercuts the Prius, there's really no comparison. The Insight isn't in the same league.

The Insight has a Honda Fit interior and trails FE significantly. The Prius is upscale and a much more polished design. It's worth more than the $2K premium asked.

yaris-me · 11-27-2009, 10:45 PM

+1.

*tomato* · 11-27-2009, 11:39 PM

either way, I don't think I'm ready to go hybrid yet

Wattz · 11-28-2009, 01:47 AM

I actually test drove an Insight a few months ago. They. Are. TINY. They're about the size of the Yaris, actually. For that price you'd be better off with a Yaris. The switch-over between electric and internal combustion motors was clunky. The ride was noisy. The handling was awkward. It was just all-around strangeness. Test drove an (old) prius shortly after, and it's a completely different class of car. The Prius is at least mid-size, the ride is smoother and quieter, and the ergonomics made a lot of sense.

$2000 isn't much to save. In the monthly payment game it's about $40. Mileage quickly makes up for that.

Ultimately, though, both cars are just gimmicks.

cali yaris · 11-28-2009, 03:25 AM

I love our Prius. 76k miles and not one problem. We will probably trade into the new gen next year.

thebarber · 11-28-2009, 10:38 PM

crz ftw

hybrid AND manny tranny? WIN.

11-27-2009, 10:00 PM	#1
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Honda undercuts the Prius Thought you might like to read the article. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/...385&type=autos Tomato __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

11-27-2009, 10:07 PM	#2
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	i just assumed everyone knew the insight was cheaper than the prius... __________________

11-27-2009, 11:39 PM	#5
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	either way, I don't think I'm ready to go hybrid yet __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

11-28-2009, 03:25 AM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I love our Prius. 76k miles and not one problem. We will probably trade into the new gen next year. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-28-2009, 10:38 PM	#8
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	crz ftw hybrid AND manny tranny? WIN. __________________

11-27-2009, 10:12 PM	#3
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Year old news but even though Honda undercuts the Prius, there's really no comparison. The Insight isn't in the same league. The Insight has a Honda Fit interior and trails FE significantly. The Prius is upscale and a much more polished design. It's worth more than the $2K premium asked.

11-27-2009, 10:45 PM	#4
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	+1.

11-28-2009, 01:47 AM	#6
Wattz Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 36	I actually test drove an Insight a few months ago. They. Are. TINY. They're about the size of the Yaris, actually. For that price you'd be better off with a Yaris. The switch-over between electric and internal combustion motors was clunky. The ride was noisy. The handling was awkward. It was just all-around strangeness. Test drove an (old) prius shortly after, and it's a completely different class of car. The Prius is at least mid-size, the ride is smoother and quieter, and the ergonomics made a lot of sense. $2000 isn't much to save. In the monthly payment game it's about $40. Mileage quickly makes up for that. Ultimately, though, both cars are just gimmicks.

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