Recalibrating the Toyota Prius - News.
In terms of ingress/egress, driver comfort and even the ability “to sit behind one’s self,” my particular ordering is Prius, Leaf and Volt. A Full Disclosure here: As many readers know, I’m bigger than the average bear, have a disproportionately long torso and a less than agile back as well. Also, curiously, the driver seat has a height adjustment missing in the passenger seat of a Prius. As a front seat passenger, I have equal head room in Prius and Leaf. No contest, though, in the rear seat. I find the Volt’s head room interference back there to be well nigh claustrophobic.
All three are 5-door hatchbacks, a layout that I find very useful. Indeed, if I owned any of them, I’d likely fold the rear seats except when needed.
The contrast of performance among the three is strong. In its initial “charge depletion” mode, the Volt behaves like a pure electric. As such, it’s the quickest of the trio. Once in “charge sustaining” mode, its engine is relatively unobtrusive. This plug-in series hybrid is good, sound, innovative technology.
The Leaf’s performance isn’t far behind, and indeed I find it the sportiest of the trio. Alas, its inherent pure EV range makes it unsuitable for some missions, namely the San Francisco portion of my adventure.
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In terms of ingress/egress, driver comfort and even the ability “to sit behind one’s self,” my particular ordering is Prius, Leaf and Volt. A Full Disclosure here: As many readers know, I’m bigger than the average bear, have a disproportionately long torso and a less than agile back as well. Also, curiously, the driver seat has a height adjustment missing in the passenger seat of a Prius. As a front seat passenger, I have equal head room in Prius and Leaf. No contest, though, in the rear seat. I find the Volt’s head room interference back there to be well nigh claustrophobic. All three are 5-door hatchbacks, a layout that I find very useful. Indeed, if I owned any of them, I’d likely fold the rear seats except when needed.
The contrast of performance among the three is strong. In its initial “charge depletion” mode, the Volt behaves like a pure electric. As such, it’s the quickest of the trio. Once in “charge sustaining” mode, its engine is relatively unobtrusive. This plug-in series hybrid is good, sound, innovative technology.
The Leaf’s performance isn’t far behind, and indeed I find it the sportiest of the trio. Alas, its inherent pure EV range makes it unsuitable for some missions, namely the San Francisco portion of my adventure.
Toyota drivers know how to spread the style around better than most. But that’s what is so great about this brand: each model seems to invite a personal flavor thrown into the mix. But the interior can’t be neglected when making custom changes. More so perhaps than any other area of your vehicle, the inside is what needs your touch. After all, it’s where you spend most of your time! Toyota Wood Grain never disappoints. CARiD.com carries a complete selection of Toyota Wood Grain Dash Kits perfect for adding a brushstroke of class to your ride. Choose from a wide variety of finishes including OEM Factory Woods, Real Wood Veneers, Synthetic Woods, Real Carbon Fiber, and Aluminum or Chrome. It doesn’t matter what affect you’re going for, we’ve got you covered. Deliver a delicate taste of luxury or hook up with some racing attitude – it doesn’t matter. Your vehicle, your expression. We’ll just help you get there, and with the highest quality available. 
We don’t skimp on the details. At CARiD.com, we only work with top names such as Sherwood™, B&I, and WOW Trim when it comes to our line of Toyota Wood Dash Kits. The authentic quality everyone depends on is alive and well right here and we give you a Lifetime Warranty to prove it. Installation isn’t a hassle, either: Each Toyota Wood Dash Kit is backed with auto-grade 3M adhesive for a simple stick-on application most drivers can handle. It won’t unpeel, chip, or crack. Just the precise OEM fit you need to go along with the new elegant infusion of style you desire. This is how we do things around here. We’ll get you the interior design you’re after. We’ll also give you the best value possible. At CARiD.com, your Toyota always takes the winner’s circle!
