We've had great experiences with a 2008, which we sold with 163K miles and zero problems, and a 2015. However there are things that bug me about the Prius changes lately.
The Niro is a very interesting car if it meets the 50 mph targets. I will wait until the plug in is available in the U.S., then I will examine the potential for house rooftop solar to charge it.
Prius Cons:
- I've always hated the gauges being pushed toward the center of the dash. The Niro is traditional.
- I HATE the white accents Toyota is putting in the 2016 and beyond Prius models.
- I will not buy a car without a spare, or at least a place to put a spare under the cargo floor. If the Niro plugin doesn't have spare tire space (like the Niro hybrid) I won't buy one. I can understand the necessity of a larger traction battery taking up more space. I'd just want that space to be more like the Tesla design rather than eating up trunk space. Already some Prius models don't have a spare or room for a spare. I'm afraid Toyota will kill the spare all the way.
- The Niro is taller. Toyota has already knocked height off with the 2016+ models. I prefer a more vertical seating position vs the more laid back position of the newer Prius.
I've sat in a Niro twice and I like the interior. External looks mean almost nothing to me. It's all about driver features, not car beauty.
The Niro is a very interesting car if it meets the 50 mph targets. I will wait until the plug in is available in the U.S., then I will examine the potential for house rooftop solar to charge it.
Prius Cons:
- I've always hated the gauges being pushed toward the center of the dash. The Niro is traditional.
- I HATE the white accents Toyota is putting in the 2016 and beyond Prius models.
- I will not buy a car without a spare, or at least a place to put a spare under the cargo floor. If the Niro plugin doesn't have spare tire space (like the Niro hybrid) I won't buy one. I can understand the necessity of a larger traction battery taking up more space. I'd just want that space to be more like the Tesla design rather than eating up trunk space. Already some Prius models don't have a spare or room for a spare. I'm afraid Toyota will kill the spare all the way.
- The Niro is taller. Toyota has already knocked height off with the 2016+ models. I prefer a more vertical seating position vs the more laid back position of the newer Prius.
I've sat in a Niro twice and I like the interior. External looks mean almost nothing to me. It's all about driver features, not car beauty.