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2006 Toyota Prius Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by coalcandy

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Reviewed: 2006 Toyota Prius

4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Why the 2006 Toyota Prius?

Fuel economy

Excellent fuel economy - 42.5 mpg average.

Audio & nav systems

In dash nav is great although it has some quirks with unknown addresses for 70 year old buildings in large urban areas. JBL audio good, but not as good as basic Volvo. Bluetooth for phone very convenient and worked well.

Why Not the 2006 Toyota Prius?

Front seat support & comfort

Okay, but gets uncomfortable after an hour. No ability to change seat angle even with leather version that I had.

Materials & workmanship

Leather seats looked saggy at less than 25,000 miles with a careful lightweight driver. Leather thin on door trim and scuffed easily.

Insurance cost

Insurance rates high and value plummeted.

Safety & braking

Headlights turn off while driving, a problem that Toyota will not acknowledge. Electronic stability control malfunctions putting car in unsafe situation.

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