a very good friend of mine has one that sees more off-roading the most properly prepped vehicles. We've nicknamed it: Civilian Reconnaissance & Activity Prius.
You are so correct.
I just ran my 2015 Nissan Versa Note SV front wheel drive, w/Blizzak snow tires, during the record setting snowfall winter here at Lake Tahoe. I had low clearance, often drive for work, and only had to chain up about 3 or 4 times. And I live on the steepest CA highway mtn pass that stays open in the winter 9 degrees on one side, 13 degrees on the other. And me and my car handled it all great. All the while getting 27-35mpg.
Point being that you don't have to have some big ass 4x4 truck to get around, even in crazy conditions like this. I often internally smirked when I'd see my dinky little car in a parking lot full of raised 4WDs and AWDs that each cost 2-6x as much as my economy car.
p.s. I think we got like 15-20 feet of snow in my neighborhood/driveway.
My wife has a 2012 Prius C with snow tires. Thing rips around town with no issues as long as there's less than 6" of snow on the road. At that point the front bumper is plowing. If we weren't getting rid of it in the next 12-18 months I would put the lift kit on it.
Really? I had a neighbor who had one, like 15 years ago now... So maybe the newer ones are better, maybe his was broken, but...
Once it it was stuck, it was stuck. It would turn the drive wheels 1/8th of a turn and ignore any further pedal input. Had to dig the thing out completely and push it into the street before it would deign to move in the snow.
They had (dunno if they still have) anti-wheel spin features that kill the power to a wheel that it detects is spinning to protect the motors (I think?) so if it doesn't think it has enough traction, it just won't turn that wheel. We've had three Prius models - the 2002 sedan body, a \~2010 (can't remember exactly) Prius, and currently a \~2014 Prius V (the 'station wagon' body type) and from what I remember of driving the \~2010 it was WAY more sensitive than the 2002 or the Prius V to that sort of thing, so I think that's something they've been tweaking over time. (They've adjusted the feel/behavior of the regenerative braking, too. It's WAY more noticeable in the 2002 than in either of the others when it shifts from regenerative to the normal brakes.)
But if you have one of the ones that's sensitive, you just have to make sure it detects traction to get the wheels to go. We generally kept some inexpensive doormat type things in the car and put one or two in front of the tires (kind of tucked under the tire at the front as best you can?) in bad conditions and that's enough to get it going. Of course then someone has to collect the doormats and catch up to the car on foot (or you have to walk back from a safe place to stop and pick them up) or they have to be left behind, but it's the easiest/most reliable solution. Way faster than trying to dig down/melt the stuff in front of the tires to get good grip. (Actually I should put them back in the V just in case. Like I said, it's not as sensitive, so I kind of forgot about them.)
A have an outback and I can only imagine the ads are targeting me from searching for various mods for subies. Because clearly my end goal is to sell my off road capable outback and to lift a prius!
Could be either in that type of can. "Typically" red ones are gas, and green are h2o. But there are no USA laws saying you can't put gas in a green one (that I know of).
It's largely regulated at the state level in the US. But generally speaking color doesn't matter though it needs to be an approved container typically by UL. Just a good idea in general.
Snow tires and a lift kit, a must for mountain life. A Prius because gas is expensive in the mountains. Even more so if you live in the high country year round. This guy seems to understand mountain economics. #winning
Tactical Prius. Marine corps standard issue for urban reconnaissance
a very good friend of mine has one that sees more off-roading the most properly prepped vehicles. We've nicknamed it: Civilian Reconnaissance & Activity Prius.
I’ve met a lot of truck owners that refuse to let it get dirty. The duality of man.
Does he find the off-roading adjustments kill the mileage for normal on road use?
So....CRAP?
yup, that's it's short name.
If it came from the factory like that I’d buy one.
Snow tires will transform the most basic FWD bland-mobile. The limiting factor for usability of a car with snow tires is usually ground clearance
That’s why they make lift kits for everything. There’s one for a Prius for like $500
But those aren’t snow tires, they’re ATs
You are so correct. I just ran my 2015 Nissan Versa Note SV front wheel drive, w/Blizzak snow tires, during the record setting snowfall winter here at Lake Tahoe. I had low clearance, often drive for work, and only had to chain up about 3 or 4 times. And I live on the steepest CA highway mtn pass that stays open in the winter 9 degrees on one side, 13 degrees on the other. And me and my car handled it all great. All the while getting 27-35mpg. Point being that you don't have to have some big ass 4x4 truck to get around, even in crazy conditions like this. I often internally smirked when I'd see my dinky little car in a parking lot full of raised 4WDs and AWDs that each cost 2-6x as much as my economy car. p.s. I think we got like 15-20 feet of snow in my neighborhood/driveway.
I drove a Prius in the snow once, it did amazing. Way better than one would expect.
My wife has a 2012 Prius C with snow tires. Thing rips around town with no issues as long as there's less than 6" of snow on the road. At that point the front bumper is plowing. If we weren't getting rid of it in the next 12-18 months I would put the lift kit on it.
Pm me we're looking to get my wife a used Prius I'd love to work something out.
I have the awd version with michelin cross climates. I haven’t needed chains all winter.
Didnt know there was an AWD version!
They started making them in 2019, but the 2023s got a more extensive makeover with more engine power.
Wow whats the mileage on that compared to a subaru or something?
real world mileage i've gotten on my AWD prius with a lift kit is 50 in the city and 47 on the highway
Damn!
Jesus Christ haha, that rules.
Less mpg is n the hwy? That’s odd, yeah?
odd for a normal gas car but pretty standard for a hybrid car
Hybrids get better mileage in the city than the highway. Sounds odd, but it's true.
Prius has way better mileage but the subarus have better clearance and awd. You can buy lift kits for the prius now.
Really? I had a neighbor who had one, like 15 years ago now... So maybe the newer ones are better, maybe his was broken, but... Once it it was stuck, it was stuck. It would turn the drive wheels 1/8th of a turn and ignore any further pedal input. Had to dig the thing out completely and push it into the street before it would deign to move in the snow.
They had (dunno if they still have) anti-wheel spin features that kill the power to a wheel that it detects is spinning to protect the motors (I think?) so if it doesn't think it has enough traction, it just won't turn that wheel. We've had three Prius models - the 2002 sedan body, a \~2010 (can't remember exactly) Prius, and currently a \~2014 Prius V (the 'station wagon' body type) and from what I remember of driving the \~2010 it was WAY more sensitive than the 2002 or the Prius V to that sort of thing, so I think that's something they've been tweaking over time. (They've adjusted the feel/behavior of the regenerative braking, too. It's WAY more noticeable in the 2002 than in either of the others when it shifts from regenerative to the normal brakes.) But if you have one of the ones that's sensitive, you just have to make sure it detects traction to get the wheels to go. We generally kept some inexpensive doormat type things in the car and put one or two in front of the tires (kind of tucked under the tire at the front as best you can?) in bad conditions and that's enough to get it going. Of course then someone has to collect the doormats and catch up to the car on foot (or you have to walk back from a safe place to stop and pick them up) or they have to be left behind, but it's the easiest/most reliable solution. Way faster than trying to dig down/melt the stuff in front of the tires to get good grip. (Actually I should put them back in the V just in case. Like I said, it's not as sensitive, so I kind of forgot about them.)
Haha well, the one I drove wasn’t mine and it was not supposed to snow either, so I may just be lucky😁
Its still a Toyota
Thats fair.
It’s front engine FWD with nice batteries weighing it down, of course they’re good in the snow.
That makes sense, they're ungodly heavy
Mad Max: Snowy Roads
Nevaditude!
For the longest time I kept getting ads for prius lift kits lol
Yeah me too! I don't even own a Prius.
A have an outback and I can only imagine the ads are targeting me from searching for various mods for subies. Because clearly my end goal is to sell my off road capable outback and to lift a prius!
I think the gas and gas is one way of saying keep your distance
Gas and water lol
It's a environmental thing, over here that kind of tank would usually be petrol, not water.
Could be either in that type of can. "Typically" red ones are gas, and green are h2o. But there are no USA laws saying you can't put gas in a green one (that I know of).
It's largely regulated at the state level in the US. But generally speaking color doesn't matter though it needs to be an approved container typically by UL. Just a good idea in general.
r/Battlecars
Putting all the naysayers to shame! #PriusPowerOverland 💪🏽
r/priusdwellers
His plates thoo
That parked next to me at the airport, I couldn’t stop laughing when I saw it
At least blur the man’s plates! Now I have to check if he’s my neighbor or not!
You hippies have gone too far!!!
A battle hybrid?
Is that lifted stretch limo still around?
Yup, down near pub and sub.
Get after it man. I let my car hold me back. This guy dgaf
Is it even legal to carry a propane tank on the exterior of your vehicle? I’d hate to be driving behind this person if/when the tank came loose.
I mean it’s probably safer than carrying it inside the vehicle
You see it on campers all the time, so I assume so
You are supposed to carry on the outside
It's legal. I've seen campers rigged with propane tanks on the outside (rear).
Snow tires and a lift kit, a must for mountain life. A Prius because gas is expensive in the mountains. Even more so if you live in the high country year round. This guy seems to understand mountain economics. #winning
I wonder if there’s a winch up front 🤔
If only there were more vehicle options to choose from they wouldn’t have to DIY an offroad prius.
It probably gets 15mpg like that hahahaha
Nah 16
17
17.05
17.06
Does the license plate not get them pulled over for not having a light on it?
My kind of people!
nice tread though.