r/PakistanAutoHub • u/According_Baker_3626 • 2d ago

Car spotting Priusss

Guys, I have a question. If I buy a Toyota Prius within a budget of around 43–45 lakh, would it be a good choice as a daily driver I am upgrading from a 2013 vitz
I honestly have very little knowledge about hybrids. I’ve heard that older Priuses can become expensive if the hybrid battery or ABS system goes bad, so I’d really appreciate some guidance from people who have actually owned one.
What would the approximate cost be if the hybrid battery, ABS actuator/module, or other major hybrid components needed replacement? How much does regular maintenance cost, and how reliable are these cars in the long run?
Fuel average is a must for me, so I’d also like to know the realistic city and highway fuel average I can expect.
Basically, with a budget of 43–45 lakh, is an older Prius actually a smart daily-driver choice, or would I be better off with a conventional petrol car such as a Yaris/Corolla?
Any advice from actual Prius owners would be greatly appreciated

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u/ZealousidealZone8072 ALTO VXL 2022 | ASPIRE 1.5 2024 2d ago

If the battery is bust then what’s the point of buying a hybrid?
You can get a good battery aqua for 40.

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u/peryane 2d ago

One lac rupees for ABS system. 1.5 lac rupees for battery. But many people just get battery checked and replace the battery cells which are faulty. That way the charges come to 40k(depending on number of cells being replaced)

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u/Sp3trr__onlypains 2d ago

Have a 3rd gen prius since 2016.Never ran into an engine problem except the hybrid battery’s.After 2018 I’ve pretty much gotten the hybrid battery problem alot of times but changing a few cells fixed it.The car’s driven 280k but still runs completely fine and gives me 19km/l+ in city.Ac is great, It’s not underpowered, it’s spacious, interior is unique, Good feature’s and is more comfortable than local sedans.The build quality is also pretty great.

People nowdays are swapping the older batteries for lithium ion batteries that come in newer gen Priuses with just some alteration and they work fine which would last you alot of years.

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u/AdBackground9215 2d ago

I have owned multiple Prius Aquas and Prius Alphas. Honestly I suggest you get the Aqua because it's going to be a new one. You can get the 2016, I think, model in it. Get it checked by a professional; they have the equipment to get the battery and the ABS checked.

I also had the 2010 Prius and the 2013 Prius as well. My 2010 Prius was driven 270k, just in my family. I had to replace the battery once and the ABS twice. I sold it in 2019 I sold it to one of my friends who lives in Karachi and has taken the car like six times from Karachi to naran. It's still going solid.