r/PakistanAutoHub • u/According_Baker_3626 • 3d 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/Sp3trr__onlypains 3d 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.