Consumer Reports - Prius

[dochummer]

Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius hybrid earned a Good score in frontal crash protection, but it was damaged badly enough in the side impact that without optional side-curtain air bags, the test barrier impacted the dummy's head--earning the car a marginal rating. Tests indicated that in the real world, a serious brain injury would likely be the result. When equipped with side-impact air bags, injury measures for the Prius were low and the side-impact rating improved to Good.

[deicustoms1]

So...go for the sides. Is that the main point here?

Something about the dummy's head was the main point I think....

[f5fstop]

In my humble opinion, anyone who purchases one of these vehicles already has brain damage.

[devilsfan]

Just for grins, I would have liked to have seen it tested in "real world applications" against a H2.

Stacy

[f5fstop]

Originally posted by devilsfan:
Just for grins, I would have liked to have seen it tested in "real world applications" against a H2.

Stacy

Just visualize a possum being run over by a Jeep

[DDWH]

Originally posted by f5fstop:
In my humble opinion, anyone who purchases one of these vehicles already has brain damage.

X2!

[BigBill]

Ok, I realize that this has probably been cussed and discussed numerous times, but today my g/f and I were talking about Consumer Reports as she needs to get a new dryer. She found that the Hummer H3 rates dead last. Of course, I am amazed what finished higher than it!! Really I don't give a rat's ..., as the H3 will be my next vehicle anyway.

I had to read this and wonder who was being paid off!

"Highs: Off-road ability, turning circle.
Lows: Acceleration, fuel economy, access, visibility, ride, heavy tailgate, emergency handling.
The H3 brings the Hummer mystique to a lower price range. It is derived from the Chevrolet Colorado pickup and shares its five-cylinder engine, which grows to 3.7 liters for 2007. This smaller engine struggled to move the 4,900-pound H3 and only delivered 14 mpg overall. Handling is clumsy but secure, helped by optional stability control. The ride is stiff. Off-road performance, however, is terrific. Visibility is poor because of the small windows and thick roof pillars. The rear gate is heavy. Unless you encounter boulders on your commute or crave the attention, other SUVs are far more practical choices."

1 - Heavy Tailgate - if you can't open and close the tailgate yourself, you don't need the vehicle to begin with.
2 - Access - If you can't open all doors without a door opener, you don't need the vehicle.

Now, I want to encounter boulders on my commute and I crave attention, as I am not the conformist who drives every other damn SUV out there that looks the same!

3 - Visibility isn't that great, but I can definitely learn to like it! Another thing, if you are blind, you don't need the vehicle.

4 - I didn't think the "ride" was terrible when I test drove it.

5 - And finally, the one thing they have stated that might be worth pursuing, GM is already aware of it and working on improving the engine performance.

So, IMHO, the stuffy New Yorkers, who got paid off by Toyota and Lexus, who wrote this article, really don't have a clue about what makes the Hummer and the H3 a great vehicle to own.

Ok, venting is done!!

Bill

[KenP]

I just can't imagine driving ANY small car after driving trucks for so long. Heck, I could just drive right up on most small cars, sort of like the wife does.

[KenP]

Don't forget the price of gas is dropping.

[BigBill]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention that my current vehicle is a F250 Powerstroke, which would drive over most cars!!

[Big Z]

I think the ONLY Kind of Head you'd find, in one on those things!...Is A Dummies! Well.....Unless PARKED!.... San Fransuko's....I mean sicko's!....Aaaa, Dummies!

[BigBill]

And how is a Jeep Liberty, 4Runner or a Honda CR-V a viable alternative?