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Got to see the 5 seat plugin prius at Snows Southampton. They have got a red one. The rear seat centre armrest is now a drop down like the prius and there is a centre seatbelt. Headroom and leg space is the same as before. Boot space is unchanged. The heated seat buttons are now in front of the phone charger tray and easier to get to. Didn't notice anything else different (apart from the blackness) and there wasn't time for a test drive. There is also a new glossy plugin prius brochure but the salesperson had to hunt for it.

Just below the fuel cap release button in the RHD version.

You Tube is a great source for information on how to get the best from hybrids. Don’t know if any YT videos for Yaris hybrid but plenty for Prius and the principle is the same. Driving your hybrid for economy without annoying other divers by going too slow is something worthwhile acquiring. just travelled today from near Chester to Rhosneigr, Angelsey by going down past Wrexham, picking up the A5 through Llangollen, Corwen, Capel Curig, over Menai bridge and averaged over 80mpg. Lovely sweeping bends, up hill, down dale, kept up with traffic, no problem. It’s the sort of journey the hybrids like. What they don’t really deliver good mpg is MWay driving. Ok for around 60mpg but as soon as off the Mway and driving normal roads the mpg gets a lot better.

Stick it in "D" or "R" as necessary. "EV" mode is useful for moving short distances, such as in and out of a garage, but on the road it can force the traction battery below the optimal level which means the petrol engine then runs longer to get back to the normal charge range. Do not stress trying to keep the traction battery at a particular level, Toyota have spent millions of Yen on making hybrids work without too much driver intervention. "B" mode, only use on steep or long downhill roads. If you have Cruise Control, use it whenever possible, the system can adjust the throttle much better than you, so economy improves. Once up to the lower speed limits (30/40) briefly lift off the throttle to encourage the care to go into electric mode, then gently re-apply throttle to maintain speed. When slowing down, anticipate more and use a gentle press for longer to maximise regenerative braking. Don't be surprised if your rear discs get a bit rusty, they only get used when the pedal is pressed pretty hard or below about 10 MPH. You will notice that winter economy is significantly worse than summer, it likes to keep ITSELF warm and if you like to be toasty too, that will exacerbate the situation. Air Conditioning use make hardly any difference to economy. I have had 4 hybrids, all from Toyota/Lexus and the Yaris had the greatest variation from summer to winter economy.

It took me a couple of attempts like making sure all apps are closed before starting, not ideal however it's a workable solution until official Android auto arrives.

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I was wondering if anyone who reads my thread would be able to help me with a few parts I'm after. I've tried the usual places, but I'm not having much luck. Firstly I'm after a rear boot spoiler, like pictured below. I've found a few on cars that are being sold on market place for around the £300, which is okay, as I do need a couple of good doors as well, and I've also found a guy that makes them in the east part of the world, for around $200 and $100 for shipping, but would all of my followers be able to check under the stairs, in their sheds and garages etc.. as it would mean a lot to me if someone who likes the project had one. Many thanks.

My temporary solution until I can use Waze with AA.

That would be the Dracula model, limited edition, made in Transilvania, delivery after midnight 🤣