Hybrid War: Honda vs Toyota

The 2004-2005 NWH20 Prius will reset the Consumption Screen odometer/MPG at each fillup (more than about 3 gallons) automatically (after one full revolution of the wheel?), or if you manually hit the Reset button.

The 2006-2009 NHW20 Prius will only reset the Consumption Screen odometer at each fillup automatically (same conditions as 2004-

2005). The Consumption Screen odometer/MPG will reset if you manually hit the Reset button. (The cumulative MPG will only reset if you press the Reset button.)

I have a 2005. If I read you correctly a later model would let me accumulate a lifetime mileage figure by not hitting the reset button but still let me see the number of miles on each tank. I could, therefore, reset my trip odometer at the same time I reset my cumulative mpg and get cumulative mileage figures for much longer periods like, for example, the

5000 miles between oil changes. Right?

That is theoretically true, but I have my doubts about how reliably this would be calculated. Does anyone have information on exactly how the calculation is done?

Argghhh... I didn't want to hear this (am thinking of getting a '10 Prius - have wanted one since '04). I was hoping the tires would be different ones... I *hate* the Integrity tires (which also come on Corollas) for driving in snow - lousy traction. Rain & dry roads - fine; snowy roads - crummy. I always wind up getting rid of the Integrities when I have a new car/Corolla - just can't hack them - feel too dangerous in winter.

Cathy

Agreed. If you pick up a second set of rims and some snow tires from the right place they will change them every spring and fall no charge.