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Q: Toyota Prius…..?
The Toyota Prius is electric powered for city use and petrol motor for highways.. Why didn’t they put a diesel motor in it to make it more fuel efficient?
A: That is a very good question. I think the future is with these type of hybrids that can use bio-diesel/electric. If Mercedes with their new diesel engines and Toyota’s Hybrid technology were to get together, they could probably create a great system.
But then the big oil companies and Governments probably will not allow this to happen until the price of oil reaches $100. a barrel and people start to demand change.
Q: toyota prius?
so ya i like the toyota prius.
but i was wondering if people who have them like them or not.
and tell why or why not.
k thankssss
A: I recently bought a 2007 Prius and so for its great. The gas mileage ranges at 50 to 55 mpg . has tons of available features and options, drives good, rides good, handles great, easy to manuever, tight turning radius, back up camera. smart key stsyem enables u not to have put key in long as its on u such as pocket /purse etc. u can go up and touch the door handle and it unlocks, the hatch back sorta gives wife that suv feeling, very fun car to drive. and its a great Hybird. i done lots of reveiwes and asked tons questions before i decided but i am glad i did. its the car of the future unless gas prices fall tremdously and dont see that happening, and even if they do produce a better option on a greener car for the envronemt and a alterntive on fuel prices you will save tons on gas while they r doing so. and u do get a tax incentive . I love our prius and I am a guy who has always been a pickupman, i still have my full size truck but i do enjoy driving the prius. great car. iw ould suggest getting the extra mile warranty which is 6 yrs/100,000 miles. this covers everyhting except brake pads , tires oilcages etc. but anything that goes wrong on the car is covered free rental car assitance and no deductibles etc. well hope this helps u make ur decision ..
Q: toyota Prius?
Prius a hatchback? how fuel efficient is it?
please also share your experience if you have a Prius..
thx
A: Yes, the Prius is a hatchback. Mine gets about 50 mpg in the summer, 44 mpg in the winter. City and highway driving get about the same mileage.
It’s really a great car. Roomy, comfortable, reliable, fuel efficient, cool features, and it’s the greenest car on the planet.
http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSL2733658020070727?feedType=RSS
I don’t know of any Prius owners who aren’t thrilled with the car.
Q: What’s the difference between Toyota Prius packages?
I want to buy a used Toyota Prius and I need to find some information on the packages.
A: The best resource for you is the Toyota.com website, but in lieu of that here is the basics…
Base Prius – no smart-key, no VSC(Vehicle Stability Control), no cruise control
Most common is Package #2 – Cruise control, Heated outside mirrors, upgraded stereo with 6-speakers, smart-key system, and in current year and late 2008 models, backup camera with VSC.
Once you get package #5 or 6, you get the DVD navigation system with an upgraded audio system, HID lights with package #6 including Leather.
Hope this helps.
Ken
Q: Can I program the smart entry key of a toyota Prius to a corolla?
I have 2 spare toyota prius smart entry keys. It is possible to re-program them for my corolla-ultima? Is there any cross compatibility between toyota prius and toyota corolla’s smary entry keys? If so how do I need to re program those keys for my corolla?
A: Hi,
the first question I have is what vehicle the two spare Smart Keys were intended for, if any. Were they originally linked to a Prius?
Changing the Smart Key’s coding is not something you can do at home or at an aftermarket/independent shop. They simply won’t have the programming equipment.
You have to use a Toyota dealership to reprogram the Smart Keys, however you will run into a much bigger issue.
Smart Keys are linked to a specific vehicle’s transponder/receiver system with coding through a specialty progamming computer.
To explain this, if you somehow lost both of your original, already-programmed Smart Keys for any Toyota/Lexus, you would not only have to buy new Smart Keys, but you would also have to replace the internal Smart Key transponder computer inside the vehicle itself.
It is a linked and internally-locked system and it will not accept new Smart Keys made without one of the original Smart Keys present to verify the original codes. One will not work without the other.
So, unless the Smart Keys you have have never been programmed to a Prius and are completely blank, you will not be able to link them to another vehicle, even if that vehicle has a Smart Key system. It doesn’t matter if it is a Corolla or any other vehicle.
Q: How much does it cost to get a Toyota prius cost to service?
I wanna get a toyota prius but my fiance doesnt want me to get one because it might cost too much to service since its a highbrid. How much does it actually cost to service it?
A: hybrid*
and.same.as.any.other.car
Q: Are the people on the toyota Prius commercial real or animated?
My mom and dad think that on those Toyota Prius 2009 commercials that the people are real, but my brothers and I think that they are animated. The only thing I could think of is posting something on Yahoo to see what someone else thinks.
A: Real, but duplicated many times with the help of computers.
Q: How long does it take to order a Toyota Prius?
My lease is up in mid September and ordered a Jeep Patriot, but they have no idea when the vehicle will be in. I am coming down to the wire. Do Toyota dealerships typically can a wide array of Toyota Prius models? I obviously dont have 5-8 weeks..
A: Funny how all the VW fans come out of the woodwork whenever anyone asks about the Prius.
By the way: Fuel economy for the 2007 Prius is 48 city / 45 highway (regular unleaded), and for the 2006 VW TDI New Beetle it is 31 city / 40 highway (diesel). Identically the same numbers for the 2006 VW Golf TDI. That’s using the *NEW* mileage test results from the EPA. So the gasoline Prius still beats the diesel TDI, both in city and on the open highway. [There are no 2007 VW TDI models, that's why I listed 2006.]
Ignoring that — most Toyota dealers have a good selection of Prius cars these days, just waiting for you to walk in and buy one. If you want a specific color and specific options, you may have to look around to more than your closest dealer, or push your dealer to trade with another dealer. But if you start looking now, you shouldn’t have any problem getting a Prius you’ll be happy with by mid-September.
Q: How much money in gas could I save by getting a Toyota Prius hybrid?
I am trying to figure out if I should get a Toyota Yaris sedan or spend the extra $10,000 and get a Prius. Will the prius pay off in the long run?
This would be a second car. We are going to get the prius or the yaris.
A: It takes 10 years for a Prius to break even. Hybrids arent the best technology for better fuel economy anyway. A clean diesel can get 60 mpg easy, while costing thousands less than a hybrid system. Diesels are most common in European cars, and manufacturers like Volkswagen sell them in the US as options. The Prius is a much better car than the Yaris, although I would not suggest either mainly because of Toyotas falling quality. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/toyota_quality.html
The Yaris was called a “disappointment” by ConsumerReports, which has long been criticised for being biased towards imports. The Yaris is the ultimate penalty box. A good medium between the two cars is the upcoming Saturn Astra. It has been rumored to have a hybrid option, and if it does will be much more affordable than a Prius. The upcoming Saturn Astra is light years ahead of the Yaris. It is a rebadged Opel Astra, one of the most popular cars in Europe. Nothing will be changed from the original Opel in its transition to a Saturn. It will be made in Belgium and imported into the US. Here are some reviews of the Astra.
http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshows/12137/2008-saturn-astra.html
http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/12767/upfront-news-2008-saturn-astra.html
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/21/candd-crowns-saturn-astra-safest-car-under-25k/
http://www.caranddriver.com/carnews/12859/2008-saturn-astra.html
The Astra has already proven to be a great car, since it has been on sale in Europe since 2004. The Astra is more refined than the Yaris, not even going into its driving dynamics. Compare these pictures:
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/MediaNav/year=2008/make=Saturn/model=Astra/firstNav=Gallery/photoId=20142846#
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/MediaNav/styleId=100919847/firstNav=Gallery#
The gas mileage should be about the same on the Yaris and Astra, since every other car currently in that segment is within 2 mpg. Here is a side to side comparison of the Yaris VS the base Astra. Just look at the features, the Astra is hands down a better package, not including the longer warranty and better saftey.
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/nvc/edmunds/VehicleComparison?styleid=100919847&styleid=100913114&maxvehicles=5&refid=&op=3&tab=pricing
GM is now on top of JD Powers reliability/quality ratings with Buick. The tests were on cars from 2004 to see how they held up. This does have some faults since Saturn has completley overhauled their lineup, and currently the oldest car in their lineup is the 2006 Sky.
Q: Would a Toyota Prius or other hybrid be suitable for this type of commute?
My spouse commutes 55 miles one way to work, for a total of 110 per day. The commute has toll roads, heavy merges and lots of other commuters. Would a Toyota Prius or other hybrid be suitable for this type of commute? Please explain why or why not. Thanks.
A: It would be a great car for that purpose.
If you are looking for a stripped-down car with no frills, go for the Corolla that a couple of other people mentioned. HOWEVER, don’t compare the Prius to the Corolla and start talking about how long it will take the Prius’ fuel savings to pay for the difference — that ignores the fact that the Prius is a much better equipped car than the Corolla. If you add enough options to the Corolla to make it similar to the Prius, the difference is far less than the $6000 that people like to spout.
The first generation Prius that the former Prius owner mentioned (1997-2000) was a Japan-only vehicle. The first model year available in the US was 2001.
And there are plenty of Prius drivers out there with more than 200,000 miles, still on the original batteries. They are covered by a full warranty for 8 years or 100,000 miles; if bought in a state that follows California emission regulations, then it’s 10 years or 150,000 miles. And very few batteries have been replaced outside of warranty anyway; if you’re unlucky enough to have that happen to you, the cost is about $4,000 though it can be about $1000 less if you shop around.
And the people that love to suggest VW Jetta diesels…they may be fine, but they don’t get 50MPG. Try 42. Calling it 50 is a 19% exaggeration.
Q: What are the pros and cons of owning a Toyota Prius?
I’m interested in purchasing a Toyota Hybrid. I’d like to hear from some people who already own one. Please let me know why you are glad that you purchased your Prius. Thanks for your time inadvance.
A: Pros:
* Depending on where you live, tax incentives (some states or Canadian provinces offer income tax credits/deductions or sales tax reductions),or single-occupant HOV lane privilages (CA, VA, FL, NY), or reduced tolls (NY) or free parking…
* better HP and acceleration than a comparable car
* better (lower) emissions than a comparable car
* better fuel economy than a comparable car (check http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ to compare vehicles, as they all undergo the same driving cycle test… The Prius is currently best overall: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/best/best… )
* own a neat techy car
* long warranty
* you do not plug it in (charges off of the gasoline engine and recapurted kinetic energy while braking)
Cons:
* own a neat techy car (should you need unscheduled maintenance (break down), you’re mainly stuck paying dealer rates)
* many ill-informed people stopping you and asking questions about your car, telling you untruths about your own car, or even telling you how stupid you were for buying it… (for example, those above who were going on about the vehicle’s production and nickel use…)
* you cannot plug it in
The only real complaint I’ve seen in the US is about the Goodyear Integrity tires that are OE on the base Prius (not the Touring model), in that their traction is not the greatest. If you see some serious snow/ice where you are, you may want to invest in a good set of snow/traction winter tires, or at least some better “all season” tires.
Some people do not like the lack of tactile buttons/switches on the dash for the audio and climate control systems – it’s through the touch-screen display. But, you get used to the steering wheel controls in its place.
And yes, there are whole debates as to which is better, the Toyota navigation system, or a portable 3rd party unit…
I’ve never seen anyone do a cost-benefit analysis for a v4 vs v6 vs diesel engine, so why do one for a hybrid drivetrain? Most cost analysis articles neglect trade-in value which the Prius does very well in maintaining. (in some areas, used Prius are still selling for new prices for availability and rising gasoline prices!). Don’t forget to include federal and any state tax incentives in your calculation (Consumer Reports forgot, and had to issue a retraction that hybrids are cheaper to own/operate than their gasoline cousins). Edmunds.com still doesn’t take into account the true depreciation value (as seen by manually looking for a Prius trade-in value) when calculating their TCO, but they still say that hybrids will pay for themselves even when using their lower than actual trade-in amounts:
http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/08/22/bc.autos.hybrids.reut/index.html
Hybrids do cost less in the long term than their conventional counterparts. (Intellichoice used a 5 year ownership comparison in 2006) See: http://www.intellichoice.com/press/Hybrid-Survey-2006
http://www.intellichoice.com/carBuying101/HypeOverHybrids
While Consumer Reports in 2006 only found the Toyota Prius and the Honda Civic Hybrid would pay off within the same 5 year frame. The Honda Accord Hybrid, the Ford Escape Hybrid, the Lexus RX400h, and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid were also studied.
(I’ll note that there was a mathematical error in the initial publication of Consumer Reports’ hybrid vehicle cost analysis, which a retraction was published later… http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11637968/ )
Since this publication, many more hybrid models have become available, so I can’t use this to say about hybrids “in general.”
There is more to vehicle ownership besides initial purchase cost and the amount of gasoline used – there is also the costs to maintain and insure it, and also depreciation costs.
However, the societal costs for emissions are not usually included. The hybrids tend to be at worst an ULEV, with many (like the Prius) an AT-PZEV. Some are only sold in CA-emissions states. (Compare that to the often suggested VW TDIs, which cannot be sold new in CA-emission states because of their poor emissions.) In the US, hybrid models (like the Prius) tend to be the best in fuel economy in their respective classes, using the same testing procedure to compare all cars: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/best/best…
The Toyota Prius is also in Consumer Reports’ top picks for new cars: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/top-picks-for-2007-4-07/overview/0704_top-picks-2007.htm (as well as for used cars: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/used-cars/used-cars-best-and-worst-406/index.htm ) The Prius is also in edmunds’ used cars best bets list as well, and their lowest true cost to own list. http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/bestbet/articles/index.html
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/tco/2007/index.html
The Prius is also in Kelley Blue Book’s 2007 Best Resale Value Awards: http://www.kbb.com/kbb/ReviewsAndRatings/BestResaleValueAwards.aspx
Remember that the Toyota Prius is celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary this December 2007, so it’s hardly new technology!
http://web-cache.stream.ne.jp/www09/toyota/prius/main.html
http://www.toyota.com/html/dyncon/2007/september/birthday.html
The hybrid batteries in the currently available hybrid vehicles are usually listed by the manufacturer to last the lifetime of the vehicle, and have long warranties (not pro-rated!) to cover it. (Toyota Prius in the US: hybrid system (which includes the hybrid battery) for 8 years/100,000 miles, if in a CA-emission state the CA-emission warranty covers the hybrid battery pack for 10 years/150,000 miles.) So far, hybrid battery replacements are VERY uncommon, and rarely out of warranty. Pricing is much better when buying a used unit from a wrecked vehicle (much less than $1000), and not paying dealer-inflated rates/labor prices. Old battery packs are easily recycled (and Toyota even pays a $200 bounty to the owner to be sure it is recycled!). I don’t know where another poster gets the numbers of a 10% loss every year, as I haven’t heard that before… (My US 2001 Prius is almost 7 years old now, and the hybrid battery pack hasn’t shown me any problems yet…)
Meanwhile, here’s the 2004 Toyota Prius Green Report (life cycle assessment): http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/k_forum/tenji/pdf/pgr_e.pdf
(you’ll need to download the Japanese fonts for your PDF reader inorder to read it, but the entire document is written in English.)
Over the measured lifespan of the Prius, when compared to a comparable mid-sized gasoline vehicle, the Prius comes out ahead in the lifecycle assessment (LCA) for airborne emissions for CO2, NOx, SOx, HC, but actually does worse for PM (thanks to the material and vehicle production stages). Lifespan is given as 10 years use/100,000km. The CO2 break-even point for the 2004 Prius compared to this unnamed gasoline vehicle is given at 20,000km. (more CO2 is emitted during Prius production, but the Prius makes up for it over its driven lifetime.)
Another neat thing is that the Prius is one of the first uses of Toyota’s Eco-Plastic (plastic made from plants, as opposed to petroleum products). The battery is recycleable (NiMH), as is much of the car (steel and aluminum body, for example).
BTW: you can view the scheduled maintenance guides at: http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/
(Basically just an oil/filter change and tire rotation every 5000 miles/6 months)
More info at:
http://john1701a.com/
http://www.vfaq.net/
But since you asked, yes, I’m very happy with my 2001 Prius. Since moving to the Big City, I don’t see it/drive it often, and really should sell it because of non-use (living mostly carless now), but it’s difficult to part with it… My mother had heard me raving about my 2001 Prius when I bought it, and bought herself a 2002 Prius (in the color I really wanted!). My husband bought a 2004 Prius when the new model came out (so he could stop “borrowing” my Prius), loved it, but sold it (to his mother!) when we moved. My cousin has also bought a 2007 Prius. So, they’re in the family…
Q: Can You Play Dvds in a 2008 toyota prius without voiding the warranty?
I recently purchase a 2008 package 6 toyota prius. It has a DVD Nav system, but when you put in a dvd to play, it will not read it. Now, i know there are hacks, but when you hack your nav system, doesnt that void your warranty? What are my options?
A: The “DVD” part of the “DVD Navigation system” is that the navigation system reads its maps and other database information off of a DVD, as opposed to a bunch of CDs or a hard drive.
The navigation system does not have an MPEG decoder, so it cannot play movie DVDs. The navigation system can only read DVDs with the proprietary navigation software/database information on it.
If you wish to watch DVD movies in your Prius, then you will either have to:
1. Purchase a portable DVD player
2. Purchase a laptop with a DVD drive and appropriate movie-watching software
(These first two options will not void your warranty.)
3. Purchase a 3rd party in-car DVD system with additional screens (most commonly mounted in the back of the front seats/headrests, or a flip-down screen from the roof) (This will only void your warranty on the components that you have mounted/connected things to them.)
4. Modify your Prius to add a video-input to display to the existing MFD. (This will only void your warranty on the components that you have mounted/connected things to them.)
http://www.coastaletech.com/universal_video.htm
Do note to check with your state/local laws regarding having a television screen viewable by the driver while moving, however…
Q: What is the name of the song in the toyota third generation prius commercial?
i love the way the song sounds but i have had trouble finding what it is. the commercial is for the toyota prius where the sun powers the wind in the car and then people come out of the ground to create the scenery. i know that is confusing but if you know what i am talking about i would love to hear from you. thanks.
A: The new 2010 Toyota Prius commercial “Harmony” is part of the “Harmony Between Man, Nature and Machine” campaign. http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota-reveals-third-generation-91263.aspx
The “Harmony” commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq4nrmnqY9o
The making of the “Harmony” commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_M-WaCg27k&feature=channel_page
The artist is Petra Haden, performing the song “Let Your Love Flow.” She does it a cappella!
http://www.petrahadenmusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/petrahaden
Sorry, I don’t have the info for the even newer “MPG” commercial, but it certainly sounds like the same artist to me!
The “MPG” commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7vI-L4Lfmc&feature=channel
Toyota claims that they’ll make the audio tracks available for download later, in June. (“Let Your Love Flow” is scheduled for free download on Friday, June 5, 2009, but toyota.com is having server problems so maybe next week…)
Q: Would a Toyota Prius be a good car to buy?
I found a used 2006 Toyota Prius with 24,000 miles. Its an automatic with keyless ingition and very nice features. No problems with it. What do you know about the Toyota Prius?
A: Hi,
I’ll give you lots of the basics to clarify what you are looking at with a full hybrid like the Prius. It’s a bit of info, so stay with me (updated 3/19).
The Prius has been independently reviewed by Consumer Reports as their top pick for consumer satisfaction for the fourth year in a row based on responses from actual owners combined with their own testing. 92% of all owners say they would buy another, or recommend the Prius for purchase.
IntelliChoice just named the 2009 Prius again as the vehicle with the lowest total cost to own. This total cost includes initial purchase price, insurance, cost to maintain, and depreciation value.
It is a myth that the Prius needs more maintenance than a standard vehicle. Less maintenance also means less components in the vehicle and less to throw away or rebuild.
The Prius is rated an AT-PZEV, or Advanced Technology-Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle. The Prius puts out no emissions during part of the time it is driving and operating. This is the highest level of emission value, just under a purely electric vehicle.
Speaking for the hybrid batteries, there have been confirmed cases of less than 3% of all owners who have paid to replace their nickel metal hydride (NiMH) hybrid batteries outside of warranty.
That is 3% of over 1.7 million owners of Toyota/Lexus hybrids. There have been NiMH replaced due to accidents or owner abuse/modification that were not covered by Toyota, but those are rare cases.
Hybrids also use a 12 volt lead acid battery that will eventually break down, just like any other vehicle. But the hybrid battery is a nickel metal hydride one and they do not break down like lead acid batteries.
Our federal government has tested NiMH batteries from the Prius and discovered they still maintain 90% of their capacity after 100,000 miles. Look up the testing at the DOE website.
On to the maintenance of a Prius (these prices came directly from a Toyota dealership last year)…
The cost of operation of a 2006-2009 Prius is a little less than .10 cents per mile for each 100,000 miles of operation:
- There is no steering belt or steering pump, the system is electronic and uses electric motors. There is no belt to wear and no pump to lose fluid out of. No additional parts to replace or maintain.
- There is no timing belt, only a timing chain that is self-adjusting. No part to replace.
- There is no accelerator cable or cable linkage, once again, it is electronic. So there is no loss of acceleration over time from cable stretch and wear like on a standard vehicle. No additional parts to replace or maintain.
- The brake pads should never need to be replaced, they are hardly used due to the regenerative braking system. No parts to replace or maintain.
- You never touch the NiMH battery or the hybrid system, it is self-regulating. No parts to replace or maintain.
- The gas engine is not tuned up for 100,000 miles. At even 15,000 miles per year, that’s about seven years. And then…
- four spark plugs run $12.00 each, four is $48.00 (the wires aren’t replaced and there are no distributors because each cylinder has a direct injection module and they are not replaced)
- coolant is $15.50 a gallon and you need two gallons, or $31.00 (if you live in an extremely hot or cold climate, you might need to change the coolant 2X in 100,000 miles so figure $62.00 there)
- air filters are $18.00 for the engine and $25.00 for the cabin and are replaced every 15,000 miles. So over 100,000 miles, we’ll go high and say 7 sets of air filters at $301.00.
- at 100,000 miles, inspect the wiring, change the oil (might as well, since you’re there) lube, inspect and flush the brake lines, flush the coolant if necessary. It runs about $225.00, which includes parts.
- the sealed, continuously variable transmission fluid is not changed until 90,000 miles, about $140.00
- The OEM (Original Equipment from the Manufacturer) Goodyear Integrity’s are about $113.00 each, installed. The originals are low-rolling resistance, specialty tires, just like a truck or sports car. They will last about 35,000 or so. Three sets of 4 OEM tires- over 105,000 miles- will run $1356.00 installed (3 sets of 4 at $113.00 each = $1356.00).
- Oil and filter changes every 3000 miles and tire rotations every 6000 miles, just like any other vehicle. Oil changes are about $26.00 and tire rotations are about $18.00, or about $884.00 for oil changes and $306.00 for rotations over 100,000 miles
So, over 100,000 miles, for regular service, a Prius should run about $3322.00, rounded to $3400.00, or about .034 cents per mile.
Gas at $3.00 per gallon will run about you about $783.00 (12,000 miles per year / EPA combined 46 mpg = 261 gallons used X 3.00 = $783.00, or $6500 over 100,000 miles).
I get 51.7 as a year long average with the AC and stereo on in the Upper Midwest.
Total the maintenance and the gas usage and you get about $9900 per 100,000 miles.
Q: How can I fit two carseats in the back of a Toyota Prius?
I drive a Toyota Prius. I currently have one infant car seat in the middle of the back because it has to fit between the bucket seats (the depth is to long to go directly behind the drivers or passenger seats). Does anyone have a recommendation for a convertible car seat that is not very deep when installed rear facing? We are about to have 2 babies, and I know that two infant car seats won’t fit. Any ideas? I don’t have the option of buying a different car. Thanks in advance.
A: Well the obvious answer is to go to a store that will let you try the floor models in your car, but those are getting harder to find.
There is some info here on which seats fit in a Prius: http://www.carseatdata.org/main/search?entry[car_make_id]=47&entry[car_model_id]=688&entry[car_year_id]=&entry[seat_brand_id]=&entry[seat_name_id]=&entry[seat_type]=&entry[installation_method]=&x=71&y=19
Personally I have an Eddie Bauer/Alpha Omega Elite (also sold as Costco and something else) and an Evenflo Triumph Advanced. The Eddie Bauer even with the base removed takes up far more space forcing the seat in front of it forward. The evenflo though wider (1.5-2″) takes up less space depth wise (at least 3″).
Another smaller seat is the Sunshine Radian which is made with more metal than plastic so it is smaller on the outside while allowing one of the widest interiors for bigger babies. I don’t know specifically about depth though this only gives the base depth which is only part of the answer:
http://www.macklems.com/sunshine-kids-radian-car-seat.htm
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