While by no means hot rods, I think you will be impressed with the pep of these vehicles. We don't have a Prius but I am sure they similar in this capacity. We have taken our HCH-I (smaller engine than the new HCH) up the rim of the White Moutains in Arizona on a number of occassion with two adults, 60 pound pouch and luggage. As mentioned in a previous post, you'll hear a lot of engine noise because you'll get some high revs but they will go up the hills at any speed you choose.

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