Pros

• Displays the Prius’s eco-friendly style.
• Easy-to-use infotainment
• Enough speed to merge into highway traffic and pass.
• Driver aids are accurate and straightforward.

Cons

• Surprisingly little storage.
• Backseat headroom is limited.
• Steering wheels obscure the indicator cluster.
• Gas engines start loudly.

Prius movement: how? The new Prius has greater power, but city driving hides it. It’s smooth and fast from a stoplight, like its predecessors. The added speed makes merging onto a freeway or climbing a steep slope less stressful. Our front-wheel-drive test Prius reached 60 mph in 7.7 seconds. The previous model took 10.7 seconds.

New suspension and structural pieces have also helped the Prius stay calm while moving. It’s reliable and straight despite its unresponsive steering.

Prius interior comfort? Prius front seats are comfortable for extended rides. The back chairs are comfy even if you can’t recline back. The Prius handles potholes well. Tires, wind, and engine noise make the Prius noisy when accelerating. This makes it a lousy automobile to drive.

The latest Prius has one climate zone and doesn’t feature some of the more extensive climate settings in prior models, such as the ability to turn off the fans in all seats except the driver to save gasoline. All Prius versions include heated front seats except the base LE. The Limited variant has heated rear seats.

The interior? A standard dashboard layout and well-placed buttons make the Prius’s interior functional and easy to use. Digital instrument panels need to be more attractive. It’s cluttered with information. Most drivers remarked that the steering wheel partially covered their display view even after adjusting the seat and steering wheel. There are also placement issues.

The latest Prius has less backseat space and visibility than prior models. To enter, you must crouch. Over-six-footers will struggle to breathe inside. It would help if you leaned down when the car hit a bump to avoid hitting your head on the roof. The rear window slopes, and the roof beams block the view. The Prius’s appearance has improved, but some functionality still needs to be recovered.

Tech quality? Our test Prius Limited has the new 12.3-inch tablet in the center. We like Toyota’s new multimedia system’s simplicity, speed, and Google Maps direction. Better trim levels have wireless charging pads, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. It’s heated, so your phone will feel warm after an hour. The cabin has six USB-C connectors for old-fashioned phone charging.

The Prius aids driving. The hybrid stays in its lane when adaptive cruise control is activated, and accelerating and stopping are seamless. Proactive Driving Assist gently assists drivers in typical circumstances. If traffic stops ahead, the Prius will brake gently if you lift your foot off the gas pedal to warn you to slow down. When the automobile front moves away, the dashboard LEDs flash. We found this system to be a good thing.

Are you storing things? The hatchback of the Prius holds 20,3 cubic feet. This is less cargo room than prior Prius models but more than a sedan of the same size. We couldn’t fit golf clubs on the Prius’s back since it’s more minor and more profound—no storage under the cargo floor despite its size.

The Prius has a rubberized storage area beneath the dashboard and a small but deep centre console bin. Easy-to-use wireless charging pad next to the gear shifter. The somewhat larger cup holders accept most water bottles.

Is it gas efficient? The latest Prius is still fuel-efficient. The EPA estimates 57 highway and 52 city mpg for front-wheel drive LE models. AWD cars lose three mpg. We scored 52.3 mpg on our objective test route, close to the 52 mpg the EPA predicted for the Limited FWD Prius. Prius is associated with fuel efficiency.

Prius: decent buy? Toyota’s standard warranty is three years and 36,000 miles; the powertrain guarantee is five years and 60,000 miles. Prius hybrids cover the battery for ten years or 150,000 miles and the hybrid parts for eight years or 100,000 miles. Toyota offers two years of free maintenance, a premium market rarity.

The Prius is affordable, but its higher variants are now too expensive. All-wheel drive costs extra. If you need additional room, hybrid SUVs and midsize cars are available at these exorbitant rates.

Prius’s interior has improved, although some complex plastic elements stick out. Shaky and tinny, the doors close.

After a substantial overhaul, the Prius transformed from the “ugliest car” to an attractive and well-built one. Even though the new Prius is faster, it’s precisely as efficient. The hybrid, one of the fastest (but still boring) little cars, gets over 50 mpg most of the time. The Prius’ most prominent feature is its gas mileage, but the rest of the car has improved.

This article was written before Toyota announced the 2024 Prius. Based on last year’s Prius, the XLE trim level offers the best price-to-feature ratio. This version’s bigger wheels lower fuel economy from 57 to 52 mpg, but you get additional comfort, convenience, and exciting alternatives.

This article was written before Toyota announced the 2024 Prius. Based on last year’s Prius, the XLE trim level offers the best price-to-feature ratio. This version’s bigger wheels lower fuel economy from 57 to 52 mpg, but you get additional comfort, convenience, and exciting alternatives.

Prius model

Four-door Toyota Prius models include LE, XLE, and Limited. Each automobile has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor hybrid powertrain—194 horsepower. Most cars drive front-wheel. AWD adds a second electric motor to the back wheels for 196 horsepower.

Four-door Toyota Prius models include LE, XLE, and Limited. Each automobile has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor hybrid powertrain—194 horsepower. Most cars drive front-wheel. AWD adds a second electric motor to the back wheels for 196 horsepower.