I am shocked. Genuinely shocked. I showed the Prius to my wife and her reaction was “oh my god, WHAT?!” I’m like I know! That’s what I was thinking lol. Toyota did a fantastic job. In one generation the Prius has not only leapfrogged the 4th gen Prius, but it has essentially made cars like the Corolla Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, and Ionic look stupid. It’s as fast as a Civic Si but with 40% better efficiency. That is truly remarkable.
@@Japplesnap 0-60 in 7 seconds. Sofyan from Redline Reviews even got sub 7 to 60. You would have to rev the piss out of a Civic Si and dump the clutch to get anywhere near a sub 7 second run. Whether you like it or not, this Prius walks a Civic under normal circumstances. And it has AWD so that walk continues in the rain and snow.
That's a win from Toyota. BMW driver here and I'm just stunned by the design, the price and the performance of that Prius. If that thing goes from 0-60 in 7 seconds, where are we going from here?!
@gerhard goedhart Ah, I see where the bad opinions about BMW drivers come from. I can ascertain you, I do drive a BMW F36. But I also use indicators and I liked my previous car, a Miata/MX-5 ND, much better. BMW builds plenty of powerful/heavy cars but nothing that can compete with a Miata. But I needed something for my family and the F36 does look great.
Prius was always great. I had a 2nd generation and then bought the 3rd generation which I think to this day, it's still the best looking. Mine is plugin. Not sure why a genuine Prius fan care about sportiness!! We in general care about the gas mileage and I wish the 2023 would have raised the bar to 80 MPG and was less sporty. Only the haters are now coming raving how Prius has changed. Asking for 200 HP Prius is like me asking Porsche to add a bed on the back of 911 so that I can use it at Home depot to haul 2×4's
same here in witer is about 45mpg (5.3L/100Km) and in summer is less than that about 60mpg .. And i do have 2gen Prius... New ar is just nicer with new tech, but ... why would I trade my old prius if I get only looks and economy is same. I have prius for 1. to be economic, for prius owner stepping up to plug-in is the only way.
I've got 160k on my gen 3, still getting about 52 mpg (per their gauge, which might be a bit optimistic). I love the new gen 5, but still think our gen 3s may be the most functional, people and cargo carrying wise.
Unlike many people, I was always a fan of the Prius from the moment it was born. I just love the hybrid concept. I've had two simple Yaris cars in the past, nothing electric or hybrid. But never had a single problem with them, which is why I have come to trust Toyota so much. This new Prius has just blown my mind though. It's utterly gorgeous! And it will no doubt be my next car!
I think that Toyota did a phenomenal job. They made their interior less ugly, and improved their exterior as well. It's almost night and day. It looks futuristic but not overdone, and I love how it looks now. The proportions make more sense here and I love the new headlights
I find it interesting that reviewers praise the interior design of the Prius, yet complain about the nearly identical interior and gauge cluster in the Bz4x. I love the Bz4x, but reviewers just hate on that car for some reason.
When I saw the photos at first I thought it was a new Volt, the silhouette is surprisingly similar to the gen 2 Volt. Glad to see someone is using that design.
Lots of people who don't want EV, this is the first Hybrid I would consider, I can't believe how great this redesign looks. I think Hybrids are the way forward for at least another 20 years. EV's are still the toys of wealthy people and people who must make some kind of statement.
The Corolla Hybrid fills the role that the Prius used to. I get that everybody is impressed by the new style and power, but I suppose I didn't foresee that Toyota would want to bring the Prius brand upscale. I'm not a market researcher for sure, but this just seems like something to slot in between Corolla and Camry Hybrid prices, but still at the Corolla size class.
Cool seeing a couple of PNW reviewers collaborating on a new car. Really good chemistry and hearing each others thoughts in real time adds a lot to the content.
I had a 2010 Prius, my daughter has it now because I knew it was reliable. I thought it was a good looking car. They really blew it on the next, glad they had the sense to go for a looker now. Now they have to get their act together with EVs. I would have bought a Toyota if they had one. I actually went back to a domestic, a Chevy Bolt EUV and I love it.
I love the design of the new Prius. It makes me want to trade my Tesla Model S for the Prius. I am sure a lot of people considering the Model 3 will take a hard look at this car. Great job Toyota.
I agree! My wife and I drove a Prius from central Virginia to Sioux Falls, Idaho (1330 miles) in one day. Try that in a Tesla. Don’t get me wrong I would love the power of the Tesla but I’m not going to give up a travel vehicle. My other vehicle is a F350 diesel so I’m glad to save fuel in the car. I am considering a Lightning though.
@@jasonearles9789 The new Tesla superchargers are super fast. They charge 1,000 miles per hour. This means that you can recharge a fully discharged battery on about 20 minutes. No one lets the battery go to zero so more than likely the battery is still 20% charged. Therefore, you can fully charge a battery in the time it takes you to go to the bathroom and grab some coffee. Last time I charged at a supercharger I was impressed. Finally, the number of superchargers Tesla has built is impressive. Still I love the Prius and would consider getting one.
Im 73. I owned fancy brands my life. I now own my 3rd prius. My new one is a 2022 super sonic red prius prime. The computer just kicked out 63.7 miles per gallon with gas. 122 mikes per galln using electric. I have 8000 plus. I only put in 5 tanks of gas. Its all electric miles. Mine is a red limited. YES I LOVE IT. My STS got 16 to 18 mpg NO problems on my 2012 prius. 3 prius and love all of them with 368000 miles on it
I would go for the smallest wheels possible, because one thing is the look, the other things are ride quality, noise and fuel consumption :) The Corolla with 18" was a pretty rough, the Prius on 15" is so much more comfortable ... I can't imagine how will Prius PHV with 19" feel on anything but well-kept together highway.
Exactly. The roads around my home are awful. I hate rubber band tires. So many people damage their expensive wheels here. It transmits right through the rubber and dents the rim. It's ridiculous on a Prius (or Camry or Corolla--I own both).
Regarding the whole EV conversation, Toyota's decision to continue to focus on hybrid technology is the better choice currently, for several reasons. For one, price. EVs are expensive, mostly because of their battery packs. Most nice EVs are $80k+. That's not a viable option for many. Secondly, battery resources. You can make about 65 hybrid vehicles for every one EV (in terms of how many batteries you need). In terms of environmental impact, 65 hybrids using half the fuel of the ICE counterparts is far better for the environment than simply replacing one ICE vehicle for one EV. I also like the phrasing they use on their hybrids (do they still use it?). They call(ed) these "Self-charging hybrid" so as not to be confused with the plug-in variants. For people who live in condos or apartments, this gives them a great transitional product that doesn't need to be plugged in. I'm sure battery tech will continue to improve so things like heat management, cost, size, weight and material availability can all be improved. The additional cost for a hybrid option with Toyota is only about $2000. That means it is far more attainable for more people.
I will say this Tom, this car gets equivalent MPG to a EV at 57 MPG. We were looking at your video for the Jaguar I-Pace (enjoyed that very much, thanks), and when you run that vehicle through the Dept. of Energy site, it estimates the MPG the EV will get based on how the power is supplied in order for your to recharge i.e. if you state uses "dirty" generating systems (solid fuel reactors and such) to produce your electrical power at home, you EV isn't clean either. So I will be using my homes solar, but if I used my local utility from my home, they estimate the I-Pace at about a 66 MPG equivalent to a gas engine. So, 57 is far off. Thanks ! Enjoy your work ! - G
Good price point being able to get the limited model for under $45,000 when you add taxes, doc fees and a couple of options. At this point most it is affordable for the majority of people. Thanks Toyota.
I’m interested to see how this sells. From my perspective, they actually made the Prius worse in every way except how it looks. Total storage volume, head room, and rear lift gate were all sacrificed to make the car look better. Toyota hasn’t released the “Prime” version yet, meaning you’ll get better fuel economy out of the 2016 Prime lineup. I know this is an unpopular opinion, and Toyota is desperately trying to make the Prius cool. However, in my opinion the Prius was never about being cool, it was about being ruthlessly economical. The narrative about it being green evaporated as soon as people realized the real benefit was cost savings; which is approximately the moment ever taxi and Uber became a Prius.
You know this is car glowup of the year when like every car reviewer and the company itself (while saying yeah its about time) is talking about it. best part, I forgot to say in another vid, you'd think if you saw this for the first time that this was a movable concept model of the Prius. nope. it's final production & it's improved in every way.
I had a 2011 Prius that I bought new. I had serviced by the dealer every 5,000 miles. I hand washed it and waxed it yearly. It was in prime condition. The traction battery died at 148,000 miles. It cost me $3,500 to replace and dealer would give $6,000 for the car. The guarantee on the new battery was for only one year. The Kia dealer gave me $10,000 on a Kia Ev 6. I love the EV 6. The is no comparison.
I’m driving a Prius V which is a big zero on style points…but I love the room inside and visibility. I wonder how the new models compare. Certainly much sleeker looking.
Pretty tiring hearing you guys continuously whining about the Gen-4 styling. While I understand styling is subjective, I honestly see the new Gen-5 styling as being "fine" (unremarkable). I am more than happy with all aspects of my 2016 Gen-4 as it approaches its 7th birthday, with lifetime MPG around 60. What is remarkable, however, is how Toyota had gone from an industry leader in EV/hybrid tech to a lackluster industry follower in pure electric vehicle technology.
Thank God Gen 4 is done! My wife bought a Gen 3 new in 2010 and we always loved it! She was ready to get a new one but the Gen 4 was out and we gagged... 😰 Anyway, how does it compare to the Gen 3? I'm concerned about 2 things... The confort of the ride... Gen 3 was a little rough... And head room. I'm 6'3"... will I even fit in the thing?
Thanks for sharing drive impressions and pricing. I was looking at this for my college age daughter’s first car but the poor A pillar visibility gives me pause.
2:08 - Really? With such a steep windshield slope, its drag coefficient is higher?! 5:15 - In the case of my 2017 Prius _Prime_ , I see its appearance as like its acceleration: “it’s fine” - not great, but completely adequate. I especially like its headlights, both design-wise and functionally. Now the _regular_ non-plug-in Gen-4 Prius, I agree looks pretty odd, the Prime being a big improvement. However, I’m not a fan of the Prime‘s black plastic front grill.
I’ve had a 2008 and a 2012 but when I went to buy the 2016 I couldn’t get past the Fugley looks so I went with a PHEV from Ford. I may have to come back to the Prius with this model.
I have to keep scratching my head here with the previous models being ugly references. Had several and never felt I needed to hide behind the steering wheel... I thought the Prius Prime was the best looking one ever. But, I'm sure it pulls in a lot of ppl who never thought much about the Prius (except when theres a gas crisis and everyone starts throwing cash at you:P ). I'm curious if they're going to add in a spare tire. The "optional feature" kinda mindset with the last gen (and as a general market trend) makes me wonder, esp with the awd version. Gen5 dash seems like a step back from the Gen4's. Looks kinda like a last-gen nissan sentra.
The pricing is cheaper than what I expected. I've own 2 types of Prius before and comfort was never the name of the game so this new one seems just fine. Will hold out for the Prime version to see if the extra HP really makes much of a difference. Nicely done vid in which you covered a lot of talking points.
I had the opposite thought. The pricing is unjustifiable frankly. It's a hybrid that's competing in a market that is strongly shifting to EVs. The kind of buyers that once flocked to the prius for its efficiency are now moving to electric which the prius failed to even attempt to compete with. The prime is a massive disappointment, it should have been the pure electric prius variant, not a half hearted attempt at relevance. Worse yet, the regular prius is now priced the same as the new bolt, bolt euv, and equinox ev which from an efficiency standpoint are all vastly superior to the prius. Will people buy the prius? Sure, there's always a use case for it. Will it be as successful as prior generations? Unlikely. If it was cheaper it would make sense. As is? No. Even it's amazing looks and interior refresh can't compensate for a market that has begun to move beyond.
@@SweetLou0523 Well, I live in Japan and we have a poor/lacking charging system. Hybrids are a standard on EVERY car made recently. Even our older cars will cut the engine off during idling. The pricing is practically the same as the 2nd gen and 3rd gen so this redesign with extra power/speed is a huge win to ditch my Honda Fit.
@@SweetLou0523 EVs may be a decent solution for most people who live in or around a big city that comprises like 20% of the land mass in the US, but for the remaining 80% and those that like to drive around the country, charging EVs and living with them in the cold north is a deal breaker. Hybrid is the way to go.
@eternal ponderer I live in rural Indiana, I commute an hour each way for work. I indeed meet both your scenarios and my ev is literally the perfect car. I havent had to pay for gas in months, and my monthly electric cost increase is less than a tank of gas in my prius.
For a 6 foot tall senior, is it difficult getting in and out of the car, it looks very low to the ground, i have one on order but one hasnt arrived yet for the test drive...thanks
38 miles of ev range, as long as you aren't on the highway and don't, live where there is snow. Honestly, the prime is a massive failure. Toyota should have made the prius prime a dedicated ev platform which would have sold like mad, more than the rest of the ev lineup. But seeing what happened to their bz4ev thing, and the massive fraud Toyota is trying to cover up with it, I can see why they are gunshy about releasing another potentially disastrous ev.
I had one Gen 2 and two Gen 4s. Fantastic cars. You have to judge them and the design for the time period they were designed and the technical specs. Just fyi, a normal drive Gen 4 gets 52-53 mpg all day, every day on my driveway. I’m not a hypermiler by stretch of imagination. Glad they improved the infotainment system as Apple CarPlay and Android auto were long overdue. The A pillar and rear visibility scares me a bit but I’ll probably buy one anyway. Thx.
Tom, the quality of the sound from the standard stereo in Prius IV was horrendous. That and the capacitive touch buttons were harder to live with than the styling, which I couldn’t see from inside the car. What is the stereo’s sound quality like in Prius Gen. V?
Great Review! Given that most EVs are $50K plus, this becomes the efficient, value car on the market; more style than Chevy Bolt...and AWD. Homerun! There is apparently still life and wisdom in the Toyota brand!
Not for long. Toyota will be bankrupt by the end of the decade if they dont change course and go electric. Toyota sells 9x more cars than Tesla but their profit margin is 1/9th of Tesla's. Toyota makes $1200 per vehicle (thats right only $1200). Meanwhile Tesla is $9570. I was avid supporter of Toyota for decades, but the frugal and pragmatic people are going to Tesla. Plus it's the most American made vehicle, giving jobs to Americans. We still have our old 2010 Prius but we don't drive it much, we just love driving the Tesla.
@@benc1927 Toyota is the number one maker of cars in the world. They are not going bankrupt in 7 years. Tesla margins is what will get crunched in the next few years IMO. They have capacity to build but are not price competitive and have no vehicles priced for the main stream.
@@gregkramer5588They are working on it, if the rumors prove true. There's really no reason why they cannot build a cheaper vehicle, given their technological portfolio and their ever increasing expertise in the manufacturing space. The only reason why Big Auto hasn't built a cheaper BEV car is because they need the profit margins to keep investors happy.
Very disappointing indeed! They kept 195 tires and then screwed aerodynamics! The weak point of hybrids is high speed fuel consumption which is not that low. Aerodynamics is key.
I have been driving a 2012 Prius V for 10 years now and need to pass it on to a relative soon. It has been great and gets 44 mpg.( 113K and I have replaced to gas cap and the cruise control handle) I am 6' and worry about the head room in this new one also I don't like the license plate thing on the front, it would so much cleaner without it.. ( Here in New Mexico we don't have front plates) I drive 17 miles to work so may wait for the Prime to come ou,t but maybe I need to get on the waiting list which takes a $500 deposit just to look.
I wasn't emarassed to drive my 2007, 2016 Prii ormy 2017 Prime. I didn't buy them for looks,and if the unwashed don't like them, tough noogies! I am in the market for the 2023 Prime thuogh. I do like the looks better, and the additional EV range will help me a bunch. Even with my current one, I have gone over 12 months without buying gas! The trunk in the Prime will be larger than my current Prme due to the relocation of the battery. Gen gens 2 and 3 were gangbusters in the trunk department though! ...and had spare tires.
What did you think of the gauge cluster? Is looking over the steering wheel awkward? Is the steering wheels placement too low or does it feel OK? Will there be a review of Prime when it comes out?
@@DrivenCarReviews My guess - without having seen it for myself - is that above the wheel is an easier adaptation for new Prius owners than to the right of the the wheel.
Im glad they kept the prius name. I think it will make people think 2x, especially former prius owners (who all are in love with this design) It's pretty cute and affordable for people looking for a new hybrid car
I think you were a little too hard on the old Prius. It was ugly in the same way the VW Beetle was, so much so both vehicles said something socially about both drivers. I took it as a positive, but then I attend a very liberal, progressive church and when I look out across the parking lot I nicknamed it "Our Lady of the Prius" 😂 .. but yes the new one looks amazing.
@@slscamg The numer one traded in car for a Tesla is the Prius. The Tesla is the pragmatic choice now. Toyota had a chance and blew it. We traded in one of our Prius's for a Tesla, still have a old one. It feels nostalgic driving the old prius around, like driving an antqiue. Toyota will struggle to not go bankrupt by the end of the decade if they don't change course.
The hard truth is that there are just NOT ENOUGH BATTERIES to make every car full electric. The Teslas are impressive (though, with their own issues), but every car cannot, today, be electric. We just do not have the batteries available. As successsful as Tesla has been, their sales (units built/shipped) are minor compared to Toyota (or VW, GM, Ford, etc.). So hybrids and plug-in hybrids are the way to be 10 people into "electricified" vehicles instead of just one.
@@benc1927 Well-equipped Model Y is $80K. Pragmatic? Don't kid yourself and don't fool everyone else. In fact, hybrid is the most pragmatic choice, and it may be a greener choice as well, considering the resources and energy that went into making a battery.
IDK about that. That "top line" trim still looks Toyota cheap to me. At $40k I would expect better, my 2 year old Outback Onyx did not cost that much and the Toyota fabric is shared with Subaru as Star Tex, I believe.
Cars do not save the environment. Americans do too little walking and biking. Also try mass transit. And good design and driving dynamics aren't coddling. They are a competitive edge.
I liked Tom's remark in the red light/green light section: "not a full EV, and won't be". I would never own a vehicle that adds so significantly to the time required for a road trip. For now, until the charging infrastructure for EVs is more mature, hybrid is the only way to go if efficiency is your goal.
Great review as ever. A question: why is the seats-up cargo volume less in XLE/Limited vs. LE? There’s no spare taking up floor space and the battery packs are the same, I assume? Maybe it’s to do with AWD?
@@DrivenCarReviews Yet it's still not 27 cubic feet like the old version. They have lost their utility. White Styrofoam is crazy. Not impressed with this new "Corolla".
@@pittss2c601 Looks like styrofoam, it's harder and much more durable. I suppose you can buy something else if losing a couple cubic feet makes a huge difference.
My L has just landed in LA and will be my third Prius. I also have an ‘02 Thunderbird and an Aston Martin Vantage but I drive the heck out of my Priuses every day
You're right about needing a home run Tom, the Prius had gone the way of the 96 Taurus, really messed with an icon but I don't think it's too late for Prius!
The big difference in economy for higher trims is not the cushy features, it's the 19" wheels which is just looks. 17" are more efficient, and probably more comfortable as well.
The roads around my home are awful. I hate rubber band tires. So many people damage their expensive wheels here. It transmits right through the rubber and dents the rim. It's ridiculous on a Prius (or Camry or Corolla--I own both).
In and Out fries are great! They simply don't have additives, sugars and coatings to make them pretty. They're natural and, with enough salt, I think they're great. As for the Prius, man, what a huge improvement for a dog of a car. I owned a third-generation car and HATED it. Could not wait to sell it! So uncomfortable and unpleasant to drive, I dreaded taking it anywhere. This new one looks like a winner!
No. I will die on this hill. There awful. Fresh cut but still manages to taste like dried shoestring potatoes from a can. I make better fries at home in an air fryer.
I really wish that Toyota would give more flexibility with tire choice. I like the limited trim, but i would rather have a 17 inch tire that can handle a pothole and improve your fuel efficiency.
Well I got a 23 Prius fwd XLE less than 2 weeks ago and I am only gettin around 33 mpg!!!! I’m not happy although love the car itself. Very smooth ride
Slit rear window with no washer/wiper? Digital rear view mirror becomes a necessity! Low profile tires with no spare? Grrr! No rear air vent? One zone heating/cooling? So-so upgraded sound system? Manual passenger seat? Noisy ICE engine? Almost $40K? Get a Venza!
Thanks Tom, Have a great Christmas! The car looks nice but the pricing has jumped quite a bit. It is way more than most compacts and priced like a midsize. Camry hybrid is not that much worse for mileage and I would bet the comfort level is way nicer.
@@DrivenCarReviews I guess it was just a bit more than I thought. A loaded Prius is only ~$1k less than a loaded Sportage Hybrid. The mileage is much less but the value seems to lean Sportage. Of course not a fair comparison. I have also sat in the Hybrid Camry XLE and it was pretty nice for under $34k
@@TinLeadHammer Well they price is within 5% of these two. The Camry looks to have a quieter cabin, better ride and more space especially in the back seats. The Sportage beats it in every way except mileage and a tie for speed. I wanted to like the Prius and I do. It just seems a bit high. I am old enough where comfort is key.
@@gregkramer5588 I don't think you can compare a Toyota product to the KIA/Hyundai. What are you getting in a Toyota, RELIABILITY and lower cost of ownership. KIA/Hyundai engines just scare me, I think their reliability is suspect. IMHO
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I am shocked. Genuinely shocked. I showed the Prius to my wife and her reaction was “oh my god, WHAT?!” I’m like I know! That’s what I was thinking lol. Toyota did a fantastic job. In one generation the Prius has not only leapfrogged the 4th gen Prius, but it has essentially made cars like the Corolla Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, and Ionic look stupid. It’s as fast as a Civic Si but with 40% better efficiency. That is truly remarkable.
Which Ioniq? If we're talking about IQ5, then its still far ahead of Prius.
But that was always possible with Toyota's hybrids. Especially with a plug in battery.
They could've done this 10 years ago!
Except it's not as fast as a Civic Si.
@@Japplesnap 0-60 in 7 seconds. Sofyan from Redline Reviews even got sub 7 to 60. You would have to rev the piss out of a Civic Si and dump the clutch to get anywhere near a sub 7 second run. Whether you like it or not, this Prius walks a Civic under normal circumstances. And it has AWD so that walk continues in the rain and snow.
@@Soh90 You know nothing about the Civic Si. It's quicker to 60 than you think.
That's a win from Toyota. BMW driver here and I'm just stunned by the design, the price and the performance of that Prius.
If that thing goes from 0-60 in 7 seconds, where are we going from here?!
We're going downhill because electric cars are as green as toxic waste.
not making you have to pay a subscription for set warmers
The plug in with 220 hp maybe goes faster
What BMW do you "drive." Just curious.
@gerhard goedhart Ah, I see where the bad opinions about BMW drivers come from. I can ascertain you, I do drive a BMW F36. But I also use indicators and I liked my previous car, a Miata/MX-5 ND, much better. BMW builds plenty of powerful/heavy cars but nothing that can compete with a Miata.
But I needed something for my family and the F36 does look great.
Prius was always great. I had a 2nd generation and then bought the 3rd generation which I think to this day, it's still the best looking. Mine is plugin.
Not sure why a genuine Prius fan care about sportiness!! We in general care about the gas mileage and I wish the 2023 would have raised the bar to 80 MPG and was less sporty.
Only the haters are now coming raving how Prius has changed.
Asking for 200 HP Prius is like me asking Porsche to add a bed on the back of 911 so that I can use it at Home depot to haul 2×4's
My 2013 Prius gen 3 with 300 000 miles on it is still has around 45 mpg. Great car.
same here in witer is about 45mpg (5.3L/100Km) and in summer is less than that about 60mpg .. And i do have 2gen Prius... New ar is just nicer with new tech, but ... why would I trade my old prius if I get only looks and economy is same. I have prius for 1. to be economic, for prius owner stepping up to plug-in is the only way.
I've got 160k on my gen 3, still getting about 52 mpg (per their gauge, which might be a bit optimistic). I love the new gen 5, but still think our gen 3s may be the most functional, people and cargo carrying wise.
2016 prius start better… but once u got 2023 prius u gonna love it. U dont want yrs 2022 below anymore 😅. Haha
Unlike many people, I was always a fan of the Prius from the moment it was born. I just love the hybrid concept. I've had two simple Yaris cars in the past, nothing electric or hybrid. But never had a single problem with them, which is why I have come to trust Toyota so much.
This new Prius has just blown my mind though. It's utterly gorgeous! And it will no doubt be my next car!
It's good to see the A/C controls are actual buttons.
Aauugghh. One of the reasons I got rid of my current gen. Prius and wouldn’t buy a VW these days.
I agree 100%. The touch screen A/C controls are the one thing I truly hate about my 2019 Prius Prime.
I think that Toyota did a phenomenal job. They made their interior less ugly, and improved their exterior as well. It's almost night and day. It looks futuristic but not overdone, and I love how it looks now. The proportions make more sense here and I love the new headlights
I find it interesting that reviewers praise the interior design of the Prius, yet complain about the nearly identical interior and gauge cluster in the Bz4x. I love the Bz4x, but reviewers just hate on that car for some reason.
Ha! I have to wear out my 2013 plug in Prius first, at 73 years old it's the most favorite car I have ever owned!
I'm on my fourth Prius with almost 1 million miles combined. Best cars I've owned period. The new model will be no different, likely only better.
This Prius really looks good to be honest 🔥
When I saw the photos at first I thought it was a new Volt, the silhouette is surprisingly similar to the gen 2 Volt. Glad to see someone is using that design.
That is a great car, no matter how miserable the prior gen was. Instant classic ❤️
Lots of people who don't want EV, this is the first Hybrid I would consider, I can't believe how great this redesign looks. I think Hybrids are the way forward for at least another 20 years. EV's are still the toys of wealthy people and people who must make some kind of statement.
The Corolla Hybrid fills the role that the Prius used to. I get that everybody is impressed by the new style and power, but I suppose I didn't foresee that Toyota would want to bring the Prius brand upscale. I'm not a market researcher for sure, but this just seems like something to slot in between Corolla and Camry Hybrid prices, but still at the Corolla size class.
Cool seeing a couple of PNW reviewers collaborating on a new car. Really good chemistry and hearing each others thoughts in real time adds a lot to the content.
Ryan is good people.
And aren't you two from the same area?
@@DrivenCarReviews You and Ryan are two of my favorite automotive journalists. I would love to see you both collaborate again in the future.
Thanks for watching! Need to get Tom onto one of our off-road test courses.
@@drivingsports I have a Sequoia scheduled, the Capstone. Might be a good comparison test... I'll text you!
I had a 2010 Prius, my daughter has it now because I knew it was reliable. I thought it was a good looking car. They really blew it on the next, glad they had the sense to go for a looker now. Now they have to get their act together with EVs. I would have bought a Toyota if they had one. I actually went back to a domestic, a Chevy Bolt EUV and I love it.
Best review I have seen yet of the new Prius. Nicely done!
I love the design of the new Prius. It makes me want to trade my Tesla Model S for the Prius. I am sure a lot of people considering the Model 3 will take a hard look at this car. Great job Toyota.
i have the Tesla X, not sure if i am ready to give up on the performance of the Tesla just yet.
I agree! My wife and I drove a Prius from central Virginia to Sioux Falls, Idaho (1330 miles) in one day.
Try that in a Tesla.
Don’t get me wrong I would love the power of the Tesla but I’m not going to give up a travel vehicle. My other vehicle is a F350 diesel so I’m glad to save fuel in the car.
I am considering a Lightning though.
@@jasonearles9789 The new Tesla superchargers are super fast. They charge 1,000 miles per hour. This means that you can recharge a fully discharged battery on about 20 minutes. No one lets the battery go to zero so more than likely the battery is still 20% charged. Therefore, you can fully charge a battery in the time it takes you to go to the bathroom and grab some coffee. Last time I charged at a supercharger I was impressed. Finally, the number of superchargers Tesla has built is impressive. Still I love the Prius and would consider getting one.
Im 73. I owned fancy brands my life. I now own my 3rd prius. My new one is a 2022 super sonic red prius prime. The computer just kicked out 63.7 miles per gallon with gas. 122 mikes per galln using electric. I have 8000 plus. I only put in 5 tanks of gas. Its all electric miles. Mine is a red limited. YES I LOVE IT. My STS got 16 to 18 mpg NO problems on my 2012 prius. 3 prius and love all of them with 368000 miles on it
I would go for the smallest wheels possible, because one thing is the look, the other things are ride quality, noise and fuel consumption :)
The Corolla with 18" was a pretty rough, the Prius on 15" is so much more comfortable ... I can't imagine how will Prius PHV with 19" feel on anything but well-kept together highway.
Smallest wheels possible
Those 19" wheels will really impress 14 year old boys, let's see how many of them will buy a Prius.
Exactly. The roads around my home are awful. I hate rubber band tires. So many people damage their expensive wheels here. It transmits right through the rubber and dents the rim. It's ridiculous on a Prius (or Camry or Corolla--I own both).
Yes I would much prefer buying smaller tires, and having more rubber is additional suspension.
The LE comes with 17'' wheels.
Regarding the whole EV conversation, Toyota's decision to continue to focus on hybrid technology is the better choice currently, for several reasons. For one, price. EVs are expensive, mostly because of their battery packs. Most nice EVs are $80k+. That's not a viable option for many. Secondly, battery resources. You can make about 65 hybrid vehicles for every one EV (in terms of how many batteries you need). In terms of environmental impact, 65 hybrids using half the fuel of the ICE counterparts is far better for the environment than simply replacing one ICE vehicle for one EV. I also like the phrasing they use on their hybrids (do they still use it?). They call(ed) these "Self-charging hybrid" so as not to be confused with the plug-in variants. For people who live in condos or apartments, this gives them a great transitional product that doesn't need to be plugged in. I'm sure battery tech will continue to improve so things like heat management, cost, size, weight and material availability can all be improved. The additional cost for a hybrid option with Toyota is only about $2000. That means it is far more attainable for more people.
That was perfectly stated. Well done.
I have never considered a prius before. I am considering a prius now. Thanks Tom!
I have a 2016 Prius and I love it. Stop assuming everybody thinks this car is ugly, I have 129k miles and I average 50.1 mpg! That's gorgeous to me!!
I first saw this new Prius at the LA Auto Show and I was shook. What took Toyota so long to create such an attractive design with nice amenities?
I know
I will say this Tom, this car gets equivalent MPG to a EV at 57 MPG. We were looking at your video for the Jaguar I-Pace (enjoyed that very much, thanks), and when you run that vehicle through the Dept. of Energy site, it estimates the MPG the EV will get based on how the power is supplied in order for your to recharge i.e. if you state uses "dirty" generating systems (solid fuel reactors and such) to produce your electrical power at home, you EV isn't clean either. So I will be using my homes solar, but if I used my local utility from my home, they estimate the I-Pace at about a 66 MPG equivalent to a gas engine. So, 57 is far off. Thanks ! Enjoy your work ! - G
Good price point being able to get the limited model for under $45,000 when you add taxes, doc fees and a couple of options. At this point most it is affordable for the majority of people. Thanks Toyota.
Totally agree about your comment about Prius staying a hybrid. 57 mpg is great, and no hassles with charging or range anxiety!
I never want a car that needs to be plugged in.
I’m interested to see how this sells. From my perspective, they actually made the Prius worse in every way except how it looks. Total storage volume, head room, and rear lift gate were all sacrificed to make the car look better. Toyota hasn’t released the “Prime” version yet, meaning you’ll get better fuel economy out of the 2016 Prime lineup.
I know this is an unpopular opinion, and Toyota is desperately trying to make the Prius cool. However, in my opinion the Prius was never about being cool, it was about being ruthlessly economical. The narrative about it being green evaporated as soon as people realized the real benefit was cost savings; which is approximately the moment ever taxi and Uber became a Prius.
Very well said!
Completely agree Tom. Prius equals hybrid. And the new generation Prius is a very handsome vehicle, inside and out.
Great review. Thanks for all the hard work put into these videos.
My two favorite presenters! What a treat!!!
You know this is car glowup of the year when like every car reviewer and the company itself (while saying yeah its about time) is talking about it. best part, I forgot to say in another vid, you'd think if you saw this for the first time that this was a movable concept model of the Prius. nope. it's final production & it's improved in every way.
Looks good. Stylish commuter? Wish it didn't have that ugly molded in license plate frame on the the front bumper though.
I had a 2011 Prius that I bought new. I had serviced by the dealer every 5,000 miles. I hand washed it and waxed it yearly. It was in prime condition. The traction battery died at 148,000 miles. It cost me $3,500 to replace and dealer would give $6,000 for the car. The guarantee on the new battery was for only one year. The Kia dealer gave me $10,000 on a Kia Ev 6. I love the EV 6. The is no comparison.
I’m driving a Prius V which is a big zero on style points…but I love the room inside and visibility. I wonder how the new models compare. Certainly much sleeker looking.
Bring back the Prius V!!
New model has less room and less visibility (except for the sky in sunroof option)
Pretty tiring hearing you guys continuously whining about the Gen-4 styling. While I understand styling is subjective, I honestly see the new Gen-5 styling as being "fine" (unremarkable). I am more than happy with all aspects of my 2016 Gen-4 as it approaches its 7th birthday, with lifetime MPG around 60. What is remarkable, however, is how Toyota had gone from an industry leader in EV/hybrid tech to a lackluster industry follower in pure electric vehicle technology.
"Considering the damage GEN 4 did to eyeballs" So true. Love this commentary. Great review!
Pretty much any Toyota (or Lexus) made for IDK, maybe 8-10 years looks hideous. It seems Kia is trying for the tacky crown these days.
Thank God Gen 4 is done!
My wife bought a Gen 3 new in 2010 and we always loved it!
She was ready to get a new one but the Gen 4 was out and we gagged... 😰
Anyway, how does it compare to the Gen 3?
I'm concerned about 2 things...
The confort of the ride... Gen 3 was a little rough...
And head room. I'm 6'3"... will I even fit in the thing?
You guys are great together. Nice review with Ryan. Look forward to seeing you both again
Thanks for sharing drive impressions and pricing. I was looking at this for my college age daughter’s first car but the poor A pillar visibility gives me pause.
What a *damned* nice looking car!
That THIS is a Prius is just, awesome. THIS is the sort of future I want the 2020's to be!
Yep, when their hybrid commuting appliance looks better than their tuner version of a German sports car!
I hope that license plate rectangle is not molded into the bumper cap?
2:08 - Really? With such a steep windshield slope, its drag coefficient is higher?!
5:15 - In the case of my 2017 Prius _Prime_ , I see its appearance as like its acceleration: “it’s fine” - not great, but completely adequate. I especially like its headlights, both design-wise and functionally.
Now the _regular_ non-plug-in Gen-4 Prius, I agree looks pretty odd, the Prime being a big improvement. However, I’m not a fan of the Prime‘s black plastic front grill.
I’ve had a 2008 and a 2012 but when I went to buy the 2016 I couldn’t get past the Fugley looks so I went with a PHEV from Ford. I may have to come back to the Prius with this model.
I'm stoked about the redesign and added power but I'm 6 foot 4 and I doubt it would work for me. I'll still check it out though, maybe I'll get lucky.
I had a 2011 Prius and I'm 6'8" no issues. BUT, I bought one without moonroof and nobody could sit behind my seat.
I agree with your conclusion. Having been a 3d and 4th gen owner and soon to e 5th gen owner. I'm glad to see what's happened to the Prius.
I have to keep scratching my head here with the previous models being ugly references. Had several and never felt I needed to hide behind the steering wheel... I thought the Prius Prime was the best looking one ever. But, I'm sure it pulls in a lot of ppl who never thought much about the Prius (except when theres a gas crisis and everyone starts throwing cash at you:P ).
I'm curious if they're going to add in a spare tire. The "optional feature" kinda mindset with the last gen (and as a general market trend) makes me wonder, esp with the awd version.
Gen5 dash seems like a step back from the Gen4's. Looks kinda like a last-gen nissan sentra.
The older one had better aerodynamics and rear headroom. I don't know. The new one looks nice but there are some compromises.
@@benjaminsmith2287 The older one also had far better front headroom, better visibility and much more cargo capacity.
Thanks for another excellent review Tom!
The pricing is cheaper than what I expected. I've own 2 types of Prius before and comfort was never the name of the game so this new one seems just fine. Will hold out for the Prime version to see if the extra HP really makes much of a difference. Nicely done vid in which you covered a lot of talking points.
I had the opposite thought. The pricing is unjustifiable frankly. It's a hybrid that's competing in a market that is strongly shifting to EVs. The kind of buyers that once flocked to the prius for its efficiency are now moving to electric which the prius failed to even attempt to compete with. The prime is a massive disappointment, it should have been the pure electric prius variant, not a half hearted attempt at relevance. Worse yet, the regular prius is now priced the same as the new bolt, bolt euv, and equinox ev which from an efficiency standpoint are all vastly superior to the prius. Will people buy the prius? Sure, there's always a use case for it. Will it be as successful as prior generations? Unlikely. If it was cheaper it would make sense. As is? No. Even it's amazing looks and interior refresh can't compensate for a market that has begun to move beyond.
Bro the markups on this are going to be ungodly...
@@SweetLou0523 Well, I live in Japan and we have a poor/lacking charging system. Hybrids are a standard on EVERY car made recently. Even our older cars will cut the engine off during idling. The pricing is practically the same as the 2nd gen and 3rd gen so this redesign with extra power/speed is a huge win to ditch my Honda Fit.
@@SweetLou0523 EVs may be a decent solution for most people who live in or around a big city that comprises like 20% of the land mass in the US, but for the remaining 80% and those that like to drive around the country, charging EVs and living with them in the cold north is a deal breaker. Hybrid is the way to go.
@eternal ponderer I live in rural Indiana, I commute an hour each way for work. I indeed meet both your scenarios and my ev is literally the perfect car. I havent had to pay for gas in months, and my monthly electric cost increase is less than a tank of gas in my prius.
For a 6 foot tall senior, is it difficult getting in and out of the car, it looks very low to the ground, i have one on order but one hasnt arrived yet for the test drive...thanks
All I really want to know is how much power the new Prius Prime has in electric-only mode.
38 miles of ev range, as long as you aren't on the highway and don't, live where there is snow. Honestly, the prime is a massive failure. Toyota should have made the prius prime a dedicated ev platform which would have sold like mad, more than the rest of the ev lineup. But seeing what happened to their bz4ev thing, and the massive fraud Toyota is trying to cover up with it, I can see why they are gunshy about releasing another potentially disastrous ev.
45 Miles
Does this work for overnight camping like earlier generations? Is there enough room in the rear w/ seats folded flat for comfort?
I had one Gen 2 and two Gen 4s. Fantastic cars. You have to judge them and the design for the time period they were designed and the technical specs. Just fyi, a normal drive Gen 4 gets 52-53 mpg all day, every day on my driveway. I’m not a hypermiler by stretch of imagination.
Glad they improved the infotainment system as Apple CarPlay and Android auto were long overdue. The A pillar and rear visibility scares me a bit but I’ll probably buy one anyway. Thx.
I test drove one and purchased one just today. The a pillar and rear view were kind of a concern but they weren't that bad when I drove it.
Tom, the quality of the sound from the standard stereo in Prius IV was horrendous. That and the capacitive touch buttons were harder to live with than the styling, which I couldn’t see from inside the car.
What is the stereo’s sound quality like in Prius Gen. V?
considering current battery tech, hybrid is the best option. Besides, I've always consider pure electrics as DEVs, i.e. Displaced Emissions Vehicles.
It looks sharp. You and Ryan doing the ride together is so Northwest. I love it.
Kudos to you guys, you two are the ones of best doing car reviews…follow both.
"Don't have to hyper mile with a bag over your head." HYSTERICAL!!
I never want to talk to my car.
Someone who has not driven Prius; will never know what Prius is all about. My love is for Prius. ❤.
Wow, seeing Ryan was a treat! Tom and Ryan are two of my favorite reviewers. To round out the trio we would need to add Steve Hammes.
I REALLY like that side character line that sweeps up from the bottom.
I think this design is a great homage to the second generation design!
Yeah . My 07 is pretty. N I can squeeze 61 mpgs out of it.
I think more like the third gen, but basically agree. Except our gen 2 and 3 have more space inside.
I already like my 2011 Prius with it's 1960s Porche 0-60 times... regardless of other people's ego...
Looks great and the extra power definitely puts it on my radar for next car.
Thank you so much for review. May i know the background music on ~ 0:30? So beautiful. Oh, and car too of corse!😃
Great Review! Given that most EVs are $50K plus, this becomes the efficient, value car on the market; more style than Chevy Bolt...and AWD. Homerun! There is apparently still life and wisdom in the Toyota brand!
Not for long. Toyota will be bankrupt by the end of the decade if they dont change course and go electric. Toyota sells 9x more cars than Tesla but their profit margin is 1/9th of Tesla's. Toyota makes $1200 per vehicle (thats right only $1200). Meanwhile Tesla is $9570. I was avid supporter of Toyota for decades, but the frugal and pragmatic people are going to Tesla. Plus it's the most American made vehicle, giving jobs to Americans. We still have our old 2010 Prius but we don't drive it much, we just love driving the Tesla.
The price is just pretty steep. Priced like the Camry Hybrid and Sonata Hybrid.
@@benc1927 Toyota is the number one maker of cars in the world. They are not going bankrupt in 7 years. Tesla margins is what will get crunched in the next few years IMO. They have capacity to build but are not price competitive and have no vehicles priced for the main stream.
@@gregkramer5588They are working on it, if the rumors prove true. There's really no reason why they cannot build a cheaper vehicle, given their technological portfolio and their ever increasing expertise in the manufacturing space. The only reason why Big Auto hasn't built a cheaper BEV car is because they need the profit margins to keep investors happy.
@@benc1927 Come on, Toyota will hardly be bankrupt any time soon. Or ever.
Toyota hit the nail on the new design of the Prius ! Very attractive plus sleek! I will be getting this later this year!
2022 Prius 0.24
2023 Prius 0.27
Wow, huge improvement....! (sarcasm)
Very disappointing indeed! They kept 195 tires and then screwed aerodynamics! The weak point of hybrids is high speed fuel consumption which is not that low. Aerodynamics is key.
it’s soo frustrating that we can Not have a same time in 1 pack the awd & pano-roof & plugin feature. its really heart-breaking.
I have been driving a 2012 Prius V for 10 years now and need to pass it on to a relative soon. It has been great and gets 44 mpg.( 113K and I have replaced to gas cap and the cruise control handle) I am 6' and worry about the head room in this new one also I don't like the license plate thing on the front, it would so much cleaner without it.. ( Here in New Mexico we don't have front plates) I drive 17 miles to work so may wait for the Prime to come ou,t but maybe I need to get on the waiting list which takes a $500 deposit just to look.
I wasn't emarassed to drive my 2007, 2016 Prii ormy 2017 Prime. I didn't buy them for looks,and if the unwashed don't like them, tough noogies! I am in the market for the 2023 Prime thuogh. I do like the looks better, and the additional EV range will help me a bunch. Even with my current one, I have gone over 12 months without buying gas! The trunk in the Prime will be larger than my current Prme due to the relocation of the battery. Gen gens 2 and 3 were gangbusters in the trunk department though! ...and had spare tires.
It's obviously vastly improved but I think that molded-in front license plate mount is a design miss for owners in states where they're not required.
What did you think of the gauge cluster? Is looking over the steering wheel awkward? Is the steering wheels placement too low or does it feel OK? Will there be a review of Prime when it comes out?
The gauge cluster worked well for me, others not so much. It’s one of those things that you have to get behind the wheel and see if it works for you.
@@DrivenCarReviews My guess - without having seen it for myself - is that above the wheel is an easier adaptation for new Prius owners than to the right of the the wheel.
Im glad they kept the prius name. I think it will make people think 2x, especially former prius owners (who all are in love with this design)
It's pretty cute and affordable for people looking for a new hybrid car
Love the styling & performance. That will sell. But w/out mileage increase or spare tire, cannot purchase
I think you were a little too hard on the old Prius. It was ugly in the same way the VW Beetle was, so much so both vehicles said something socially about both drivers. I took it as a positive, but then I attend a very liberal, progressive church and when I look out across the parking lot I nicknamed it "Our Lady of the Prius" 😂 .. but yes the new one looks amazing.
Wish there was a fully electric version of this! Totally a model 3 killer!
Unfortunately it’s not. Tesla has the brand image behind it. The Prius has always been the pragmatic choice.
@@slscamg The numer one traded in car for a Tesla is the Prius. The Tesla is the pragmatic choice now. Toyota had a chance and blew it. We traded in one of our Prius's for a Tesla, still have a old one. It feels nostalgic driving the old prius around, like driving an antqiue. Toyota will struggle to not go bankrupt by the end of the decade if they don't change course.
The hard truth is that there are just NOT ENOUGH BATTERIES to make every car full electric. The Teslas are impressive (though, with their own issues), but every car cannot, today, be electric. We just do not have the batteries available. As successsful as Tesla has been, their sales (units built/shipped) are minor compared to Toyota (or VW, GM, Ford, etc.). So hybrids and plug-in hybrids are the way to be 10 people into "electricified" vehicles instead of just one.
@@benc1927 Well-equipped Model Y is $80K. Pragmatic? Don't kid yourself and don't fool everyone else. In fact, hybrid is the most pragmatic choice, and it may be a greener choice as well, considering the resources and energy that went into making a battery.
IDK about that. That "top line" trim still looks Toyota cheap to me. At $40k I would expect better, my 2 year old Outback Onyx did not cost that much and the Toyota fabric is shared with Subaru as Star Tex, I believe.
Well you two, the point of a car like this is to save the environment, not to coddle your middle aged priveledge.
Cars do not save the environment. Americans do too little walking and biking. Also try mass transit. And good design and driving dynamics aren't coddling. They are a competitive edge.
I liked Tom's remark in the red light/green light section: "not a full EV, and won't be". I would never own a vehicle that adds so significantly to the time required for a road trip. For now, until the charging infrastructure for EVs is more mature, hybrid is the only way to go if efficiency is your goal.
PHEV is another way to go :)
@@genericreference6969 Agreed. And I think we owe the whole concept of a PHEV to the Chevy Volt.
i’m a car guy and have always dumped on the prius but now im looking to purchase one. well done toyboata
Great review as ever. A question: why is the seats-up cargo volume less in XLE/Limited vs. LE? There’s no spare taking up floor space and the battery packs are the same, I assume?
Maybe it’s to do with AWD?
Nope. It's that white divider when I open the floor. Remove it and you get 4 more cubes.
@@DrivenCarReviews Yet it's still not 27 cubic feet like the old version. They have lost their utility. White Styrofoam is crazy. Not impressed with this new "Corolla".
@@pittss2c601 Looks like styrofoam, it's harder and much more durable. I suppose you can buy something else if losing a couple cubic feet makes a huge difference.
@@DrivenCarReviews Welp I suppose you did say exactly that in the video. My bad. Thanks for the reply!
My L has just landed in LA and will be my third Prius. I also have an ‘02 Thunderbird and an Aston Martin Vantage but I drive the heck out of my Priuses every day
You're right about needing a home run Tom, the Prius had gone the way of the 96 Taurus, really messed with an icon but I don't think it's too late for Prius!
nice review. do you know if the wagon model (3rd gen prius V) will come back in this generation? thanks
Probably not
Seems to be a well designed vehicle. I only wish that the current lot of hybrids would come with a stick shift.
I would definitely buy one if offered in manual. Hate to see that manuals are dying off.
Everything about this Fifth Generation Prius is stunningly excellent compared to the already great previous generations.
The big difference in economy for higher trims is not the cushy features, it's the 19" wheels which is just looks. 17" are more efficient, and probably more comfortable as well.
The roads around my home are awful. I hate rubber band tires. So many people damage their expensive wheels here. It transmits right through the rubber and dents the rim. It's ridiculous on a Prius (or Camry or Corolla--I own both).
In and Out fries are great! They simply don't have additives, sugars and coatings to make them pretty. They're natural and, with enough salt, I think they're great. As for the Prius, man, what a huge improvement for a dog of a car. I owned a third-generation car and HATED it. Could not wait to sell it! So uncomfortable and unpleasant to drive, I dreaded taking it anywhere. This new one looks like a winner!
In-N-Out has the best burgers, Five Guys has the best fries.
No. I will die on this hill. There awful. Fresh cut but still manages to taste like dried shoestring potatoes from a can. I make better fries at home in an air fryer.
@@RumblestripDotNet Kind of agree there
Ordering In-N-Out fries “lite well” greatly reduces their similarity to shirt cardboard, and makes them far more palatable.
@@davidrobertnewman Lite well? That's new to me. Explain...
I really wish that Toyota would give more flexibility with tire choice. I like the limited trim, but i would rather have a 17 inch tire that can handle a pothole and improve your fuel efficiency.
17 " tires, better
Why though
@@whitemailprivilege2830 When you drive it you'll know.
Well I got a 23 Prius fwd XLE less than 2 weeks ago and I am only gettin around 33 mpg!!!! I’m not happy although love the car itself. Very smooth ride
Give it at least a couple months and check back with all of us
Unbelievable good looking car but no rear window wiper on a hatchback, really??
Nice looking but no improvement in gas mileage. When the EV revolution is on the horizon, the Prius doesn't seem very competitive,
Uncomfortable ingress/egress and lack of rear windshield wipers would be deal breakers for me if I were considering this.
True. It will be for some.
Could step up to the Crown, it should be much better in these aspects.
I live in AZ and the rear wiper is a non issue.
@@brucetominello325 I live in Seattle and it is an issue
I went from a 2021 civic Type R to a 2023 prius limited, both awesome cars
Slit rear window with no washer/wiper? Digital rear view mirror becomes a necessity! Low profile tires with no spare? Grrr! No rear air vent? One zone heating/cooling? So-so upgraded sound system? Manual passenger seat? Noisy ICE engine? Almost $40K? Get a Venza!
I agree that there is some serious cheapness to a car at that price point. No Dual Zone and rear vent are a huge miss in my opinion.
Great seeing you and Ryan in the same video. Great review.
Great review! Good for Toyota. It's on my Consider list, but I'll have to check out out visibility, seating position, and ingress/egress.
It seems like the Prius buyers might not appreciate the sharp rake of the windshield and the tight headroom. Which will push more people to SUVs.
Thanks Tom, Have a great Christmas! The car looks nice but the pricing has jumped quite a bit. It is way more than most compacts and priced like a midsize. Camry hybrid is not that much worse for mileage and I would bet the comfort level is way nicer.
Considering the content the price jump is quite reasonable IMHO.
@@DrivenCarReviews I guess it was just a bit more than I thought. A loaded Prius is only ~$1k less than a loaded Sportage Hybrid. The mileage is much less but the value seems to lean Sportage. Of course not a fair comparison. I have also sat in the Hybrid Camry XLE and it was pretty nice for under $34k
@@gregkramer5588 How the Sportage or the Camry is more value? Just because one sits higher and another has a separate boot?
@@TinLeadHammer Well they price is within 5% of these two. The Camry looks to have a quieter cabin, better ride and more space especially in the back seats. The Sportage beats it in every way except mileage and a tie for speed. I wanted to like the Prius and I do. It just seems a bit high. I am old enough where comfort is key.
@@gregkramer5588 I don't think you can compare a Toyota product to the KIA/Hyundai. What are you getting in a Toyota, RELIABILITY and lower cost of ownership. KIA/Hyundai engines just scare me, I think their reliability is suspect. IMHO
I want one. Combination of mpg and design is a winner.