Toyota Prius review: It's the best selling hybrid car in the world! Does it work in 2020 though?
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- The Toyota Prius is the world's most popular hybrid car. But, years on from its introduction, has the Toyota Prius lost its appeal? Paul Maric tests out the 2020 Toyota Prius i-Tech to see if it still has the appeal that it once did. Would you buy one?
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:50
Interior: 03:12
Infotainment: 04:26
Features: 05:49
Practicality: 07:09
On the Road: 10:26
Verdict: 16:03
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The Prius is like Nickelback. People say they hate 'em but secretly want one.
Ha ha, perfect analogy. Is it bad that I like Nickelback?
Not at all. I like a lot of their songs, too. Maybe just don't go telling everyone we like Nickelback and we should be alright. Lol
I could live with a Prius, but would commit Hari Kari if I had to listen to Nickelback.
Noooooo, i want a model X !!!!! or a EQ merc!!
You want a Nickleback? Fangirl huh?
Ok, as a prius driver for years now... @Car Mojo, @CarExpert: Both of you are wrong. B mode is not for extra regeneration, it's for driving in mountains. Normally going down a (steep) hill in a normal car with stick shift you put it in 3rd or 4th gear to break with the engine, because if you use the breaks they'll be red hot if it's a long way down not to speak of increased wear. Now the prius being a automatic you can't select a gear, and that is where B mode comes in. It tells the car to use the engine to provide aditional engine breaking going downhill.
And because the prius also uses the regenerative system for breaking it also results in more regeneration.
So no it's not a more regeneration button, it will actually reduce the efficiency on normal roads because, as you pointed out yourself, it's designed to maximise the distance you cover when not applying power.
Other point for @CarExpert, concerning the bar in the rear window. My 2nd Gen prius has the same design, all of them have. Now I can tell you this, the moment you see a car through the bottom window the car behind you is (I believe it's called) tailgating. My rule of thumb, if you see him above the bar then the car behind you is further away. If the car's taillights are hidden behind the bar, they're a normal distance behind you but there is enough light coming arround the bar to still be aware someone is there. Added bonus, you don't get blinded by badly adjusted headlights. Going to the bottom window, the guy is so close to you that if you break the guy will run in to you guaranteed.
That said, being a tall guy (2m); Is there still space for the rear passenger if the driver seat is in it's most rear position?
If so, then I think I found the replacement for my 2nd Gen prius (though at 278.000km+ it is still going strong without any defects worth mentioning).
Thank for the B mode info, on my old Prius, I thought it was Break mode or something, hardly used it.
For the bar behind, I wouldn't say it's mainly made to block headlights/high beams, because my Mercedes B-class' rear mirror has a dimming function, where at night time, the mirror dims out headlamp/lights from vehicles behind... Just wondering why don't all cars install the dimming rear mirror
Dominic actually the Prius will automatically go into B mode if you're on a long downhill. You don't even have to do this yourself. Try it going down the Illawarra escarpment if you're anywhere near Sydney or Wollongong.
@@yggdrasil9039 hahaha, well that will be difficult to test it in Australia. I live in the Netherlands 😉. But next time I'm in the Austrian (no typo) Alps I'll try.
@@RedCell1981 Yes, B mode is not going to be very useful in the Netherlands lol. But yes Prius gen2 automatically flips into braking mode on long downhills to save the brakes after the hybrid battery is full. Very useful.
I thought it was braking, not breaking
I've owned three, 1.2 million kms between them, all private use, not taxis or rideshare. Hands down the best cars I've owned and I've owned a LOT of cars. They just don't wear out, everything works, the economy stays great and tyres and brakes last forever. Bought one new in 2008, still going daily 260,000km on it. Still feels tight, no rattles, nothing failed or broken.
@Brendan O'Keeffe Allow for a battery replacement if it hasn't had one yet...it will need it despite the relatively low km's. At last check they were $2,400 AUD Genuine, plus fitting if you can't do it yourself. The batteries degrade chemically over time, k total km's less important. Water pump will be weeping, allow for that, not overly expensive. Check that all servicing is up to date, plugs (Iridium), in-tank fuel filter are the biggest costs service wise. I usually recommend a transmission oil change as it darkens and absorbs moisture over time. this can lead to transmission failure as the electric motors run in the oil. It's a simple drain and refill on these. Use only Toyota WS (World Standard) for this. Other than that, all the usual due diligence that goes with a old used car. If you can spring the extra, go a later model. The Generation 2 was a great car, but they're getting old. Unless you get it really cheap, they can costs as much as a 2009-2015 model (Gen 3). They all burn a little oil between changes, it's normal. The rings are low tension for increased fuel efficiency. If the seller has had the battery reconditioned, still allow for a new replacement on the 06...recon only lasts a little while before you're in strife again.
@Brendan O'Keeffe no worries, happy to help. I just sent you a FB add, happy to offer advice as you search.
A very honest review, well done! I have this car and love it! I have tested the CH R initially, thinking that this what I want, but then I saw the Prius, tried it and...never looked back. I like the exterior also, not a cookie cutter car for sure!
I just found this channel and I expected this channel to have at least 300k subscribers, but was surprised how small the channel is! I love how you do all your homework for the reviews this content is so professional, I hope you keep growing! Also the host is a perfect fit.
Welcome aboard and thank you!
B mode is often misunderstood. HSD always regenerates as much energy as possible, even in D.
When system decides there's certain empty capacity in the battery, B can increase charging current comparing to D mode which then regenerates more energy than in D. As a result B slows down the car more rapidly when "gas" pedal is released, but technically it is accomplished exactly the same way - by increasing the charging current - as driving in D and gently applying regenerative brakes.
But primarily B mode alows ICE to be used for engine braking (means it regenerates less energy) if regenerative braking isn't possible (full battery) or in such cases as long downhills to help the braking system = allows regenerative braking for longer period and/or reduces friction brakes warming/wear.
That's correct.
It's a shame they don't provide an auxiliary PHEV-like battery for long downhills. It's a shame going down the mountains or down to Wollongong and not being able to grab all that energy.
Paul that was an outstanding review. Very thorough, a systematic approach that was easy to follow. Thank you
Thank you!
Paul is doing a great job. Love his reviews.
Hope you get more views and subs in the near future.
Stay safe guys
Thank you!
Great impartial review that covers a lot of things about the car, not like other reviewers who go into their review with a fixed mindset about the Prius.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Toyota are so proud of this car, they embossed 'Prius' onto all the airvent handles just like Jaguar.
Really good review. We own the previous model Itech which now has 235,000k and it's been totally reliable. I think the Itech interior in the 4th gen is much nicer than the standard car. It's a real shame that they deleted the solar roof option. In Australia this works well to keep the car much cooler when parked in the sun. Not sure how good the new headlights are on a country road to spot Roos in the verge. Thanks
Attention to detail are best 👍. No other car review channel shows keys but Paul is nailing it. Great job Paul 👍
Thanks! 👍
Agree
Melb to syd going tomo paul, 14 days quarantine...lol nice review mate.
The 12v socket in the back seats mean you can charge various things. its actually faster charging than a usb.
Great video as usual
Thanks again!
Very good analogy! That little window DOES collect dust!! VERY OBSERVANT. My ONLY complaint with mine, I'm old school & u CAN'T add on a CD player. Mine is the exact same color/limited and I LOVE IT! Due to pandemic, not driving alot but I've been filling my tank once a month! With higher gas prices, good move on my part!
I, for one, like the styling of the Prius
U real its god dam ugly
@CarExpert Can you please do a review on the Kia Stinger ? Not many rear wheel drive cars like that anymore.
We love Prius, have owned 3 , bought one in 2007 new and still have it , we have just bought another one 2019 model, we find nothing bets the comfort and room in them for a very economical car .
I'd go for the estate, (station wagon) version. it gets rid of that unnecessary spoiler bar in the back. But I'm looking forward to the new Yaris mini SUV hybred coming out in 2021. 👍
Have a Prius 2, LOVE to own the latest version.
I recall in the nineties when Toyota 'did' the Prius. (imagine Toyota leading at leading edge of anything - who knew? - well we all soon did) Seems Toyota saw the future, which, if Covid19 free or not, will see Prius-like cars (or other maker's non petrol variations) become increasingly 'the new normal'.PS. Love to get an Original Prius & compare it with Prius2020 & see what progress had transpired. pps. Excited about your journey from 'Marvelous Melbourne' to Sydney and your experience with Prius and your negotiation re Border Lockdown Permits etc etc & if Syd is still there. Good going!
Nice review, Paul! So you are going to be in hotel quarantine for the next couple of weeks in Sydney? I guess no more reviews till the end of this month then.
No thanks! Hah. Nah, we will be staying at home for a little while. Plenty of reviews in the banks to keep you guys entertained, though!
Should do a Medium SUV Comparison eg Subaru Forester, Mazda CX5 etc
The flipping out of EV mode as soon as you go above 45km/hr is a tad annoying. Prius Prime PHEV allows you to drive in EV mode up to about 110km/hr I believe. Unfortunately not available in Australia though, for some reason.
Can't wait for you to review the new generation Toyota hilux.
Will u be doing the 2021 hilux when it comes ?
Great car, but too expensive for Australia. To buy one in the US would cost you $34,000 AUD ($24,000 US), but in Australia they cost $42,000 for the base model. The only cheap cars in Australia to buy are petrol and diesel non-hybrids. This is not an accident.
You can get a hybrid Corolla with similar fuel economy for under $30K.
@@deanstyles2567 Yeah I saw a hybrid one last week (or heard one, or actually didn't hear it, as it was on EV mode in a car park). That is definitely an option. Good call.
The design looks like some heavy object fell on the bonnet and rear went up!
Like my ex gf
😅
I wasn't expecting this to be compared to a Bugatti Veyron 😂
They both got 4 wheels
Ha ha, they're polar opposites!
yes...they are both over priced!!!
Is there a V8 option that comes with Track Mode and Launch control?
Still better looking than the new BMW 4 series
Do the review on the new one pleaseee
Some want cars
Some need cars
If you need a car buy a prius and dont wanna go gas station once in a week
Toyota is toyota just go and buy it 💪
not much point in this anymore, a Hybrid Corolla/Camry makes more sense these days
Agreed!
@@kiefershanks4172 yeah true, but you can pick up a RAV4 hybrid for similar money now
The Prius is more practical, both in cargo and rear seat comfort. The Corolla estate does sort of kill the Prius in Europe though
I prefer Prius's hatchback design rather than sedans. Corolla Hatch is not my taste though.
Storage space...
I love cars. Since i was a little boy i was only able to think about cars. And still i think and talk about cars more than a normal person. But is still drive a prius. Because it’s luxury comfortable practical and reliable. And i think it don’t look so bad as people like to say. I will drive it until I hopefully can afford a electric car
Why in Australia do paint colors cost so much? Here in the states, most colors are included. You usually only pay extra for premium colors like a tricoat white, or a tintcoat red.
No idea! I think it's a good way to get people in the door - and then when they want anything but white, they whack you for the extra.
It's annoying, also frustrating when shopping the second hand market and pretty much everything is white unless your looking at premium brands then it's silver or black...
We need more blue and red cars
This red is not a regular color in Toyota range, so it costs extra. It is slightly metallic red or Supersonic red as they call it.
It's a nice car the original hybrid considering it
B mode it generates the hybrid battery quick on the down hill
It looks good overall, the interior for the km screen is hated for being in the middle and navigation screen being too middle of the arm length. No thanks, I'll have my neck sore in no time
Quarantine in Sydney?
I'm staying in Melbourne :-D we filmed this one a little while ago.
That 0 to 100kmph broke the deal for me. For this money i wud get into a Hyundai Ioniq EVee.
I'm so confused, how can a new car in this day and age not have parking sensors?? 🤦🏻♂️
I've had cars with both sensors and cameras, and always ignored the sensors and only used the camera. I see no need for sensors.
@@MarkPakula Fair enough - whatever works best for yourself. Personally, I use them both in conjunction, so it's obviously subjective.
It's a strange omission. They're really useful at night time when it's hard to see with the camera and more so for the front end when parking against walls and that kind of thing.
For some reason Toyotas often lack features you take for granted in other cars, I have always suspected it's a cost cutting measure.
(The RAV4 did not have rear passenger area vents until the latest redesign in 2019...after all the competition had them.)
I don't think that I have seen a red Prius before, this car looks fairly classy.
It does have sensors, front, back and side ones.
I have a feeling that the concept of choice must be absolutely alien to Americans.
So many complain that the interior of cars like the Prius, Tesla, ID3, i3 and similar are cheap if the car costs a bit more.
You got the choice to buy eather a car with a cheap and bad drive train but a well made interior, like an BMW 2, Merceds C, Ford Mondeo, or a car with a high developed interesting drive train but cheap interior, like this car here.
That is why choice means, not "which logo I get on my car".
gear leaver ? There are no gears. Its only for selecting the direction.
Just a question, what type of unleaded fuel does it take, E10, regular or high octane 98????
It takes them all
@@katecameron9366 ok thanks
at 3:00. The back glass that he is saying does not get dry unless you do it by hand, it's not true, I have a 2016 Prius and you just turn on the glass warmer, just like you do for you front & back windshield and viola, dry. really no big deal. I don't think he is driving a Prius, or he would know.
I considered buying this car but ultimately decided against it.
I did own a 2nd gen Prius which I drove around for 10 years in both the country and city settings and it never let me down.
Only “problem” I had with it was the auxiliary battery went out when the car was about 7 years old. Other than that, was happy days
My wife and I bought 2020 model of prius hybrid and we loven it .reliability, dependability, and fuels efficiency last but not least sporty looks ,all in one package..🫡
to like this Design you need a lot of Sake.
Near rear usb 😱 that’s it kids can’t charge their iPhones or switch game that’s a instant no.
It’s primary use is a Minincab
It's a shame there's only one in the cabin - seems like a missed opportunity I think.
CarExpert
Possibly yeah. It’s about the best looking Prius to date. Performance hasn’t changed a lot, layout is in principle same as the older variants. I drove a 2007 model (current) I was never a fan of it then seemed quick upto around 30mph after that it’s dead. We need a Prius GTI 🤣
Niice
I would only buy a prius coz of that egs ( electronic gear shifter ) as its a fancy tech not many of them are here in australia
Else i dont even like its shape or that idea of lithium ion battery getting dump into my agriculture land yet claiming to be environment friendly
Interesting! It is quite a handy shifter.
I have a Prius and love it, huge space and cheap to run. Those "cool" vents are trash though, they are held in with loose clips and rattle on rough pavement, the old boring vents don't do that
Thanks for the feedback, Joseph!
Hi I bought a new Peru'is 2012, motor went out 145000 they would do nothing to help us piece shit don't buy one company is also shit unhappy this just happened to us welcome to toytoe don't even want spell the name
I wondered is it better than ford fusion hybrid?
Fancy comparing a Toyota to a Ford
My GF has a Porche Cayenne. Honestly I like my 2007 Prius better. I'd rather take my Prius than her Porche. Prius handles beautifully, great ride, reliable, inexpensive to repair, and love the high mpg's. I've owned a Honda Accord and Toyota Coralla in the past. This car beats those. Love my Prius!!
Don't talk stupid that thing over a porsche ye ok
@@clivewatson635 To be fair to Porsche, the Cayenne is a POS made for upper middle class people who aren’t wealthy enough to own a good expensive car. It’s probably the least expensive Porsche (I’m guessing.) People buy it so they can appear to be driving a Porsche, but it’s not really a Porsche, it’s a crappy car with a Porsche badge on the back. At least that’s my impression. Everyone in the Hamptons drives one. 🤮.
My Prius hugs the road and goes quickly around corners. It’s responsive and fun to drive. I live in a city so I’m often squeezing through tight spots which very few other cars could pass through. Super handy! Happened to me this morning.
The center of gravity of the Cayenne, like most SUVs, is too high so they drive like a big box set on, but not really connected well with, the wheels below. G-d help you if you take a corner fast. Rollover hazard!
Bring out the PHEV prime version Toyota! 🤦🏻♂️
We definitely need that in Australia!
In the UK it's the taxi cab of choice, cos Toyota reliability. Nails it's brief. Just came here for the review as have zero interest in this white good!!
I'd buy Hybrid rather than Electric cars there aren't enough charging stations yet maybe I'd buy electric cars after 20 years haha
The issue with the Prius now is that the Corolla hybrid gets fuel economy that's not far off the Prius and is much cheaper. Even the cabbies' favourite Camry hybrid is cheaper.
Now if it was a PHEV like the Ioniq...
That’s true and by doing that Toyota is cannibalising sales of the Prius.
that wonky hybrid badge it triggering me
Toyota has been hitting home runs with their design lately... except for this. It’s horrible... the older one looked better.
I agree. If this car was good looking I would have bought it but I got an old 2013 3rd gen instead. I think the 3rd gen is best looking by far.
When the MG ZS EV is only $2k more than the Prius and you get a full EV, why would you bother. I mean unless you were driving long distances, which the Prius wasn't built for anyway, but stop and go traffic, that's about the only reason.
Because you don't have to bother at all with looking for EV Station and charging time.
@@alinamih Yep, for long journeys, which is about the only reason you'd go the Prius. Which explains why Toyota sold 4 Priuses last month and MG sold several hundred EVs, about a quarter of the ZS series so far.
@@yggdrasil9039 Priuses are not meant to be a long journey car, they were always super efficient in the city, but surprisingly this one is great for a long journey as well. I don't know about MG, but Toyota sold most of the hybrids in Europe in 2020 and continues to grow it's share. All hybrid technology in the Toyota range originated from Prius, so there's that.
@@alinamih Similar in Australia. About 1/8th of all cars now sold are hybrids, and most of them are Toyota hybrids. They have got the technology right. Interesting to hear that the gen4 Prius has solved the problem of long distance travel too. It's just a shame that they are so expensive here in Australia.
@@yggdrasil9039 fun fact: when I was car shopping at Toyota, the seller told me that their manager always chooses to drive a Prius out of their entire range in the dealership, because of comfort of drive. He can drive any car they have there yet he likes Prius the most. Honestly I never even looked at Prius and found them kinda ugly but the new ones actually look great to me. Still kinda weird but in a good way :)
The styling of this car can only be described as grotesque. Also think it’s insanity to pay 45k for this thing.
😅
It looks 10 yrs old
If you buy this car to save the environment or money, you're completely missing the point.
What’s the point of this car now? Toyota have so many hybrid models of their mainstream cars. They have similar fuel economy and they look much more normal.
The point is to make money because people still buy them.
sandprism what I was trying to say, is that the Prius is not really relevant anymore.
@@campbellreither550 it is becoming less relevant, but while they make money for Toyota they're relevant. I'd say some of that is the branding reputation its developed.
Agreed - you can get the same or similar tech in a raft of 'normal' looking cars today, so I think the relevance of the Prius is limited today when you look at everything else you can get on the market.
It's like a legacy car for them. All the cool new technologies their newer model now have origibally came from Prius, where they were first implemented. I wouldn't call this "irrelevant" at least not for the Toyota branding and marketing (smart reliable cars)
prius is best
1600km Sydney to Melbourne? I don’t think so
It's probably round trip, 1450km return cbd to cbd. He might find it hard getting past the state border since it's closed off due to covid cases.
He recorded this before restrictions
Return trip bud.
@@zed5166 i probably should have thought of that but that definitely makes sense
fazza84 should follow him on instagram he posts photos of cars before he makes and edits the videos of them
I'd rather permanently strap leggo pieces to the soles of my feet than own one of those
😅 that sounds like it'd hurt!
I like it...but... over priced
You're right - this price point puts it around the same price as the top-specification Ioniq plug-in hybrid.
Agreed. That’s why him drive a 2013. Love it!
Well Prius is the D segment in Toyota range, this means same 'upper' Toyota class as Avensis, Camry...
this & the yaris ! wtf ? not the worst but not the best !!!
Yes the shape is a bit ugglies
Let’s design a car as ugly as possible and make it very slow, boring and uninteresting to drive then target people who thinks eating bacon is destroying the planet. - Toyota design philosophy
I trust Mat Watson got a thanks for his presentation style you copied and CarWow some kind of payment. Seems only fair.
Hah, I've only been doing this for 15 years. Thanks though!
So Daniel... Family of Matt or Carwow PR employee?
Don't care how good it is on fuel, I would never buy something that ugly!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder :-D
@@CarExpertAus That must be why my wife picked me!
My wife said yes to me and no to this prius, so that tells you how horrific it is.
I think it is so ugly.
Very ugly looking car
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 😄
I’m sure your wife thought that about you when she first met you....but who am I to judge at the end of the day?
@@anhonestreviewer7015 you must be driving one of this and you hate yourself for spending money on it
Unpleasant looking thing.
A car for people who don't want cars and want other car owners to know it.
Jeezus! Pass me a spoon so I can dig my eyes out!
Utterly hideous!
Make it look cool and it’d sell 10x the volume.
Looks ugly and outdated
Yuck!! It is utterly hideous, I truly cannot stand Toyota and would never buy one. Bring the Peugeot hybrids here and price them right, I want a 508 GT Hybrid.. superb car!!
Wow it's ugly
Wheres this 1600km drive ??