drove one for a month and loved the thing. would really like to get one of my own. extremely nice car and great fuel mileage. not the best looking car on the road but would highly recommend any one to get one. the interior is actually way bigger then you would think it is. very roomy
Another great review Mike! To be honest, if I were to get a Prius, this would be the only generation and trim level I would get. Love the upgraded looks the 5 trim level provides. Those rims and LED lighting are awesome!
I rode in a 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS in Rhode Island and that thing would go. My aunt had just bought it and I told her to kick the accelerator and we took off down the interstate. They have alot of torque.
I saw this video and then bought one. I love the thing. Can't beat it for mileage and I have gotten as much as 80 MPG with it in the city using pure gasoline and not any with alcohol in it. That is the secret to getting way insane mileage.....ethanol free gas and hyper miling. Lot of space with tons of room for just about anything. A little slow and just so so on handling and rides pretty good. A lot quieter than what some think. It does what it does best......mileage! See the videos as to how to get better mileage with a hybrid on RUclips.
I have the same one. Very good car you can trust. I drove 180.000 km with it. The only problem is that it’s got much haters. Enough cargo space for a family with 2 children. The dashboard lights are a little oldscool.
I have this car. The one thing i don’t like is the old school green dashboard lights. It’s not the 90s anymore. For the rest it’s a great car you can trust. We use it as our family car.
Mike,I really appreciate this video I have a Prius sport and some of the things you show makes me wonder if I have some of those features and I loved your demo on the column. One thing I would like to mention is the Battery breather in the back seat behind the passenger side is something you do not want to block for long period of time it could damage the battery. For example a big person sitting on that side for a long trip might not be good idea! Thanks Mike so much I love your Videos!
Nope, the Prius has a little vent on the edge of the rear right seat. That little vent is the battery breather. If a passenger blocks it for a long period of time, the batteey will have no cooling and it will overheat.
I must bought one and I LOVE IT! Reminds me of a jet live the digital screen and double glove box and the shifter is just barely tap it it's my car till I die
Tha ms for the info I’m looking at a used 2015. I live in California and gas and registration is just to expensive. This will help me save money to get the hell out.
I just bought a 2015 Toyota Prius Five. I'm 70 years old. This is my first hybrid! I've been watching videos, trying to feel more comfortable with driving a hybrid. This video is very helpful! I do have one question. What are the bars on the electric battery gauge on the dashboard telling me?
I am literally going this weekend to look at this exact model. It's a white one with about 30k miles on it. It's going for 19k. Hopefully it doesn't turn out to be a lemon :)
I am not talking about just driving 5 mins and that's it. I am talking about driving till your gas runs out. You will find the average is often 50 mpg and below. Just because you drove down hill for 5 mins doesn't mean this car is a 80 mpg vehicle.
i really like the 3 gen prius, we got a 2010 prius, (which is exact the same car, lol, hasent changed that much the 5 years its been out) we also got the parking asistant and stuff to (executive version which got everything this car got) we r gonna buy the 2017 prius prime when that comes out
@@Sozzi924 well mine is a 2012 prius ( same spec as this one) before my father had it as a business car. He drove 150.000 km with it and after 4 years i took it over from his company and we use it as our family’s car. Now i’m on 200.000. Still the same battery everything original. My dad and now me and my own family never had high costs. Just the yearly maintenance at the Toyota dealership. Every year we have a battery garanty certificate. Untill it’s 11 years old. But there are priusses like this one with 300.000 400.000 in the clock with the same battery. But it’a not expensive to replace if you are unlucky. Refurbished is €700 and a new one is €1650
I am so damn mad and sad that Toyota changed the shape from this model after this model I will never buy another Prius I can't stand the shape of the newer ones
Hi Mike....Great videos thanks I cant figure out whats is the special equipment in a Prius Persona Series... I bet you do know...can you explain,,,, please
Hi everyone, I have a question: I'm about to buy a Gen3 (2015) here in Mexico ($9,100/68k miles) should I get this one or should I search directly for a Gen4 (2016)??
Great video! One question. How does this whole "Hybrid" system work? Does it charge itself? Does it switch from motor to battery by itself or do you do it or what?
it charges itself, if it needs more electricity it just starts the petrol engine and charges and stops when it thinks it got enough (the battery chargers really fast)
The Gaming Norwegian I was looking at a Prius 2012. I wanted to test drive it but the battery is dead. They ordered one from town and country but the thing is the car is only at 39,000 miles. Does that mean somethings wrong with the engine because the battery already went dead?
I guess the people who don't know how to use a power seat are out of luck. Blind spots are never eliminated... we always need to double-check and make sure it is safe to move.
hi bro my question i m living in Pakistan so my country temperature its 35 to 50 calculus so this temperature working on car and ac performance traffic jam condition and city drive
Well most Prius can easily get 200-300k miles on the original battery. Only thing that actually goes wrong is the battery but you can always get one for it from the dealer even if it has to be in payments. $2000-3000k ain’t too bad, just avoid the 2010-2012 ones, the 2013-2015 are probably the most reliable cars on the road today. I have seen Chryslers 200 with less than 40k already having bad engines, etc.
I just bought a 2013 with 33000 miles on it, after my mini cooper manual transmission decided to explode while i was doing 20mh on a 25 zone. ( i guesss it got so mad that i was driving so slow and it just had a massive stroke.) So i decided to use the brain finally and guess what I got a prius. U know its funny because the same teenagers that say they hate priuses end up buying one when they get older. But i have to admit the newer 4th gen designs are really ugly, specially from the back and specially rear quaretr it looks like an ugly couch . and feom the side it looks like it was cut right out of a giant cheese cintainer.thats why i got a 3rd gen.
Who else thinks Mike says " I am so fucking bored and would rather to drink beer stay single and sleep on the couch." whenever he is reviewing a car? He just has the completely unenthused voice when he talks. And his accent is weird. I dont mean to be disrespectful to anyone who has that accent but its so reluctant sounding.
drove one for a month and loved the thing. would really like to get one of my own. extremely nice car and great fuel mileage. not the best looking car on the road but would highly recommend any one to get one. the interior is actually way bigger then you would think it is. very roomy
Another great review Mike! To be honest, if I were to get a Prius, this would be the only generation and trim level I would get. Love the upgraded looks the 5 trim level provides. Those rims and LED lighting are awesome!
I will get this car no matter what.
@@carlostorres8771 haha.. funny..
did you get it? :O
Did you get it?
@@brendanleo3133 yes, I got it. I got the new one
@@elomaerodynamique.1888 how is it?
I rode in a 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS in Rhode Island and that thing would go. My aunt had just bought it and I told her to kick the accelerator and we took off down the interstate. They have alot of torque.
I saw this video and then bought one. I love the thing. Can't beat it for mileage and I have gotten as much as 80 MPG with it in the city using pure gasoline and not any with alcohol in it. That is the secret to getting way insane mileage.....ethanol free gas and hyper miling.
Lot of space with tons of room for just about anything. A little slow and just so so on handling and rides pretty good. A lot quieter than what some think. It does what it does best......mileage!
See the videos as to how to get better mileage with a hybrid on RUclips.
+Steve smith Thank you for your feedback Steve! Keep us posted
What about The 2016 Model! Great Review Mike! Hi
Just upgraded my 2009 to a 2015 and watched this so I know what it’s packing. Thank you!
How's the difference from the 2009 to the 2015 change feel ? Huge difference?
I love my Prius. Highly recommend.
What year is it? I'm about to buy a 2015 and need advice
@@igorrosales1799 I have a Toyota Prius 2015. What advice do you want?
I have the same one. Very good car you can trust. I drove 180.000 km with it. The only problem is that it’s got much haters. Enough cargo space for a family with 2 children. The dashboard lights are a little oldscool.
@@naveedmalik9014 do you save on gas?
@ Dustin Hart
It is completely automatic.
I have this car. The one thing i don’t like is the old school green dashboard lights. It’s not the 90s anymore. For the rest it’s a great car you can trust. We use it as our family car.
Mike,I really appreciate this video I have a Prius sport and some of the things you show makes me wonder if I have some of those features and I loved your demo on the column. One thing I would like to mention is the Battery breather in the back seat behind the passenger side is something you do not want to block for long period of time it could damage the battery. For example a big person sitting on that side for a long trip might not be good idea! Thanks Mike so much I love your Videos!
Fran Ricciardi What do you mean the battery breather? the cover that goes over the battery, In the back
Nope, the Prius has a little vent on the edge of the rear right seat. That little vent is the battery breather. If a passenger blocks it for a long period of time, the batteey will have no cooling and it will overheat.
He mean Ventilation
I must bought one and I LOVE IT! Reminds me of a jet live the digital screen and double glove box and the shifter is just barely tap it it's my car till I die
Tha ms for the info I’m looking at a used 2015. I live in California and gas and registration is just to expensive. This will help me save money to get the hell out.
REAL ECO DRIVE ! THIS CAR can contribute to the improvement of the global environment !
I just bought a 2015 Toyota Prius Five. I'm 70 years old. This is my first hybrid! I've been watching videos, trying to feel more comfortable with driving a hybrid. This video is very helpful! I do have one question. What are the bars on the electric battery gauge on the dashboard telling me?
Generation 3 Prius come in 4 models 2(base), 3, 4, 5.
Great, thorough tour! Thank you
I would like to get a prius for my long commute to work and dr.appointments
I have a 2014 Prius and I love it!
I am literally going this weekend to look at this exact model. It's a white one with about 30k miles on it. It's going for 19k. Hopefully it doesn't turn out to be a lemon :)
Well did you get the prius and was it a lemon?
2015 prius with 30k miles being sold for $28k at carmax...
Great car low maintenance cost
I love this car and I want one!!!!!!
love it I want one
When you are driving at night, can you dim the dash board lights?
Yes
50 to 60 mpg! I heard the 2017 models are getting close to 80 mpg!
no they are not.
I am not talking about just driving 5 mins and that's it. I am talking about driving till your gas runs out. You will find the average is often 50 mpg and below. Just because you drove down hill for 5 mins doesn't mean this car is a 80 mpg vehicle.
Thank you for the video
i really like the 3 gen prius, we got a 2010 prius, (which is exact the same car, lol, hasent changed that much the 5 years its been out) we also got the parking asistant and stuff to (executive version which got everything this car got) we r gonna buy the 2017 prius prime when that comes out
If someone have questions about this prius feel free to ask. I drive it for a few years now and put 180.000 kilometers on it.
How is it in long therm the battery? I am thinking to get 14-15 plate
@@Sozzi924 well mine is a 2012 prius ( same spec as this one) before my father had it as a business car. He drove 150.000 km with it and after 4 years i took it over from his company and we use it as our family’s car. Now i’m on 200.000. Still the same battery everything original. My dad and now me and my own family never had high costs. Just the yearly maintenance at the Toyota dealership. Every year we have a battery garanty certificate. Untill it’s 11 years old. But there are priusses like this one with 300.000 400.000 in the clock with the same battery. But it’a not expensive to replace if you are unlucky. Refurbished is €700 and a new one is €1650
Bee. Thinking about getting one thanks
The actual model (XW50) looks like the crossing between George Jetson's car and a clothes iron.
I really really really want one!😀👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😻😻😍😍😍
Hello, is there anyway to turn the jbl Amp up?
Not happy with visibility but love the mileage
what is the difference between the 2014 model? thank you!!
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I am so damn mad and sad that Toyota changed the shape from this model after this model I will never buy another Prius I can't stand the shape of the newer ones
@Rubym_93 New one body is disaster
Hi Mike....Great videos thanks
I cant figure out whats is the special equipment in a Prius Persona Series...
I bet you do know...can you explain,,,, please
Hey... cool! I got at least one dedicated hater! Immediate thumbs down when I publish a video.
Awesome... that just made my day :)
Don't worry about them your an awesome car reviewer
It's true. ^
My uncle drives a Prius.... It's a wonderful and a very practical car
Your review is still thoroughly helpful in 2019. Thanks Mike!
What is the price of prius 4k
Hi everyone, I have a question: I'm about to buy a Gen3 (2015) here in Mexico ($9,100/68k miles) should I get this one or should I search directly for a Gen4 (2016)??
Great video! One question. How does this whole "Hybrid" system work? Does it charge itself? Does it switch from motor to battery by itself or do you do it or what?
it charges itself, if it needs more electricity it just starts the petrol engine and charges and stops when it thinks it got enough (the battery chargers really fast)
The Gaming Norwegian ohh okay! Thank you!
The Gaming Norwegian I was looking at a Prius 2012. I wanted to test drive it but the battery is dead. They ordered one from town and country but the thing is the car is only at 39,000 miles. Does that mean somethings wrong with the engine because the battery already went dead?
I got a 2012 Prius, i do uber
i want one of these
you failed to show how the power seats worked and how to have the rear view camera work as a wide angle rear view mirror to eliminate blind spots.
I guess the people who don't know how to use a power seat are out of luck.
Blind spots are never eliminated... we always need to double-check and make sure it is safe to move.
Hey there's a new pruis can u please review it please!!
hi bro my question i m living in Pakistan so my country temperature its 35 to 50 calculus so this temperature working on car and ac performance traffic jam condition and city drive
Muhammad Usman Where in Pakistan are you?
I dont know but i alwasy want this car
I want to trade my 2009 Camry for this Prius.
I need one
Not a safety issue the windows have resistance sensors
How much $ ?
Great
I would hate to imagine the cost for repairing all this gadjetry when it goes wrong and the quality of the repair
Well most Prius can easily get 200-300k miles on the original battery. Only thing that actually goes wrong is the battery but you can always get one for it from the dealer even if it has to be in payments. $2000-3000k ain’t too bad, just avoid the 2010-2012 ones, the 2013-2015 are probably the most reliable cars on the road today. I have seen Chryslers 200 with less than 40k already having bad engines, etc.
@@V8orNoCarI have seen 2013 Prius with 694,000 miles few days ago. Battery has been chamnged but it is still alive.
I just bought a 2013 with 33000 miles on it, after my mini cooper manual transmission decided to explode while i was doing 20mh on a 25 zone. ( i guesss it got so mad that i was driving so slow and it just had a massive stroke.) So i decided to use the brain finally and guess what I got a prius. U know its funny because the same teenagers that say they hate priuses end up buying one when they get older. But i have to admit the newer 4th gen designs are really ugly, specially from the back and specially rear quaretr it looks like an ugly couch . and feom the side it looks like it was cut right out of a giant cheese cintainer.thats why i got a 3rd gen.
My dad is have like for car prius taxi 2015
Hamoche
Camera use on this video is just lousy
I agree. Got a new camera after this vid
This car looks insanely ugly yack!!!
Who else thinks Mike says " I am so fucking bored and would rather to drink beer stay single and sleep on the couch." whenever he is reviewing a car? He just has the completely unenthused voice when he talks. And his accent is weird. I dont mean to be disrespectful to anyone who has that accent but its so reluctant sounding.
So relieveing to not have the hyper hysteric presenters that are so common there.