I find it hilarious that people 10 years ago really hated the idea of having a Prius. However now everyone wants one and the price is just keep going up and up in the used market. And I agree as a enthusiast, I would love a Prius it would be my road trip car grocery getter everything in between hell you can even sleep in them full time!
I bought a 2022 LE AWD and I like it, but I am perplexed by your statement that "now everyone wants one". Sales have been poor for several years, and while they seem to retain their value quite well in the used market, the new ones are not selling well at all. That may change with sky high gasoline prices, but as of now, NOT everyone wants one.
@@DesmondBedarte I just bought the only one in the dealership. It’s a limited. Before I bought it I went to test drive a bmw i4. There’s a 10-12 month wait on it and it’s about $20k more without all these options. I feel I made a right choice.
@@vegalavegana Same with mine- only one on the lot. Initially, I didn't think they charged any mark-up over MSRP, but there was an unexplained $300 dealer fee which in hindsight I guess was their markup. 1% I can tolerate, especially after hearing how bad it has been for others. I hope you are happy with yours. Mine has been good, averaging about 60 mpg!
@@DesmondBedarte I feel I overpaid even though I haggled and the manager was a family friend. It doesn’t even have a sunroof and it cost me 37, 576. They were asking $43k and I downright laughed and got up to leave. Absolutely ridiculous. I would not have ever thought of buying this car but we needed it asap as my husbands 2011 Hyundai sonatas engine went totally kaput. The inventory just isn’t there for the new EV’s.
That yellow pointer is perfect. Both funny and super useful for the viewer. Thx for the thorough review. You kinda hinted that adding a spare was an option. Is this a fact?
I just had a rental prius at the airport and was blown away with the lane keep assist and radar cruise control and it was a fun little car to drive around the city that gave me 54MPG.
I just bought a 2022 limited and omg am I in love with all the features and options!! I needed this video so bad. Thank you!! Oh and I love the little hand pointer 😂
MikesCarInfo is one of my favorite channels because his videos are always crystal clear and so much higher quality than the vast majority of the car videos on RUclips.
We just bought one of these for my wife. Exact model. 2022, White LE-AWD. I think the vehicle is great. We've put 100 miles on it so far and averaging 48.5 mpg. Can't beat that. I do think that toyota has made some sacrifices to its "base model" that companies like Hyundai and Kia are ahead of. For example, this car doesn't even have auto headlights, theyre old school like my 1998 truck. You have to manually turn them on. Crazy, but theyre all LED, even the base model which is great. Also, I don't believe any Prius models in 2022 are eligible for remote connect except the Prime. So even at $30K+ theres not even a remote starter option. However, where they've eliminated bells and whistles on the base models safety features like Blind Spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and lane assist come with it, so I guess you be the judge on what you think is worth your money. Other than that, I think the car is pretty sharp.
40:04 the cup holders are easy to clean, yes, but then they put the electrical plugs right there where the spills happen? That seems like a terrible location for those outlets.
The 12 V battery is for the 12 v accessories only. The gas motor will be spun up and started with the Hybrid drive motor when needed. The Toyota design makes the car have smooth transitions from electric to gas and any mix.
Just bought a RAV4 Hybrid 2022 base model with few options. Looking forward to the car (delivery estimate 9-12 months...). However, I really wanted the Prius and would have happily paid for a higher trim but we had our first child born and the Prius is too small... Great video!
THANKS A LOT FOR THIS THOROUGH VEDIO.YOU ARE VERY GOOD AT TELLY THINGS SLOWELY AND VERY CLEAR TONE.WHICH I LIKE THE MOST.COME BACK WITH NEW VWDIOS.LOOKING FORWARD.MAY GOD BLESS YOU.AND KEEP YOU HAPPY AND HEALTHY.TAKE CARE.HAVE A GREAT DAY.ONNCE MORE TTHANKS A LOT.
I bought an awd-e Prius LE in 2019, and absolutely love it as a commuting tool, especially in the winter. I get much better fuel mileage than advertised, and it's a comfortable ride. My one gripe is with the seats; they suck. The seats in the Prius V are much better (the V is based on the Lexus ct200h), am I'd like to see if I can retrofit them into my car.
I just bought a Hybrid Prius 2022 I really like it, I am just curious about the reverse parking is it normal that it has a noisy sound if Im parking reverse? Is there a volume or control? Bec everybody was looking at my prius every time I did a reverse because of the noise sound?
I have a 2000 camry LE. The stalks are all pretty much the same. I also have power seats, and auto headlights. Its wild to me the prius doesn't have those features
The one in the video is pretty low spec, the higher trims of the Prius do have power seats and auto headlights. Although the one in the video has automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane tracing assist, auto high beams, etc. Might miss a couple of features over your 2000 Camry but it adds some as well.
How much Gas does it use in 100kilometers? A Friend uses a 2016 Model and is always under 5liters, even sometimes under 4liters!!! Best saving car ever!
Why has Toyota quit making Priuses? We've been trying to buy a new Prius for a year and dealers not only don't have any in stock but they are clueless when they will receive any.
I have a 2020 Toyota Prius AWD, i put 47k miles on it, highway and in town, year round ave. is 46mpg, plus i put on better traction tires was 47mpg . 0 problems,, so great economy car! temperature, wind, road grade all effect mpg,, year average is 46 mpg
I got all excited at the intro sweep under the car. Did Toyota finally protect the catalytic converter from theft? Nope! You suck, Toyota. People shouldn't feel nervous about owning your cars and parking them outside.
There is actually an option when doing a build and price. I think it’s called Cat Shield. It just sucks that you have to pay extra for it instead of standard.
I rather pay for one since I can go to a body shop who really protects your cata. I see argument like phones should have a protective case. Instead of a one case fits all. I got aftermarket choices.
@@zoearrow3297 yeah the shop I saw added more. Wielded to your car then throw that shield on. But really as long as you aren't a 30 seconds victim.. that fast >.>
I remember reading an interview with a Toyota designer and the reporter asked why the Prius looks so ugly. The Toyota designer said something along the lines of “Toyota is aware of the public opinion of the Prius styling, but we fear making the car look more generic would hurt the cars identity” essentially Toyota styles the Prius weirdly on purpose :)
Keep it ugly!! Everywhere I turn something that I want is too popular and too expensive. I will gladly have it be ugly as sin so that there’s limited demand.
The car's outside design is very ugly I'll buy it when it looks like a real car from the outside. I was ready to purchase the Prius until they came out with this ugly design in 2016 and they still haven't changed the look.
Never seen a Prius before cause I think they’re hideous but how in the hell does anyone buy this car thinking the centered dash is great? You have to crane your neck to the right to check all your info including your speed?! What was Toyota thinking not centering that in front of the driver!!!!
I think you should focus on more important stuff than to spend too much time on unnessary things like talking about shape of key fibe, seat and steering wheels material. So that the viewer is not wasting 40 plus minutes of their busy schedule , watching this looooong video.
Are you implying that shape of the key fibe is important? Viewers want info about important stuff like engine performance, gas mileage, ride comfort, comparison to other cars in the class, not the material of the steering wheel.
Nothing new beside AWD and 5 seater, this is so much less car than my 2017 Prius Prime / PHV is! So you may ask what, Leather steering wheel, automatic electrically fold able mirrors, Heads UP Display and much better look back and front and dark interior! Do someone really like this Storm trooper white plastic look?
![The Most Efficient AWD Vehicle In America [That Runs On Gasoline] | 2021 Toyota Prius AWD](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8Fub8AdysmI/mqdefault.jpg)
I find it hilarious that people 10 years ago really hated the idea of having a Prius. However now everyone wants one and the price is just keep going up and up in the used market. And I agree as a enthusiast, I would love a Prius it would be my road trip car grocery getter everything in between hell you can even sleep in them full time!
I bought a 2022 LE AWD and I like it, but I am perplexed by your statement that "now everyone wants one". Sales have been poor for several years, and while they seem to retain their value quite well in the used market, the new ones are not selling well at all. That may change with sky high gasoline prices, but as of now, NOT everyone wants one.
@@DesmondBedarte I can imagine people don't want them because they not as flashy or visually appealing as most cars lol!
@@DesmondBedarte I just bought the only one in the dealership. It’s a limited. Before I bought it I went to test drive a bmw i4. There’s a 10-12 month wait on it and it’s about $20k more without all these options. I feel I made a right choice.
@@vegalavegana Same with mine- only one on the lot. Initially, I didn't think they charged any mark-up over MSRP, but there was an unexplained $300 dealer fee which in hindsight I guess was their markup. 1% I can tolerate, especially after hearing how bad it has been for others. I hope you are happy with yours. Mine has been good, averaging about 60 mpg!
@@DesmondBedarte I feel I overpaid even though I haggled and the manager was a family friend. It doesn’t even have a sunroof and it cost me 37, 576. They were asking $43k and I downright laughed and got up to leave. Absolutely ridiculous. I would not have ever thought of buying this car but we needed it asap as my husbands 2011 Hyundai sonatas engine went totally kaput. The inventory just isn’t there for the new EV’s.
That yellow pointer is perfect. Both funny and super useful for the viewer. Thx for the thorough review. You kinda hinted that adding a spare was an option. Is this a fact?
It's annoying if anything and quite childish too!
I laughed heavy as soon as it came up! Very funny. I like it
Lol it was cracking me up. But it’s not so funny or helpful if you’re as cool as BuddySteve 😂
@@buddysteve5543, wow, you're very very uptight. Maybe need some laxatives.
The yellow hand is so cute
I just had a rental prius at the airport and was blown away with the lane keep assist and radar cruise control and it was a fun little car to drive around the city that gave me 54MPG.
I just bought a 2022 limited and omg am I in love with all the features and options!! I needed this video so bad. Thank you!! Oh and I love the little hand pointer 😂
One thing I found interesting, much larger screen but essentially same graphics. One con for me is no Android Auto on Limited...
@@senoB my limited has both apple and android play
i like the little hand pointer
Love the yellow pointer!
A separate video on auto parking would rock, thanks for such a detailed video, I have a 2019 for 2 years and learned soo much!
I took delivery of my 2022 Prius XLE two months ago and I absolutely love it 😊. Great video, sir! Extremely informative and very thorough 👍🏽!
My dream hybrid sedan!! Nice video Mike.
Never buy a vehicle without a spare tire. That’s the lesson I learned from driving my 2020 Prius XLE AWD to all kinds of places in Pacific Northwest.
0:52 - 1:10 , "oh, hello little bug that made me think it was an ant on my screen" XD.
Thanks for this thorough video, just bought a nightshade last night 😁 & still had some questions hehe
I fast forwarded a bit the pointer caught me off guard 🤣 had to sub
With current gas prices, I'd jump on board and buy one.
The hybrid cars aren't my thing but watching your videos are always a pleasure to me
MikesCarInfo is one of my favorite channels because his videos are always crystal clear and so much higher quality than the vast majority of the car videos on RUclips.
They'll be your thing when Biden has gas at $5 a gallon
@@toronado455 Exactly he go through all the details and features of each car in 4k quality
@@8corymix8 my man I have a diesel vw golf mk7 😂😂😂 still not into Hybrids
@@8corymix8 exactly why I'm getting a prius prime LOL
We just bought one of these for my wife. Exact model. 2022, White LE-AWD. I think the vehicle is great. We've put 100 miles on it so far and averaging 48.5 mpg. Can't beat that. I do think that toyota has made some sacrifices to its "base model" that companies like Hyundai and Kia are ahead of. For example, this car doesn't even have auto headlights, theyre old school like my 1998 truck. You have to manually turn them on. Crazy, but theyre all LED, even the base model which is great. Also, I don't believe any Prius models in 2022 are eligible for remote connect except the Prime. So even at $30K+ theres not even a remote starter option. However, where they've eliminated bells and whistles on the base models safety features like Blind Spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and lane assist come with it, so I guess you be the judge on what you think is worth your money. Other than that, I think the car is pretty sharp.
THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH for this very thorough tour!!! God bless!
40:04 the cup holders are easy to clean, yes, but then they put the electrical plugs right there where the spills happen? That seems like a terrible location for those outlets.
Then don't buy this car lo
The 12 V battery is for the 12 v accessories only. The gas motor will be spun up and started with the Hybrid drive motor when needed. The Toyota design makes the car have smooth transitions from electric to gas and any mix.
nice one and working soo nice on the road with high technology
Prius is official Police vehicle in Ukraine and there is no fancy unnecessary words like Persuit Law Enforcement to describe that car.
Just bought a RAV4 Hybrid 2022 base model with few options. Looking forward to the car (delivery estimate 9-12 months...). However, I really wanted the Prius and would have happily paid for a higher trim but we had our first child born and the Prius is too small...
Great video!
Just checking and the price difference is only about $4k between the 2. RAV4 is so much more of a vehicle than the Prius IMO.
great review
I wish the hybrid could have the face of the prime Prius but still keep the large space in the rear.
Awesome review 👍👍👍
Very comprehensive look at the Prius LE AWD-e. Thank you.
THANKS A LOT FOR THIS THOROUGH VEDIO.YOU ARE VERY GOOD AT TELLY THINGS SLOWELY AND VERY CLEAR TONE.WHICH I LIKE THE MOST.COME BACK WITH NEW VWDIOS.LOOKING FORWARD.MAY GOD BLESS YOU.AND KEEP YOU HAPPY AND HEALTHY.TAKE CARE.HAVE A GREAT DAY.ONNCE MORE TTHANKS A LOT.
I'm wondering if this model for the 2022 AWD-LE in hybrid does the battery charge from the front and back wheels thank you
I bought an awd-e Prius LE in 2019, and absolutely love it as a commuting tool, especially in the winter.
I get much better fuel mileage than advertised, and it's a comfortable ride.
My one gripe is with the seats; they suck. The seats in the Prius V are much better (the V is based on the Lexus ct200h), am I'd like to see if I can retrofit them into my car.
Nice job 👍
2022 4.5세대
2023 5세대
둘다 타보았습니다
5세대 정말 환상적이네요
하지만 4.5세대마지막버젼이
훨신 실용적이라 말하고 싶습니다
화물용량은 물론 승객공간도
5세대 살바에는 엘란트라 추천
Wheel covers? Those look pretty good. You could have fooled me and said rims.
Love the yellow pointer !!!! Haaaaaaa
I just bought a Hybrid Prius 2022 I really like it, I am just curious about the reverse parking is it normal that it has a noisy sound if Im parking reverse? Is there a volume or control? Bec everybody was looking at my prius every time I did a reverse because of the noise sound?
I like the vinyl type material on the visors. I wish they had gone vinyl on the center armrest.
I have a 2000 camry LE. The stalks are all pretty much the same. I also have power seats, and auto headlights. Its wild to me the prius doesn't have those features
It's a Toyota...
Same case with the RAV4 LE! It’s so petty of them.. especially when the Corolla L has auto headlights
Everything about prius is about wight reduction. How often you adjust the power seats?
The one in the video is pretty low spec, the higher trims of the Prius do have power seats and auto headlights.
Although the one in the video has automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane tracing assist, auto high beams, etc. Might miss a couple of features over your 2000 Camry but it adds some as well.
Thank you for making this video. Really helps me understand my Prius better.
18:09 I thought the Prius didn’t even have a starter so I don’t think it uses that battery to start.
can you turn the ac on from outside the car like some prius models?
Pretty sure I decided what car I’m getting. I just wanted to make sure it had good safety features. I’m getting a blue one though.
Maybe a Corolla hybrid
I would like one, but in my area they’re very expensive now, over 30,000
Nicely spacious cargo capacity ...something woefully lacking (and reasonable to expect) in cars this size.
How much Gas does it use in 100kilometers?
A Friend uses a 2016 Model and is always under 5liters, even sometimes under 4liters!!! Best saving car ever!
How can I get the keychain that’s attached?
😬
Email me your address and i'll send you one.
I love this car too much😴
Beautiful vehicle of TOYOTA’S
I like this car but too expensive in my country to buy :(
In one country it's x2 price of the USA for a basic model. One of the countries who could benefit from electric because of smog too...
In my country the basic model costs 22k usd and the premium one 25k
You said you can get a spare tire as an option. Does Toyota offer that?
Yes the dealership has a spare tire kit with the jack and tools as well.
@@MikesCarInfo Great, Thanks!
Why has Toyota quit making Priuses? We've been trying to buy a new Prius for a year and dealers not only don't have any in stock but they are clueless when they will receive any.
Next Prius will have to come with a usb c port as well as the regular usb
How many mpgs do you get on the highway if the awd is not needed?
I have a 2020 Toyota Prius AWD, i put 47k miles on it, highway and in town, year round ave. is 46mpg, plus i put on better traction tires was 47mpg . 0 problems,, so great economy car! temperature, wind, road grade all effect mpg,, year average is 46 mpg
Frugal is good
Does anyone offer a CD player any longer???
😉
Lexus or Subaru.
Cd's are history
Cost for this Prius
44:12
Dude they have had those kind of key fobs for over 10 years
Ok. I don't remember claiming the key was "New for 2022"...
Great review there Mike. I've always loved the prius with its incredible MPG. But I do about 600km every month, is it idle getting one?
600km per month is enough to justify a hybrid I guess… as long as you drive it constantly to take care of the battery
Those urathane steering wheels always peel. I’d rather have leather wrapped
I don’t. I appreciate that I don’t have to touch dead cow skin anymore. 🌱
No Automatic Headlights... sad 😞
I want get yellow pointer! Lol
😁👍🏼
Problem with these cars is lack of ground clearance. This makes them problematic in snow. Not practical for north eastern us
I only would buy one for the gas ⛽
omg I thought there is an insect on my screen
Every where glass any one can see what is inside
I got all excited at the intro sweep under the car. Did Toyota finally protect the catalytic converter from theft? Nope!
You suck, Toyota. People shouldn't feel nervous about owning your cars and parking them outside.
There is actually an option when doing a build and price. I think it’s called Cat Shield. It just sucks that you have to pay extra for it instead of standard.
I rather pay for one since I can go to a body shop who really protects your cata. I see argument like phones should have a protective case. Instead of a one case fits all. I got aftermarket choices.
@@meh4062 thanks for this. i found one for $150 (not too bad)
@@zoearrow3297 yeah the shop I saw added more. Wielded to your car then throw that shield on. But really as long as you aren't a 30 seconds victim.. that fast >.>
This thing needs an exterior re-design bad. Best hybrid but worst design.
I remember reading an interview with a Toyota designer and the reporter asked why the Prius looks so ugly. The Toyota designer said something along the lines of “Toyota is aware of the public opinion of the Prius styling, but we fear making the car look more generic would hurt the cars identity” essentially Toyota styles the Prius weirdly on purpose :)
I think the car looks fine except for the ugly/weird headlights
Keep it ugly!! Everywhere I turn something that I want is too popular and too expensive. I will gladly have it be ugly as sin so that there’s limited demand.
Pick up speed is very low people those behind always flashing lights on you .
They can accelerate decently quick, however most drivers want the best mpg so they accelerate slow to stay in battery of eco
It is pitifully low🤦♂️
The car's outside design is very ugly I'll buy it when it looks like a real car from the outside. I was ready to purchase the Prius until they came out with this ugly design in 2016 and they still haven't changed the look.
Lol why would anyone need AWD in the south, that's just a waste of money
Never seen a Prius before cause I think they’re hideous but how in the hell does anyone buy this car thinking the centered dash is great? You have to crane your neck to the right to check all your info including your speed?! What was Toyota thinking not centering that in front of the driver!!!!
I think you should focus on more important stuff than to spend too much time on unnessary things like talking about shape of key fibe, seat and steering wheels material. So that the viewer is not wasting 40 plus minutes of their busy schedule , watching this looooong video.
One can watch hours of short videos and not get the information presented here.
@@MikesCarInfo hey don't let him bother you. I want that lonnggggg in depth video that isn't a repeat of every other review.
Are you implying that shape of the key fibe is important? Viewers want info about important stuff like engine performance, gas mileage, ride comfort, comparison to other cars in the class, not the material of the steering wheel.
@@sanjeevk1842 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_consensus_effect
@@MikesCarInfo , be open to constructive criticism, which can improve the quality of your vlogs. Otherwise we cannot improve in our lives.
Nothing new beside AWD and 5 seater, this is so much less car than my 2017 Prius Prime / PHV is! So you may ask what, Leather steering wheel, automatic electrically fold able mirrors, Heads UP Display and much better look back and front and dark interior! Do someone really like this Storm trooper white plastic look?