2024 Toyota Prius Limited AWD - POV Review
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- MSRP: $36,065
MPG: 49 city / 50 highway
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 196
Transmission: Continuous variable transmission
Dimensions: 181″ L x 70″ W x 56″ H
50 state emissions $200
Digital rearview mirror $1085
Heated rear seats $350
Carpet Floor Mats/cargo mat $299
Door sill protectors $250
Rear bumper applique $69
mudguards $150
Dash Cam $375
Destination $1095
Total price as tested: $39,938
Vehicle was provided by the manufacturer for testing and review.
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Something about the thick snow falling, substitute Topher's company, and the Prius' calm nature makes this quite the satisfying review, lol.
definitely cozy
absolutely agreed. these two are such a good duo
I've always thought beater hybrids (though this is definitely not a beater lol) were the most calming vehicles to drive in the snow. idk why. maybe it's cuz of its simple and airy feeling interior along with a relatively quiet drivetrain.
Cozy Prius Winter.
Never thought one day I’d consider a Prius/Miata 2 car garage…but here we are
Honestly, that's a great idea.
Prius, LC79 garage
My thoughts exactly, but my 3rd vehicle is a old 2500 Chevy.
Great choice
You could do a lot worse! Id probably go civic/miata… or camry/miata. Right now i’ll stick with e450 at/miata
The Prius used to be a joke car but what Toyota has done with the new one, giving it more power and an attractive design has made all the difference, I never thought I would ever consider the Prius as a desirable vehicle, but I really like the new one.
It used to be a joke car that Its driver joke about other car when gas price was through the roof
@@CKPHHwait till you see the GR Prius this year :)
it is a nice car, but when you can get a camry or a rav4 hybrid for pretty much the same price..........
The car nerdiness jam packed into that Prius is astonishing.
The white styrofoam has to do with static electricity dissipation.
Idk who/what team was responsible for this new Prius design, but, thank you. Cause of you, I now want a Prius, and I NEVER thought I'd be saying that. Fully loaded as well. It's a damn good looking car. Who would've thunk in 2024/25 a Prius would be wildly desired for looks alone?
Well you don’t have to be ashamed I never understood the Prius slander
Originally I saw a lot of people want to buy this Prius. But and then Toyota released the Camry Hybrid at similar price point... now I wonder why would anyone buy a Prius anymore.
not "thunk", "thought" ... what are you ... a z-pod ?
@@steak5599Camry is a lot better. I bought one. Love it
Never in a million years would I thought I world considered getting a Prius 😅
I have this exact car in Silver and love it. My average since December 2023 has been 45mpg
Not bashing ya. But is that driving it hard. Or mostly hwy? I thought it would higher.?
The limited gets better mpg than the xle or plug-in trim because of the wheel size.
@@mikejohnson9118I’m not sure what’s your definition of driving it hard is. I have the exact LTD model in guardian gray for a year now. Drove on highway (75-80mph)/city combined and constantly getting average of 50-52 MPG. This car is so light but yet firm, snappy, and smooth ride. I honestly feel like driving a Lexus with Toyota badge on it (I’d driven multiple different Toyota in the past, so I know exactly what driving a Toyota feels like). And with more HP that they’d updated in this model with its all new redesign from scratch plus all the full blown new tech and features included in LTD model, it’s no longer the old Prius that many had look down upon in the past. I got more attention and head turner from random people than my brother who drives a Tesla. This thing is snappy fast and smooth! with 50-52MPG to boot!!
Recently bought one for my wife at MSRP after 3 hours of squeezing the dealer to remove all their extra add ons. So it is possible!
We got a 2024 XLE model in cutting edge paint and we absolutely love it. In one instance with mixed traffic on the highway in LA, the car said we got 69 mpg for an hour of driving which was absolutely crazy. It can easily be hypermiled if needed, or driven like a zippy go kart.
Visibility isn’t too bad if you’ve driven a car without any sort of reverse cameras or sensors. But it’s certainly not as good as a Corolla’s or Camry’s visibility. That’s the cost of having a striking design on the new Prius.
On the first full tank, the Prius managed to do 455 miles before needing to be refueled. I’m sure once the break-in period is over it will go even higher.
One last thing is that all the Prius models we saw on the lot look perfectly built. No panel gaps or small imperfections that I could see, as opposed to small interior panel gaps I saw on the new Camry. Gotta love a car when the VIN number starts with a J.
Great car, but I wouldn't exactly call this a "zippy go kart"... It's not like its a GR 86.
It’s no Miata that’s for sure! But still fun to putt around town.
Camry le for my money 50+mpg all day long
@@phatgringo2.0 you think it’s why they might discontinue the Prius eventually?
@@faheemabbas3965 Honda insight
I waited over a week in Southern California, for an awd Prius XLE to be found. Bought it in Oct 2024. Toyota of Redlands said that there was only 8 in California and one white one. There was no base model awd so I had to get the XLE model. I love the heated steering wheel. In the cold I can get 45mpg, and drove mostly in eco mode. Keep in mind this car (my model) was only low 30's. A plug in hybrid, especially a Porche is going to be astronomically expensive. Here gas is about 3.77 per gallon and I can fill up under $36. With all the driving I do, this was the best purchase. Drives great on ice and snow up here in the local mountains, at about 8,000-9,000 ft elevation. The infotainment system works great and doesn't lag. I was also impressed by the camera system and the adaptive cruise control. The visibility is great for me, and I am 5'10''. Maybe you guys are just used to your own personal vehicles? I have no issues what so ever with the ride height. Some of my friends are over 6ft and don't have issues either. Wireless car charging sucks on every new car I've seen, and I have an android. My friends iphone has the same issue. I like to turn off the traction control when on snow and ice, because sometimes you need the power to get out of a bad situation and not let the trac control get in the way. I do wish they gave smaller wheel options for the higher models, but luckily wheels can be changed. My only complaint is I wish the moon roof opened. And going downhill, the transmission is a little loud but these are just little things. I have a Subaru Forester XT and I feel pretty confident in the Prius AWD too. I am very impressed by this car. The awd is worth the little mpg reduction and I will tell you why. AWD is NOT just for snow and icy climates. AWD also improves handling, acceleration, and traction no matter what the weather is like.
i never expected to see a Prius and find it to be attractive. this is a very nice looking car. 18 Titan P4X & 17 Camaro SS in my garage currently. 10m drive to work lol. if that ever changes, id could see myself getting one of these. but the others are just too much fun without that need. and the camaro can get low 30s on the hwy if babied lol. cheers.
The last time I drove my Prius was 2021 and you guys described how other drivers would treat me.
Man I hated big pick up trucks and suvs riding my bumper when I wasn’t even driving slow.
The new Prius looks much better but it comes at the reduction of interior and head room space. Something I really enjoyed from my third generation.
Chris and Genuine Substitute Topher, Happy New Year! 🥳 I think shoppers looking for an AWD Toyota Hybrid car would be much better served by a Camry. For the record, cold weather and winter blend gas impact every vehicle's mpg. 😉
Really bummed we didn't get to see the Prius on the track... A Prius vs Tacoma on the track video would be awesome! jk jk! Happy new Years and thank you for all your reviews! I am a proud GR Corolla owner b/c of your reviews. I am 4 and a half months in and Love my GRC!
I also said this in substitute Topher’s video, but this interior reminds me a lot of the eighth Gen Civic in its dimensions and overall spaceship-ness, lol
-futuristic looking for its respective time
-loooong dashboard
-insanely long A pillars
-exceptionally small steering wheel
-raised digital speedometer
Ahhh a fellow michigander. It's 26 "kinda chilly" lol. 26 is about when you stop wearing shorts and maybe (maybe) switch to the winter jacket.
13:10 Test drove a Prius XLE AWD last week. The engine noise just turned me off from considering getting a Prius. So loud, so unrefined, so coarse. Also the wind noise from the windows at highway speeds. Not to mention the tsunami of cheap hard plastic everywhere. Getting into my Mazda 3 after test driving the Prius was like getting into a luxury car. I don’t drive that much, and even with Prius’s 50 MPG rating I’d saving about $60/month on gas compared to the Mazda 3. Going to keep the 3 for a few more years until something better comes along.
Honestly, I don’t understand why Honda and Toyota both seem to cheap out on engine isolation. Even my Ioniq Hybrid has better isolation than the Hondas and Toyotas I’ve driven since 2017. Slightly better materials too on the inside. Also, 19” wheels on the Prius definitely doesn’t help with road noise.
I have 2018 ioniq and 2024 corolla hybrid, Ioniq is quieter
I have same with any Toyota Hybrid. I be in one that's driven by someone else or is a taxi and I'm like... yeah this is actually pretty comfortable and quiet, you can hear the electric motor and when stopped no idle sounds.... then I drove a Toyota Hybrid and realised you need to drive really efficient and be light on the throttle otherwise the engine will kick in and out a bunch and is super thrashy with the eCVT.
Honestly, Toyota Prius is way better choice than a Mazda 3, whether you drive a lot or little. because it is not only economical but also reliable and its resale value is beyond any other brand. It is like an investment. A Hyundai on the other hand is silent money pit at best. If, we include Euro junk into this, too, Toyota Prius is a GEM.
@@squidproquo2241 No, not worth it when the savings are only $60/month and my car is only 3 years-old. I might have pulled the trigger if the Prius has an ounce of refinement in it. Alas at $36k I get an interior that was from a 90's Tercel with a lawn mower engine soundtrack.
The new Prius is…. I really like it I can’t lie. I’d probably trade in my civic for one if I saw it at my local dealership. That’s a crazy thought for me as a Honda fanboy
I considered the Prius when I bought my 2024 Venza back in July. Unfortunately they didn't have any Prius's or Rav4 hybrids in stock at the time. Just wanted to see what @TheTopher or anyone else thought comparing the Venza to the Prius. Personally still loving my Venza and the extra room inside and higher clearance while still getting 39 mpg.
19:48 For someone living in Europe, the fact that you guys consider the Prius "small" car is just mind blowing 😅
I think I'll get one of these for my daughter as her first car. It seems like a good one to get. I love the AWD and mpgs.
I never imagined myself looking at a Prius and being like "Oh, that looks nice"
I have had this exact model since April. I was worried about how capable it would be in the snow since I live in an area that gets a lot of it. I've been really impressed. I had a Subaru Crosstrek as my last vehicle. The Crosstrek did have more ground clearance but the Prius seems to put the traction down as well or better and gets probably twice the MPG.
That dash is something...
Substitute Topher - the legend reborn.
I just bought a Hybrid Civic Hatchback Sport Touring, the Prius seems significantly slower in comparison. That torque number seems wrong considering the Civic has 232ftlbs. of torque. I'm on my first tank still, haven't gotten the hyper-mile business started yet but I assume I'll see very similar MPG's. The interior on the Civic is also bigger. In my opinion, the only place the Prius wins is with looks on the outside. Yea, the Civic doesn't have rear passenger amenities but not everyone needs them. My rear seats only see my dog and folded down for a mountain bike. Google built-in is lovely.
Your video on the Civic Hybrid was one of the main videos I used to buy one. I already had a '23 Sport Hatchback but it got terrible MPG's. Mostly city with tons of AC use down here in Florida. Traded it in for the Hybrid. Got that end of year, end of month MSRP discount. Walked out the door with a $31k MSRP + fees and shit for the top trim in Boost Blue.
I am also going to be going with a Sport Touring but haven't decided on sedan or hatchback yet. For me the Civic just matches better and I can't stand the obstructed views everywhere on the Prius even though I think it looks way better.
But I can definitely see where someone who lives where it snows would prefer the AWD option that the Prius has. Me, I live in Hawaii so it's a non factor lol.
139 lbft Torque is the gas engine's torque alone. Combined torque figure is not given, yet.
Dear Toyota and Lexus, please do something about the CVT sound ln Toyota's and some Lexus's.
The Lexus LC 500H is a great example of nice sound even though it's a hybrid.
I have a garaged 2017 Prius and get 50+ mpg living in Minnesota during the winter
Love your videos
Only sat in one at a dealership but the visibility like you mention and the overall dimensions of the interior are really weird.
Nice video Nice POV. Grettings from Türkiye 🚘❤️
$40K for a Prius is crazy . That gas mileage is no joke, though
Happy new year 🎉🎉
7:23 I think it might not be the case anymore. Looks neat👍🏻
I love my Prius
I actually hated this car when it first came out (which is rare, I don’t hate any car), but now I think it’s pretty cool, both the interior and exterior look cool
Why did you hate the car?
There's no reason to hate this car, really.
I have a 2015 and I HATED it for about a year. But then I decided that I would start driving it 8/10ths everywhere I went and its been a much better car since then.
@@kamilb8232I thought it was sort of ugly, but now I think it looks cool
The Toyota interior materials always look odd to me. It displays a sheen from the daylight that makes it look rubbery. Not necessarily cheap but kinda gaudy looking. Other than that, I love the direction Toyota is going in with the Prius, Camry and Crown vehicles!
Сan someone tell me how long it will take to get a new Prius LE now ?
man that 50mpg really tempts me to get a prius
I just cant see spending the 40k on this to not save $$$ and give up a ton that you can get out of other ice cars or cheaper hybrids for the basics.
Im getting to old for theses insane prices. buy a loaded used ford focus or any kia at this point lol
None the less always a big thank you for the reviews.
What happened? What did you say after "that's right" 6:18 lol. Happy new year!
I don't like that there's no analog information on your dash.
I don't like the button press automatic trunk. Opening and closing a trunk is easy. I'm not paying for a powered trunk. Straight up money waste.
I don't like the sunroof. I'd rather not have one at all.
I don't like the low clearance. The roads where I live in rural Alaska would rip the bottom of that car apart.
I don't like that you turn the car on with a button. I want a keyhole.
I do like it being AWD.
I do like the good fuel economy.
I do like the wireless charging thing. That's really neat.
I love the camera systems. That is amazing.
then dont get the sunroof and dont get the automatic trunk? those are optional
also the prius has always had a digital gauge i thought this was common knowledge
I have to say any new parents the best place for a car seat is in the middle if possible. For obvious side impact reasons (getting t-boned by a truck for example) and that side airbags and car seats don't get along.
I was so disappointed when I sat in there. Love the styling, but at 6’3’’ with torso and legs proportional, my head’s stuck in the roof liner. Plus, that A pillar is so tick that I couldn’t see a thing, especially on my right, which got me worried for pedestrians and cyclists.
A bad for a good, however, since I turned my attention to a base BZ4X AWD. I LOVE that car. Easily up there in the favourite cars I’ve owned, only beaten by my beloved and missed 2013 MK6 GTI.
So the new Camry is AWD and hybrid and similar price so what’s the point of the PRIUS?
if you want something smaller and practical
So, Honda’s new hybrid sport Civic or this? Which one would you prefer?
I rather have corolla awd hybrid, it feels more solid when you close the doors, yea it lacks 60 less hp but mpg is nearly same. The new prius feels as tin can like the old Prius-C/Aqua
I see that Toyota still has no idea how to build a working wireless charger... the one on my Corolla is awful!
It’s true, somehow they’re all completely useless
wireless charging is a gimmick anyways. still slower than fast charging via cable
4:04 i know this is a video but you stole those words right out of my mouth lol. My neighbour has a Prius Prime and every time I walk by it I'm like "wow"
I get 60 mpg in 2024 non-prime Prius SE FWD. You gotta get your hypermile on!
Maybe that's the reason people are honking the Prius
Rather have this than that 70k VW bus
What a random comment.
Apples and oranges
Apples to Oranges.
@@faheemabbas3965 Its not the VW bus is ment for city driving, yet it has terrible range and costs 70k. you can drop 40k on a fully loaded prius and still have 30k left over to go on a European Vacation and a Cruise.
2024-25
What a beautiful view with that snow. (*.*)
Still not a fan of this car. Too small inside for me. Being a big guy and being 6'1 sucks in the prius, and the view from inside is terrible.
Agreed, the camry is bigger with better visibility at basically the same price. Shame cause the prius looks so good
Good to know, as this is the first prius I've been interested in, but curious if I'd fit comfortably.
@AhFuhgettaboutit im 6'4" and i fit in a base model rental without the sunroof. It was a little claustrophobic though.
It's ridiculous these cost more than a Tesla. Toyota needs some good APR deals or something
They're built better than Teslas, are one of the most reliable Toyotas, and ride better
@ trust me I know, I’ve had Toyotas my whole life but I had a split decision when buying a car a few months ago and I went with the Model 3 because it was cheaper. Toyotas pricing for consumer vehicles is $40-50k now, it’s ridiculous. I came from a Toyota family but even used Toyotas from 5 yrs ago are too expensive
buy the 28k base model.
The actual market value IS higher than Tesla though. This will be worth way more in resale than a used Tesla will be. You have to factor in resale when figuring cost to own
@ it’s like 6% apr
the a pillar complaint is old -
Prius has come a LONG WAY in terms of styling. Still not a fan of that bulging speedometer screen though.
With the 2025 Civic hybrid boasting only slightly lower MPG, i'd go for the civic for the styling and performance. Toyota is also rammed way up its own ass in terms of pricing.
I have no idea why they put the screen so high up. My preferred steering wheel position blocks half the screen.
The engine sounded awful every time you were accelerating lmao idk that’d drive me crazy
should be ok with a 50 side wall
The cabin noise
Just starting the car and hearing the beeping-that’s what I hate about new cars. So annoying!
Is it possible to Tokyo drift this car?
I really like the new Prius but I also noticed that I haven't seen many here in California.
Happy new year 🎊🎊🎊
Yikes. I'd rather have 17s on that car.......or even 16s.
I’m not gonna pay 40k for less than 40 mpg. Sorry. No way.
You can buy a cheaper one and with better mpg.
That car is the son of Tesla lol 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Unfortunately for me, the Prius looks too much like the BZ4x electric car with a compromised steering wheel position, distant gauge cluster. Also my 2nd generation Prius had a backseat that wasn’t very large but it had more headroom for adults and a more generous cargo area. It seems that Toyota is going backwards concerning ergonomics. Anyway, the car is much too low for my tall family, who all seem to have bad backs that are not suited for a car that is just a few inches off the pavement. I once owned a 2003 Prius that was based on the Toyota Echo, an economy car. Because it had a proper trunk and with a higher seating position, the car had a quieter and softer ride, was easier for adults to get into, and it had much better visibility. I miss that car! It got 52 mpg driving over the Rockies at 12,000 feet, though with a 70 hp engine it was hopelessly underpowered once the hybrid battery was used up.
visibility is horrendous
Visibility is actually okay. You have to get used to looking through those triangle windows at intersections and then your field of vision is not much different from any other car. Visibility through the rear window is pretty limited. I don’t have the electronic rear mirror, but the backup camera is good for parking lots. Toyota seems to have decided that looking out the rear window is overrated, and I am a little surprised that I agree.
I test drove the LE trim a few months back. The Good: Overall Quality, Torque, Solid Chassis, Sexy Styling and Lots of Standard Tech. The Bad: Rearward Visibility, The Gauge Cluster Is Blocked By The Steering Wheel (Very Shit Design) Not as Practical as The Older Model.
looks good sounds terrible
You will rarely hear it.
@ that’s good to know. Do you have an ev, phev or hybrid or neither?
Jeez, you can get a Model 3 for that price, or a Model Y for a little more.
You’ll just get a Camry for that price as well. Maybe not fully folded but xse, red interior/exterior , large body, etc.
38 mpg kinda sucks not gonna lie
Something about that space between the centre of the steering wheel and the gauge cluster is throwing me off. Looks clunky and awkward.
Most stupid and ugly digital meter annoyingly my eyes sorry toyota
Video just started and I’m already annoyed by the design and screen above the steering wheel. It’s amazing to me what designs are implemented and people think yeah that looks good. I bet 100,000 people think that looks good too. How did that pass? Just my opinion, but I think it is ugly AF,
Toyotas have crappy sound systems.
за такие бабки он нафик такой не нужен
Прикалываешься? Меньше чем 30к$ за базовую версию. Найди мне новый гибрид который стоит меньше и такой же экономичный.
Более того, количество продаж за этот год говорит об обратном - многим людям он нужен.
2025 Mazda CX-50 hybrid blows this overpriced thing away
prius owners being hated more after that car honk
I think the people improperly entering the roundabout would be hated more in this case?
Can't watch this video without comparing to the Civic Hybrid. Similar price, similar power. Prius turn-offs: engine sounds like it's being abused. That tinny door sounds like a 1970s Pinto. That tiny display looks ridiculous. Horn is embarrassing.
Seems like a car that can be appreciated, but not respected.
Civic seems like a much better choice.
the civic has the same horn what are you talking about?
More model 3 than prius and corolla combined in bay area. I think prius lost a lot of its customers to tesla recently.
It’s almost like they go out of their way to make the interior as ugly and repulsive as possible. Just a hideous design..
I hate how other drivers treat Prius drivers like crap. It’s fun when you pass them it’s like they get triggered lmao
Nobody needs AWD in reality
Nobocy needs more than 100hp in a car in reality.
That just isn't true, whatsoever. *_You_* don't need it in reality but that doesn't mean other people around the world don't.. some people _have_ to drive through deep snow and ice, which requires AWD. I've personally required 4WD to get up a hill covered in snow. Halfway up, I would have been stuck without being able to switch the drivetrain to 4WD in the truck I was in. As you can tell, I'm upset at how dumb of a comment this is and now Topher doesn't at you, as I've done it for him.a
AWD allows you to buy all season tires in countries where you otherwise would need a new set, saves you money in the long run. But you are completely right otherwise. Not necessary its not what saves you in the end.
Proper tires for the season > AWD 99 out of 100 times. Anyone who says otherwise has just drank the marketing kool-aid.
@@mapwheel00 Good for you, in my country we dont have seasons anymore :(
Ugly exterior ugly interior and design overall just ugly 1-10 👎👎👎👎👎👎