2025 Toyota Prius

"While sharp looking, not as good as prior models."

"I have now owned 7 Priuses. I generally trade them in every 20-40,000 miles. While this latest generation Five is by far the best looking of them all, it does have some drawbacks when compared to the generation Four which I have to say has been my favorite so far. The biggest negatives for me are the drop in MPG, and smaller cargo space for the XLE and Limited models. I bought the XLE and wish I had simply gotten the LE with its better MPG and trunk space, but at the time of purchase I wasn’t aware of the difference in models since this was never really an issue in previous generations. Shame on me for not being more educated. I do a lot of interstate long distance driving and only get decent mpg on this version if I stick to around 60 mph. Once you approach 70 mph or higher, your mpg stops dramatically. I had gotten used to 56 mpg on my previous models, and now am lucky to get 52. Generally, it’s closer to 48/50. As a loyal Prius driver I was always more focused on fuel efficiency, so while the snazzy look is cool, it’s not worth the drop in mpg and cargo space."

"Looks gorgeous, drives beautifully!"

"However, Toyota took away some things for no apparent reason, except to save money. I am very unhappy there is no rear windshield wiper! They also took away rear passenger cup holders, boo. There’s much less headroom in my 2024 which makes it feel a bit claustrophobic. I’m only 5’5. I don’t know HOW a tall person can feel comfortable in this car. There is also way less legroom in the back for passengers, WAY LESS!!! And, a lot less cargo room as well. Toyota has also reduced storage space in the front. I must say I really dislike the big screen in front if my face when I’m driving. They would do better to have that stuff recessed. There is also NO SPARE TIRE! Unacceptable!! That’s my complaints. Here’s what i love: power steering is 1000x better than in my 2005. MPG is incredible. Really good around town, really good! The car handles and drives beautifully. The safety features are amazing. Back up, forward parking, so good. The car is much easier to judge when parallel parking too. And, they got rid of terrible blind spots regarding pedestrians! That small glass lookout is much bigger now. Thank goodness! I love the fabric seats. Very nice. Seats are super comfortable too. Mostly it’s fun and easy to drive. Sexy looking too. Cooling and heating systems excellent! 4 stars due to things I named as complaints."

"Great Little Car"

"I previously owned a 2017 Prime and now have the XLE trim, and let me tell you, it's a significantly better vehicle than the prior generation. Many YouTube reviewers complained about the CVT noise, which is understandable given their lack of experience with the CVT gearbox. Needless to say, it's not as annoying as they claim. Power is adequate. It has a slew of standard safety features. If you are over 6 feet tall, this car may not be for you. It sits very low, so getting into and out of it may be challenging. Initial mpg is in the mid-30's, but I heard from other owners and the dealer that it will improve once the engine break-in is achieved (around 1K miles or so). My only criticism is the limited visibility from the back hatch window, which isn't a big concern once you get used to it. Overall, a very nice and sleek vehicle."