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Toyota Prius
About Toyota Prius
While Toyota’s 2017 Prius hybrid embodies the original car’s same basic concept, that being an internal-combustion engine wedded to an electric motor, the latest version is both stylistically and technologically leaps and bounds better. The latest Prius now has lots of competition, but it remains the segment’s fuel-economy leader and is bolstered by a new model, the Prius Prime plug-in hybrid. Able to travel up to 25 miles solely on electric power, the Prime offers one more Prius competitor to challenge Ford’s C-Max Energi and Chevy’s Volt. With its slick new styling, refined interior, improved chassis and new standard suite of driver-assist technologies, the 2017 Toyota Prius remains the gold standard in hybrid automobiles.
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Toyota’s Prius for 2017 gains standard Safety Sense P that adds pre-collision and pedestrian detection, autonomous braking, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control and automatic high-beam headlights. New this year is the Prius Prime plug-in hybrid.
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Expert Rating: 9
- Consumers Rating: 8.7
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MPGh 54|50
The 106.3-inch wheelbase is unchanged, but everything else is new. New foundations – Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), far more rigid. New unit body, longer, lower and wider, with snappier styling. New interior, with improved materials, upgraded infotainment and more room. New, more efficient engine and transmission. New independent rear suspension.
The 2015 Toyota Prius gets a special edition this year, while the rest of the lineup remains unchanged. The Prius Persona Series Special Edition adds dark-finish 17-inch wheels, heated outside mirrors, dark chrome accents inside, and is painted either Blizzard Pearl or Absolutely Red.
There are no styling, specification or equipment changes to the Prius for 2013, though a new trim package is added, the Persona Series Special Edition.
The 2012 Toyota Prius hybrid gains some new styling, with a revised front end, new headlight and taillight designs and new 15-inch wheel covers on the Prius 2. A host of new audio systems is added, including Toyota's Entune. Entune is a subscription infotainment service similar to Ford's SYNC that uses voice-recognition software for many of its functions, and includes apps for Bing, Pandora and Movietickets.com.
The new Prius Plug-in Hybrid uses a lithium-ion battery that can be recharged in 3 hours via a standard power outlet or half that time on a 240-volt line. The car can travel in electric-only mode for 11 miles and at speeds up to 62 mph, then works as a regular Prius hybrid after the battery discharges.
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Toyota Prius enters its third generation, with a thorough revamping that includes new styling inside and out, a larger, more powerful engine and, as expected, even better fuel economy.
There are no major changes for the 2009 Toyota Prius. An all-new model is due out in 2010.
For 2008, Toyota will increase Prius production and add more packages to the already lengthy option list.
For 2007 the Prius receives front seat-mounted side-impact airbags and front and rear side-curtain airbags. A new Touring trim debuts and includes a firmer suspension, 16-inch wheels, integrated fog lights and xenon headlamps.
Consumer Reviews
An Excellent Improvement
By Boothie on Friday, June 10, 2016
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "See Complete Review: Best is Dynamic Cruise + BSM"
Cons: "Less storage; High Price"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I had a 2013 Prius that I replaced with this Four Touring. The handling and ride is much better. Because I purchased a more expensive model, the features are also better. Things that I really like: Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Dynamic Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, Better Rear Camera and Object Closeness Warnings... (It triggers each time I pull into the garage). Minor Plus: QI Charging for my Cell Phone. The MPG is much better than my prior Prius. When I drive to work, I usually got in the low 40's. Now I get in the low 50's. I like them moving the P/R/D stick. Negatives: I miss some of the storage that I used to have: 1) The Split Glove Box.; 2) The Storage Space under the Carpet in the Back. Overall, just a better car."
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Overall a great car
By Rick the tax guy on Tuesday, July 12, 2016
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 4,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "great mileage, comfortable, quiet"
Cons: "no spare tire, white and black dashboard is odd"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"After owning a 2011 Prius for 115,000 miles our new Prius is even better. The car is much quieter and more comfortable than the prior model. Ours is equipped with all the technology packages which make the car safer and more pleasant to drive. The dynamic cruise control makes long distance driving easier, as regular cruise control can be used less and less. After 4000 miles I am consistently getting mileage locally in the low to mid 60's and upper 50's to low 60's on the highway !"
27 people out of 30 found this review helpful
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Much nicer than our 1014 and 2008
By appraisr on Saturday, May 21, 2016
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,500
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Mileage is increased with over 1,300 kms to a tank. Fantastic options. Runs so quiet. Minimal road noise. The only issue is it sits too low and is hard to get in, as I have a bad back and legs."
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