The Toyota Prius is a superior car due to its fuel economy and reliability, making it an excellent choice for families with two adults and a baby. The 2022 Prius has a notable power boost, with front-wheel-drive models capable of 194 horsepower and all-wheel-drive versions having 196 horsepower. Fuel economy is everything for the Prius, with the LE model boasting 57/56/57 mpg city/highway/combined. Starting up the trim levels, it drops to 52/52/52 mpg for the XLE and Limited trims.
The 2021 Toyota Prius remains popular and fuel-efficient, with a relatively roomy interior and a strong following among frugal and earth-friendly consumers. The 2023 Prius starts a new generation of the well-worn compact hybrid with a hot new body and 196 horsepower, the most from any Prius ever. Edmunds’ expert review of the Used 2021 Toyota Prius provides the latest look at trim-level features, specs, performance, safety, and comfort.
Toyota also offers a Prius PHEV (née Prius Prime) that is slightly more powerful and can drive for an estimated 40 to 45 miles on electricity alone. The 2025 Prius is a good hybrid car, with an MSRP starting from just $27, 950. The 2023 Toyota Prius represents good value for money, with an MSRP starting from just $27, 950.
The 2025 Prius is a great family car, as long as you have 2 or fewer children. If you have three grown enough to not require a car, the Prius doesn’t feel as opulent inside as the best family cars (such as the A3 and BMW 1 Series) but still ranks above mainstream. As the largest among the Toyota Prius models, this compact SUV meets the demands of a highly active family.
In conclusion, the Toyota Prius is a reliable and efficient family car with a strong reputation for fuel economy and reliability. Its popularity and affordability make it an attractive option for those looking for a reliable and affordable family car.
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| Is Prius good for 5 family members? | If the 2 other passengers are kids or teens then yes – easily. If you have 4 adults + baby seat then it depends on how big the two passengers in the back are. | priuschat.com |
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| 4 Reasons Why the 2023 Toyota Prius Is a Practically … | The new Toyota Prius earned a spot in Good Housekeeping’s ‘Best New Family Cars of 2023.’ Here are four reasons why this hybrid is an excellent family car. | motorbiscuit.com |
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I think Toyota did a pretty good job on the remodel. Although as a 2018 prius owner they still need to improve on road noise. Mine was so bad I gutted the entire interior and added over 100lbs of dynamat and dynapad and that makes it acceptable but still not on par with basically every other modern car.
I drove the LE today after driving the XLE. I liked the ride of 17″ tires much better. I wanted to love it and buy it but getting in and out was a little challenging, it’s so low. I’m only 5’1″ and I still felt claustrophobic in it. The dealership was not charging any extra, which was cool. Oh, and the black paint on the LE, isn’t the same as the XLE model-no color flicks. PS: Still driving my 2009 Prius and I like it much better!
I would totally buy a spare tire if I had a prius too. That sucks that happened to you. Good review, I liked your stuff from KBB and I can each time I tune into your articles they only get better. The family review format is sure unique, and you do it well. Your camera shots are always top tier and your reviews always have that Micah charm/goofiness. <3
Your Family reviews are superb! Each one of your family members has their own perspectives on your car reviews! I rented a 2022 Prius for a week on Oahu and after 175 miles, we added 2.5 gallons of fuel. Yes it is slow to accelerate to Hwy 1 & 2’s on Oahu’s speed limit, but it had no trouble maintaining that speed. liked it so much that I offered to buy this low mileage rental and drive it back to GA. That got a laugh! It even had a proximity warning on the front of that car that came in handy in the tight parking in Waikiki! I just test drove a 2023 Prius, and it looks better, more power, dash is in front of the drive rather than in the middle of the dash, and MPG is still great. Your point on the size of the occupants is a large consideration. For anyone bigger than 5’10”, you might want to consider another hybrid, like the Camry Hybrid LE that provides more room and similar MPG.
They absolutely nailed the design of this. It looks better than almost any car in car in this price range. Honestly, the concept renders made it look like a damn Aston Martin or something, but the official car looks damn good as well. I think the current Honda Civic and Prius are the best looking budget cars right now. The Accord looked bad in the pictures, but in person it’s tolerable, the previous gen Accord looked much better though.
Just found an LE AWD that was heading to my local dealer and surprisingly it wasn’t pre-sold! I put down a deposit, but now I found out that it lacks a lot more than I initially thought. Don’t know if I want to sacrifice this much for a car that’s about $30k. May just let someone else take this one and cross my fingers for an XLE model.
My only problem with this car and most Toyotas… they don’t have that European feel on the steering wheel and it’s a little small too. I’m just 6 feet, but I feel cramped. I’m not that wide either.. 185 lbs. It just doesn’t feel fun. Especially the Prius. I feel like I need 3 inches more in every direction (That’s what she said 😉).
If it weren’t for the head-scratching prices of various stealerships, the Prius wouldn’t be on my radar. But a much better mpg Prius being slightly more expensive than dealerships inventories on the Corolla hybrid (usually listed as in transit; translation: less room for negotiating) means I probably will at least consider it among my choices should I need the next car sooner rather than later.
I think it’s unfortunate that many car manufacturers are now leaving out the spare tire and offering goo tire repair kits. I’ve had one long distance drive with my Prius 2010, when the tire became flat and I had to drive it to get off the freeway. So the sidewall wasn’t stable enough to have been repairable. Took a little effort, but still felt much better to exert a little time to put on the spare and keep driving home (would be a damper to have to spend the time of getting towed and waiting for tire replacement or a ride). I have read that the Prius has a spare in a few countries. So you can do some research to see if you can get an aftermarket spare that replaces the styrofoam. I’m now thinking of upgrading my 2010 to the 2023 Prius Prime. Partly emotional for the design, features, and extra power. Also that I live in the city and like that it now has a good EV range for city driving. I’ve made a deposit on a XSE Premium. Main thing is that I’m noticing is that there’s very low inventory and allocations….so the cars coming in my area may have a few upgrades included from the trim, but not the expensive packages like advanced parking.
Micah, Are you certain that you are just 5’10”? I only ask for confirmation 3:16 because other reviewers claiming to be 6’3″ or 6’4″ have asserted that they have sufficient headroom in the back seat. The ‘apparent’ lack of headroom and the humongous A pillars could be deal breakers for those who remember the practical Prius of yore. 🤨 BTW some are suggesting new Crown Hybrids are being discounted to a level comparable to a marked up Prius. 😉
I’ve been pretty excited about the new Prius, and got to sit in one a few weeks ago. The outside looked fantastic, but I have to agree….tons of cheap, hard plastic (including the front seat door panels) was a turn-off. The gauge pod in front of the driver’s seat was nice, but I had a tough time looking over / throught the wheel to see it.
I love my ‘15 Accord Hybrid (w/165k miles and never an issue) that I bought on accident. It’s comfortable and conventional without being the political/social statement that the Prius became. However, with EVs becoming more acquirable and the new generation Prius being better looking and performing but with less cargo(? I think), I’m curious if its market will shift or stay constant and loyal.
I really like the looks and more power. My biggest challenge is how low you sit. I just fell into it and that jus doesn’t work. I often wonder if people are leaving cars because they all seem to be lower and lower. Not sure why car companies are doing that. To push buyers to suv/cuv’s, where they make more money/profit?
Just bought a 2018 Toyota Prius after my 2015 was totaled. I hope I’ll be happy with performance and reliability. I’m kind of disappointed in some changes in the body and interior. The wheel well is now fillled with a styrofoam mold. Not only is that likely to deteriorate over time, but I now have no where to put my jumper cables, emergency tool kit, car wax, and oil filter and funnel. The front seats are tighter to the wall of the car giving me no place to store my unbrella, and the glove comparment was shrunk, again removing storage. The seats are lower, so I can no longer fit my map box below the front seat and it needs to sit on the back seat (along with my oil funnel, tool kit, and fire extinguisher. One improvement is the built in charger for a cell phone … at least until the cellphone industry yet again changes their connection making all of the chargers you have bought obsolete. So for now … not so happy … kind of wish I’d bought a 2015, but I thought a few years younger was a wiser choice. It may be, but it comes at a cost. Still love the great gas mileage and for a hatchback, great cabin capacity when I need to haul lumber, mulch, equipment, camping gear, luggage etc. I’m still impressed that I can fit an 8 ft piece of lumber inside the car.
“How’s visibility?” In this article and others, I’ve noticed a bright reflection of the upper dash covering the windshield (because of that ultra-steep angle). That’s my only real disappointment with this Prius; I couldn’t live with that, every day. We’re still waiting for information about the new Civic Hybrid.
These automakers need to invest in technology to have the car’s main computer make adjustments on AWD models for when a tire is blown out. So, every tire does not need to be replaced if just one tire gets blown out. It’s expensive now to have to replace 3 perfectly good tires because one needs replacing. $800-$1000 a pop in most cases, easy.
Looked at em, liked it, however they still feel cheaply executed. A fully loaded Prius sits around 42k. By the time you pay the tab to Uncle Sam, add a warranty and all other misc charges your at 50k. For a Prius no thanks. We opted for a Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited trim, long range. Way larger, way nicer, dealership worked the numbers with us vs typical Toyota either marking up or selling at MSRP. We were out the door at 61500 with a 10yr/150k mile bumper to bumper in a way nicer car with the added little perk of 3yrs free charging through Electrify America.
That large windscreen and the angle is just like a bulls-eye for rock chips (like in those mountains … in the winter ….). If that is an integrated windscreen, that is costly to replace. And since it’s new, that would be an expensive replacement. Would that extra large windscreen also impact safety? Good comment in the article about not seeing the front edge of that hood. And no spare tire …. Style over practicality. I expect more, especially from Toyota. Honda or Hyundai a better choice.
trucks disappear in the A pillar horrible bought 3 prius but will not be spending$40K for an economy car. not better MPG, lower, and less room in side big fails and the nail in the coffin is the only way to buy one is ORDER ONLY which means dealers up charging. thanks Toyota will keep on driving the other prius.
I really hope Toyota makes a Prius Cross with about 8 inches of ground clearance and looks exactly like the Crown Sport but smaller. That would truly be a “all you would ever need” vehicle. I know there’s the Corolla Cross Hybrid but I fall asleep just looking at it. The Crown Sport on the other hand, is drop dead gorgeous and might not be coming to the states.
Accidents happen in milliseconds. … keep your fricking eyes on the road not on your wife or the camera! Also, the review was way too long and could be shorter without all the fluff talk with your wife. She is not value added to your articles. And lastly, everything you talked about can be found in the Toyota website.