The Prius c has been slightly updated for 2019, yet it's still the least expensive hybrid in the country. The suite of advanced safety systems called Toyota Safety Sense C has been improved and now includes pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection. Also, there’s a new trim level equipped with the Technology Package, minus the sunroof for a lower price. As for performance, the Prius c is rated at 99 horsepower and burns 5.1 litres per 100 kilometres on average.
It’s that time of the year again when trusted U.S. magazine Consumer Reports publishes its annual auto reliability rankings. These rankings are based on data collected on more than 300,000 vehicles as reported by their owners, covering the 2000-2024 model years as well as some early 2025 models. Twenty potential …
What's the ideal vehicle for a large or active family that needs plenty of space and likes to travel, but without burning too much fuel? A midsize SUV with a hybrid powertrain is certainly an option. Two new models that we tested in recent months fit the bill, although they …
The last few years have not been kind to middle-class motorists. New-vehicle ownership costs have skyrocketed, and automakers have abandoned many small cars in favour of bigger, more expensive and more profitable SUVs and trucks. Clearly, the automobile is becoming a luxury item. Still, there are some pretty good deals …
Fully electric SUVs are nice, but they’re not what every driver needs. For a lot of people, a plug-in hybrid SUV makes more sense. There’s a large-capacity battery that enables dozens of kilometres of pure electric driving and a good old combustion engine to eliminate range anxiety on long trips …
The Honda CR-V is no longer the most stolen vehicle in Canada. That title now goes to the Toyota Highlander , according to the latest annual stats published today by Équité Association. Between 2021 and last year, auto theft increased 48.2 percent in Ontario, 57.9 percent in Quebec, 34 percent …
The number of makes and models offering manual transmissions keeps shrinking due to poor sales, new emission regulations, incompatibilities with various driver assistance features and the increasing array of electric and hybrid vehicles, among other things. The 2025 model year will see the Jeep Gladiator, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf …
Need a vehicle to tow a big trailer or boat, or maybe do serious work around the house, the farm or the jobsite? A full-size pickup is the most logical option, but not all of them are created equal, of course. Below are the top 10 trucks with the highest …
Toyota last week announced a new program called Kinto Factory that makes it possible to add modern gadgets and features to older vehicles that didn’t have them when they left the assembly line. Sounds good, right? I mean, if you want to benefit from new technology without having to purchase …
Toyota Canada is finally sending the 2017 edition of its little Prius c hybrid subcompact to dealerships. No major changes here, but some details to talk about. First of all, Toyota has added a matte black body kit to both trim levels of the Prius c, base and Technology. The …
The Prius has simply become a brand, and a big reason is because the Prius is an affordable hybrid. Where the premium charge for most hybrids means recouping the up front costs takes a lot of driving before any return on the investment, the little Prius C begins repaying it's …