Toyota

Toyota Prius

Price $26,100 – $35,700
Fuel consumption 4.7 – 4.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 68%(view ratings)
The Toyota Prius has become THE icon for green vehicles. The famous hybrid comes with a 1.8L gas engine that produces 98 horsepower (134 when combined with the electric motors) and 105 lbs.-ft. of torque. The V, a more spacious version of the Prius, and the Plug-in Hybrid also runs the same drivetrain. All incarnations of the Prius come with a continuously variable transmission. This year, the Prius family welcomes a new addition: the Prius C. It features a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that develops 72 horsepower and 82 lbs.-ft. of torque, coupled with a continuously variable transmission. The conventional engine and electric motors produce a combined 99 horsepower. At a starting price of $21,000, the Prius C becomes the most affordable hybrid on the market.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 68%
Driving 6/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 7/10
Reliability 7/10
Winter driving 6/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2013

No major change. Prius C and Prius V recently launched

Pros

  • The C: The most fun
  • The Prius V: Finally some space!
  • Good standard equipment
  • Very good on gas
  • Leading-edge technology — but $$$

Cons

  • The Prius V: Not so sexy
  • Soundproofing just OK (Prius V)
  • When will it get a third row? (Prius V)
  • Worth the price, especially in the city
  • Antiskid won't turn off

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