2023 Toyota Prius LE AWD Off-The-Cuff Review 

Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I love having a ton of buttons. The closer my interior looks to a fighter jet cockpit, the happier I am. I really like Teslas in a lot of ways, for example, but I cannot stand the emptiness of the Model 3 interior.

Were you able to find one?

They probably get you an extra 1 or 2mpg

Good review style. To the point. Would at least 5 to 7 min added to cover some more details that a few here have mentioned. The wheel covers are only to exploit fuel economy. Hard to believe how bad they look. Personally I'd prefer aluminum coloured rims. I would go so far as to say I really really HATE black or dark charcoal. They just look dirty all the time. Dark rims started around 6 years or so ago and I can't wait for that fad to run its course. They sort of suit a certain style big block V8 Dodge muscle car, but the very last place they should be is on a Prius or Corolla. It makes the car look like everybody is still running around with winter rims on year round. Ugly!

Ours has auto headlights

@@zoobrizzwere the auto headlights dealer installed on your LE?

The plug-in version will only be available in FWD, 0-60 time is around 6.6 seconds, and the EV only range is about 40 miles.

Yeah good luck getting a plug in variant. They are only making 10k as battery resources are limited.

not true, i have a base ordered in awd and plug in. all 23 models hybrids have ev range.@@CumBrianFries

@mrrod3004 Please check your info again, you don't know what you're talking about. 2023 Prius Primes are FWD ONLY! And only the plug-in version has usable EV range!

@CumBrianFries go there website before sounding stupid and you can build a base prius awd.

XLE. 35k. Large screen. 19 “ rims. Heated seats. 2 sunroofs. Worth it

6k mark up, simply walk away. I live in Arizona MSRP for the Prius Le model $29,600 + 1k destination charge. * When Toyota announced the new model for 2023, they stated the Prius LE price would be $27,600. Have yet to find that price... * I currently drive my 2005 Prius w 165,000 miles no issues, may wait to purchase the 2023 model.

Try to find a dealership that doesn't charge above MSRP. They do exist. Maybe be willing to travel further out from your area to find that dealership.

Not in FL. We paid MSRP 35k

@@mrxman581 Not in FL. We paid MSRP 35k

It's only a wireless charger on the higher end models. For the LE the "#sidetray" is just a reminder you don't have the fancy model. And it's just a normal hybrid. There is a Prius Prime which is a plug in hybrid, but from what Toyota said to investors, they don't tend to make many of those. In theory if you only drive short distances a Prius Prime would allow nearly full EV driving. Downside is the plug in will get worse fuel economy if you do use gas. Still even if you can find the Prime, it's hard recommendation. I mean you will now need a place to charge it and it will take a long time to make up the extra cost. Honestly unless your state has an incentive for buying a plug in, it's not a great deal. It is $5K more so you'd have to drive over 80K miles on electric only to make up the price. It's a pretty poor deal. And if you really wanted the electric savings, you can get a Model 3 for only slightly more. The Prius Prime is $32,250, a Model 3 right now is about $36,500 after the tax credit. Downside to that is gas at least will give you the fast stop and fill up and longer range, but it is a close option.

you "saw" not "seen"

I sat in a 2023 Prius and the headroom in the front seats is still pretty good for anyone under 6'-2". However, the rear seat headroom is a problem for someone 6'-2" and taller. But the rear seats feel roomier overall than the old Prius. It's just the headroom that is less.