Until you get hit in this. Any tesla is enormously safer. Right now the top three safest cars in the world are electric. Record holding side intrusion measurements. Hint: none of them come from Toyota. New Prius is nice but meh it’s a Prius. I’ve owned priuses and it’s cute for two weeks but after that you realize it’s a Prius. Cute for a first car or college student. Plus any Tesla goes 0-60 in under 5 seconds and don’t have to ever do maintenance or brakes.. ever.
I really appreciate these long format, deep dive reviews.....especially from someone who really knows the brand. Lots of good information that most car vloggers will gloss over or never mention. Would like to see him review the standard (non-prime) 2023 Prius to see how the two compare.
I bought one of these, the Prius Prime XSE Premium package. It took me a little while to figure out how to manage the gauges, but ultimately I found a comfortable location for the steering wheel where I can look through the wheel to see the gauges easily. I love the car, best car I ever bought for myself. I did, however, test a Toyota feature you did not mention, and hopefully will never actually test. My beautiful Prius got rear-ended about one month after I took delivery of it. It has 1094 miles on it, I never even got to fill the gas tank from empty. I was in traffic, doing about 10 mph on the freeway exit ramp, following the bumper in front of me, when a large pickup truck hit me from behind HARD! I was still trying to figure out what had happened, picking up my coffee mug, hitting the brakes, and stuff like that, when a voice came over the multimedia system. It was a Toyota representative, saying they had detected an impact, and asking if I needed an ambulance. He asked how I was and I said I seemed unhurt. He called the police for me, and a tow truck. He stayed online with me, talking to me, until the police showed up. He took care of me, and I REALLY appreciated his help. My beautiful Prius is STILL in the shop, last estimate was $23K in repairs, probably more now. It has been 2 1/2 months now that I have been without my car, and I am pissed. But I am okay, and Toyota still rates highly with me.
@@CrossWindsPat This was a top-of-the-line Prius prime, with ALL the add ons except the solar roof and digital rear view mirror. I paid cash, just over #50K out the door. They total it when the repairs hit 2/3 of value, and it was still brand new. So they didn't total it. I wish they had, I would have been driving a new Prius again months ago. As it is, I *MIGHT* get my Prius back tomorrow. We'll see.
@@CelestialTrieye As I approached that freeway exit I passed that truck because he was moving a bit slow, and I was glad not to be behind him. When the exit lane appeared I moved into it and it was empty. I slowed when I got to the slower cars in the exit lane and I looked into my rear-view to see that truck moving over into the exit lane, and I was again glad I was not behind him. Then I turned my attention to following the bumper in front of me. There was a sudden crash and jolt and my world went topsy-turvey. Looking back I doubt that driver ever touched the brakes. Was he paying attention? Probably not. But he did not speak English and I did not speak Spanish.
@@flingmonkey5494 Fuck man... I hope they do your right and fix it proper... Make sure its PERFECT and take it back IMMEDIATELY if ANYTHING isnt fucking PERFECT! Good luck.
This the best review of the Toyota Prius Prime that I have invested in...(and I've watched dozens of them!). What was unique was the ability of the presenter to talk in depth about the technology of the vehicle and in particular what has changed in the technology, design and materials. Having the vehicle up in the hoist to walk through the underside of the vehicle and identify strengths and challenges was brilliant. I also appreciated the assessment by the presenter of the changes in technology (improvement? step back? odd?) This wasn't an assessment by a salesman, a marketer or a car journalist- Gold standard review!
Thank you for always going hard on the details and differences from a mechanical perspective. I was actually worried that they tried to change too much for this new "generation", but you've reassured me here that despite the different look, the changes under the hood are mostly small and mostly positive.
We have a 2016 Prius that we purchased new. It’s got 100,000 miles on it now and we’ve never even had to do the brakes so far. It’s been an excellent car but I’m very tempted to upgrade to this new model Prius. I like the idea of all the additional power and still the great gas mileage. I really enjoy your channel , thanks for the effort you put into making your videos.
I would probably stick with your current ride until dealerships come back to earth… At least in my area. Over 6 thousands dollars over MSRP for a base model Prius. Id love to make the switch but dear lord it’s not practical.
@@luxurybuzz3681 Whenever taking my car in for any kind of service I’d ask my trusted local mechanic to check the brakes each time. He would always tell me what percentage of the brakes were left right up until nearly 200k miles when I decided the percentage was at 10-15%(can’t exactly recall)and I asked him to do it so it wouldn’t impact my work schedule. The regenerative brakes for the hybrid system really do absorb the brunt of the braking force reducing wear accordingly to my mechanic and it’s not uncommon for the brakes to last that long. It was one of the positive perks of driving a hybrid/electric vehicle.
Hybrid systems are still the best for me. 78 miles a day. Road trips every so often. My Prius has been reliable, practical, cost per mile has been cheap, it's easy to drive and I get 550 to 600+ miles a tank depending on temperature etc... I spend 2 minutes to fuel up at pay at pump. It's not pretty or fast but I don't have any anxiety while driving it because it's so reliable and has good range.
The inverter generates a lot of heat and is critical to battery longevity. I appreciate that it is larger and most probably able to handle the loads. Very good review of all the tech details us hybrid owners need!
Had my 23 Prius xle awd. For two weeks now. Love it! Averaging over mpg average. Getting 52/53 mpg average. Traded Jeep wrangler for it. Decided needed something more sensible and reliable long term.
Best, most in-depth and most enjoyable 2023 Toyota Prius "look at"/analysis and I have watched them all! Very refreshing to have someone Actually do a proper, informed and educated analysis on a vehicle. I think you just Upped the Bar for a lot of these other RU-vid car guys.
I envy you... I put a deposit down on the 2024 Corolla Hybrid SE AWD. Sometimes I wonder if I should have chosen the 2024 Corolla Hybrid LE AWD and saved $2,160 when comparing MSRP.
@@youtubedeletestheoppositio8188 I'm not sure where you live but I've never had to change a tire in 50 years. Insurance can cover tire replacement wherever you are. No spare = no problem.
If you take out the foam compartments you can add a spare tire. Imo kinda dumb that they thought foam storage compartments were worth more than a spare tire but at least it’s still a possibility to have a spare tire
I always make a fresh cup of coffee when a 'Car Care Nut' notification comes along ... 👍 Great honest review especially when going over the intricacies of the 'new' hybrid system ... this to me really gets down to whether this is actually is a 'new' technological advancement ... 🤔
Wow, I am so happy that my algorithm introduced me to this channel. This has been the most thoroughly explained video on the Prius' technical specifications. You, Sir, really know your stuff! Keep up the great work. You have a new subscriber in me.
I think it's the best looking and overall best driving Prius yet! However, the markups of this Prius in my area is the only negative. Most dealerships are asking $5-7K markups depending on the trim levels.
That mark up is the difference in buying a car that is 40mpg combined vs 50mpg at $4/gallon over 300k miles. No sense in paying 6k more when i can buy a civic hatch for 9k less an have a 40mpg car that is more fun to drive and better depreciation rate vs a prius. Prius prices drop like a rock after 6 years. Civics are relatively flat from 6-15 years old
dude this was an amazing car review. Love how in depth you went to even show underneath the car! As someone potentially buying one of these, I appreciate the video!
I considered purchasing this new Prius, but fell in love with the Crown. I test drove both and they drive excellently. He is right though that the safety features can be somewhat annoying at times. My crown limited will brake for me in situations where it’s not exactly needed. And it’s activated the emergency brake system when it thought I was going to hit something head on while parking the car. Nonetheless, they’re both fantastic cars. I love the design direction Toyota is taking. It’s bold and exciting.
That’s the fake crown, the actual crown future sedan that you probably seen will always be the true crown though the crown sport does look really nice 👑
Crown should be a luxury car that will replace Avalon right? On the first look, look good, but then very important, the doors are small and tight mostly rear doors. You can not get in without hitting your head. And the seats are hard. This is so disappointing with luxury car. Before I take decision to buy any car before I even test it the car must be comfortable to me, first of all must have easy in and out not when you go in to hit your head or knees because lack of space mostly when you in hurry, then come comfortable seats, with Crown they are hard, then I’m looking for visibility. If one of those failed, no make sense to test the car.
The Crown looks great. My mom is on her second Avalon, a 2016. Her first Avalon, a 2005, has over 200k miles with very little issue. The v6 from that year is a legend for sure and when I change her oil even over 200k, the oil is at the perfect level and still blond/clear colored as if the engine just doesn't impart burnt carbon or dirt. Its shit actually doesn't stink! Now, the double EVAP coil in the dash is a pita, however, as the refrigerant has a small leak and once it gets low enough, the driver side EVAP coil stops cooling. I've noticed this model Avalon is famous for this issue. A little top-up from a freon can will get it cold again, but hey, I'd rather a partial luxury issue over engine breakdown any and EVERY day of the week. Thank you Toyota for being conscientious about my bank account. My roommate broke his VW Golf diesel because, get this, when the serpentine belt broke, it threw belt debris into the timing belt cover and lodged behind the crank balancer. The timing changed as a result, and his pistons interfered with the valves, ruining the engine head. This damage happened within 3 seconds of the first belt breaking with the car running at idle while parked. What a euro trash piece of shit! Now while trying to find a mechanic to change the head, and after he brought it to the dealership against my recommendation and got fleeced for 2 grand without it even being fixed, he's scouring the web looking for another car. I sent him a list of used cars in the area that are affordable and reliable. You know, Toyotas, Hondas, and certain year Nissans. What does he do? He ignores me and is looking at Chevys and Jeeps and like the very bottom of the list for reliable, practical vehicles. It was him ignoring me repeatedly in the first place that got his Golf broken, then ignoring me about the dealership who robbed him and didn't even fix his car, now he's ignoring me again! To each his own I guess. Some people are just not satisfied unless their vehicle is constantly reaching into their wallets. I'll truly never understand this.
I work for a rental car company, this car is really awesome . The ride is comfortable, power mode is fast,and the visibility is great throughout the vehicle.
What a thorough review without a test ride. I've never given Prius a second look, but this Gen5 caught my attention immediately. Have watched hours of these video reviews, and despite there being none available on dealer lots for test drive, I found a dealer willing to sell at MSRP (plus inflated distributor add-ons) and made a deposit on the top Limited trim (sans options). A few things I think a little odd in most reviews...infatuation with #hashtag labeling (so?) ; the need for six USB ports (six, really?) ; lack of comparison to other similar sized hybrids; no comments regarding high cost of ToyotaCare connected services; and lack of a spare tire. Again, I appreciate the high quality of this review.
@@tomdurkinsdriven both and can say the model 3 was much more cheaply made, prius was quieter. Here in the states Teslas are known as “bum cars” or “the dumpster brand” typically most people just laugh at them
The face detection constant beeping, as mentioned in this review and other reviews, is a feature I wish you have the option to turn off. If you even look elsewhere awhile (at a stop light) for a second it will beep to alert you that your face or eyes are not looking out the windshield. The other thing I would have expected is individual heating and cooling for the front passengers for those that buy the highest level trim model, that should be a standard feature by now. I hope that they figure out these things in the later versions of this generation. I admit they have the looks down but the practical features of previous gen Prius is lost on this gen model. The new model's EV range is great and very useful. Toyota needs to address the catalytic converter theft issue for the regular versions, it's not an issue for the Prime models. I'm hoping the '24 model will have the features as mentioned throughout the review. Thank you brother Ahmed for the video.
The face detection/beeping is a deal breaker. And I mean this quite literally- my partner and I would have purchased this car if you could turn off this feature
If you can't even double check left and right at lights without having the system beeping at you, this is for sure a deal breaker. There would not be this need to neutralize a function if it is well designed from the start. Sorry Toyota ! As always, thank's again tccn, cheers.
Glad the day I found your channel. Honest and balanced review from an expert In Toyota. I bought my Corolla Cross Hybrid 2022 with confidence and it has served me well for the past 2 years. Excellent gas mileage. Keep up the superb work.
Amazing how they've nailed looks, performance, awd in this generation. Great review! While the other brands are going all-in on EVs Toyota is going to make a killing in the hybrid space in the next 10-15 years. Thank you for sharing your expertise. If Toyota don't already, they should be consulting with you.
The sales figures are laughing at you! Toyota are struggling. And, I live in Norway, 21,5% of the cars on the road are electric, over 80% sold are electric. And the gas stations are converting to energy stations. Selling fossile fuel is going to be hard in 5 years. More and more used fossile cars are sold abroad. People are going to electric. Electric cars are better, cheaper and more practical. You charge them at home. I think you will regret buying a fossile car, if you are planing on having it more than 5 years.
@@geirvinje2556lol dude you live in Norway, of course it's much different than here in the US. Gas is still relatively cheap here in the states. Also, a lot of people live in the city (apartments/condos) that don't have access to chargers. EVs are not cheaper than gas/hybrid cars, at least not at the moment they aren't. Maybe in Norway they are. You should do some research before spouting your nonsense.
@@Tritonal92 Here in U.K. used EV prices have fallen as fast as electricity prices have risen There is now very little difference in price between a two year old Kia Niro hybrid and the E-Niro despite the EV winning various awards.
@@geirvinje2556 After 10 years of tax free EVs and toll free roads, there are only 21,5% EVs? There is not enough batteries for the whole world to go BEV at once.
@@Tritonal92this dude compares a tiny country like norway and thinks it applies to other much much larger countries. I think a lot of us would go electric if we didnt commute long distances . The us is big and people travel far, 30+ mile to work, especially in california is the norm. Full on electric isnt really practical for the majority here.
Toyota nailed the style beautifully on the new Prius AMD, ty for showing us. I do like the interior as it seems to have been laid out well, except for the speedo area and hopefully with feedback for this prototype they will raise it more. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖💖
Great review. I own one, and I absolutely love it! I want to add that mine is a non prime model, AWD. It also has the raised platform in the trunk. I don’t understand the logic behind it. Seems to just be wasted space, but that doesn’t bother me. Underneath, the cover, there are more storage dividers than in the prime.
That space underneath the raised floor/platform in the trunk on Prius is used primarily for either: a) rear motor transaxle hardwares+fuel tank of Prius AWD. b) electric charging hardwares+fuel tank of Prius Prime. Fuel tank traditionally sits under the rear bench seat on almost all pure ICE cars. For hybrid and PHEV, that same space is taken partly or even entirely by battery.
thanks for posting .. as an owner of a 2017 non prime I was wondering if the non-prime still had the lower trunk and more space. I'll check the non-AWD to see.
@@ceciliaabdalla4954 Based on my personal experience thru owning a Toyota group model(Lexus UX hybrid AWD) built on an almost identical platform(I.e. TNGA-C) with the same engine but a diff, less advanced battery+powerful motors as the latest Prius AWD, this AWD system is largely an inclement weather system on paved roads very good at dealing with wet and moderate snow on roads UPTO about moderate speed(about 50mph/80kmh). Beyond that speed, the rear electric motor won't function so the car becomes strictly FWD @ higher speed. The system is ok on loose gravel/dirt roads but clearly no good for classic off-roading so it depends on how U use it. Of course, providing power only electrically to the rear wheels delivers fuel econ unmatched by conventional AWD systems. My observations are based on comparison against another similarly sized/weighted vehicle I own in parallel which has a conventional mechanical AWD system.
I have a subaru with a driver monitoring system. I find it extremely intrusive and annoying. It is enough to make me want to move to something else. Nice review. Suggest some comments on ease of entry and exit. I suspect it would be difficult for most taller and older drivers.
Thank you for the thorough review of this beauty. I am really leaning towards getting the Prius Prime and your insights and honest impressions are incredibly useful!
Y'all, they gave me one of these while my Tacoma is in the shop. I love it. It is a great car for the city. It's zippy and can fit anywhere. And a great cat for long road trips as well. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for the in-depth, comprehensive review. I ended up purchasing this vehicle, the 2023 Prius Prime SE. This video definitely helped familiarizing myself with the technical aspects of the car and gave me confidence that this would be a good car for me to purchase and keep for many, many years. Hope you make more videos on the 2023 Prius Prime, I've subbed and keeping an eye out for any maintenance tip and car care videos for this car, thank you and God bless!
Absolutely love this new styling of the Prius. For the first time it looks really good. I can get past a lot of the weirdness (double glass sunroof that doesn't open) but the worst thing for me is the increased driver nannies: 1. infrared sensor that beeps at you if it's blocked and doesn't detect your face. If there's an option to turn that off, ok. But if not the beeping would drive me up the wall... 2. accident avoidance now using steering input as well as braking input, instead of braking only. I feel like this may potentially cause accidents in certain situations (like if the Prius senses an impending accident, which direction would it steer you in? What if you're riding right next to a raised median? Or if there's a car in the adjacent lane to yours?)
@@specialmag7there is no turning of the sensor. It will always give notification once something like your hand block the sensor. I got one, disabled the face sensing feature but it still scans.
I purchased a 2022 Prius XLE and I am SO glad I did. I wanted a Prius for its fuel economy and the storage capacity of the hatchback design. The 2023 model looks great but if I wanted a great looking car, I would have bought a Mazda MX5. Who the hell wants 19” rims with a bumpy ride, poor tire wear (and expensive to boot), much reduced cargo capacity, and worse outward visibility. No thank you! I have been getting 55-56 mpg and I just love my car! I wish I could have gotten the smaller wheels that come on the lower trim models but XLEs come with 17” wheels. I would have preferred the smaller tires for the softer ride. The wheels that came on my XLE look awesome though, so I can live with the harsher ride. Love your channel, AMD, keep up the good work! 👏👏👏
Yes, yes, yes and yes!!!!!!!!!!! I have no problem with a fashionable, sporty Prius as long as Toyota offers us another model as practical and efficient as the uncool Prius of old.
@@andrewlee5948 In the U.K. it says "I'm a Uber" which might actually say a lot about the economy and reliability of the Prius. The main problem with that is that decent ones never seem to stay on dealers forecourts for long.
3000 miles on mine and my only dislikes are how low the car is, hampering getting out of it and the volume knob all the way on the right of the optional larger display. I thought a knob or rotary dial for volume was fool proof, until some engineer decided to put it way over toward the passenger. The steering wheel mounted control works fine but isn't immediate, taking some time to bring the volume down or up. Remote start in this summer heat via the toyota app is excellent. Power and ride quality excellent as well. The gauge cluster is visible for me at 5'8" with the steering wheel moved down. The car is incredibly easy to drive in congested cities with its small footprint and light steering but well at home on a long road trip also. Adaptive cruise control with the semi-autonomous lane tracing takes some strain from lots of freeway miles.
First time watching your channel, you have a superpower in explaining car mechanics. Simple enough for car-dummies like me to get the gist of it, but complex enough to notice the improvements or changes in design. Thanks for your hard work!
@@MiguelRPD My opinion here but I don't think EVs will continue the run they are on once it becomes common knowledge of how expensive the batteries are to replace. Modern EVs really haven't been around long enough to establish a battery lifespan. The original Tesla roadster battery seems like it will last 15 years but later model roadster and model S batteries seem to last a shorter span, 10-12 years. For a 10 year old car to need a $25K battery, it almost turns the car into a throw away. Think of how long the batteries have lasted in any of your devices.
@@Fireballsocal You are greatly underestimating the main benefit of EVs: lack of maintenance. Even if say... A battery goes bad in 12 years. Thats 12 solid years that a driver would only need to change tires, wipers, change wiper fluids etc. Don't get me wrong. I do my own basic maintenance. And to me it's easy. But some people can't even change a cabin air filter. And when they see their friends driving EVs with none of maintenance troubles of ICE vehicles. That person is going to switch down the line.
@@MiguelRPD All great points about the benefits of EVs. Time will tell if those benefits will make up for a substantial bill coming due every 15 years or so. I myself wouldn't even consider buying an EV for that reason but I have never been an early adopter of technology. Give me some drum brakes and a carburetor.
I love the spare tire in my Gen3. Seems like I get a flat every year or so. 10 minutes to swap out and I am on my way. Please. Please. Please - Toyota - gives us a spare tire.
It stinks that we can't go far from home with our Gen-4 Prius, because it has no spare. We do pack a spare if we need to travel far, but that eats up a LOT of space. I'm sure most buyers don't even think of this pitfall.
Just got back from Daphne Alabama to south Florida with my 2023 Prius Prime XSE - seems like it will be 2024 before we get them in any quantity down here. Hollywood (FL) had one last month, and I've seen one other on the road.
@@ccacace1 Nope. Fully committed 70 year old Prius fan-boy driving a 2009 Prius for 14 years. Didn't like Gen3 or Gen4 styling, but totally wowed by Gen5 styling and the increased EV range. I get 42 to 52 miles in EV mode depending on the length of trip, or if I sit in the car for 15-20 minutes with the AC on 70deg just to cool off. Full BEV is unacceptable to me as a hurricane escape vehicle. Only real negative discovered - old bike rack can't be used on rear because the front lip of the rear hatch is glass, not metal. Buying any new car when I had a wonderful existing Prius is crazy, but I fell in love with the 2023 Prime XSE.
That was very detail review, love it. I bought my prime last week and be honest, i love it. It drives great and you easily take off and stay in first lane if you in hurry. Safety features are my favorite one. Lane assist can be rough on you if you dont pay attention, it literally pulls you in your lane if dont intent to move in other lane. Thank you
At hospital emergency room: "We have your x-rays, it seems like most of your vertebrae have been twisted out of position, and detached from each other. What happened?" ~in pain~ "Well, I was trying to clean the inside of the windshield on my new Prius, and they all just kind of let go as I was contorting to reach all they way."
Would definitely consider if I were buying a car. My 2018 Prius is now over 200k miles and has been only gas, oil and tires. Passed it on to my Grandson for his first vehicle.
A note about the lug bolts. A first I too thought they would be horrible to work with but turn out its not as bad as I thought. Toyota were considerate and made the hub flange come out a lot farther so the wheel has something to hang on. The wheels almost never fall off once the bolts are off and it's easy to hang the wheel back on. Interestingly enough, since the bolts are set deep, it's hard to get them hand started to prevent cross threading but I've found that no matter how hard I try I can't get them to cross thread when sending them in with an impact gun. I've taken a these style wheels off a thousand times at a Lexus dealer and haven't cross threaded a single bolt. Now if it does happen, it'll be much bigger pain to deal with since the hub threads will get damaged.
“Not as bad as I thought” does not sound like an endorsement of the change. What advantage were they trying to achieve? What is the intended “improvement”?
I really enjoy your presentations. It is both history and education at the same time. I learn so much and I felt like I went to mechanics school lecture on Prius Prime!
These cars are sooo complex - I as a former computer programmer can't understand it. This guy seems to live, breath and sleep this car - amazing how someone can know all of this.
I had my eye on one of these. But then I sat in it and realize it's a little bit too low to the ground before my old body. Also it seems to be more claustrophobic than the previous one.
Exactly the case for me - I plan to switch to HV mode to burn a tank every three months. So far 12 days driving 233 miles and no gas used - $12 in electricity.
@@cyclicalobsessive We have had our 2024 Prime since March. After 6,000Km (3,750m), we have used less than 1.5 tanks of gas. To charge from "empty" it costs only $1.50 or so. This morning, the trip computer estimated an EV range of 96Km (60m).
@@Orangemo "Back in the day", gas was much more prone to degradation in the short term then modern fuels. We have a dozen or so small engines and after 9 months sitting in a shed (still fueled-up), they all start with no issues. Our Prime has a far more elaborate ignition system. We've no worries. Now, I still wonder; those guys in The Walking Dead...............Jeez, never thought gas could last that long.
I just bought a Generation 3 Chevy Volt -- but dressed up as a 2024 Toyota Prius Prime. And as a former Volt owner (2012), I of course know the answer to the riddle posed in this wonderful presentation about "What happened to Toyota Generations 3 and 4 Hybrids -- why did Toyota skip from 2 to 5?" The answer of course is that 3 and 4 were built by Chevy as Volts. The real revolution was in 2011. Why GM didn't build it I will never understand, but so far I'm really pleased with Toyota's effort. It would be nice to see a discussion that tracks this evolution through both companies.
Just got my 2023 prime SE and it’s just better in every way than the 2022, except just one: interior space. It feels more cramped. Not terribly so, but it just isn’t as open feeling as the gen 3/4. I got 46 miles the first time I drove the full EV range at 70mph the whole way. It’s faster and clearly more powerful. Regen is nuts, it feels like my partner’s model Y. The fuel economy is obviously very good. EV mode with the AC on gets about 4.4 miles per kWh. In hybrid mode, I typically see 58mpg without trying and 65mpg and above when I put it in eco. I haven’t tried it with the AC off yet, but I’m certain it will be amazing. Love this car, I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Note as well that the annoying TSS 3.0 driver monitor alerts can be disabled without affecting any of the features. If you block it long enough it will still start warning just before disabling things like brake hold and lane keeping.
Great review of this Gen 6 Prius. Thank you very much! This would be my instant buy car if I had the money, instead I keep searching for an affordable Prius IV in this overheated market.
I’ve got one in UK and it’s one of the best cars I’ve ever owned, I usually drive BMWs, Mercedes, Range Rovers, but went for amazing economy and mitigation of environmental impacts and thrilled with my Corolla hybrid. Only needs £5 a week for driving 850 miles. 70% mainly in electric mode 👌
Like most Toyotas Hybrids are the only option here. Having sat in the Corolla it seems a bit low to me. I will be interested to try the new C-HR which was recently announced. It shares lots of the same styling and technology as this.
Thank you for the review. BTW I am 6' and I have no problems with the gauge. I have XLE AWD and I love it! I am very happy with the power considering it has more power then my 2013 Rav4. It handles very well and no problems reaching speed on the highways. I average 50 miles per gallon city and highway as per epa. What I really like is the automatic wipers and headlights, wireless android auto/car play. I haven't had a chance to use the heated steering wheel yet since it's pretty hot right now. One thing I wish they done though is to have the vents for the back to cool down the passengers or my dog :) I installed a miller catshield just to be safe! Again, thank you AMD!
I saw a RU-vid tutorial on that front door “guide” it was explained that this helped prevent the door from becoming jammed closed in an accident, thereby allowing the door to open .
Looks great 👍. I've recently bought my another 2nd Gen prius top of the range with leather with 71k miles for a 15 year old car and loving it. I average 58 mpg after I changed the 12v battery with an original Toyota one and gearbox oil. I'm getting 500 miles on a tank of fuel. The 9 speaker JBL system is amazing, very loud 👏 . I plan to keep this for 5 years or so. Then my next car will be Lexus GS 300h premier spec. I think the 2nd gen prius is so underrated, find a good one, maintain it properly, and it'll be bulletproof.
@@mc-de8yh it's been done already when the last owner had it , replaced with an after market one. Had a CATLOCK fitted by Toyota and stickers put on the car .
I've had mine(AWD Limited) for a month, and we'll have to agree to disagree on the gauge placement. I've had zero problems seeing the whole screen once my seat and steering column were set up correctly. I really like the placement over the previous gens(I transitioned from a gen3). It's kind of a heads-up display without the extra windshield weirdness. If the steering wheel is blocking more than just the bottom edge(which doesn't have any info displayed there for just that reason), then either the seat is too low or too far back, or the steering wheel is too high. I suppose it's possible that there are certain body types that just don't work with certain seating positions, but that's probably the exception rather than the rule. (I believe AMD has said that he prefers a low and rather reclined seating position; I could see that coupled with a 5'7" height possibly being a problem.) My main gripe about the display would be that it's both bland and busy. It's very utilitarian in how it displays the info, but it also displays too much info in too small a space. I don't hate it, and the most important info is easily clear to read, but the details could have been done better.
I will sit as low as I can get, with more of a reclined seating position -- much like AMD describes. If I can't sit like that and see the instrument display, then "No Prius for me." Life is just too short to sit bolt upright, especially if that's the only way you can see what the car's doing. It will be several years (hopefully) before I'll be looking for my next new car, but this generation of the Prius is the first one I find interesting. I'll certainly see if I can sit in the thing and see the instruments, and if I can't, I'll move along elsewhere.
Agree with you …. Own a 2023 Prius LTD… No issues with the display in front of driver. I don’t have to “look over”, it is just there, no issues at all in the placement. My wife is much shorter than myself and she says the same thing.
This will all come down to the different ratios of height between a person's waist and their eyes. People have different heights for each section, such as the neck, torso, etc. It is most definitely an issue with a lot of people who have just the right combination of height from the waist up to their eyes that would cause for the steering wheel to obstruct the view of the electronic instrument. For such people as those, this design is a big fail.
As long time Prius owner I really wanted to love this new model. I got to sit in one and it is a great looking car. But I didn't buy my pervious Prius for the form but because of the function of it. It would seem that you will hit every speed bump you drive over with the lower profile. Reduced head space both in front and back with a smaller trunk space and a much higher price were a deal breaker. I see they wanted to attract a new type of person to buy this verses people like myself.
New Prius is 0.1 inch lower than the previous generation (ground clearance), negligible. the reduced headspace and trunk space is noticeable but not a detriment. This is borderline a hatchback not an SUV. reasons for buying the newer gen vs previous: - significantly better performance, the diff of 60 hp makes an astonishing difference. - slightly better fuel mpg - significant improvements witg interior quality and setup EXCEPT the new dashboard Considering the current trend of automotive pricing increase, when comparing base model 2021 to 2022, MSRP only increased $2k. When you factor the overall upgrades to the Prius, this is worth its price.
Will Toyota ever offer an interior color other than black? Too hot for southern outdoor parking making entry feel like the gates of hades. Or, maybe, Lexus will offer lighter interiors in whatever model is similar to Prius Prime? Otherwise, an appealing PHEV.
My wife hated the Prius, but we are getting ready to buy this model for her👍She loves the new look of this model😊it was either this or a Tesla 😮 (edit) we did get the Prius LTD👍 and the wife loves it!!!! The 360 cameras help her park & it’s her 1st new car in 18 years. The only thing we don’t like is the 10,000 miles oil change!😡we change it at 5k no matter what they say! Oil is cheap & motors are expensive!😂 she drive about 3500 a year😮
@@phillipbanes5484 Teslas don't have better build quality than Toyotas. They have a lot going for them but build quality isn't one of them. And I'm not talking about panel gaps which are overrated. I'm talking about chassis and body solidity.
@@phillipbanes5484 And the same thing happened with a Hyundai Elantra. December 2021 fell off a 300 ft. cliff and two passengers survived in it. And you can search it too. And that Tesla was a 250 foot cliff. Yet a Tesla that hit a fire truck had its occupant die in a later crash. People do die in Teslas, Hyundais, Volvos and other cars. Body solidity and crashworthiness are different. The body solidity of Teslas are not on the level of most brands. Tesla needs to change the whole body structure to get a a more robust feeling structure. I would say BMW, Porsche, Mercedes have the most solid body structures but Lexus and Toyota are excellent too.
Best review of the Prius. I just bought a 24 model, but opted for the Limited trim (with all options and several accessories) as the Prime does not offer AWD. I am almost 5'10" and can see the dash completly, so i dont get the fuss over not bei g able to see it. Getting in and out is taking some getting use to but is manageable.(i have two bad knees and a bad back) one in, the seats are very comfortabke. Ive never owned a nydrid, so tne noises are a ovelty for now. Over all I love this car. With just o er 300 miles, my first tank of gas is getti g me a out 46 mog. Not to shabby!
I'm pretty sure those who are complaining about "the hidden" gauge cluster have their seat back at something a lot less than a 90 Deg. angle. Saw one video where the guy was complaining he could not set the S-Wheel anywhere where he could see the panel. He was seated, like a slough in a dentists chair. No wonder. And, yes, he did have a bad case of Dunlop's disease, guess that's why he reclines so much.
I read that the wheel lug bolts have that design because of the weight of the vehicle being heavier than a standard gas only model. Apparently, they are needed to keep the wheels tight. I truly enjoyed your coverage of this Prius 5th generation hybrid system. Just silly that they market hidden compartment, glove box, etc. Thanks again for your excellent review!
When I watch dashcam crash reels it amazes me how many wheels come off in side-impact collisions. I assume they're coming off with the knuckle but not sure. Maybe the steel knuckle here allows for lug bolts, which improves side-impact safety. Total guess though.
they did the new wheel bolts so like German cars when they get road salt on them you can't get the wheels off , or you end up replacing them more often EG: VAG (VW)🙄🤣🤣
It's a wedge. I sort of like it I guess. I just prefer practicality and space utilization more than trendy styling. I'm 6.1 so probably not very comfortable for me in the back. I just turn that safety stuff off so it doesn't beep at me. I learned quite a bit. Good review.
@@beveik It was in the menu for the last generation and on every other Toyota with the system. I don't know why they would change it for this generation. Maybe you should go for a test drive and let us know.
Have had mine a few months now. I never owned a vehicle that I gawk at daily when I take the dogs for a walk. Amazing and most transformative relaunch I have ever seen
