2024 Toyota Prius Prime - POV Driving Impressions
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Місяць тому2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium
MSRP: From $39,670
Range: 39 mi battery-only, 550 mi total
Fastest charging: About 9 miles in 1 hour
Engine: 2.0L port/direct-injected Atkinson-cycle DOHC 16-valve I-4 w/permanent-magnet electric motors
Power: 150 hp @ 6,000 rpm (gas), 161 hp (electric); 220 hp (combined)
139 lb-ft torque @ 4,400 rpm
Curb weight 3,554 lb (56/44%)
Fuel economy: 50/47/48 mpg (gas), 125/103/114 mpg-e* (gas+elec)
Price as tested: $42,510
Digital rear view mirror $200
Solar charging roof $610
Advanced tech package $1085
Heated rear seats $350
Destination $1095
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@Unsalted375 Місяць тому
Looks like a little space ship, I LOVE it
@carljohnson7 Місяць тому
I see the new generation ones a lot in my area. They seem to be a hit and im glad they finally changed the look!
@gstevens6948 Місяць тому
I love the car but that center gauge cluster though… 🤷♂️
@Soeks77 Місяць тому
@@gstevens6948pretty questionable, definitly a gimmick not a fan.
@tonyarangoa4961 Місяць тому
Yea I've seen alot where I live
@vintagetriplex3728 Місяць тому
Finally ! A Prius that is not hideous. And I saw a race where the Prius raced a dodge charger RT and I was impressed by how well it kept up with the charger RT in the roll race.
@vintagetriplex3728 Місяць тому
@CoolCars1-jl7rh nah I disagree. The previous Priuses are pretty hideous. This one looks quite decent. It's not the best looking car in the world but it's not a car I would be embarrassed to drive.
@cd2340 Місяць тому
@CoolCars1-jl7rh you need your eyes checked if you think this looks anything like a chevy cavalier.
@alginyes 24 дні тому
@CoolCars1-jl7rhNo one will take you seriously 😐 with that. Chevy Cav. 🤦🏼♂️
@ihadlunch8575 Місяць тому
If my job was 40+ miles away I would buy this car in a heartbeat.
@EUC-lid Місяць тому
PHEVs don’t make sense if your daily commute is longer than the EV range (for the majority of the year). The whole point is to be able to do the majority of your driving in EV, saving the ICE for longer trips. This means your actual mpg will be incredibly high, your maintenance will be minimal, and you’ll have a minimum of heat cycles on the ICE. Folks buying PHEVs to not plug them in or daily them beyond the range are screwing themselves daily.
@sniperj808 Місяць тому
20*
@CaliSteve169 Місяць тому
I have a 2019 Prime. My average mpg since new is 160.
@shaananwalsh7513 Місяць тому
@@EUC-lidyes they do. You get the first 40 miles all electric then the rest of your commute is hybrid. You average mpg for 50 mile round trip commute would still be ridiculously high.
@EUC-lid Місяць тому
@@shaananwalsh7513 most PHEVs get worse mpg than the lighter hybrid in the same car. If you still need to heat cycle the engine just as much, still burn gas every day, and visit the gas station every week you’re not really saving anything. Just by a standard hybrid and save many thousands of dollars and get better mpg day in and day out.
@will4688 Місяць тому
The cargo tray is white because it’s recyclable. Great video as always.
@flexor212000 Місяць тому
I think you meant "cheap". White styrofoam is the base out of everything cheap. Cups, plates, coolers, etc.
@erikpenabella599 Місяць тому
Why would anyone recycle it?
@ATastyJaffaCake Місяць тому
14:34 0-60 was about 7 seconds for anyone wondering
@CoachShrugs Місяць тому
I bought a 2024 Type R couple months ago, and my friend traded in a car to get this new Prius Prime. At the time, I had 150 miles on my Type R and had about a quarter tank of gas left on my first tank. My friend in his Prius Prime had 400 miles on his Prius, and had only used about a quarter of his gas tank lol.
@aurinkobay7118 29 днів тому
damn LOL This is the car I wanna go camping in!
@CoachShrugs 10 днів тому
Update: He now has 1600 miles and still has a quarter tank left. Never filled up yet.
@mrxman581 Місяць тому
I got my 2023 Prius Prime XSE Premium in September. In the 6 months I've had the car, I've only put $35 in gas. That's in California, where gas is more expensive too. I love driving it in EV mode. It has a good amount of low-end torque, so it's fun to drive from a dead stop. When I need more power, I switch to HV mode. I drive about 10-15 miles per day so I charge it in my garage every 2-3 days. The EV range has increased by a couple of miles. Was regularly 39 miles, and now it's 41 miles. BTW, I paid MSRP and waited about 6 months for it.
@CaliSteve169 Місяць тому
I have a 2019. The best car I've ever had from a practical standpoint.
@mrxman581 Місяць тому
@@CaliSteve169Not surprised. Before my 2023 Prius Prime, I bought a 2004 Prius new and had it for 19 years and put 281,000 miles on it. Best car I ever owned until now.
@JoelSalas-nh3mr Місяць тому
@@mrxman581did you ever replace the hybrid battery on your 2004?
@rogerdodgerxd Місяць тому
How often do you drive to be 35 dollars worth of gas in 6 months? Unless you only drove it in hybrid mode.
@zachmullins9444 Місяць тому
Any idea how much its adding to your electric bill though?
@cajunsushi Місяць тому
Seems very nice, thanks for a well down to earth assessment.
@hmubtakir Місяць тому
Excellent review and presentation, thank you very much. I am convinced I need to get one.
@jony4160 Місяць тому
Wow… first time I’ve ever seen someone drive a Prius that hard and it performed pretty freaking well! got a 2016 Prius myself and very tempted to upgrade but I’ll probly wait a few years for the kinks to get worked out
@williamhall2386 10 днів тому
This was a 'perfect' car review. I like how you did POV and to the point. It's what I wanted to know about the car. Thanks for your time.
@robato9679 Місяць тому
Great video about a great car! I can't believe a Prius is one of my favorite looking cars on the road. (Subjective of course!)
@nicholascrocker4329 Місяць тому
Best test of the Prius Prime I’ve seen. Good to see you properly testing it in EV mode. Got one on order from the first batch to arrive in the UK. Only two models will be available. Design and Excel. Choice of seven colours and pleasingly NO options. Went for the cheaper Design in silver with 17 inch wheels.
@juanmoncivais Місяць тому
Love watching your videos everyday!
@iagoorantes1074 Місяць тому
That's beautiful, even prettier than the last generation! I would buy one of these if the cars weren't so expensive here in Brazil (Honda Accord, for example, is an average car in US, but luxurious and extremely expensive in Brazilian territory). Love your content, POV driving videos are some sort of therapy for me. Greetings from Brazil!
@KillaninjaFC 18 днів тому
Here's hoping common Brazilian models from Fiat, Hyundai, Ford and so on, start licensing the Toyota hybrid system like everybody else is doing nowadays
@tedjohnson64 Місяць тому
Per my handheld stopwatch: 0-60 is 7.3 sec, versus 11.8 secs in pure EV mode.
@robertschmidt9374 Місяць тому
I never thought I would simp for a Prius, but here we are. I can't believe the lengths I'm going through to get the trim/option package I want.
@lartymarf День тому
Thanks for the awesome video. I feel like I just got a virtual test drive.
@YTbyGerald Місяць тому
I took a look at this updated/refreshed Prius when I was car shopping six months ago. As someone who is on the shorter side (5 ft 5 in), I felt like the headroom in the second row was not adequate. I decided that a RAV4 Hybrid fit more of my needs in the long run.
@bradyb9929 Місяць тому
Truly rock solid car
@b21raider27 Місяць тому
Superb car. Toyota has hit a home run.
@mslaw7261 Місяць тому
I noticed that Rivian at the stop light (@12:37)… would you be able to review one of those?
@pauld6967 25 днів тому
I am still on the fence if I want to replace my PHEV with this. I certainly appreciate the POV drive & commentary. Thank you.
@goatsplitter Місяць тому
Seems pretty okay. I would actually consider this, unlike the previous Prius models. Well done, Toyota. Edit: A second thought, I love that you're a fellow Michigander because its nice to see how you review these cars on our infamous roads.
@ronkemperful Місяць тому
Thanks for the video and review of the car. Having a virtual test drive saves some of us from trekking down to the stealership. I've been a Prius fan since Toyota introduced the car. I bought the first generation in October 2002 and it was fairly trouble-free with 57 mpg on the highway and 45 in the city. The Prime model that you demonstrated to us, I feel has some serious deficiencies: lack of headroom in back for six feet plus passengers (all my immediate family fall between 6 foot and 6 1/2 feet tall. The quirky dash with the faraway gauge cluster with small fonts is a huge turnoff with some part of the steering wheel always obstructing and occupying the crotch area. The thick A pillars are monstrously huge and adds to the claustrophobic attribute of the high visual obstruction to the rear. And the heat-pump doesn't work below 14 degrees in the winter, necessitating running the engine over the electric battery for defrost or heat. I think that a standard Prius or better yet, a hybrid Corolla or Camry might be a better and much cheaper value, especially in a colder climate, and they would have better outward visibility.
@madlucio70 17 днів тому
I love that Toyota saves the engine like this in its hybrid tech. I was initially worried about this in my Crosstrek PHEV (which uses parts from the previous Prius PHEV system) because I live in a cold location and the engine fires up on me sometimes when I do not expect it. I noticed that the engine was warming, but not giving me the extra power until the warm-up cycle was complete.
@flamegaming760 Місяць тому
How good is the JBL sound system? Is it any good? Or is the base sound system the way to go?
@W--th5ub Місяць тому
Test drive a 3rd gen 4Runner next!
@krisreindel1378 Місяць тому
It's funny how when it's started, you can hear the old chime start to sound before immediately changing to the new chime
@NovaPrincess Місяць тому
This car is gorgeous.
@99dynasty Місяць тому
That unlock chime is what the train crossing bell sounds like in Japan. So happy they are using their wonderful sounds and chimes in their vehicles.
@dml479 Місяць тому
You're right about the tires - they're not just weird...they're irreplaceable at the moment. Passed on buying a Prius Prime today b/c they're backordered until late April/May in SoCal. Forums seem to net this out as well - bunch of people with their cars just sitting on blocks b/c they can't replace tires. Can't recommend this car until you can get a flat and fix it...
@goinwitdaflow Місяць тому
Great review as always! I think people who balk at the price of this car, forget that the Prius (and Prime by extension)has had declining sales volume over the last decade. This new generation Prius is for a very niche market and Toyota prob assumes that old gen prius owners are going to move on to a hybrid or PHEV crossover. Toyota has a hybrid option for virtually all their vehicles which puts the prius in a complex position in the lineup. The price point of the prius has moved up market to try and poach consumers who would otherwise buy a fully electric vehicle (Tesla M3 Kia EV6 Hyundai Ioniq 5 etc). PHEVs are always going to be more expensive than traditional hybirds and that has always been the case. Our car market has shifted and what was once "cheap" is not the case anymore. In order to keep the prius alive Toyota did a whole 360 redesign which also meant an increase in price. I would say if one is looking for a budget hybrid option then a corolla hybrid is the best bang for your buck.
@mrxman581 Місяць тому
Well, the 2nd Gen Prius wasn't classified as an affordable car either. I bought my 2004 Prius, top trim, and it cost me $33,000. I paid $3,000 over sticker. There was a 3-4 month waiting period, so I paid the $3,000 to jump the line. The Prius only became more affordable years later.
@Fix5750 14 днів тому
Love living vicariously through your review of a car that is impossible to buy.
@Fadic4 Місяць тому
I think the reason for the foam being white is because that material is better at dissipating static electricity, it’s basically more ESD safe.
@loveanimals-0197 Місяць тому
Is there any chance you can test drive one of those used 2021 or 2022 Tesla Model Y cars that are hitting the used-car market now? (sort of like a how it has aged type video)
@Unchainedmaple888 Місяць тому
I would really like a GR Prius or at least a Prius Cross that looks exactly like the gorgeous JDM Crown Sport, just smaller and lower starting price. Still don't understand why we don't get the Crown Sport here in the States.
@TxHoneyBee Місяць тому
It's adorable how you click your feet before getting into the car. Sheesh that Prius is really nice. I don't know how I feel about dealing with two power sources (fuel and electricity). It seems like another gauge to refill and keep track of. Can you compare milage between the Prius Prime and the Prius? I have a 2017 Prius, and the cabin looks larger than the newer models. I also do not like the gauge cluster at all in the newer model. It's behind the steering wheel and small to read. I'm tall and have long legs, and your legs looked cramped in there. Why is that red light flashing along the dashboard? It could trigger epilepsy. That would drive me nuts.
@hotspalling Місяць тому
these things look so sick
@s.garabet1677 Місяць тому
I think the white styrofoam doesn't conduct electricity as much or at all compared to black.
@petrichor259 Місяць тому
Yes. He said that in his 2023 Prius review
@J.Wick. 15 днів тому
I think they killed it with the looks of the car. I know it would suffer the MPG, but these would look soooo cool with a nice set of wheels on them lol. I can't tell if they've really made them that much better, or I'm just old now lol. My current cars are an 18 Titan, 17 Camaro SS, and a 94 Prelude Si lol...I don't have a long commute, but if I did I'd very likely consider getting one of these.
@MathewAguayo2023 Місяць тому
Does this prius have the power mode that decreases the time between you putting your foot to the pedal and the car accelerating? I drove my moms prius using it and its pretty fun
@JustinDoesTriathlon Місяць тому
9:10 those cross traffic beeps while waiting to turn would drive me *crazy* dealing with that every day.
@kingofthenerds7925 Місяць тому
That's what I'm saying too
@flamegaming760 Місяць тому
Thankfully it is very easy to disable those systems!
@JustinDoesTriathlon Місяць тому
@@flamegaming760 that's good but that still means it's a bad design. Frustrating because I don't want to disable systems like that I just don't want to get alarm fatigue.
@Itz_Lurkness Місяць тому
my 2023 Toyota Rav 4 limited the heated steering wheel only heats certain spots on the side of the wheel. is that normal?
@JRB41 Місяць тому
Looks so much better than the out going one
@yangdaoy Місяць тому
How is the road and wind noise compared to 2020 Prius?
@tbwpro8288 Місяць тому
Hi Chris, can you test the 2024 Hyundai Azera
@JorJorBinks123 Місяць тому
The foam at the bottom of the trunk is white because it has a lower amount of static as compared to the darker foam.
@g60corrado91 Місяць тому
Regarding the tire sizes, I looked a month ago and there are only 6 tires from TireRack TOTAL for both the 17" OEM sizes and 19" OEM sizes as of right now.
@tedjohnson64 Місяць тому
Very interesting! Bizarre that there are so few 17” options…
@sergiomunoz1397 Місяць тому
the exterior is so sleek on this new prius
@vincenzo3908 Місяць тому
So many trucks and cars I’ve never seen on the roads! Which brands are these?
@aspecreviews Місяць тому
11:19 was VDIM triggered because of bumps?
@HeyyImMatt Місяць тому
Single-zone climate control in a $40,000+ car is crazy..
@Alec15000 Місяць тому
And that road/wind noise! The new $38k model 3 Tesla is pitch quiet on the inside at highway speed. It had the same noise rating as a new Cadillac Escalade and I believe it. I was passing cars and not hearing cars passing next to me. It was insane!
@BoldBrandFlakes Місяць тому
I still think it’s insane the Acura Integra doesn’t have rear vents
@user59371 Місяць тому
Heated rear seats though too. Weird combo
@marcoroverman1919 Місяць тому
This is inflation. Welcome to woke Biden's USA
@Supertrooper697 Місяць тому
I would agree, but almost every car where I have dual climate in the front, it rarely gets used.
@JesusTorres-bw3bn Місяць тому
The ev mode take off power is faster than my old 2012 Prius 😂😂😂
@VisionCityMayor Місяць тому
5:41 god i find this sound adorable. i wish it was on all new toyotas or at least all hybrids need it
@alt9874 11 днів тому
Nice car, good review. Please review how to merge onto streets; at 9:15 you turned left and go straight across the first lane into the right lane. You should turn left into the left lane, then signal to go into right lane. I drive motorcycles and sloppy moves like yours cause accidents.
@Goodman-4525 Місяць тому
Just wondering, does opening the door put the car in park? I was thinking I remember every Lexus and maybe Toyota does this with that shifter.
@noah_am_i Місяць тому
Exterior is quite appealing (never thought I’d say that about a Prius
@matisaez7702 7 годин тому
What shoes do you have topher
@ryanm9628 Місяць тому
I’m getting an LE with awd soon. I am coming from a sports car. I just need a change. Most dealerships are asking above MSRP.
@mitchdogstudios Місяць тому
Honestly plug in hybrids are what we should be pushing. Not all electric cars. Let people have the option to use gas as a backup.
@arosmhboston Місяць тому
Bravo! Are tire's expensive for this car? What extra warranty packages would you buy after you have negotiated the price of the car, at the Toyota Dealership.
@zsamps Місяць тому
The new Prius is the best new commuter on sale, bar none. It's also the best car for green people (the 2023 Prius Prime is the most environmentally-friendly automobile on sale). Now, if only they could make more of these new ones (they're so desirable that I can't find more than 2 new ones in my area).
@user-mn9pe8uk7d Місяць тому
Can you put it into all electric mode anytime you want, and take it out of all electric mode anytime you want, if so..... where can you find that info???
@happy_camper 15 днів тому
It’s certainly the most appealing Prius yet.
@ur_really_salty Місяць тому
Why get this when you can get a Camry XSE for less than
@flexor212000 Місяць тому
I'm sorry but I know these reviewers have to "please" manufacturers but they always miss callouts to the most obvious foibles.. Volume knob is on the wrong side. Really? Reach clear across the screen to adjust volume? The "guage screen". He jacks the steering wheel as far down as it goes just so he can see the thing. Really? That isn't a deal breaker? You minimized the hell of that....
@sgrant9814 Місяць тому
Carmakers need to start making cars that fit people. Back in the 90s small cars this size had gobs of headroom and back leg room...now not so much. Also, they are more diff to enter n exit as they are so low to the ground,,,lookin at you civic. As well the steeply rated wind screens are solar gain collectors and hard to clean. Is it any wonder why cuv and suvs are so popular? In ur vid, the expansion joints seen very loud....how is the sound deadening?
@Anthony-pl2hk Місяць тому
I want this, and I don't even have a license lol
@ianjay5301 16 днів тому
I ordered a XSE Premium Prime last October 2023. Toyota dealer tells me that it might arrive late 2024 or early 2025. Can't get the solar roof in Canada. Had a Volt for 10 years - the Prime is almost the car the Volt was. Have a Maverick Lariat Hybrid now (took 13 months for an XLT Hybrid to arrive and another six to get the Lariat model I couldn't order initially). Fortunately, I am a patient person.
@sephugus 10 днів тому
I thought I would have problems seeing the control panel at 5'. I have to sit close to the steering wheel. I have no trouble seeing all of the info on the panel. Works well for me.
@edventures9884 Місяць тому
I love the way the new Prius looks and that screen by steering wheel is very interesting lol. For my next car I’m considering one or a Tesla m3
@baaboo21 7 днів тому
Can you charge it using 120 volt?
@bravestbullfighter 3 дні тому
Design is no longer an eye sore and it's pretty preppy. Definitely towards the top of my interest list.
@buzz864 24 дні тому
great video, but outside wind too hard to hear you. hurtful for headphone users like me. otherwise, thanks for upload
@jackfishcampbell6745 Місяць тому
I can't believe the price of cars now . I think that the shape of this car brings too many compromises . But I don't think that anyone can argue with the fuel economy of it or the quality . Also 19 in wheels , no bloody way , where I live .
@marcopolo-xj4yw Місяць тому
Goodlooking but I prefer my ‘21 Prius XLE. I’ve got the 15” alloy rims which are much smoother than these low profiles with 19” rims. I also don’t like the flimsy trunk cover and compromised low rear roofline. And the price is crazy, like everything these days.
@Alec15000 Місяць тому
No rear vents, single zone climate control, and extreme wind/road noise is unacceptable for a $40k car
@J3wFro69 Місяць тому
40k is the new 25 to 30 honestly
@Alec15000 Місяць тому
@@J3wFro69 yes, but how can Tesla have way better speakers than JBL for a base model, rear vents, VERY quiet road noise/road noise (engine noise obviously aside), dual climate zone, and cameras all around the car for only $38k? I test drove the new RWD model 3 and the new Prius prime and was shocked that the Tesla had double paned glass all around and you hear 0 noise from the outside. Also on the road you don’t hear any road or wind noise. The Prius prime you hear roaring off the road and wind constantly and that’s just in EV mode. Also the Tesla had cameras as blind spot monitoring on top of the animation. Also the speakers in the $38k RWD was so crisp and sounded like it had a subwoofer when it didn’t. The Prius had JBL and didn’t sound anywhere as good as the model 3. It makes me think how Tesla can sell so much for $38k and the Prius prime for so much for so little refinement.
@hamsterbrigade Місяць тому
@@Alec15000 The build quality difference between a Tesla Model 3 and a Toyota Prius Prime is a chasm. I'll take elevated road noise over squeaks and rattles any day of the week. I'm not even going to get into the fact that a blindspot camera in the dash is a gimmick vs having a notification light in the mirror. However, I wouldn't be surprised from the car company that removed the indicator stalk to save money.
@Epicurus0 Місяць тому
@@hamsterbrigadeSorry buddy, this isn't the case from 2024. The new 3 has essentially removed and made that complaint redundant, so your point is moot.
@ytj22 Місяць тому
Then don't buy one? But obviously Toyota feels like people will, so they've priced accordingly. Unsure where your confusion is? "But, but but the Model 3...." (Return to start of this reply)
@ExySmexy Місяць тому
You should drive more camrys
@kennyplay5982 Місяць тому
My next car
@nickymouse1617 14 днів тому
best car
@aerohk Місяць тому
dealer markup is crazy tho
@samm7443 Місяць тому
I really like everything about this car; but the price is WHACK. Here in Canada the top trim prime is ~$50,000. You can just get far nicer cars at that price point, both new and used
@randysalinas5388 Місяць тому
The hybrid corollas look like a better deal for slightly less mpg
@nwo6541 Місяць тому
Yes!!! Dont buy! Its very bad car and ezpensive!!!!
@ethangaines2658 Місяць тому
This is the 2023 Prius Prime... Not 2024. I bought this car last year.. 🤔
@Isabelleyri Місяць тому
2023 and 2024 Prius are exactly the same.
@THEFIRE360 Місяць тому
its insane that this car is faster than the base integra lmao
@zacharyflatt Місяць тому
What's the purpose of that blinking light above the steering wheel (infrared sensor I'm guessing)
@MiguelRPD Місяць тому
The camera picks it up. And it's tracking if you're dowsing off.
@michaelcarney6280 Місяць тому
Always hate the Prius but they have nailed it with the looks alone with this one
@chjinuevo815 Місяць тому
One hella of a car.. especially since Toyota has nearly doubled EV only range since last gen
@user-mn9pe8uk7d Місяць тому
Is it true that you can drive in all electric up to about 70-80 MPH????
@kwada2510 Місяць тому
Power figure of Prius Prime, 0-100km/h is 6.7 sec. Compared to 6.4sec of Porsche Macan PHEV, the figure of Prius Prime is not bad. 0.3 sec slower...but it might surprise Macan drivers.
@MRX5000X Місяць тому
Toyota, please release a new Prius V in order to have more rear head space, taller rear doors, easier entry/exit of child car seats, and more cargo space. Please make it no longer than this car and improve rear visibility. A small decrease in mpg will be understood, and really don't need low profile tires.
@tedjohnson64 Місяць тому
Excellent suggestions. Especially rear visibility, which is so bad in pretty much all modern cars.
@kurtzours Місяць тому
That would be the corolla cross hybrid. I love my prius v though.
@MRX5000X Місяць тому
@@kurtzours Close. The Corolla Touring Hybrid (wagon/estate) is even closer and I'd prefer it over the faux-SUV form. It's sold in several markets but not in the U.S.
@wackit6756 Місяць тому
I wonder when this plug in is compared to the regular hybrid, if it’s cheaper to just buy the regular Prius. After 35-40 miles you’re just hauling around an extra 307 pounds until you recharge, and also pay thousands more in sticker price, plus the cost of charging. What say you? ✌️
@mattwilson9293 Місяць тому
Most people who buy this car have commutes that are less than 40 miles, and therefore the idea of "hauling around an extra 300lbs until you recharge" doesn't come into play.
@bfromthea7663 Місяць тому
Does PHEV, when using gas, does it work the same as a typical hybrid?
@fusrodahing1993 Місяць тому
Yeah, the only difference with plug ins is bigger battery and sometimes slightly stronger motors because of said batteries
@bfromthea7663 Місяць тому
@@fusrodahing1993 ahhh ok thanks. So on top of the 40miles in straight EV mode, you can still enjoy 45mpg on hybrid gas mode. Thank you brother for the clarification.
@KiddsockTV Місяць тому
Seems to be a lot of Road and Engine noise. How do you feel about that?
@mattwilson9293 Місяць тому
"a lot" is very subjective. Before buying this car, I drove a chevy cobalt, chevy spark, and chevy trax. This prius prime is insanely quiet compared to those cars. If you're worried about the engine noise in this car, then consider yourself privileged for this to be a "problem!"
@nwo6541 Місяць тому
Very bad,dont buy
@FreedomFirst1st 20 днів тому
The Toyota Prius is a great hybrid.
@mrpips000 Місяць тому
How is a vehicle like this for someone who doesn't care about gas mileage? I'm looking for a second vehicle and the new Camry is on my list, but should I put this one one it as well?
@carl8790 23 дні тому
Depends on what are you going to be doing with the 2nd vehicle
@vitreoushumor Місяць тому
When I sat in one I realized it's the first vehicle ive driven where the steering wheel is too small
@devinkethmin4064 Місяць тому
I think you have all the accessories For this toyota 😅🎉
@nodak81 Місяць тому
Power tailgate is a deal killer for me unless lower trims don't have it. I use my Prius for work and open the hatch 50+ times a day. That mechanism would be lucky to last a month. Not to mention having to wait for it to open and close would drive me insane.
@Isabelleyri Місяць тому
Only the xse premium has the power lift back
@The_Noticer. Місяць тому
Maybe switch to a different mic when walking outside... had to skip the part because my subwoofer was walking out of the room. Also, not really surprising EV/Hybrids are slow to trickle to the market. There is a reason Toyoda doesn't like EV's, and thats because batteries are a problem.
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