Toyota Prius 2003-2017Change

The original prius by Toyota is one of the best cars I have owned. It is amazing even when it is over a decade old. It devalues slowly and requires very little maintenance. The fuel economy is amazing.

I have 279,000 km on this vehicle. I drive over 250 km per day on Highway 2 in Alberta in all kinds of weather.

PROS:
1. Reliable starting in all temperatures from -40C and up without using a block heater (0-20W oil).
2. Typical mileage is 5.1 L/100km highway, and 4.8 L/100km on alternate (slower) roads and downtown Calgary.
3. Vehicle has never let me down. Most reliable car that I have ever driven even at such high mileage.
4. Love the keyless entry and keyless start.

CONS:
1. Uses very thin oil and as a result uses an inordinate amount of expensive oil. Will go through a litre of oil every 2000 km at high speeds in warmer temperatures, which Toyota says is within specs.
2.Tossed around by crosswinds on the highway more than other cars I've driven.
3. Mileage reduced dramatically by headwinds.
4. Some huge and dangerous blindspots, especially when reversing.

I have a light foot and can usually do much of my hybrid driving on battery, but I found the V wasn’t as interested in switching to electric-only as often as its smaller Prius siblings do, possibly because it outweighs the Prius hatchback by 115 kilograms. Even so, I still managed to hit the V’s published combined city/highway rating of 5.8 L/100 km on the nose.

This car has been a reliable and comfortable car for us for many years. I would recommend this make for sure. Toyota makes great cars which last for many years.

My first hybrid experience, and it was love at second sight. The first test drive was odd, to say the least. The road feel, and the silence was disconcerting. However, from the second test up until now I've been hooked. Great mileage, absolutely no repairs, and any recalls done promptly and with expert care and service.

This is our 2nd. car which we no longer need. I have enjoyed the average 45MPG economy and performance and dependability of this car.

I owned a Camry V6 before, and from day to night, I cut my combined gas consumption by almost half.

The cabin is as roomy as a Camry's too.

Reliable, it is not the fastest, but it does everything I need, and 4 can travel (incl. a 6 foot 3).

The down side: it makes you hate very large unnecessary SUVs or pick up toys who burn 3-4 times more gas.

Love the way it drives. Feels plenty roomy inside. The mileage is amazing. I personally think it looks real nice.

This cars been wonderful for me,I bought this from someone on Auto Trader...it had 13 thousand miles ..I've put 100 thousand miles and it has the same brakes...I'm currently getting 48 mpg...i have no reason to sell other then buying a new one...if your thinking about a Prius I highly recommend searching the internet...thank you....

We purchased this car 300km home. There was not one to be found pre-owned in our area.
Cut our fuel bills down to a 1/3! Drove it 90- 100 km daily for 6 weeks. I was unfortunately in a head on crash that totaled the car. I walked away from the accident with minor injuries.
We give it 6/5 for crash test.
We are happy to be replacing it with the same!!

Put this car in power mode and its fast and frugal. I love this car and on top its super reliable.

This car is great for the family because it actually seats 5 and has a huge truck.

We have loved our Prius for four years. It has been reliable and affordable to run. We are going to be a one vehicle family now, though, so we don't have room for the bikes and camping gear in the Prius!

I had a Toyota Echo for ten years before selling it and buying this 2012 Toyota Prius . Toyota has always been a reliable car as far as I am concerned. The Prius doesn't disappoint. It's so easy to drive and so eco friendly. I commute 60 kms., 5 days a week to work and enjoy my commute in this car! I find myself challenging myself to see how low I can get the mileage every day....so far....3.2 km/100km is the best I've had! I really love the cruise control too......helps me stay within the speed limit :)

Did I mention I love my car!!

I love this car. It has lots of room, storage and comfort. It could hold our ski rack and bike rack on the back and I love it. Its good for long miles and good times for sure.

I bought the toyota prius about 3 years ago. It's definitely one of the best calls I've made. The hatchback design and foldable seats make it very easy to carry larger objects (eg. bikes, skis, snowboards) inside the vehicle. Yes, i've carried two full sized bikes inside the cabin with the seats folded down.

Fuel economy is, needless to say, leading class. The features inside the vehicle are also fairly nice and sophisticated. Overall, I'm pretty impressed. Considering the increasing gas prices, the prius could potentially save you $1000 or more per year with routine driving!

If you care about the environment and still like to drive a car the Prius is the most reliable car I have ever driven. And the fuel economy is unbelievable, driving for example from Calgary to Salmon Arm over the Rogers Pass using 4.4 l/100km!!
Over the past 7 years there were no repairs except front break paths and tires every so often.
There is no better or more comfortable car in that price class.

great reliable car, no problems ever enjoyed for many long trips and will continue to enjoy for years to come

Getting around 50 mpg on average, the 2010 Toyota Prius is a stellar car for fuel economy, and you can choose accelerator sensitivity. Traffic reports are integrated with the navigation system.

Very quiet.
Ultra efficient.
Very reliable.
Cheap to own.
Low maintenance.
Fun to drive when you get to know it.

Reliable, inexpensive to operate and fun to drive. When you first drive the Prius it's like playing a video game, you may get addicted to getting the 'low score' on gas usage. I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the car, it's not a Smart Car or even a compact car, it's a full mid-sized vehicle with plenty of room in the back seat for passengers and the flexibility of a hatch back to be able to haul lots of stuff.

I will seriously consider another Prius when I next buy a car.

So many more luxury features than expected. Fell in love after the test drive. Also has a "power" button which I think works like "Turbo Boost" did on KIT in Night Rider.

Fully loaded with technology package, this car even parks itself. It's amazing on gas and looks great too. What more can your ask for?

I appreciate all the design features that have gone into the Prius to make it so fuel efficient including the hybrid engine, regenerative breaking and aerodynamic shape. We only visit the gas station once every 2 or 3 weeks.

i have the lower end model of the prius and i believe that the car is nice but it wouldnt be something i reccomend. Personally this car is for ladies.. If you need something with more torque please look towards another car.

I bought it when it was a year old, with 36,000 kms. It now has 50,000 kms. Very low maintenance. Excellent economy. Took a little getting used to the way it works, with the engine cycling on and off, and the little noises it makes when it's sitting at a red traffic light or not long after I shut it off. I love the kammback design which makes it look like a Citroen CX to me. Plus it's fun to see how efficiently I can operate it via the electronic display. I live in Winnipeg and while I park in an unheated garage I never plug the block heater in yet it never fails to start even at minus 40 degrees Celsius. My next goal is to buy a plug-in Prius.