FINALLY! someone who evaluates a car from a maintenance perspective instead of counting cup holders or saying how cool it looks. Thank you very much. Tim

I don't have any experience with this generation but I put over 300k miles on a 2005 Prius. It was the most trouble free car I have ever owned. It just finally wore out.

Although this generation is showing its age I actually think that’s a plus for 2022. They’ve been able to master this generation and I would advise people to buy a car at the end of its generation versus the beginning. You’re likely to get a much better car, one that is more reliable despite the fact that it may not have some features that other cars may have.

I actually love how the prius looks because I don't look at it with that sporty mentality of dominating the road. I look at the prius with the mentality that it's in perfect harmony with the environment. It almost feels like it glides through the road as if instead of traversing forward, it were not really moving at all because of how connected it is with the road and the world outside the cabin. It is the definition of feeling genuine peace when driving a car. The prius carries the soul of a true electric vehicle even though it is a hybrid. Forget about being one with the car, or making it all about you. This car shows you how to reconnect with the world, to step outside your notions and socially constructed ideas about the world and reconnect with nature. Most people are not sensitive enough to understand any of what I just said. The soul of this car is truly far ahead of its time. This is the car of the distant future, a future when humanity has stopped its obsession with agressive insensitive exhilarating driving and has begun to understand the meaning of joy, the meaning of actually enjoying the scenery that is all around us. I'm really not trying to be poetic. I honestly wanted to return the cat 3 days after I bought it because it did not make me feel like an encapsulated king, but rather a citizen of this beautiful world we always zoom by without ever truly paying attention.

I love my Toyota Prius 2022. It feels like I’m driving in a luxury car even though I’m paying economy price. Maybe it’s just because I’m coming from a CX nine 2012. I’ve been really happy with it and I have consistently gotten over 55 miles per gallon on the average. The other reason I bought it is because of its reliability. I can see this car being another 10 year car for me.

I really appreciate your talking about this car. The positives of this car won me over. I love my 2021. It was purchased because I needed an efficient and comfortable automobile. I have a Prime model and I often think of it as a submarine. It mostly runs on electricity but it is nice to have the range given by the gas motor. I am a car guy too; taught high school auto shop at one time. Being in my sixties I have had muscle cars and a lot of pickups but this is the car for today. You buy the tool that fits the job.

After playing in traveling bands for 20 ish years and traveling in a bus to carry the PA, I became a solo artist and used Toyota vans to carry my PA which was state of the art and much smaller but sounding phenomenal none the less. That went on for another 20 ish years. Those vans got me 300K miles each (2 of them). I retired from the road at 65 and soon after, I bought a 2013 Prius. I LOVE it. it now has 80K miles and is in pristine condition. I just had to replace the 12V battery last month. I've done nothing else to it whatsoever other than put gas in it. And not much gas compared to other cars. When I first got it I drove it very conservatively and could get anywhere from 55 to 65 MPG. But in my old age I've gotten a bit frisky and I now run it in the power mode most of the time and it gets about 48 to 50 MPG. I don't travel much anymore so I can afford the luxury lol! I LOVE this car. At 77 I'll drive it til the wheels fall off or I die, whichever comes first! Oh, I forgot. I did replace the tires once. And did I mention how good the sound system is? Like being in a giant set of headphones!

your customers are LUCKY to have you. wish you had a shop in NY :(

Actually, my 2012 Prius Plug-In drives very well. I've taken it on several 1200 mile trips and it is solid and holds the road well.

I paid 19.5k for mine new in 2016 and I feel like the price and reliability makes it a great choice.

My 2021 Prius is such a great car. With today's gas prices, it can't be beat. We took a road trip from San Antonio to Seattle last October driving 5-600 miles per day without a glitch. Very comfortable and I'm 6'3".

Me and my wife really like the looks of the Prius IV, plus in test drives we liked the view to the outside world and the interior which is so relaxing. If we find one for a decent price in this grossly overheated market, I will refer the haters which we will encounter to this video. Thank you so much!

Really enjoying these deep technical overviews on all different models!

Mechanical parking brakes, drums(rear) brakes, and twist beam suspension are the best stuff in the Prius C as those will probably outlive me.

Great Prius review!!! I owned a Prius 2012 and now own the Prius Prime 2022. It's been a blessing to own now that gas is $5/gal and up. I can plug into a regular 120V outlet I can get 32 miles on a single charge (just enough for my work commute) and in gas mode, I average over 63MPG! It's much more pleasant to drive than my 2012 with a lot less road noise. I can now easily hear my podcasts while I drive whereas, with the older Prius, it was difficult to hear my stereo. It's not a power horse but it has more than enough power for my needs. I'm a very satisfied 2022 Prius Prime owner. Note: Out the door with taxes & license (with the $4500 rebate) I only paid $24K for my Prius.

These things are incredibly practical. Many people use them for camping, now. And gigworkers would be remiss to not use anything besides a prius

Loved the video quality, especially the slow panning around and inside the vehicle. Really improves the experience.

What a great in-depth look by someone who really knows what they are taking about. Thank you

Thank you for the information regarding the Prius. It is invaluable having someone who actually works on them for a living give us insights on the vehicle.

I have a 2011 Prius. Excellent car! I don't have any problem with the old-fashioned emergency brake system. With everything electronic, it's good to have manual override in case you get in a jam, that's simple, feels tried and true, and guaranteed to work every time.

Take it to one of those "quick lube" places and wait for them to tell you that you need a new belt for the engine. What belt!!!???? LOL

Great video AMD, I absolutely love all your videos. Very informative & well explained. Looking forward to the 5th Gen prius when it comes out. Absolutely amazing car. Great work. Please keep the videos coming. God bless.

Always love your insight and observations

Thank you for the excellent tour! I always learn new things when I watch your videos. I have a 2018 Prius Prime Advanced which has most of the features you covered. After 3.5 years of owning the car, coming up on 45,000 miles, I can only say it's been exceptional! My total average mpg is 186.8. 95% of my driving is a 20 mile round trip to work. But we do travel in the car as well as make infrequent trips of several hundred miles. I could not be more pleased! If I were to have to replace it, I would either go for another Prime, the RAV 4 prime, or hold out until they have the good sense to make a plug-in, hybrid CHR!

Just purchased a 2021 LE AWD. Previously owned a 2007. What an amazing car! So smooth, so many really impressive features!

Thank you for posting this series about everything vehicles . The biggest problem with vehicles is honest dealer support services .

I have a 2013, it has 400k km on it. It just keeps running. And its still zipping gas. Its a great car.

I just bought one of these. You do a great job explaining things here. Thank you for posting this

Love all your videos; and for me I like the bar in the back, i see that it could reduce visibility however it does a great job blocking headlights from the cars in the back :)

This is an exceptional video, Toyota should be paying you.

Yes! Prius 4 - best car in the world. Still in 2022. Own one since 2016, problemfree 101.000km since I bought the P4 as a new car. Will keep it for many more years because it is a low fuel consumption car, real average 3,5l/100km year in and out, spacy, roomy, comfortable, very good outlooks and really reliable. It is the hybrid of all hybrids, because it is build as a hybrid and not as a car with an afterwards somehow adepted hybrid system. A big difference. Drove a Prius 3 for 6 years, the P4 is a much better car and a real improvement.

Another great video Car Care Nut! Thank you for taking time to do these videos.

I’m so happy you did a video on this car !!!! Thank you !!!!

My 2013 Prius Base model it has 164,000 plus miles and runs very well, in my opinion it is the best engineered car on the road with many safety features you could say it might be DUMB proof! Yes it is rather ugly, but the milegage is unbelievable! Thank you Toyota for the best of the best!

2010 Prius owner. 134,000 miles. Not one problem. Not one. Brakes, 2 headlights, tires and oil changes. Just did a 5 hour round trip on Sunday. Still getting near 50 miles per gallon. Can’t say enough about these cars for being slow and steady workhorses.

Very nicely done sir. Most car reviews are mind numbing to sit through. Yours is educational and focuses on the technical aspects so many of us want to see! Well done! New subscriber here.

Now THIS is what I call a car review! Excellent. Subscribed!

It would be cool if that piece in front of the cat was backward compatible. Your deep dives into different vehicles are so much appreciated. Thank you sir!!!

This guy make such a great job. I wacth all the commercial so he Can make Some money . Good review thanks

Great information. My 2017 has 102k miles and no issues. Still 60 MPG.

I love my 2021 Prius and was so happy to learn about the cat shield. I bought the Prius because I live the design. I wanted a sedan and this car looks like a sedan but is really a hatchback. I have been getting 57 mpg winter and 66 mpg summer. I love all the new gadgets on it especially the front bumper sensors that have prevented me from bumping into curbs. I also love the rain sensing wind shield wipers that automatically turn on when it starts raining. What more can I say. Thanks for making this video!

Thank you for your time and knowledge. I owned the 2007 and then the 2015 Prius c. I am excited for the changes on the 2022. Debating on the trim. I have always loved the Prius and the money I have saved. Very reliable and cheap to maintain. Such a great car.

I really appreciate your videos. They are really well done and informative!

Fantastic video. This is the detail I was looking for. Thank you!

Camera work looks good on this video. Great focus and lighting! Good Job!

I’ve been watching you since you had about 1k subs. You’re crushing it!

Great Video , thank you for your time and teaching, love my 2022 prius.

Smart and well-explained technical briefing! I really like the auto headlight leveler!

Thanks. Can you do one for 2022 Prius Prime. Also maybe dive into TSS 2.0. Love your videos.

AMD, This is definitely the Prius for Snow Belt dwellers. When you were doing the tour under the car I was daydreaming of the AWD Corolla Hybrid wagon they won't sell to us. Next time you are on a Zoom call with Akio Toyoda, please ask him to, at least, send over the AWD Hybrid Corolla hatch if he won't sell us the wagon 😉

Excellent in-depth review! Thanks for this. 👍

You nailed this! Spot on!! Good explanation, thank you!

Ive driven the first Prius generation in 2009, it was hell of fast on the freeway! and the interior was like being in a spaceship

As economic as the car can get, with the way I see some prius drivers drive, you could have sworn that they were driving a sports car. So much for fuel economy. Excellent review as always!

Love your vids. I personally own a Prius Prime 2021 and absolutely love it.

Fun fact, first toyota hybrid that had efour drive was Estima since 2001 when first hybrid version of that car was introduced in Japan. But it is good to see that more models offer that enhanced hybrid 4 wheel drive. It is really working great on slippery Road conditions. So far had no problems with driving off on snow with my estima. It also had the exhaust heating of the coolant to warm up the engine faster and my car is from 2013. Was thinking that all hybrids from around that time have it too. That headlights auto leveling system is mandatory in Europe for any car that has factory HID(xenon) lights equipped.

Great presentation! I LOVE the built in catalytic converter shield! Another reason Toyota is the best.

I would add... a used Prime is one of the best ways for middle class Americans to get an EV. Due to our geography and city layouts, it just fits right in to that sweet spot of EV 80-90% of trips and no dead-charger problems on road trips.

Doing research on 2-3 yr old Prius since considering buying one. Thanks for the video on the 2022 model. Blessings....LB

I just bought one yesterday. I'm glad you rate this generation so well. Thank you.

The Prius is a very high performance vehicle if your metric for performance is efficiency, once you realize how every element of this vehicle is designed for efficiency, it stops being ugly, says this corvette driver

Awesome video AMD as always I just got my 2022 Prius 3 days ago I am also a car guy and former Toyota Technician everytime I drive the car I am highly impressed with how efficient the car is and the seats are so comfortable. I purchased a Miller cat Shield that should arrive next week after watching the video I hope I didn't waste $220. Currently at 250 on the odometer excited to do my Break in Engine oil change at the 1000 mile mark.

Thanks for your detailed review, I learned from you that the catalytic converter is already protected and the heat exchanger on the exhaust. I own two of these 4th generations Prius and the reasons I have them are reliability and low gas mileage.

Expect to take delivery of a 2022 LE at the end of the month! So great timing on this video, thank you. Great summary!

Thanks for another very informative video Stay safe.👍🏼

The most thorough technical review of a I have ever seen

Your expertise is Amazing. Truthful in ALL aspects. I worry about that plastic valve cover but you pointed that out also. 'But' only time will tell. And to the new heat warning light on the big battery.

Thanks for this review. Most other reviewers I've seen don't dive into the inside of the car and compares it with other generations.

What a great review. Thanks.

Another awesome informative video thanks

Love my 2017 Prius, but it takes some getting used to, especially when I stop at a stop sign and the engine shuts down. The other disconcerting thing is when the brakes transition from electric to mechanical, it feels like they are failing for a brief moment. All in all, a wonderful vehicle and I’m glad that we bought it!

I love the Prius and will always have one in my garage. I have found that the separation in the back window blocks some of the SUV headlights when at stop lights. Thanks for the review.

Our Prius V, now discontinued, has excellent rear vision. Very good and understandable review. Thank you!

I totally enjoy your videos.

I'm really happy with my 2018 Prius! I got the same color as well :) And, I may be in the minority, but I actually like the way it looks :) The only small thing that annoys me a bit, are some rattle sounds coming from different places in the dashboard. But apart from that, it's a great car. And it gets great mpg, which is very useful here in Norway, were prices for gaz are as high as $8.60 a gallon

One of the best car reviews I’ve ever seen

Hello AMD I can’t wait to see the 2023 model. Thanks for all u do. God bless.

Great review. Gas has been getting a bit out of hand with my C63 AMG and Durango RT so just place a deposit on this exact same car this AM before finding this vid. Love the emphasis on technology and purpose as I travel about 750 miles per week, it is good to hear they are comfortable as well.

Fantastic review. I own a gen 3 I had no idea that the gen 4 had these engineering changes. Very impressive.

Excellent review, so detailed. I owned a 2007 Prius, the reliability was fantastic, the interior space was a pleasant surprise. I am looking at buying a new AWD Prius currently. Thanks

My wife drives the 17 Prius. She loves that thing.

Your review of the 4th generation Prius is the first time one has peaked my curiosity of this vehicle.

I totally agree with you on the Prius, it's an amazing car and technically better than anything else on the road for what it is INTENDED for, this latest generation has certainly improved it's looks for sure, here in the UK we see a fair few. We both love our 2021 C-HR 2 litre hybrid and find that the switch from gas to EV is almost seamless too, would I have a Prius, no but I can appreciate it for what it is and how well it does it.

I should be picking mine up on Friday. I love the main complaint I keep hearing: that it's not revolutionary. If I'm going to try to make a car last 15 to 20 years, "revolutionary design" is the LAST thing I'm looking for.

As usual, love your videos, especially on Priuses. I bought my first in 2008 (2nd generation) and then traded in for a third generation in 2010; convinced my wife to get one in 2011, which we still have but passed to one of the kids. Then I got another one 2017 but my wife balked at the exterior appearance so she bought a 2016 Prius C. What I noticed is that the Prius C got a lot less mileage than the regular Prius and its engine seems to labor. I was looking at a RAV4 hybrid in 2019 but found out that there's huge class action lawsuit against Toyota because of complaints that owners are not getting the mileage as advertised, not even close. One thing I would definitely complain about the Prius starting with the third generation is the driver side headlight. It's a simple task of removing the light bulb (regular or high beam) when I need to change it but it's a pain in the rear to get my hand into the tiny space to unscrew the light bulb and I don't have huge hands. The passenger side is so much easier as there is ample of space.

I think a mechanical parking brake is actually the better choice

Found this channel while my Mrs was looking for her new car, I wanted her to buy the corolla but she wanted the ch-r. Now watched so many of your videos, I'll definitely be buying myself a Toyota next. Brilliant information 👍🏻

I’m the the middle of video but you deserved the like 👍🏼 already Love the prius

Just rented a 2022 and got 69.6 mpg. Mixed city but mostly highway. Seems low to the ground as I bottomed the front spoiler and front mud flaps on normal dips in parking lots and driveways. I really liked it.

Great useful information Thank you so much 🌺🌺🌺🌺

I'm looking forward to your videos and thoughts on the new 2023 5th gen Prius!

Again, great info. Thanks so much. This will probably be my next car. Or maybe the next gen, sorry but I like the looks of the Prius much better than the Corolla. I just sold my 2011 gen 3 prius with 151000 miles and NOTHING wrong with it ever! I drove my daughters 2022 Prius and was very pleasantly surprised at the improvements. Quieter, smoother, better braking, better handling. More comfortable. They indeed have improved a lot. And again, I like the looks.

Great review, just a note for 3rd generations Prius owners…you can see how much money you are saving with updating the fuel cost and comparing it to your other car, etc. I’ve had a 2004, 2008, and 2012 Prius and can appreciate the functionality and maintenance perspective from this review. I really like the addition of the braces that help shield the CAT on this version also. Nice job!!

Love the channel...I'm a retired Toyota Tech and hybrid trained, unfortunately without your depth of knowledge as I left the big T a decade ago. I bought a Gen 2 new as I left the trade and have just pulled the trigger on a top spec 2019 i Tech here in Australia. You gave me a good laugh with "if you are buying the Prius for looks or performance, we have a problem"...they grow on you in time because of "what" they do, not "how" they look....lol We have grown very fond of our loyal Gen 2 and the quirky looks.

I bought the 2022 Prius XLE with supersonic red color, I super love ❤️ it☺️

Very refreshing to get a solid technical perspective from a person who spends much of their time actually working on these cars. Pleased to see the rigid frame member hopefully denying thieves the CC. The highlights you present are so practical and well thought out…they are incredibly knowledgeable and solidly affirm Toyota’s reputation for quality and longevity. Agree with you as to visibility, particularly if you are over 6’. May I also suggest you might consider adding to your very done walk through, by adding a bit more detail on all the dashboard tech that is a bit bewildering at first. I’m still getting used to the rear fire mirror placement and limited visibility. Having just purchased a new 2022 LE after a (six month wait), my goal was to buy the best in class vehicle that will reliably provide the best mpg and be as reliable and long lasting as my 2000 Land Cruiser - but a whole lot less thirsty! Many thanks for all you great work, too. You are a credit to your industry and we are all lucky to have you on our side!

Pushing up on 189k on my 16. Been a fine car. I like the center mounted instrument panel. Reminds me of my 08 xb.

I own a gen 3, 2013 with 104,500 miles. Checking out your helpful review to eventually someday move into a newer model. Thanks

Hi AMD, I've watched some of your videos and you really have great content. I work as a Fleet/Internet Manager at Longo Toyota and really enjoy the information you share. Enjoy your new Camry and may the Lord bless and keep you and your family. Fred

This review is about AWD-e model. An interesting fact about this model about the muffler's shape, color and position. It is positioned lower (so low in fact that there is very little value in the heat shield above it) and painted dark. I owned 2021 Prius AWD-e myself and just recently (after 2 years!) noticed that when looked at friend's Prius Prime of the same year. The Prime's muffler was shiny, sat higher: very close to the aluminium heat shield at the car's bottom. The hole area was then tightly covered with plastic to improve aerodynamics and protect from the dirt. It did feel like Toyota's engineers had to come up with some hacks to allow the exhaust pilpe get under the rear differential to a point that everything does not look as sleek. This muffler's position and the cover-less design were likely responsible for the lower fuel efficiency and lower bottom clearance in the back of the car. Other ideas?