New Toyota Prius Review: All Hybrid, No Embarrassment

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Ай бұрын

Let’s test drive and review the 2023 Toyota Prius Limited! This car is from the new fifth generation of the Prius, and it has a sticker price of $37,500.
No, this edition is not the Prius Prime. I’m sorry. It’s also not a plug-in hybrid - this Prius charges the battery while it drives, so you don’t have to worry about anything.
The Toyota Prius has long been the subject of undeserved criticism. It was THE hybrid car back in the day, and it was in the business of allowing conscious commuters to lower their fuel consumption on drives. But many others - including Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson - made fun of it. They thought it was boring, and they actually ridiculed its eco-conscious nature. Remember, this was back before that cultural wave when Tesla made electric cars (and electrified ones) cool.
The Prius evolved heavily over the generations, all culminating in this new car: a stylish, aerodynamic machine. With one redesign, the Prius made itself cool - at least among car enthusiasts. And in an era where everything is a hybrid (the Camry is hybrid-only now!), the Prius is less of an outlier and more of the norm.
In this video, we’ll go through the main parts of the new Prius: styling, comfort, acceleration, features, cargo space, the infotainment screen and system, and more.
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@tedadamgreen Ай бұрын

The Internet’s only self-abducting automotive journalist with her trusty sidekick the best off-camera commentator are back at it again !! Thanks so much This is why Alan Is King 👊🏻👊🏻

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Ahhhh thank you so much! We’re back!

@jtmg11 Ай бұрын

It really should become an industry standard metric at this point (think UL listings)

@liffei420 Ай бұрын

LOL I am STILL waiting for Camera-hubby to run and jump in the car while she's in the trunk and do circles in the parking lot. when I Was a teen we had trunk duty LOL

@tedadamgreen Ай бұрын

@@liffei420 that would be hilarious … and “On Brand” too

@AJW0812 Ай бұрын

Nice to have the camera person perspective as well, the points added to the video for sure. One minor critique. Just filming your reaction to these conversation points is a bit awkward. Humans are used to focusing on the speaker so when you stay focused a listener its just feels a bit odd. (I'm not sure if this is your partner that we know doesn't like being on camera so I'll just say person) If this person feels comfortable turning around the camera down the line great. If not I'd say keep paird footage to b role of the area they're talking about. Definitely like the addional point of view though keep up the great work.

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Good idea! Thank you 🤠 appreciate you watching!

@jasonstacy5587 Ай бұрын

2 Alanis worth of trunk space is the most we've seen on this channel.

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

I have a Ford Maverick this week!

@jswizzlestick Ай бұрын

@@AlanisKingooo, that's a lot of AUs

@m.p.509 Ай бұрын

Absolutely spot on assessment of Toyota. I held off buying on mainly for the interior…everything else is great about them. Ultimately, I went the Lexus route and am driving a GX. Literally no tech….like none….but the interior quality is through the roof. Just no tech. Did I mention that? Thank you for another great video!

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Hahahaha that’s the downside with Lexus, yeah! I hadn’t thought about that. Thank you so much for watching 🤠

@Troggie42 25 күн бұрын

idk why, but something about how the crease from the rocker that crosses the bottom of the doors matches up with the body line between the bumper and quarter panel really makes me happy

@AlanisKing 25 күн бұрын

Totally fair

@davidp2888 Ай бұрын

I’ve had a bunch of Toyotas over the years and as their Safety Sense technology has evolved, I’ve noticed the lane keep assist has gotten more pronounced. My last car (2023 Corolla) would beep whenever I dared get near a lane marker. It was overbearing at times. Great review, and 1.5 Alanis in the trunk is a good score!

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

That happens! I actually change the beep settings on some cars because they’re so strong. Thanks for watching 🤠

@DrummerBoi1993 Ай бұрын

The Prius has been one of those hybrids that just refreshing! I think this one is one of the coolest body stylings yet! I LOVE this body styling! Wonderful job Alanis as usual! Not to mention the classical music! You are totally in your bag!!

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Ahhhhh thank you so much for watching. I really appreciate it!

@davidwilliams9302 Ай бұрын

Weird that the Prius... PRIUS! is a really handsome design. When did that happen! Style used to be something you had to give up in order to get a super-hybrid

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Yes! It looks so good!

@WaylonDog Ай бұрын

The tiny steering wheel is a Prius trademark, my dad has a 2014 and I always grab at nothing while trying to parallel park it 😂 I think Toyota interiors are still pretty good, but Hyundai and Kia have been putting a lot more attention into their interiors to make up for their own shortcomings. Toyota historically cuts a lot less corners and I’ll take some cheap plastics over a car that could be a huge money pit in the future, but I do agree that Toyota has become a bit too comfortable sitting in top. I guess they need to give people a reason to step up to a Lexus

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! I’ve honestly had no (or very little) issue with the materials in Hyundais and Kias. They’re just killing the game rn. So good

@damienlee1165 Ай бұрын

I kind of miss the Prius V. I think a fat wagon-y version of this new Prius would looks super dope.

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Wagon Prius!

@aldofrosinini6192 Ай бұрын

Wish they would bring back the CT as a rebadged, upgraded Prius - very similar footprint of the old CT

@Slowcarfastbeans Ай бұрын

Me too. Holding onto my CT until I absolutely have to replace it or until Toyota releases a comparable replacement. The new Prius isn’t there but if I have to, it might be close enough.

@aldofrosinini6192 Ай бұрын

@@Slowcarfastbeans Same here, the UX just isn't close enough.

@gamby16a 29 күн бұрын

@@aldofrosinini6192My wife has a 2023 UX250h that she loves and I think is phenomenal. It is small in terms of back seat and cargo space though. I'd be very interested in a wagon version of this Prius. I want the car handling, the insane fuel mileage and a bit more cargo space.

@Troggie42 25 күн бұрын

I have one of those as well, I've taken to calling it the Gucci Prius :D

@gamby16a 24 күн бұрын

@@Troggie42 If I had a grip of cash to blow, I'd spring for a UX F Sport Handling for myself because I'm so impressed with my wife's Premium.

@DoubleH2279 11 күн бұрын

Here’s what I think happened: -a Toyota designer sketched a Celica, but added a hatch and rear doors. -he then proceeded to add the taillights from the Chevrolet Lumina that he had in high school.

@peterflute Ай бұрын

Another fantastic video, Alanis! Wonderful music. Thanks for the awesome content!

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Ahhh thank you so much! I appreciate you watching

@kurtg5405 Ай бұрын

I love your video format, keep up the amazing work Alanis :)

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Ahhhhh thank you so much! We’re trying to make it really educational and engaging 🤠

@BadPhD777 Ай бұрын

I rented one last year and put a few hundred miles on it. Thoroughly enjoyed it except for the fact that every time I powered on the car, I had to press the A/C button to turn on the cold air. Enjoyed the male mystery voice. Is Alanis slowly coaxing a certain someone to participate more than being behind the scenes? 🙂

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

I am! I told him to put on the mic and talk because he had valuable things to say ❤️

@GregTardif 26 күн бұрын

Prius and the show Weeds got me into them!

@Quitenseny Ай бұрын

I love your videos! Please think about using a tripod for fixed shots. I can't stop staring at the side-view mirrors at 0:50 and getting dizzy

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

We’re considering it! But it’s so much faster to not use one, and having a full-time job plus filming at 5 a.m. on Saturdays means we need fast 🤠

@Kerleem 28 күн бұрын

The new Prius definitely looks pretty good. Glad to see Toyota is making much less boring cars, considering their vehicles are everywhere!

@AlanisKing 28 күн бұрын

🤠🤠🤠 thanks for your support, always

@zakpritchard4595 29 күн бұрын

Another great video! The look is so nice but weid. It's like a futuristic concept car that screams Prius, and it works.

@AlanisKing 29 күн бұрын

You’re so right! Thank you for watching 🤠

@inrussian Ай бұрын

Do u recommend a regular Prius or a prime? If u get just the base one ether one is it a good deal still?

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

I think that’s a question for Bozi Tatarevic (who also has a channel!). I haven’t driven the Prime yet 🤠

@ThatOneDudeNick Ай бұрын

I know I'm supposed to hate it because I'm an enthusiast, but I'd rock this as a daily driver. I spend $300 a month going to/from work in either my fun truck or my fun car, but neither is fun in traffic. Obviously $27-37k buys a lot of gas, so it would take a long time to save with something like this, but if I'm ever in a position to buy a car specifically for commuting... sure why not?

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

My friend Bozi just replaced his WRX with a Prius Prime!

@someperson7 Ай бұрын

It's kind of interesting because being a hybrid was always the Prius' thing. But now that hybrids are ubiquitous, Prius needs to establish an identity beyond just being a hybrid. The one thing that I would say in its favor is that if I WAS going to get a daily hybrid, I'd probably look here first just because it's the most mature. But honestly I'm not sure why I'd choose this over the Corolla hybrid.

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

You make such a good point! And the Camry is all hybrid now

@u3b93 14 күн бұрын

When you say it has 194bhp, is it the engine only or with help of the motor?

@ryannatividad3137 Ай бұрын

I like that the review approaches the Prius for what it is. It is meant to be a comfortable, efficient commuter that finally looks pretty good, and is no longer dog-slow. Also, the larger discussion of Toyota interior and general quality of the brand going into the future is very much appreciated. I do hope they address this going forward, as well as take EVs more seriously than they seem to be doing right now. Besides the lack of range and other mechanical problems, the BZ4X should have looked more like this Prius. Thankfully, they have stepped up the design and driving feel in recent years in their newer ICE/hybrid vehicles. It seems around 07 or so, there was a long spell of lazy vehicles that really cheaped out on design, interiors, engineering, and innovation. Toyota/Lexus has turned a corner on that, coming out with some pretty compelling vehicles around the time they introduced this new Prius.

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Thank you SO much for watching. It think it’s really important to discuss cars for what they are, not what we want them to be. I appreciate that you noticed!

@BlueSkyCrystals Ай бұрын

The car is not dog slow but the drivers will be 😭

@LanceCorporal_Waffles Ай бұрын

2:54 I think the test is invalidated because Alanis took hat off. If Alanis is wearing hat, hat must stay on. 🤣 4:14 Who dat, speaking? Is dat hubband?? I am really digging the classical music. It has quickly become an Alanis signature. Lol

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Ahhh thank you! That is husband 🤠

@sparksterz Ай бұрын

"Well, I'm here" 😂 I've never heard a better description of a Toyota interior. I felt the same way about my Sienna. Interesting that you found the lane keep assist to be good in the Prius because it is _TERRIBLE_ in my Sienna. It very frequently cannot pick up lane lines unless the car is very clean, and even then...sporadic at best. I've turned it off in my Sienna because of how infrequently it picks up lines that it's just not reliable

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Very interesting! It worked well in the Prius, but maybe the road lines were really good. I’m so glad I’m not the only person who thinks the interiors could be better!

@jtmg11 Ай бұрын

12:30 The LC 500 was referenced AS it should always be referenced #glorious

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Glorious

@BlueSkyCrystals Ай бұрын

I will never buy a Prius but I really appreciate the car more now. It can look quite amazing with the right set of wheels.

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

TOTALLY agree

@HPABQ Ай бұрын

I truly think Hybrid (real Hybrid not plug in Hybrid) not all electric is the future for automobiles. Hope Toyota and others move in that direction. I agree about the Toyota interiors. Even the top of the line vehicles have less exciting interiors than their competition. However, your analysis is spot on, the interior is not why most people buy a Toyota. Thanks for another great review.

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Ahhhhh thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate this. I'm glad we agree!

@TomLawlor-iq6gm 28 күн бұрын

Five weeks ago we finally got our 2024 Prime (after a 21 month wait). It's our first plug-in Prius but our third Toyota hybrid. So, "the future" for "real" hybrid's as you say isn't plug-in? Both our first two cars returned around 4.5l per 100km for their entire service lives, outstanding. However, our 2024 plug-in will travel 80km on battery alone and then carry on past that (when the battery dies), at 4.5 or better. It's a rare day when we have to drive more than 80km at a single go. We can recharge the Prime from empty for $1.72 using electricity. We are currently paying $1.9199 a litre for regular gas (or, $7.2085 a USG). So, that equates to around 3.7 liters to drive 80km. That works out to spending $7.289 to drive 80km with gas compared to $1.72 with battery. Where's your future taking you............... We'll keep this car for ten years at least. Do the rest of your math on that yourself to find our savings over that time.

@cinthe3 Ай бұрын

It's not so much the size as it is the thickness...I have big hands lol love a girthty steering wheel.

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

I LOVE a skinny wheel

@BBQ_T_Bone Ай бұрын

Are roller coasters 🎢 electronic too at Six Flags?

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Oh yes

@mmahtnart8986 Ай бұрын

I'm 68' and 6'4" with a bad back and I can tell that the B pillar would be a big problem for me getting in and out. By the way I recently bought a 24' Cadillac CT4 Sport with the Onyx Package on 19' wheels and Brembo brakes and it's a bear to get in and out of because of the B pillar. Excellent job granddaughter (-;

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

That’s such a good purchase! Enjoy it!

@Mathman420 Ай бұрын

Exterior super amazing tho

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Sure is

@DoubleH2279 29 күн бұрын

The taillights look like a Lumina

@Graves-81_69 Ай бұрын

I guess I’m about to go hybrid because I’m buying a new Tacoma TRD Pro or new 4Runner TRD Pro. I’m in love with those things!

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Siiiiiick

@Graves-81_69 Ай бұрын

@@AlanisKing right? Are you planning on making any videos on those two?

@SR-0211 Ай бұрын

Interior quality? That’s why I bought a CX 30 Mazda with turbo. And a bit easier to get in and out as well.

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Hope you’re loving it!

@randyrandier2664 23 күн бұрын

I agree with a lot of what you said, I find the Prius and the Corolla (Auris) extremely frustrating with each generation model. Each generation model was an improvement over the predecessor, better looking, improved refinement, safety kits etc... but the interior or the whole overall package is such a let down. This 5G Prius looks very nice on the outside, a DRASTIC improvement over the predecessor. When you start looking in the interior and most importantly, the usable space, it is so badly executed. Its the same story with the current gen Corolla, a DRASTIC improvement of exterior looks over the predecessor but rear leg room is non existent for passengers and get dismissed by those with families here in Europe. The trunk capacity is almost unusable with the 2L hybrid drive train, same goes for this Prius, its so narrow and shallow. On the other hand, go to a Kia and Hyundai showrooms, the exterior of their cars immediate grabs you and the interior do not disappoint either. The vast gain and improvement of the Korean brands in just over 2 to 3 generation of the same model is vastly superior than what Toyota have made in a Corolla or Prius. I would buy a Toyota or Lexus with my own money and keep it for 10+ years but not a Kia or Hyundai.

@AlanisKing 23 күн бұрын

I've had a Hyundai for 12 years and have had no issues! But yes, totally understand your comment and really appreciate the thought and effort you put into the discussion

@randyrandier2664 16 күн бұрын

@@AlanisKing Your Hyundai from 12 years ago is probably, I'm guessing, from 2 to 3 generation ago of that particular model. Cars from back then were significantly simpler with fewer electronic circuits and modules and more mechanical meaning LESS to go wrong compared to the same model of the current gen on sale now. Add to this more plastic parts are used under the bonnet compared to metal to save cost (manufacturers would use the argument they use lighter materials to be fuel efficient...well yes they need to use lighter components elsewhere as they are now adding an electric motor and battery to make hybrids etc... ) Hyundai offers a 5 year unlimited milage warranty and Kia 7......not everything is covered, have to read the small prints, the owners will find out when things go wrong.

@mtfan Ай бұрын

Everyone complains about black plastic and interior quality, but at that price point the competitors with “better” interiors simply don’t hold up over the lifespan of the car as well as the black plastic does. It’s a question of short term quality vs long term quality, and Toyota is always going to make the long term choice.

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

That’s totally fair! I’m interested to see reliability over time for the Kia Sorento Hybrid. The one I drove in 2022 was $37,000 and incredible. It’s what I recommend to everyone in that segment

@kurtg5405 Ай бұрын

One thing i HATE about the new Prius - We aren't getting it in Australia (no idea why)

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Nooooo I’m sorry!

@FranciscoAlvarez-nw9pw Ай бұрын

Hi Alanis! I think car manufacturers are going to include Alanis units on the window sticker! 😄 By the way ,can check your email inbox please! 😁

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Omg! Thank you Francisco. Yes, I will check right now : ) Sorry for my delays! A lot going on with the funerals lately. Getting back to you now!

@mekg5430 Ай бұрын

Until the electric charging infrastructure is able to be appealing and reliable to people wanting an efficient vehicle, getting a HEV like this Prius or a PHEV model is a great alternative. We will see what the future holds, but as of right now Toyota has a desirable (and a bit more attractive than previous generations) product that would work for the majority of people as a commuter/daily car.

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Totally agree. I do think Toyota should put a little more into full EVs for when the eventual witch happens, but going all-in on hybrids is paying off big rn

@billyrossi4661 Ай бұрын

Jeff Gordon or Jimmy Johnson?

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

I have to lean Jimmie

@djjorge87 23 күн бұрын

Shame, the silver IS classis prius. Missed opportunity, lol.

@mycitymyboston Ай бұрын

The next generation for Toyota is hydrogen base vehicle. Mirai is already in market.

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

The Autopian had a good Mirai video!

@Otterplus Ай бұрын

I love the look of the new Prius. From the rear I can only see one thing, a squished Pacifica. Ever look at the end of a stapler when you press it? Same thing

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Yes! That’s what it looks like!

@Harko- Ай бұрын

The size of the steering wheel is not important, but what you do with it 😜. Thanks for another great review Alanis!

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Ahahaha thank you! Thank you always for watching!

@Ok_Mountain_8698 Ай бұрын

This is such a practical little commuter, I just really wish they could engineer a good hybrid with a good manual transmission. Everything is more fun with a manual

@Ren_1090 Ай бұрын

the masses yearn for a 1st gen Honda Insight

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

No literally I consider buying a manual Insight all the time

@ak2112 Ай бұрын

small wheel is nice, but that one looks too thick

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

It is thick! But our racing wheel is ultra thin

@saranrathakrish8468 Ай бұрын

Nice sweat pants

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

Hahahaha thank you

@spiritreapr Ай бұрын

I'd never buy a Prius but they could really hammer in the upscale look with some nice colors: dark red, LC yellow, things other than shades of greyscale

@AlanisKing Ай бұрын

LC YELLOW