I have had this exact car for about five months now and it's outstanding. Without charging I average 55 mpg, and that's highway heavy, I usually get 48 miles from a full charge. It won't hold a 4x8, but I have had 3x5 sheets of hardy backer in it, and 8 foot lengths of construction lumber (front passenger seat folds flat), hatch closed, no problem. It's fun to drive when you want to, highway speed passing is especially impressive, and when you don't the driver assistance package is really good. I got it under MSRP and benefited from a state tax incentive in addition--that took some aggressive negotiation with my local dealer, but it happened for me anyway. The best use case for a PHEV is is you have high electric rates but limited access to free charging, with this car I can take advantage of the free charging when available and drive really cheaply on gasoline when it's not. I drive a lot, with my previous car, a Civic, transportation fuel was a huge expense for me, now it's negligible.

Less expensive means there’s more room for dealer markups…

Base model is tempting, my gen2 Volt has about 250k on the clock now and I love that car, this might almost be able to replace it..

Good luck getting your hands on one. Depending on the dealership they might be allocated one per year and I was told mine had a waitlist of 11 people. I've been waiting months for my normal Limited to come in and just when I thought I might get it they issued a stop sale because a door sensor might get water in it and might let a rear door open while you're driving. That's only if the rear door is unlocked to begin with, which don't pretty much all modern cars lock the doors automatically? That was months ago and no word yet on a fix or when I can have my car. At this point I might just cancel and wait for the Civic Hybrid hatchback.

Take it to MOAB!

I am on an 18 month waiting list for a Prius Prime in Montreal. They are ridiculously hard to find.

Now we know how Nathan was breaking his ankle! It was testing out back seat leg room. 🤣 L&I claims for on job injuries.

I have never before encountered a car that arrives with plastic hub caps, yet, has a nice set of alloy wheels underneath. I was amazed with what I found after taking off one cover. Great car, 4,061Km and used just one tank of fuel so far. Much cheaper to charge here than to buy gas ($6.50 a gallon here).

Hybrids and PHEVs are the best use of the resources and are useful by a lot more people in this country. EVs are the future, and they can be fun and aggravating, but Hybrids and PHEVs are a more direct step from ICE vehicles, don't require extended stops for 'energy' and will improve MPG and save money in the long run. The new Prius is certainly an visual improvement over the last one. Great video as always, Nathan.

Small screen? Seems fine to me. If it shows a route, lets me tune the radio, access vehicle info? Just the right size!

2nd gen chevy volt vibes from the side view

Thanks Nathan. This has to be the perfect practical car for people with small body frame.

We own a Toyota Prius 2005. One can seat decently in the front seats, and the rear ones. There's plenty of leg room in the rear. The driver easily can plop his rear end on the seat coming from outside, no need to bend the neck while pulling the head inside. Getting in and out in the front is easy like in and out a minivan - most people do not touch the A pillar while getting the head in and out. I wanted a PHEV. Our old timer started requiring expensive repairs due to failing old modules. Yet, the modern Prius entirely kills the space inside, mind you, with the same overall car length. It's a total no go for our family due to its "sleekness".

wife and I loved the prime we owned a 2017 and a 2021 only got rid of them because we had a couple kiddos show up and just couldn't afford having so much in payments when we ended up working from home as well we plan to include this new model in any future car shopping we may do. We used EV mode almost entirely except when on road trips

Some one on yt put on high performance tires on it and said the handling was as good as a GTi.

I had a 2018 Honda clarity which was a main competitor to this. I would get 48 miles electric making my commute all EV miles. 383 range with a six gallon tank. I loved that car. Sold it because of going work from home due to Covid. Would have loved to see Honda make a CRV version of it even at 40 miles. Average American commute is 19 miles round trip

Nice review.

you getting into the backseat was hilarious!

Good old/new sedan!!! Bet more and more people start buying this car segment again.

In Ontario, Canada, there is a 3-year waiting list for people who want to buy a Prius Prime of any grade.

Up to a certain point, its competitor is in its own family because for the price I would rather take a new 2025 toyota camry hybrid

56? The Camry hybrid gets about 51. Fine if you're trying to go cheaper, so it's a better value proposition, but if the savings isn't the consideration why this over a Camry?

Check your facts, Nathan. The previous version of the Prime had a lower Cd than this version. Many automotive journalists think that because the new one looks sleeker and is lower, it's more slippery. Not. The old one's Cd is 0.25. The new one's is 0.27. The old one's MPGe is 133. The new one 's is 114. The old version had less range, but was more efficient.

Never thought I'd watch a Toyota Prius video and think damn, this thing makes sense. Well live and learn I guess. Well done Nathan, as always. 🚗

Meanwhile the Tesla model y has a 6 to 8 week lead time right now because of high demand

Your great N8. Thank you for the video this is my relax and watch TFL before work

Dont leave Colorado Nathan 😢

1.5 year wait time to get prius at dealers across British Columbia canada

If you're one of those buyers that's planning to daily these Prime Prius on EV only, you still have to run the engine occasionally. So keep that in mind.

I mentioned this in a TFL review of the Infiniti QX, in the 20's car design has really been truly incredible up to this point. So many gorgeous, beautiful, straight up sexy auto designs lately. Never thought I'd say this about a Prius, but this is a rather sexy car. In the 80's through to the 2010's car design was becoming more and more terrible every year, with the 10's being almost completely horrible. Since 2020 though there have been some real breathtaking vehicles, this is one of those in my opinion. Keep in mind I remember the debut of the second generation Prius, which was almost uncomfortable to look at in comparison to this new one.

Do PHEV Pius has a 120v outlet? like the Rav4?

It’s beautiful ❤🎉

It’s no different from a Corolla for passenger space and ride height. I think just like what happen during the pandemic when people had to switch from pajamas to business casual things did not fit the same as before.

My Hyundai ionic 2019 SEL hybrid gets 58 miles to the gallon no problem. My personal best was 6 8 mp gallon. You don't have to buy a brand new Prius to get such great fuel mileage. You could always buy a used Hyundai Ionic and be sipping just as little fuel as the Prius. No righteousness required here.

Ike Gauntlet that Prius Prime. Compare with the regular Prius or other plug in hybrids.

GM was so much further ahead with the Volt and then they killed it....

In my experience, a hybrid, regular or phev, is cheaper than a BEV to own unless the BEV costs less than $25K. It seems like it's more of an affordability issue than popularity. Those who want a BEV will buy one. Those who want to save money will most likely buy something else.

Certainly won't see a bunch as Ubers, surprising Toyota shrunk the space so much

Just been recalled. 😬

38k for a model 3 vs 35k for a prius is not even close. Model 3 all day. I can't believe people are paying 35k for a cramped and slow car. At this price range there are much better options. Good review TFL.

Shame no heated seats available on the SE... I want the cloth seats but heated! ... and give me digital rear view and 360 camera and I'm good. No need for much else... Sadly, Toyota doesn't sell that version... and they force 19" wheels on you to get heated seats (deleting cloth), etc. on the higher trims.

dude talks about his physique more than the car!

Seems like a great option for people that can’t charge at home. Wait, oops, you still need to charge it??? Maybe just get a Model 3 or Camry.

I don't know how anyone could look at that thing and think "Hey, now there's a nice looking car". And that screen in the center of the dash is beyond hideous.

Lol thanks for the laughs! Also please, please, please stop saying ev demand is down. That is categorically false.

35k you might as well get the base model 3 for 38k or the base model Y for 35k after the tax credit. Both of those are better in every way 😅

Toyota: Our 2024 plug in can go 44 miles on electric. Chevy: uh yeah the 2016 Volt got 53 miles of electric range.

The car ingress/egress is horrible for any person above 160lbs and 5'8". It looks like it has been in a roof crushing rollover.

I assume this is a hybrid he did not say and I am not very familiar with Toyota

Byd's PHEv goes 2000+ KM.

PHEVs have such a narrow use case. I had the king of PHEVs, a volt. I liked it when I didn’t have an EV but I found that it was a perfect short range EV dragging around a mediocre ICE. If 30-40 miles of range is a good number for you an EV would be even better.

Tesla Model 3 is now cheaper to own and operate. It’s more than twice as efficient and much faster. Also has more storage space.

The idea that the way a car looks can affect your dating potential is so outdated. Everyone under the age of 30 knows that just having a decent car at all proves a level of financial security that in the current day and age is difficult to obtain.

Love the fabric seats leather SUCKS

A lot of love for this generation of Prius from those who had a decade of fun hating Priuses And ultimately a car more compromised/less practical/more expensive than ever. It least it has a decent PHEV finally

Toyota's Primes are basically misdirection imo. I think in the USA they sold less than 8k of these in all of 2023 and only 26k RAV4 Primes.

Lol or you can buy tesla model 3 for just 3k more. And have way better car for the money.

The problem with all hybrids is that each one is yet another gas engine burning gas for 10 - 20 years; or until an improved battery technology achieves critical mass. That said, I think that for over 50% of drivers EVs are an excellent choice today: people who have the ability to install a charger at home, primarily drive around town for work and whatever, and only make a 500 mile trip once or twice a year.

It’s not an EV. It’s phev.

Pretty sure a model 3 is cheaper than this with rebate. And it’s better in every category. But if you can’t charge at home don’t get ev

Bizarre how Toyota lead the electrified game, and now, lags WAY behind! I recently sold my Toyota hybrid for a Tesla Model Y, and absolutely love it! I can charge at home, from my own solar panels, and drive ~320 miles, and quickly recharge in 15-25 min., for another 3+ hours of driving. I'll never need a gas station again.

This car genuinely looks good I can't lie

Birth Control on wheels LMFAO!

Yet another non Ev vehicle….plus it’s a Toyato. Junk.

Nate don’t leave us please stay in Colorado we can figure something out just stay by the teams side. 🤦‍♂️my heart can’t bear you going to California Ohhhh the taxes.

It's an evil manufacturer Toyota and there is no way I would ever get one. But they are still very expensive.

Id rather buy a tesla. Maybe if I lived in an apartment this would be ok.

But, its not an EV, its a PHEV. Its not "playing the same game" as pure EV's, its playing an entirely different game. Very misleading title there TFLEV. 😒

This is not an EV. How much did Toyota pay you?

talks like a fool. Next reviewer please

It's not an EV though. Honestly, no one should choose this over an actual EV. You get the worst of both worlds with this hybrid.

Buy a used Tesla. That car is slow

Maverick is better is every way.

Nice Car