New Toyota Prius review: Cooler than a LAMBO?!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 พ.ค. 2024
  • UPDATE: The new Prius is now coming to the UK: bit.ly/New-Prius-In-The-UK
    We’ve got our hands on the all-new Toyota Prius!
    Now we know in recent years the Prius has had the tag of being a bit of a lame car. However, we think the new Prius is absolutely gorgeous, and may now be considered as one of Toyota’s coolest cars!
    But what’s so great about it? Well, let’s take a closer look. Starting with the design, we are getting some serious Lamborghini vibes from the back! With the swooping headline and the glass area around the taillights, we are getting some serious sports car vibes! Along the side you have smart integrated door handles for the back seats, and then up at the front you’ve got the daytime running lights and headlights combined into a cool design. All-in-all, this looks totally different to any Prius we’ve seen before… And that’s a good thing!
    Step inside, and the cool design themes continue! There’s a small digital dial screen for the driver and a large infotainment screen in the centre of the dashboard. Thankfully it also comes with a number of physical buttons, so climate control can also be managed through these rather than through the screen. You’ll also find a good bit of storage throughout the cabin, although we also encountered some scratchy plastics. But then again, what would you expect when the car cost from just over $27,000.
    When it comes to performance, there’s only one engine choice available. It’s a 2-litre naturally-aspirated 4 cylinder, coupled with an electric motor. In the entry-level car this drivers the front-wheels only and provides 197hp. It is possible to get an all-wheel drive edition, but the horsepower is almost identical, increasing to just 199hp! There’s also a plug-in hybrid variant available, which can produce 223hp while also driving for up to 40 miles on electric power alone.
    But the question is, do you agree with Mat - has Toyota finally made the Prius cool?! Let us know in the comments!
    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:41 Design
    02:22 Interior
    05:05 Back Seats
    06:13 Boot
    06:53 5 Annoying Things
    08:24 5 Good Things
    09:39 Engine
    10:25 Town Driving
    12:36 Motorway Driving
    14:12 Country Road Driving
    16:05 0-60mph
    16:38 Verdict
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  • @carwow
    @carwow  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1025

    Rate the looks of the new Prius out of 10!

  • @obedantonio9962
    @obedantonio9962 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5555

    We living in the era when toyota design more desirable and attractive than bmw design.

    • @cyberricki
      @cyberricki 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +281

      Strangely I have to agree!

    • @happyatheists9361
      @happyatheists9361 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +185

      But still reliable then za german 💩

    • @V1r4ge_
      @V1r4ge_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +283

      Germans be fixing things that aren't even broken and just ending up being worse than before. Oh, and did I mention over engineering?

    • @9848130723
      @9848130723 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sadly true 😢

    • @shakh1407
      @shakh1407 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +170

      ​@@Ben-vy1obwhat makes a car a womans car 💀

  • @somerandomfella
    @somerandomfella 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1984

    The front end looks better and more unique than most of the German offerings. Toyota are back on the right path👍

    • @Fremmy
      @Fremmy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Looks like they took a lot of inspiration from the Tesla Model Y/3

    • @vladislavdimitrov4646
      @vladislavdimitrov4646 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

      @@Fremmy Where do you see tesla design cues?

    • @aprielphaskah7366
      @aprielphaskah7366 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Fremmy yeah they take like the silhoutte of it but adds toyota styling to them

    • @Fremmy
      @Fremmy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @@vladislavdimitrov4646 idk I just made it up for dramatic effect I guess.

    • @Falcon-ij1nv
      @Falcon-ij1nv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Never 😂😂😂

  • @unaeki
    @unaeki 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +167

    The amount of Prius’s here in the US is huge. They are very much a valued car for its role as a gas saving appliance. Even before this remodel there wouldn’t be one American city that wouldn’t have at least one from 2009. They are hand-me-down people movers and we love Toyota for making them so.

    • @keiming2277
      @keiming2277 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      And the right hand drive Prius were made in USA Toyota factories, sure they have the best price

    • @vorpalinferno9711
      @vorpalinferno9711 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We live in a society where a Prius looks better than a new BMW.

  • @sheldonconk9526
    @sheldonconk9526 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    I think the back door car handle is a great location. It makes the car look better, more enigmatic.

  • @SierraFloof
    @SierraFloof 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1962

    I can't believe it, Toyota somehow makes the Prius into a rather fun car

    • @deividasnavickas
      @deividasnavickas 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      it's believable when you look pass the sticker on the bonnet, and stop prejudging the cars based on the stickers on it.

    • @BigBrotherMars
      @BigBrotherMars 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Rather fun innit

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@BigBrotherMarsyep. Despite the prices also not on the good side.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@abcxyz2927the 2023 Prius has $230.000 price tag.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@deividasnavickasthis one looked as gorgeous as even Ford Focus.

  • @localguy123
    @localguy123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +702

    No longer a boring undesired car. Great looking car with great features and reasonable amount of power.

    • @philipwookey599
      @philipwookey599 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

      It never was a boring undesired car, it might have been unpopular with petrol heads and people that drive Impreza's but for sensible people its an ideal car.

    • @carreviewer6345
      @carreviewer6345 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      I personally never found it ugly or anything like that

    • @anthonykiedis1765
      @anthonykiedis1765 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I agree with your comment. I never hated the Prius, but also never desired one. I'm actually thinking about buying a new one to go along with my C8 Corvette. Something that has probably never been said before, and definitely something I'd never think I'd say.

    • @wanderingbufoon
      @wanderingbufoon 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it's only getting better since there's more funding to improve battery packs and electric motors. Not to mention, this design is a bridge from the older Toyota look into their future brand look (typically concept or racing design).

    • @wickywills
      @wickywills 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@philipwookey599 "sensible people its an ideal car." - translation: "Boring"

  • @alunhoskins4513
    @alunhoskins4513 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    I saw one of these last month at a show in Dublin, Ireland. Looks even better in the metal. A very impressive thing from Toyota, it has real presence.

  • @AbhiDaRocker
    @AbhiDaRocker 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    “My dear Watson”, your reviews are so fun to watch and super savage! You bring up all the negative points alongwith the good things! Definitely helps people who are in doubts!

  • @mashhoudk2009
    @mashhoudk2009 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +645

    Its definitely a big departure in terms of looks compared to the old one. Well done Toyota!!!

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Toyota Prius 2023 is 9/10 car.

    • @splenced7091
      @splenced7091 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@purwantiallan5089 nobody asked for your input

    • @user-io7sh7nx7c
      @user-io7sh7nx7c 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      ​@@splenced7091nobody asked for your output to his input

    • @kenchen704
      @kenchen704 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@splenced7091you begging for attention mate? Your parents and teachers tell you nobody likes your opinion too much?

    • @splenced7091
      @splenced7091 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@kenchen704 ..what? the guy i responded to goes around in every single carwow video and says a ton of random replies, most of which don't relate to the comment at all.

  • @beWorldly
    @beWorldly 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +353

    I saw one yesterday for the first time, I had to take two or three looks. It looked stunning! I almost thought it was some kinda concept car. It's got that sweeping silhouette going all the way to the back, which makes it look lower than it is. It looked like a proper concept car. Very impressive design.

    • @CitywideJ
      @CitywideJ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It actually looks like a future car.

    • @vorpalinferno9711
      @vorpalinferno9711 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      We live in a society where a Prius looks better than a new BMW.

    • @hectichive889
      @hectichive889 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@vorpalinferno9711 It’s insanity!

    • @beWorldly
      @beWorldly 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@vorpalinferno9711 BMW's are done for me, specially now that all the new ones have that ugly grill. UGH!

  • @ashs6730
    @ashs6730 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Don’t know if it was intentional. But Mat’s 8:21 ‘they’re gunna break in and take all your things’ is stone cold comedy gold, I had to rewatch about 8 times😂

  • @yoeieyang
    @yoeieyang 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your review mate! I'm officially a new subscriber now!

  • @ytsux9259
    @ytsux9259 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +262

    That S2000 still looks awesome after 20 years. 😂 I miss mine. 😢

    • @mantrachhaya6835
      @mantrachhaya6835 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Was finding comment about the s2000,

  • @lexchan4
    @lexchan4 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    The panic/horn feature on the key fob is on every car in America

    • @sniper_sargent_b9312
      @sniper_sargent_b9312 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not every car, I don’t have one on mine.

    • @pbear216
      @pbear216 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@sniper_sargent_b9312any car made in the past 5 years anyway

    • @opposedrocket3
      @opposedrocket3 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I was like why is he freaking out about the Panic button lol every car here has had that feature for so long

    • @rokae
      @rokae หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pbear216 My '08 ford has it

    • @pbear216
      @pbear216 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @rokae I realize it is not a new feature, my 2000 Volvo V40 had it, but not all cars did back then.

  • @MyPigletFarts
    @MyPigletFarts 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching from California LOLOL, love your video n the humor is on point lol. im honestly more interested in buying one now more than i ever have

  • @kenchen704
    @kenchen704 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    While I know the frustration with the CVT, I think you can have fun without banging through gears and mashing the throttle and brakes. I like these relaxing drives on the back road where I ease in and out of the throttle and just let the car flow with the road and that is no less fun than hustling a light sports car, just different.

    • @romannasuti25
      @romannasuti25 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Honestly, I really liked the CVT in my ES300h, it made for a very sumptuous and responsive ride, smooth with good torque response. The one big issue with them is the droning engine noise, and I guess Lexus addresses that issue while Toyota doesn't typically.

    • @Mekkiceh
      @Mekkiceh 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have the C-HR with the 184hp engine. The CVT is performing incredibly good on mountain roads. Always at the right gear, very responsive and the torque is always applied to the wheels.

    • @ericbana355
      @ericbana355 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a 2015 Jazz hybrid,it does the same and to be honest I like the way it works.

  • @hierax4522
    @hierax4522 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +656

    It’s disappointing to hear that the car won’t be available in the UK. It’s great to see Toyota coming up with an appealing design, as their other models may not be as trendy, except for the Yaris GR. I hope they reconsider their decision and launch the car in the UK market, as I’m sure it would attract many customers who are looking for a more stylish Prius.

    • @kevindennehy7105
      @kevindennehy7105 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +84

      It is available in Ireland. You can buy it there and export it to the UK.

    • @c8ke78
      @c8ke78 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      irelands lhd

    • @flarestx3239
      @flarestx3239 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      UK don't even have "full option" GR Yaris .....

    • @paulwoodhead1
      @paulwoodhead1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

      ​@@c8ke78 Ireland is RHD

    • @kevindennehy7105
      @kevindennehy7105 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      @@c8ke78 Ireland is the same as the UK . RHD and we drive on the left. All cars are usually the same technical spec as well.

  • @joemartino6976
    @joemartino6976 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    We owned 2nd and 3rd generation Prius sedans in our family. This is a great improvement with a couple of exceptions. The "A" pillar is sloped in such a way to make entrance into the front seat a bit difficult. Very easy to hit your head and a little too close once in the seat. I would have favored a slightly more upright windshield. Dashboard could have been better as well.

  • @aederyx3794
    @aederyx3794 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    i just went to Japan and there are already some of this Prius rolling on the streets. It amazes me how cool it looks now, considering past generations look like grandparent cars. I also got a chance to ride one and it feels amazing. Comfortable yet ergonomical. Sure it isnt the best, but its a Toyota and a Prius. Nothing could go wrong with it

  • @nicholasstocker8864
    @nicholasstocker8864 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +448

    Never thought I would see the day that a Prius would look better than HALF of all new BMW.

    • @bmstylee
      @bmstylee 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

      That's not saying much. New BMWs look like hot garbage.

    • @c8ke78
      @c8ke78 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@bmstyleenot at all

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@bmstyleeBMW M3 looked more gorgeous tho.

    • @piercelawless2654
      @piercelawless2654 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      ​@@c8ke78can't handle the truth 🤣

    • @user-qg7qh1do6r
      @user-qg7qh1do6r 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@piercelawless2654 can't accept that people got different opinions. Lol.

  • @sunnylam2284
    @sunnylam2284 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +286

    I drove the new Prius from Tokyo to Osaka and back in Japan in May, and over the course of my driving on the Touge, Tokyo's city roads and some highways, I managed to get 31km/L (which is almost 90mpg) on one run, while the average is still well over 23km/L (roughly equates to 65mpg).
    Considering how good this looks and drives, this could be THE new benchmark for doing green things while being cool :)

    • @pbear216
      @pbear216 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I've gotten 78.3 mpg in a Rav4 Hybrid

    • @FlamJongUn
      @FlamJongUn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      ​@@pbear216I've gotten 60mpg (3.9l/100km) on a trip with my 2007 yaris

    • @joao_oliveira5282
      @joao_oliveira5282 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This ain’t the best mpg for normal road cars, the best I have are is a Audi A3 TFSIe 55 Quattro doing 1.4L /100km basically running on air

    • @pbear216
      @pbear216 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      @@joao_oliveira5282 the A3 has a fuel economy rating of 31 mpg, that's not even close to the Prius. In fact it's even worse than a gas only Rav4

    • @pbear216
      @pbear216 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@joao_oliveira5282 so if we're talking hypermileing, the Prius is capable of 136 mpg.

  • @elizabethpeterson1644
    @elizabethpeterson1644 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I remembered seeing the 1st generation of it. It did kind of looked liked my 2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SES. I still liked the hatchback looked . It is pretty sweet little car. I preferred driving my 2020 Ford Escape SE in black.

  • @jacobsep
    @jacobsep 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    16:24 that backseat seat belt was a paid actor

  • @aleksandraciprijanovic6968
    @aleksandraciprijanovic6968 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +141

    Just got mine two weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I would never have guessed I would drive a Prius...old ones were absolutely horrible :)

    • @jamesdellaneve9005
      @jamesdellaneve9005 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      Except that they looked horrible for a decade without repair bills.

    • @luka123kungen
      @luka123kungen 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@phillipbanes5484 cool

    • @PalmSpringsPatriot
      @PalmSpringsPatriot 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I got mine 6 weeks ago, my third Prius and it is amazing for what it is and then some. My weekend car is an Aston Martin Vantage which is a beast but my new Prius has features the AM does not especially when it comes to all of the safety features and mileage of course. I would recommend the Prius L to anyone.

    • @jamesdellaneve9005
      @jamesdellaneve9005 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PalmSpringsPatriot Excellent. I have a 2014 Chevy Volt. It’s only got 65,000 miles on it and it’s paid for. I use it like a truck. I really like it. I work from home, so the 38 mile range is great. When I go on the road, I don’t bother trying to charge it since I get 35MPG+. Since it’s first gen, it takes 4 hours on 220V and 8 on 110V. I hope that they are still making the hybrids when I need another car. I’d only get am EV if its my 2nd car.

    • @bluemoon3525
      @bluemoon3525 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      horrible to look but efficient, still running after 20 years or so

  • @shadman2410
    @shadman2410 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    What a shame that this car won't be sold in the UK! At least we get the new C-HR which is basically a replica of this on stilts.

  • @g22legion54
    @g22legion54 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    0:46 the first time i saw this car was in Hokkaido, Japan. while i was on a hill going back down to the open space carpark, I saw this sweet thing from above and my first thought was exactly like you mentioned, a lambo huracan. until i reached closer to the car park that i realized "wait a minute, thats not a lambo, what is this thing?" i asked my friend and he told me it was the latest prius and i was shocked. lol

  • @ashb8572
    @ashb8572 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Toyota recently charged their mind and are bringing it to the UK 🎉 (mid 2024)

    • @cuve_ae
      @cuve_ae 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Congrats yall it’s a great car! I just got one so I don’t daily drive my pickup truck.

  • @tomek_koszulkimoto_pl
    @tomek_koszulkimoto_pl 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +87

    7,2 to 100 km/h - great result for a Prius!
    And the design of the new generation is just on another level.

    • @tepidtuna7450
      @tepidtuna7450 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Must say I was VERY surprised by that time.

    • @craigix
      @craigix 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This is a UK channel, we use imperial. Metric is never going to take off, stop trying.

    • @Fastnet72
      @Fastnet72 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@craigix What the fuck is imperial? 100 pence to the pound, all currency in multiples of 10s. Even all your drawings and calculations are metric. Is it the 1760 yds to a mile you all try to persevere with. Laughable now but sure you can buy anything for a few Guineas😄if you had a few guineas😁😁.

    • @albanosilva378
      @albanosilva378 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@craigix There´s a difference between american and british measurements. Please Google it.

  • @mattianardelli2296
    @mattianardelli2296 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +86

    I’m not so fond of the dashboard layout, but the design is probably one of the best from recent years, such a bold and cool car

  • @mineleemison4282
    @mineleemison4282 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very comprehensive review!!!
    i love the rear cameras and that you can wash it!!! oh wow brilliant!!

  • @Keeazul
    @Keeazul 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This new Prius smoothly rolling on a street looks pretty futuristic in a good manner like that is a scene from a cool near future Sci-Fi film. The headroom and rear view are the sacrifice for that look (they've never been huge before, though).

  • @bassmasta9117
    @bassmasta9117 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +183

    I am a total Audi fanboy but even I would drive this thing. Looks cool enough but that gas mileage is just insane!!

    • @Boomtowndogs
      @Boomtowndogs 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      I went from A4 Avant to a new 2023 Prime. This Prius is coming for us all🤣

    • @80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction
      @80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He comparing a Prius to a Lambo. I'm gonna be concerned for your mental state if you'd choose this over an R8.

    • @matheusfigueiredo5797
      @matheusfigueiredo5797 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@80sCrazyCatDadNGunAddiction and it looks nothing like a lambo. to me, it's way more similar to a BYD Seal

  • @LTT.Official
    @LTT.Official 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +108

    I'd have the S2000, but the Prius looks damn good now though.

    • @nyplantings2420
      @nyplantings2420 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I suppose a blow up doll can be tempting too until someone sees you riding it.

    • @copperkeyracing6167
      @copperkeyracing6167 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      And the S2000 is just a 24year old blowup doll that's also topless

    • @lynxlecher9547
      @lynxlecher9547 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No you wouldn't

    • @user-dk6er8kz7b
      @user-dk6er8kz7b 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Give me the s2000 now and you should buy a Prius

  • @K1TT3NM1TT3N5
    @K1TT3NM1TT3N5 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You know he’s hit his elbow on that with that reaction 😂 too funny. Great review man

  • @neilissoree
    @neilissoree 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey mate, love your content, and could you please do a review on a haval h6 hev? Cheers❤

  • @isharsingh8048
    @isharsingh8048 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +210

    Toyota are killing it with their design 👌🏼

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yep. Design over performance sadly.

    • @kovy689
      @kovy689 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      @@purwantiallan5089It’s a Prius.
      What? We’re you expecting to put out Bugatti performance?

    • @Insetta
      @Insetta 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@purwantiallan5089idiot

    • @arniegrape7364
      @arniegrape7364 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@purwantiallan5089So you want an ugly car?

    • @johnsmith-cw3wo
      @johnsmith-cw3wo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@arniegrape7364 want an ugly car? buy a Tesla

  • @ikemotosystems1434
    @ikemotosystems1434 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    Toyota has been hitting it haaaaaard with the design of their cars lately. Top work!

    • @spencerboyce6227
      @spencerboyce6227 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Corolla cross is ugly

    • @luka123kungen
      @luka123kungen 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@spencerboyce6227 no!

    • @spencerboyce6227
      @spencerboyce6227 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@luka123kungen do you have eyes

    • @XsaviXander
      @XsaviXander 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@spencerboyce6227It isn't though?

  • @Masse24796
    @Masse24796 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Some dude gotta do a full on drift build out of this 😂 with an engine Swap and a nice bodykit, this thing would look so good I bet

  • @lifeinsidekyoto6553
    @lifeinsidekyoto6553 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I've seen a ton of these driving around Japan already. I like the design.

  • @lucasrustt
    @lucasrustt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Let's hope this one is a little harder to steal the catalytic converter lol

    • @FayezButts
      @FayezButts 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I don't think they've gone as far as honda and put it in the engine bay yet but I know they make a catalytic converter shield you can buy now.

    • @Fastnet72
      @Fastnet72 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So you keep saying?.

  • @edmi4816
    @edmi4816 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    No matter how many times i look at the new Prius, i just love it!!! It's really a great improvement from the previous model!!!

  • @DrMAAMsudan
    @DrMAAMsudan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A brilliant review, thanks Matt!

  • @user-ml3gs9hp7j
    @user-ml3gs9hp7j 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It was the British who said, "Hybrid cars are prohibited."

    • @OutRAjious
      @OutRAjious หลายเดือนก่อน

      Boris?

  • @sliwka621
    @sliwka621 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    I like it how when he reviews a BMW or a Mercedes he says '"animal free leather,"' but when it's a Toyota it's '"fake leather."

    • @Mu5tyLaghmani
      @Mu5tyLaghmani 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      I have noticed, Matt always has negative view on Japanese cars.

    • @dunhillsupramk3
      @dunhillsupramk3 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@Mu5tyLaghmani even tho he buys Japanese cars and tend to be a fanboy for JDM cars... i guess hes trying to stay impartial

    • @Mu5tyLaghmani
      @Mu5tyLaghmani 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @dunhillsupramk3
      It is European mentality to be not be pro Japanese cars due to jealousy or whatever reason.

    • @joaoluisteixeira
      @joaoluisteixeira 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      @@Mu5tyLaghmani Mat said that "it looks like a Lambo", that it is a "really nice car" and "you should right ahead an buy it", can't understand your observation...plus, in europe we buy a lot of japanese cars and motorcycles and also have a really good impression of their quality. Maybe you have some none solved problem about europeans or the rest of the world, but don't project it on others. We have probably more japanese cars in our roads than you have european cars. Cheers!

    • @Fastnet72
      @Fastnet72 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Mu5tyLaghmani Nope Europeans love their Jap cars!! whats not to like?.

  • @mastermindgaming4741
    @mastermindgaming4741 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    Love the design of the new Prius! Also, in Camry, which I own, there is also that dripping sound in the air-conditioning, but not always.

  • @JeffreyMcMahon
    @JeffreyMcMahon 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best looking Prius I've seen. I thought of getting one here in Los Angeles, but all the dealerships are marking them up 5K over MSRP. The higher-priced Accord hybrid is actually cheaper by 3K.

  • @petarpavicevic6799
    @petarpavicevic6799 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im not familiar, what is the difference between standard and plug in hybrid? One is getting energy from outside right? And the other?
    Does solar panel come on all hybrid models? How do u change between ev and gas? Never drove these so idk. I dont want to buy one now but in a few years( i need to earn money) ill buy it. It looks awsome

  • @aye3678
    @aye3678 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    You know what SUCKS... IT WON'T BE AVAILABLE IN THE UK. Damn shame. I've just started the video and I hope Matt mentions this important point for qll the uk viewers.

    • @aye3678
      @aye3678 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Yup, he indeed does mention it. Nice one, Matt

    • @SRNAR8
      @SRNAR8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@aye3678 its fine, uk has mg and Peugeot who have similar cars to this

    • @miskatonic6210
      @miskatonic6210 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Already regretting Brexit?

  • @The_journeyy
    @The_journeyy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +122

    Toyota have taken a very uncool looking car with lots of great features and made it very attractive they've smashed it wow 😍

    • @enolopanr9820
      @enolopanr9820 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Toyota is the goat when it comes to function and practicality. When they make a car look good it’s perfect

    • @The_journeyy
      @The_journeyy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@enolopanr9820 they honestly are and not to mention they actually make reliable cars that last definitely goats 👏

    • @johnsmith-cw3wo
      @johnsmith-cw3wo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@enolopanr9820 practicality ? unless you are a manlet, this car is a headache.

  • @matthewgee8122
    @matthewgee8122 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Looks good but surprised at some of the quality issues. Also, height in the back is surprising seeing as how many will be used as taxis etc and need rear space and boot space. My wife has first gen electric ioniq and it looks the same inside but hers has far more space.

    • @johncampbell3979
      @johncampbell3979 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Passengers can just suck it on the headroom. They won't be in the car very long, and I want the high fuel mileage.

  • @0tispunkm3y3r
    @0tispunkm3y3r 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    AWD model has an additional motor at the rear, yes. But the motor is basically only used to get the vehicle moving and then it basically turns off. We've got an AWD hybrid rav4 and it does the same here. Its a 70hp motor i think but it literally only comes on when moving off or if there is a loss of grip at low speed. It does get used for regen though.

  • @thepatte5833
    @thepatte5833 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    4:17 Definitely congratulations on the new IWC. Great choice although the black dial is better :D

  • @User.Joshua
    @User.Joshua 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    I believe I am in the minority here, but I don't mind the constant sound of the engine when equipped with an eCVT transmission. It sounds like mechanical efficiency to me. Dropping the RPMs with every gear change is what's annoying to me... you've just cut out a lot of your peak power and now have to build it back up again.

    • @eduardkasparyan5197
      @eduardkasparyan5197 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Ye, you are definetly in the minority 😁

    • @SureTadpoleYT
      @SureTadpoleYT 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's what I'm saying. Does it sound good? Not really, but I absolutely hate it when cars with CVTs fake gear changes. Like, the Prius is already not that fast, it might as well be using its full power and not dropping below its peak torque over and over just to sound cool. It's also supposed to be really fuel efficient, not sure why you would put anything but a CVT in it.

    • @pbear216
      @pbear216 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That's exactly how I view it in my Rav4 Prime. And when it's pulling away from almost everything on the road, who cares what it sounds like anyway?

    • @shane6115
      @shane6115 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pbear216yes the take off is excellent, same in my Lexus hybrid

    • @pbear216
      @pbear216 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shane6115 not even close. The Lexus hybrid is actually slower than the Rav4 Hybrid which gas 219 hp. The Rav4 Prime is 302 hp. 0-60 time for the RX350h is 7.4 seconds, Rav4 Hybrid is 7.1, Rav4 Prime is 5.5 and Even the Prius hybrid is faster than the Lexus at 7.2 seconds. The Lexus is literally the slowest of all the current Toyota hybrids.

  • @george40nelson4
    @george40nelson4 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So much information in so little time ...Very cool car ...very cool review as usual !

  • @Crvowner2022
    @Crvowner2022 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’re the only car reviewer I love to watch 😁

  • @SelehadinMifta-us7ep
    @SelehadinMifta-us7ep 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    The door shut sound 😮

    • @jamie1992ful
      @jamie1992ful 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Am guessing reduced weight for fuel efficiency

  • @xjet
    @xjet 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The design of the latest Prius reminds me of the design excellence that Honday displayed back in the 1980s and early 1990s -- before they became bland and boring. Great to see (again, after a long wait) a distinctive look in the Japanese passenger-car market.

  • @user-xx5bc9iu6q
    @user-xx5bc9iu6q 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Of course they use (12 volt connector), but how will you pump up the tires, via usb c? I have not met such pumps...

  • @rezselecta2580
    @rezselecta2580 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey badboy, ending was cool for me as I have an AP-1 S2000 as my weekend car but last month got my daily GR Sport Yaris Cross which I love especially with its 66.6mpg 😍🔥💯

    • @rezselecta2580
      @rezselecta2580 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Perfect two car combo 🎉

  • @sureyyaemrekurt
    @sureyyaemrekurt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    That alarm thing is standard in the US for almost all cars btw. I guess they do it because it is so easy to forget where your car was in massive parking lots in the malls. So you can turn on the alarm to find where your car is.

    • @djdondatta2784
      @djdondatta2784 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      😂 😂 😂 😂

    • @nissim9081
      @nissim9081 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      @@phillipbanes5484that makes sense but im gonna choose to believe it exists to find your car in american shopping malls

    • @ErisAlter
      @ErisAlter 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's saved me quite a few times when I forget 😅

    • @gobimurugesan2411
      @gobimurugesan2411 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We have that in India even for 2 wheelers. I thought it's normal all over the world

    • @dbclass4075
      @dbclass4075 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@phillipbanes5484Shouting its location is a side benefit (or silently flashing its lights).

  • @sinan2713
    @sinan2713 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    are we gonna ignore the voice crack @ 4:06 ?

  • @sigfigronath
    @sigfigronath 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    do they have the prius C / aqua model ? I love that car, which they made a smaller model but keep everything the same

  • @iskerr79cy
    @iskerr79cy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Such a great looking car. Good balance of all aspects for a high volume car. Well done Toyota!

  • @AffyR
    @AffyR 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    This looks like a epic car Shame we don’t get it in the uk

  • @iamninja8473
    @iamninja8473 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    i like it when matt forgot boot capacity and said this to put it there later 🤣🤣🤣🤣 bravo for haldling it smooth

    • @lexchan4
      @lexchan4 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was more about the conversion into liters.

  • @OvidiuHretcanu
    @OvidiuHretcanu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    5:38 there is nothing to "think through": you either put the rear wheels arches inside the backdoor or not. That how you get the windows to roll down completely.

  • @chrishallam2684
    @chrishallam2684 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Matt, where did you get those smart spectacles from... As ever, good VT - humour wins!

  • @calvinfinley8340
    @calvinfinley8340 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Just got the all wheel drive great car, fun to drive amazing technology never thought I would buy one, looks great and drives great !!

  • @DaveDVideoMaker
    @DaveDVideoMaker 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I’m quite disappointed we won’t get the new Prius in the UK, but it is currently sold in Ireland.

  • @FM-ij7iu
    @FM-ij7iu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review. Will you review the Corolla Cross Hybrid?

  • @NJmotoG
    @NJmotoG 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video as always. What is the car in front? I can't quite make it out anyone know?

  • @rg6982
    @rg6982 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +79

    THIS IS HOW THE NEW MERCEDES EQS should have looked like, makes the Mercedes EQS look like an old school Toyota😂
    This is actually stunning

    • @BenMason-pl8zx
      @BenMason-pl8zx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It looks like the eqs blud

    • @silverfox1234
      @silverfox1234 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Eqs looks like a bar of soap

    • @rg6982
      @rg6982 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@silverfox1234😂😂😂you're actually spot on!

    • @yes8032
      @yes8032 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      The EQS should’ve looked like a 3 box saloon not a egg like PC mouse

    • @jonasweber9408
      @jonasweber9408 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      The EQS looks like an Apple Magic Mouse, you still can’t use it while charging 😂

  • @ahmedabdi5980
    @ahmedabdi5980 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    I've seen them in person & man I never thought in my life I'd find a Toyota Prius more beautiful than most of the German cars out now. I saw it in black on black rims & everything & that car looked pretty aggressive & sporty. Get me secretly wanted to have one. I can't even believe I'm saying that. What odd times to be alive

    • @Boomtowndogs
      @Boomtowndogs 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dude…I’ve been a car guy my entire life, finally have a few years under my belt at a serious job and needed a car. Went to see about a GR Corolla. Left with a new Prime arriving in 2 weeks. Office has a charger. Weird time to be alive

    • @thegamersgalaxy2855
      @thegamersgalaxy2855 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂

    • @thegamersgalaxy2855
      @thegamersgalaxy2855 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I will laugh at any man driving this toy. I live a Toyota as a manufacturer. This however is fucking hilarious 🥴

  • @mr.orange1482
    @mr.orange1482 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My Honda Insight also makes that groaning noise when you accelerate hard. I think it's a thing on a lot of hybrids that have a cvt transmission.

  • @wrakowic
    @wrakowic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing oldschool CoD hitmark at 7:09 😂😂😂

  • @CaneDimitrov
    @CaneDimitrov 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    7:36 The materials on the outside are definitely worse than before, I drive a 2009 toyota sedan and the sound from hitting the bumpers and especially the doors closing is so deep and reassuring

    • @RennieAsh
      @RennieAsh 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Prius has always lacked extra sound deadening

    • @ggtontoyono
      @ggtontoyono 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I own a 2010 Prius and sounds the same, but I also rented a 2017 Prius and it got a lot better in that regard. Seems that this new Prius is taking a step back, probably to increase mpg's

  • @CoyotePark
    @CoyotePark 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Toyota really did a fantastic job!

  • @28naveenator27van
    @28naveenator27van 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Holy cripes is that seriously a production prius?!? It looks great. I used to constantly bag on all rhe old prius designs and motors, but i totally love this one's swoopy design and powerful motor. They musta fired the top designer and got a new person to lead the exterior design. I'd like to shake their hand. Well done.

  • @beyourselfmusic_1986
    @beyourselfmusic_1986 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    its shape and the lack of headspace in backseat reminds me of my honda civic "ufo" 2009 that i still drive

  • @christianabad9982
    @christianabad9982 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    It's such a shame that the new Prius won't be sold in the UK, but it will be sold in other countries in Europe. I also just checked in Toyota's website in Ireland that the new Prius is posted there.

    • @podge5555
      @podge5555 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes we get the top spec Plug in here and it’s well priced (€47k)

    • @A_Prius_Fan
      @A_Prius_Fan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      It's quite expensive considering it's a Prius

    • @RobertDodge
      @RobertDodge 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      we would have bought this over our full hybrid Renault Captur had it been going to be sold here in the UK.

    • @heihei7235
      @heihei7235 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not sold in Norway

  • @mattsson265
    @mattsson265 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The water noise is the same as in a portable AC when u turn up the fans. It's moisture and water hitting the draining pan or similar design. U can only get rid of heat by changing it's form. Car pumps in cold air while sucking out hot air, hot air transforms to liquid form and drains out under the car. That's why it looks like u have a leakage during the summer 😄 Or u can vaporize it as some portable ACs do with the trade off of the effectiveness.

  • @nooraslam2893
    @nooraslam2893 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your Review style is Excellent.

  • @KennethStokes
    @KennethStokes 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so excited for mine. I waited 4 months with Toyota dealership and it's finally in. I got the light interior which looked even better than the dark in my opinion.

  • @iYuGzZ_
    @iYuGzZ_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Incomprehensible that you can't have it in the United Kingdom when it is eagerly awaited here, in France...

    • @Ms61
      @Ms61 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Toyota decided to not sell it in the UK, Australia and New Zealand... Probably lack of sales in these markets compared to continental Europe and North America...

    • @donttouchthewatch645
      @donttouchthewatch645 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      nobody gonna buy this in Europe, it costs too much

    • @Ms61
      @Ms61 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@donttouchthewatch645 I agree, too expensive, they will only sell the plug in hybrid version, while in Asia they still sell the regular hybrid version...

  • @FormulaWhine
    @FormulaWhine 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +99

    I think it's crazy that Toyota have chosen not to offer this Prius in the UK. It looks stunning and as a daily driver doesn't disgrace itself at all.
    I'd have the PHEV one as my Monday to Friday car, and the Honda S2000 for my weekend fun... 😜

    • @AWMJoeyjoejoe
      @AWMJoeyjoejoe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a travesty is what it is.

    • @romannasuti25
      @romannasuti25 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      To be fair, there’s plenty of people who are not happy you Europeans get the Alpina D3S and Mercedes C300de and not us! With gas prices being what they are, I’d love a small, sensible, but fun diesel Alpina or Merc!

    • @keiming2277
      @keiming2277 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Not crazy, Toyota running a massive factory in USA and not in UK, they have to ship the new Prius from Japan to UK, imagine the cost and price will be more expensive than the price in USA

    • @flaw3dgenius222
      @flaw3dgenius222 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​​​@@keiming2277 pretty much the same costs as shipping to France id of thought and they sell it there!!!
      Toyota have said its due to very poor Prius sales in the past few years in the UK. Only 5k last year.

    • @paulmitchell-gears6765
      @paulmitchell-gears6765 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Right but that's because everyone was heartily sick of the old Prius... This new look is just what the model needed to start grabbing market share back!

  • @davidhughes4489
    @davidhughes4489 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That looks very nice..never considered importing before but I would consider a RH drive one from Japan if not available in UK.

  • @pjreynoso15
    @pjreynoso15 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The crocs analogy was spot on😂

  • @mw40_4
    @mw40_4 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Imagine how good a GR Prius would look

    • @davisdesigns1153
      @davisdesigns1153 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You don't have to lol, they made one

    • @mw40_4
      @mw40_4 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @davisdesigns1153 wait really?!

    • @johncampbell3979
      @johncampbell3979 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mw40_4 Only in Japan.

  • @lknanml
    @lknanml 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Have to admit that is a REALLY good looking design. I really like it. Make a version with more performance and I'd add it to the new car list. 1 1/2 years till new car time....

    • @byhsu6140
      @byhsu6140 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Plug in version offers 220hp.

  • @mickkelly4915
    @mickkelly4915 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cannot understand why it's not for sale in UK. Already on sale next door in Ireland, another RHD market. Looks great in the metal.

  • @navixaxa5023
    @navixaxa5023 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bought a Beemer last year. 540d xDrive Sedan. Absolutely love it. Am blown away every time I look at it and when I drive it.
    Am blown away every time I look at the fuel bill. Start feeling dizzy. Can see the stars. In broad daylight. Always drive in Eco mode when commuting, still the mileage I get is gonna break the bank if I use it as a daily driver.
    This Prius looks like a good option ngl. The design is really good. Far, far better than the latest BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, and what Mercedes has done to the E & S Class. I wouldn't drive those even if somebody gives them for free. Fugly af. The previous generation S-Class is love.

  • @lewisbenson4021
    @lewisbenson4021 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    The Prius may not be available in the UK, but the Corolla is based on the same platform, has the same engine/battery combinations and is built right here in the UK.

    • @PL-fj4uq
      @PL-fj4uq 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Corolla generates a little less HP, about 1/2 second slower on paper and around 10% worse on fuel economy, maybe it's the aerodynamics? Though the Prius might be better looking than the Corolla here - though neither look bad at all.

    • @dunhillsupramk3
      @dunhillsupramk3 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      don't let that stop you, i'm sure the Toyotas built in the UK is just as reliable as the other countries...

  • @kevlev4288
    @kevlev4288 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Loved my s2000. Probably the best car I've ever owned. Sad that I sold it but when you have to roll out of a car it does nothing for the old street cred. Changed it for an xfr and now pull a petrol tanker behind me!

    • @ofirs5830
      @ofirs5830 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do you regret selling the s2000?

  • @yuumetal2363
    @yuumetal2363 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    0:30 I didn't recognize you through your sunglasses, you're the carwow guy .

  • @davidpereira9238
    @davidpereira9238 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Performance and economy together. And style to top it off.
    Hope they use this drivetrain in other cars of the group

  • @joecarlson8171
    @joecarlson8171 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I had an S2000 and they are amazing cars!!!

  • @9abe9
    @9abe9 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Toyota MUST put those solar panels on the bonnet, and also on the other cars, Corolla Cross, Rav4. So cool!

    • @OutRAjious
      @OutRAjious หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely!!!💯

  • @dictator97
    @dictator97 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    0:34 I always expect you to say “Because I'm Matt Watson and that is what I do“ 😂

  • @ci4396
    @ci4396 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The water trickling is a feature. Like in the Mercedes s class. Sounds and smells that relax the passengers 😂