Many auto journalists are releasing their 2023 Prius video at the same time. Yet, Alex's is still the most detailed and informative. Please never change and keep up the good work!
keep in mind if journalist do an early review, they can't talk about some details due to the "embargo" that limits them talking about certain things. once the embargo is lifted, all info is available.
I am a taxi driver and I love my 2017 Prius 1. It sticks to the road in corners and I am satisfied with the ride quality and if you know how to pack a trunk it can hold quite a lot as you can load it up right to the rear window cavity. This car has a beautiful side profile but the back looks like a '93 Chrysler Concorde. I prefer my squiggly taillights. And the loss of head room and trunk space means it might not be useable as a taxi. The gauge cluster is badly located. I mount my GPS right in front of me which is way safer then having it located to the right in the center of the dash. I am not sure if the central screen can be used as a tablet or not to work with the many taxi apps out there right now. Plus my car has a front mounted battery which makes it so easy to do boost jobs which we offer. I wish Toyota would make a North American taxi cab. They do in Asia. To bad because I love how fast it is.
Thanks for sharing your real world experience. This new Prius will be a disaster as a taxi. I would have thought it would be impossible to offer a 4 door car with less rear seat headroom than the cramped Corolla but somehow Toyota has done it! As a taller person and taxi customer, I wish Toyota would bring back the Prius V or bring over the purpose-built JPN taxi. Many taxi drivers in my area are switching to RAV4 Hybrids which are decently sized but as you already know, they will burn 20% more gas in urban driving.
I feel like this could be one of the best generational upgrades in recent vehicle history. They've improved on every aspect (minus room) by leaps and bounds. I'm impressed, and the new Prius will be on my shopping list to replace my Fusion when the time comes.
This is the first prius I actually find quite appealing. Good move for Toyota. Need to make hybrids more normalized. The narrower tires should help it do better in snow as well. Looks quite appealing to me and I've never been a prius fan
So much about this Prius reminds me of the second gen Chevy Volt. If the plug in version has decent all electric range, I expect a lot of Volt enthusiasts to be interested in this as their next car.
@@TRDOffRoad2020 that's too bad. I've had a second gen Volt for 4 years and haven't had any complaints. It's a great little car, maybe the best I've ever owned.
Another big channels Prius video popped up on my feed. 3 minutes in I couldn't handle the nonsense, and searched for Alex. This video didn't disappoint. Never change your no nonsense approach Alex!
I think one reason this Prius has a much smaller trunk is the omission of dual-glass tailgate which made the trunk almost semi-wagon like on older Gen Prii.
A common consesses on the reviews has been rearview visibility is now considerably worse, and the loss of cargo space is disappointing. looking at it the rear glass doesn't even have the windshield wiper isn't there anymore either so they anticipate you using the rearview camera, that is only offered as an option on the Limited, and the rear itself looks more barren for no pane of glass, and the license plate on the bottom, meaning the hatch is actually higher up. There is a light bar where that glass pane was though. In short I agree they made some major compromises in the rear area for the new look.
@@musicalhistory4392 Consessus? I assume Consensus. Anyway, yeah Toyota has chosen form over function, which it seems most manufacturers are choosing that.
I don't know why folks are worried about the trunk space, it's a trunk not a boudoir, take out the load floor and styrofoam and put down a thin moving blanket or something of the sort and voila, maximum trunk space! That's what I have done with all my cars since they started doing this load floor silliness and haven't looked back.
@@anydaynow01 Beyond the fact spare tires aren't back there anymore, I agree you can remove that stuff to make up the cargo room back. The only real qurrel at that point is the hatch isn't as tall, so you don't have that even loading platform anymore.
Another great informative and objective review. Thanks. I've had my 2004 Prius for 18 years and have been ready to buy a new car for the last several years. Covid changed my buying timeline which turned out to be a blessing in disguise because now I'm considering buying another new Prius due to the 2023 model.
Hopefully you can find one for a decent price, I know a few guys at work that had to go out to West Virginia and North Carolina to find decent deals on new cars.
You can tell Alex was enjoying his time in the Prius. @20:52 He scooted right past a motorcycle cop at 10 mph over the posted limit and never even batted an eye at it
@@stevenstrain283 Yeah, I tend to not worry too much about being ~5 mph over the limit. ~10 mph over is definitely starting to make me feel nervous and want to slow down though, lol.
@@mattclark1278 Legally they can even get you for 5 over if theyre feeling extra pedantic about the law. My Dad was a cop then worked in parking and transport for many decades. He aways sets his cruise control at 64mph much to the chagrin of everyone else including his passengers (me) lol
The cargo room in my 2013 Prius is one of the main reasons I love it. If Toyota could have figured out how to keep the space with this new design and MPG, I'd be sold. Now, I might as well get the Camry hybrid.
Agree, 15.1 cu ft of trunk space is in real world applications more practical than 20.anything cu ft of lift-back cargo space. Alex made a mistake too, when saying that this has more cargo room than the Honda Civic. The Civic hatch, has a relatively "enormous" cargo area for a hatch/small SUV coming in at 25.7 cu ft with the seats up.
Agreed, although the Camry hybrid trunk is still smaller, and the Prius now is going to have marginally better performance than the Camry. It appears with back seats down there will be more cargo space relatively speaking, but they haven't posted that yet.
@Phillip Banes It appears to be the new hatch is higher up for the license plate being below it, it's going to make loading it slightly harder and while I understand the flat base area, they should have either put a spare tire in there or gone back to the gen 3 design and put an extra cargo holder instead of that useless Styrofoam base, I guess owners are expected to figure it out for themselves.
Not sure who in their right minds would choose a Kia over a Toyota but then you never can account for taste. First, as I've said before, Alex you are one of the best car reviewers online and I look to you for true insights in not just vehicles in which I personally have an interest, but in general. I much prefer when you do solo reviews because your fast-pace but informative, mostly objective and succinct manner is very engaging when dissecting the complexities of vehicles. Great job!
It's a Doyoda! If I could fit in it, I would have bought one, but I'm 6'3", 270lbs, can't fit in it sadly. I own F150 Lariat, and may buy the Chevy Bolt SUV version soon as second vehicle but it doesn't come in AWD version.
As a simple grocery-getter that gets incredible mpgs on the cheap it's a near-perfect solution. I'd buy one and just stack carefree miles on it for years. Great review as always, Alex.
I wish Toyota would offer an LE model for review. Every review is showing the 19" wheel versions which are going to look quite different than the 17" LE version.
Modern cars are like spaceships, they are beautiful little masterpieces, almost all of them. Design, computer features, and the fusion of the car with its computers. It does not matter which make or model is better in the details. Wonderful years are coming ahead of us.
I love all of Alex’s videos. He delivers a thorough but succinct view, without extra commentaries or unnecessary cuteness and fluff. Dedicated professional who is also respectful of the audience’s time! Thank you Alex & team. Can’t wait to see the upcoming review of the plug-in version.
Thanks Alex. Been watching your reviews for years. Very informative. No cheesy acting. Simple straight to the point. You do your homework, you know your shit!
We own a 2013 Prius and a 2013 Volt. Both great cars but what I thought was funny is that this new Prius's hatch profile looks exactly like the Volt's from the shot of you talking about it.
Prius looks better than ever. Mostly watched this video as you were driving through my old neighborhood in Leucadia and Encinitas California. Loved seeing my old donut spot and the Pannikin coffee shop.
As usual, Alex does a phenomenal job with this review. I've never been interested in a Prius before, but this one has peaked my interest. Of course, the Prime is the one to get, but good luck getting your hands on that either at MSRP or at all!
I can't believe I'm saying this; but in this generation, I prefer the Prius to the Niro. The Prius is better looking than in the past; but the main down tick for the Niro in Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid forms is that DCT. It doesn't matter how much work Kia does, DCTs are by design self-destructive. You aren't going to get 100k + miles out of a DCT, but the planetary gear set Toyota uses in their hybrid system has shown itself to be rock solid. Add in more power, which has always been the main problem with the Prius (along with WTF aesthetics) makes this generation Prius a better choice.
Great review Alex. I just went to Tustin Toyota and Huntington Beach Toyota in Southern California to buy a 2023 Prius today, and they tried to charge me $5k over MSRP. I was out of their showroom quicker than greased lightening. I will buy a low miles used one this fall for $5k under MSRP.
I just tune in and don't pay any attention to the program title. You could use " Our Regular Show" and I would watch/listen. I enjoy the father and son dynamics along with the car talk. I applaud what you are trying to accomplish, so keep on 'truckin'.
Our son has a 2022 Prius Limited. It is a nice little car. They live in Chicago so it is a perfect fit in that town. The only thing he did not care for was that the Limited did NOT have AWD. However, it has a 12.3" screen, HUD, and a few nice things on it. This new Prius is not enough for him to Trade Up. Especially since Loan Rates have gone up. We have a 2.24% rate (on our 2022 RAV4 Limited and my son has a 2.49% rate. It is a big difference today. What is the rate today? 5.49%? And that is if you have a good standing. Reviewers always talk about the cost of vehicles but rarely do I ever hear them speak of the Loan Rates.
I just received my 2024 Prius XLE with upgraded multimedia center, panoramic window & all terrain mats yesterday. I got it for a flat $40,000, not $30,000+. There’s a shortage of the new Toyota Prius & most dealerships don’t even have one on site. I ordered mine on October 30th, was told it would ship from Japan & take 4-6 weeks. It took 5 weeks for mine. It’s a beautiful vehicle but just know that you’ll have to order it & wait. Gone are the days where you could go to a lot, pick your vehicle & drive it home all in the same day. I’m in North Carolina, not sure about other states.
Great talk! However, I have two last year models....the Hybrid and the Plug-in. To get these cars took months and months of begging and bribing. I believe, trying to find a Prius in my state of Michigan was like trying to find a UNICORN with a GOLDEN HORN!
I want to know more about the cargo space. With the rear seat up, the rear cargo space sounds smaller than the past. But what about with the rear seat folded down? What about the inside maximum length? In my Gen 2 Prius I can put a few pieces of 8 foot long lumber (I JUST hauled eight 2x4s), rear to dashboard between the seats (wrapped in a moving blanket to protect the upholstery), and 10ft pipes (a 10ft gutter pipe fit) if I carefully put the end on top of the dashboard to the corner just under the windshield. I don't remember for sure, but seemed like I once fit a 4x4 sheet of plywood diagonally in the back (it's only about 40" between the wheel wells). Like what other non-SUV/truck can you put a 10ft pipe in? These are all common homeowner Home Depot run cargo tasks that I and a million others occasionally do, no truck needed. For me, the Prius has ALWAYS been more about functionality over beauty. How many SUVs will get 55 MPG while commuting to work. I'd prefer to only own 1 car for all my uses, and my Gen 2 Prius had done a very good job for many years, while getting 45 MPG on the daily commute.
I had a 2014 Prius and it was definitely for the gas mileage and low maintenance cost and definitely not for the looks. I sold it 4 years ago after 130k miles. I’m that time only oil changes one set of new tires and one brake job at 90k miles and the backs were still 50%. I only sold it because the wife wanted the Subarus all wheel drive. I definitely never bought the Prius for its looks but dayum it’s time to go back because now you can get the unmatched Toyota quality with low maintenance and dependability, the same, actually better great gas mileage awd option and now it can be said, buy it for looks wow. I will own one of these for sure.
Best review I have watched for this car. Removing the styrofoam was genius just in case my luggage is too big. I hate that ambient lighting blinking in videos. It reminds me of Tom Hanks in Joe Volcano. After an hour of driving at night that ambient light might give me a headache.
Man Alex on Auto always comin through on such quality reviews on vehicles. Thank you for this and all your. content this is very helpful for my next purchase.
@@jml9550 no power passenger seat, no dual zone climate, no rear vent big, 19" alloys, no option for snow tires deal breaker for me for the higher trims. However i will definitely consider the LE even though the visibility is compromised. Makes a lot more sense
@@z1az285 for me I would rather pay a little more for a Camry Hybrid XLE or XSE. I will give up some MPGs but the Camry is more refine and roomy. Again, no rear vent is the deal breaker even if the new Prius is $20K.
@@jml9550 I totally see your point. The LE Camry hybrid mileage is 51/53 with 225 width tires, with much better visibility and even if the higher trims have less MPG, they are simply more refined and roomy like you said. Agree. I own a 4 cylinder limited 2018 legacy myself and it checks off so many boxes including visibility, dual climate control, rear vents, heated seats , AWD and i purchased it for $30K compared to $37k for the Prius limited. Sure it's 175 hp vs 196 hp for the prius but i think the XLE/ XSE Camry hybrid provides better value for money. No question. AWD is nice to have but not a must have with good snow tires which are available for the Camry. Not for the Prius in the 19" at least, i have to see about the LE which also has a spare tire oddly enough and 17" wheels
@@z1az285 for me coming from a 17 Lexus ES350, I will most likely get the Lexus es300h vs Camry XSE. The price maybe $10K in difference but long term it is a better deal.
I have the same question. I can easily get my road bike in my 2016 Prius! No one mentioned so far if the back seats fold forward! Why not? And I liked the old split back window!
There's a lot to like about this car. I love the 4WD. And though I'm 5'11", most of my height is in my legs, so the headroom isn't so much of a problem. Still, I would have preferred a taller profile, especially for the sake of passengers and cargo. My 10-year-old Subaru hasn't yet hit 35K, though, so I don't figure to be in the market for a while.
just found your review Alex, really love the professional no frills clean review ❤ new subscriber waiting on the Prime & sadly gonna miss the sliding moonroof thank you!
Is the engine based on the 2019 price winner 2.0L Atkinson DOHC 4-Cyl./HEV as in my AWD 2021 Lexus UX 250h luxury with a M20A-FXS, or is it a new design?
This is fantastic! It's a Prius. Toyota gave us GR Supra, GR Corolla and now a 220hp Prius is on the way. I have to be dreaming. Someone walk in the room and drop a brick on my head!
The new Prius looks quite impressive. Unfortunately, my local Southern California Toyota salesperson said it will come with an additional dealer markup for quite some time.
Got mine highlander at longo at msrp a few months ago. Yes they sell at msrp plus factory add-ons which usually cost a few hundred dollars. But you might have to wait longer because a lot of people want to buy from them.
@@jamesglosangeles the wait will probably be crazy long. I am in the waiting list with Longo Lexus on a Lexus NX hybrid. The wait is 1.5 years still since they don’t do markups or add ons.
I heard Longo is the only none added mark up. I wish we can just buy a vehicle at set price instead of scratching our heads and play lottery with how much is the vehicle going to cost.
New Prius is a home run! I agree that the new bZ logo is a weird addition. Would have preferred for Toyota to just retain the blue accented badging, which I thought was pretty cool. Any news re. first drives for the Corolla Cross Hybrid?
Helpful and thorough review, Alex, thanks! Mind sharing how tall you are? Being 6'3", the driver seat headroom is literally the only thing I'm worried about. Nitpicks aside, the rest really seems to be a homerun.
Alex regularly refers to himself as 6 feet tall. Having watched a half dozen reviews of the new Prius, I have noted a 5'7" reviewer caution about the lack of headroom while another guy claiming to be 6'4" said he had plenty of room. I think it would be helpful to see all the TH-cam reviewers in a group photo just to see how tall they are. I am about 6'3" with a long torso. I easily fit in the front seats of the current, uncool Prius but there is no chance I will fit in this one.
Glad I went with 2021 as an uber driver I always need larger trunk for huge luggage that people carry at airport. I had 2013 for 6 years and I loved the trunk space it had, I feel 2021 to have little less space than 2013 but it's way more than 2023.
Nice design and very informative video! I am with Gen 3 Prius from 2013 and I am quite satisfied. I think it looks good as well. Maybe in 10 years I would consider the 2023 Prius.😁
The tank is 11.3 gallons. 57 mpg combined. So 644 miles. I’m curious why you want to know this number. For gas vehicles I can’t think of a reason why it would matter, although it must. I see it being very useful for electric vehicles.
@@stone_pilot Probably for a non-stop drive like from say SF to LA (just take a bathroom break). There's also battery deterioration, I guess, but from I know from my 2010 Prius, it's not something to be really concerned about until like 7-10 years/100-150k miles. So basically, don't worry about it.
@@stone_pilot because EPA gas mileage is just a ballpark figure. Some drivers in some terrain will likely get 60+, some 40ish. However I do wish EVs presenters would start talking about the pleasure of driving a comfortable car and going where they want to go with no drama....instead of spending 90% of the road test time touring the great charging stations, parking lots and back alleys of America. Ohhhhhh we got a blue light 1st time....wow.
@@stone_pilot Another review puts the tank at 10.5 gallons, but even if you use the lower end MPG for the higher trims and 10.5 gallons, you're still taking about over 500 miles on a tank.
@@theexmann Right. Personally, I don't see why anyone wants to know what the range is. Range matters on an electric vehicle precisely because charging stations are rare-ish, at least rare enough that you have to plan around them. A gasoline vehicle you don't really have to worry about it. You see you're at a quarter tank? Okay, let's pull over at the next gas station and take a leak while we're at it. In a prius, you probably don't even need to pull over till you're at an 1/8th of a tank.
I love the looks but man…you could use a previous Gen Prius as a smaller family car. This one makes that much more difficult to stomach. Less headroom and a substantially smaller hatch is such a bummer, as much as I love the looks.
Exactly, my aging family wagon is nearing the end and I thought that perhaps the next car we'll downsize to a sedan with a roomy trunk/backseat. Or something sporty/fun to drive like a Civic hatchback that has a "large" 25.4 cu ft "trunk." Prius was a contender, but that's a very small hatch/trunk. I would bet if you took measurements of the load floor and the height of the seatbacks, it's not even close to 20 cu ft...form like 10 or 12. Manufacturers take a lot of license when measuring cargo capacity of hatchbacks and liftbacks!
@Phillip Banes we have two kids. Marc brings up an excellent point: even with the added fuel economy, it’s hard to opt for something like this when the civic hatchback is right there, with interior measurements that put some small cuv’s to shame. And as much as the dynamics are improved on the new Prius, the new civic hatchback will still out handle it, especially when it’s shod with skinny 195 series tires. You can get a civic sport hatch for 27k, after dealer markup, the difference in price buys a lot of gas for the civic lol. I’m just saying, there are some cars that do the big-small car thing better (civic, hrv, previous Prius) than others (new Prius, Mazda 3, cx30) for small families.
Great video Alex!!! After owning a 2020 Toyota Corolla SE hatchback with a 2.0L engine, I am now focusing my efforts to make my next vehicle a 2023 Toyota Prius :)- Kudos to you!!
I can't believe I'm seriously considering a Prius for my next purchase. Toyota came out of nowhere with this. I was eye-ing a fully loaded Civic hatch. Might get this instead but I'll definitely wait until the Prime to see the pricing and performance of that.
@Phillip Banes You're overreacting. The (non-Prime) Prius is a mass market vehicle. Not a limited edition performance sports car. Few months after launch when Toyota is making a large volume of these, they will be abundant and no dealer will be stupid enough to markup the vehicle. The base level Prius is plenty of car for young people and affordable.
@@kamilb8232 Im a 'young person' and this is not affordable for me. Maybe for upper middle class kids with parents who buy them everything. Currently looking at a previous gen Prius prime or older Hyundai ioniq hybrid. But even used prices on these are inflated nowadays. Its rough out there for 'young people' these days.
Everyone has been bagging Toyota out for their lack of commitment to EV , but with the problems with fully EV is access to energy security . I think this will make more economic sense for people who only have room for one car as most EV owners still have a ICE car in their garage just in case
I'm VERY interested in the Limited AWD Prius (did I say that out loud)! 🤪So, I'm hoping Toyota will provide you a Limited AWD...where again, hopefully it will have the quietest ride...thanks for all you do Alex!!!
@@User.Joshua That sounds like a good plan...I had a Ford Lightning...and when a person calculates out everything...it is just so expensive to charge away from home. Which then for us, made the Lightning a very niche vehicle for only about 130 ish miles away from home before a person had to go back home to charge for cheaper. Any road trip was just too costly for both power and also what a person's time is worth, too. I'd calculated...that even if gas was $5/gal. my wife's Honda Ridgeline that consistently gets 25-26.3 MPG (calculated at the pump) was cheaper to operate at highway speeds...and a person could drive 1,200 in one day without the expense of a hotel, too. So to my spreadsheet the EV's are good for certain purposes...seems folks are learning. Just like the high mark-ups on Lightning are coming way down after talking to 5 dealers...especially since Ford jacked up the prices to where any extended range batter XLT, Lariat or Platinum is now OVER $80K (which also means there is NO MORE Fed. Tax Credit for any truck over $80K...can you say oops Ford Corp.)...so like the Lariat I bought...is now more like $16,400 to almost $20K MORE (because of Ford Corps jacked up prices and NO Tax Credit). Before the price swing was close...but now it is unrealistic where a person would never recover any savings in oil changes and etc. But still the EV's are fast! But a Prius that does 0-60 in 7 seconds is no slouch anymore! 😇 I remember when a Corvette was fast if it could do 0-60 in 6.2-6.8 seconds.
@@flamingspinach the vehicle itself is amazing, it’s one of the best vehicles I’ve ever owned. I really enjoy driving it. However, the winter range, winter charging speeds, and the lack of fast charging in more remote areas is just a deal breaker for me. Many Tesla owners would have you believe their charging network is ubiquitous, but they’re not available everywhere either, at least not as ubiquitous as gas stations. I want to be fair here, I drive a lot. If it were just a local commuter car, like driving it only to work and the occasional grocery trip, it would make for a perfect vehicle. For many people, the ID4 will be perfect. I’m just an edge case, so ignore my anecdote really. The Prius is just limitless for my application, so it’s perfect for me.
@@teknightrider2586 at the moment, these EVs are overrated. I am a huge fan of the driving experience, but there are way too many shortcomings right now. I imagine in the next 5-10 years things will improve drastically in range, price, and charging infrastructure. My EV experience has really made me appreciate something like the Prius even more, especially the plug-in version.
thanks for being very clear. i now think the prius prime is just too small for me. it looks like the new kia niro phev is the one for me. i've seen a number of reviews from various channels, but yours was apples to apples among different cars and clear enough to show that the kia was just going to be bigger and that the instrument panel was not going to be hard to see like the prius. i knew these were........concerns mentioned on other channels, but your reviews really mentioned them both in the same way and made the comparisons obvious.
Going back to its inception, what Toyota was able to do with the Prius was take an entirely new and unproven platform, and show the world (through the years) that it was not only fuel efficient, but that it was also rock solid dependable, and would easily last 10 or more years. Having earned a good reputation, the Prius is now solidly slotted to continue its domination of this segment. The fact that they made it more powerful, and more attractive is icing on the cake.
You keep mentioning the Camry Hybrid gets over 50 mpg but that is only in the base LE trim which is pretty stripped down. All the other trims get 47 or worse most likely due to wheels/tires and weight. So this new Prius still has a decent edge in mpg. I'd still rather have the Camry but just saying.
Many auto journalists are releasing their 2023 Prius video at the same time. Yet, Alex's is still the most detailed and informative. Please never change and keep up the good work!
yes they all operate under media embargos until manufacturers give the go ahead. Alex I learn more from him about a car in ANY video.
keep in mind if journalist do an early review, they can't talk about some details due to the "embargo" that limits them talking about certain things. once the embargo is lifted, all info is available.
What I like about Alex is that he understands the target audience for each models.
Alex #1
Period.
He gets the most technical (not like Engineering Explained) for all the cars he reviews.
Alex is the Prius of auto coverage, surprisingly cool and practicality focused.
Alex reviews - Simply the most comprehensive for the amount of hands-on access.
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I am a taxi driver and I love my 2017 Prius 1. It sticks to the road in corners and I am satisfied with the ride quality and if you know how to pack a trunk it can hold quite a lot as you can load it up right to the rear window cavity. This car has a beautiful side profile but the back looks like a '93 Chrysler Concorde. I prefer my squiggly taillights. And the loss of head room and trunk space means it might not be useable as a taxi. The gauge cluster is badly located. I mount my GPS right in front of me which is way safer then having it located to the right in the center of the dash. I am not sure if the central screen can be used as a tablet or not to work with the many taxi apps out there right now. Plus my car has a front mounted battery which makes it so easy to do boost jobs which we offer. I wish Toyota would make a North American taxi cab. They do in Asia. To bad because I love how fast it is.
Thanks for sharing your real world experience. This new Prius will be a disaster as a taxi. I would have thought it would be impossible to offer a 4 door car with less rear seat headroom than the cramped Corolla but somehow Toyota has done it! As a taller person and taxi customer, I wish Toyota would bring back the Prius V or bring over the purpose-built JPN taxi. Many taxi drivers in my area are switching to RAV4 Hybrids which are decently sized but as you already know, they will burn 20% more gas in urban driving.
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Thanks, I'll look at the Crown Signia instead.
I feel like this could be one of the best generational upgrades in recent vehicle history. They've improved on every aspect (minus room) by leaps and bounds. I'm impressed, and the new Prius will be on my shopping list to replace my Fusion when the time comes.
This is absolutely correct.
i am disappointed by lack of the rear vents tho
I’m disappointed by lack of cargo space and head room. It’s not going to work for us anymore.
I'd gladly take your Fusion if I had the money, lol
@@jordanfehr7749 I’m on my 4th. I love them. 2010 2.5, 2012 3.5, 2015 titanium AWD, and now 2019 titanium AWD.
I have watched several similar videos about the Prius 2023. This reviewer provides more information about the driving dynamics than the others.
Alex is always on point with his reviews.
This is the first prius I actually find quite appealing. Good move for Toyota. Need to make hybrids more normalized. The narrower tires should help it do better in snow as well. Looks quite appealing to me and I've never been a prius fan
So much about this Prius reminds me of the second gen Chevy Volt. If the plug in version has decent all electric range, I expect a lot of Volt enthusiasts to be interested in this as their next car.
I say a new Volt broke down on the side of the road yesterday blocking traffic, I could see reflection of fluid underneath 😆
@@TRDOffRoad2020 that's too bad. I've had a second gen Volt for 4 years and haven't had any complaints. It's a great little car, maybe the best I've ever owned.
@guy7407 the last Volt was produced in February 2019, just under four YEARS ago. Care to revise your comment?
This does look a lot like my Volt. I love the hybrid plug in option so interested to see the review on the Prius Prime when it comes out.
Never thought I would ever say I would drive a Prius. But I would drive that Prius.
Another big channels Prius video popped up on my feed. 3 minutes in I couldn't handle the nonsense, and searched for Alex. This video didn't disappoint. Never change your no nonsense approach Alex!
Answering questions I wouldn't even know to ask. Hands down most informative channel on youtube.
I’ve been watching all of the 2023 Prius vids and this is the best. Most informative. No hype. Just straight ahead no nonsense reporting.
Exactly!
Alex, I have noticed this new Prius doesn't come with a rear window wiper. The old Prius did and was a good feature.
I think one reason this Prius has a much smaller trunk is the omission of dual-glass tailgate which made the trunk almost semi-wagon like on older Gen Prii.
A common consesses on the reviews has been rearview visibility is now considerably worse, and the loss of cargo space is disappointing. looking at it the rear glass doesn't even have the windshield wiper isn't there anymore either so they anticipate you using the rearview camera, that is only offered as an option on the Limited, and the rear itself looks more barren for no pane of glass, and the license plate on the bottom, meaning the hatch is actually higher up. There is a light bar where that glass pane was though.
In short I agree they made some major compromises in the rear area for the new look.
@@musicalhistory4392 Consessus? I assume Consensus. Anyway, yeah Toyota has chosen form over function, which it seems most manufacturers are choosing that.
I don't know why folks are worried about the trunk space, it's a trunk not a boudoir, take out the load floor and styrofoam and put down a thin moving blanket or something of the sort and voila, maximum trunk space! That's what I have done with all my cars since they started doing this load floor silliness and haven't looked back.
@@anydaynow01 Beyond the fact spare tires aren't back there anymore, I agree you can remove that stuff to make up the cargo room back. The only real qurrel at that point is the hatch isn't as tall, so you don't have that even loading platform anymore.
@@anydaynow01 can you take it out temporarily and nondestructively so you could put it back? This could really come in handy once in a while.
Another great informative and objective review. Thanks. I've had my 2004 Prius for 18 years and have been ready to buy a new car for the last several years. Covid changed my buying timeline which turned out to be a blessing in disguise because now I'm considering buying another new Prius due to the 2023 model.
Hopefully you can find one for a decent price, I know a few guys at work that had to go out to West Virginia and North Carolina to find decent deals on new cars.
@@anydaynow01 I live in SoCal so hopefully the availability will be better in my area.
You can tell Alex was enjoying his time in the Prius. @20:52 He scooted right past a motorcycle cop at 10 mph over the posted limit and never even batted an eye at it
lol, good catch!
@@stevenstrain283 Yeah, I tend to not worry too much about being ~5 mph over the limit. ~10 mph over is definitely starting to make me feel nervous and want to slow down though, lol.
@Steven Strain I've heard the old "nine you're fine, ten you're mine" saying from maaaaany police officers over the years
@@mattclark1278 Legally they can even get you for 5 over if theyre feeling extra pedantic about the law. My Dad was a cop then worked in parking and transport for many decades. He aways sets his cruise control at 64mph much to the chagrin of everyone else including his passengers (me) lol
The cargo room in my 2013 Prius is one of the main reasons I love it. If Toyota could have figured out how to keep the space with this new design and MPG, I'd be sold. Now, I might as well get the Camry hybrid.
They threw out the traditional practical appeal of a Prius to make it 'cool'.
Agree, 15.1 cu ft of trunk space is in real world applications more practical than 20.anything cu ft of lift-back cargo space. Alex made a mistake too, when saying that this has more cargo room than the Honda Civic. The Civic hatch, has a relatively "enormous" cargo area for a hatch/small SUV coming in at 25.7 cu ft with the seats up.
Agreed, although the Camry hybrid trunk is still smaller, and the Prius now is going to have marginally better performance than the Camry. It appears with back seats down there will be more cargo space relatively speaking, but they haven't posted that yet.
@Phillip Banes It appears to be the new hatch is higher up for the license plate being below it, it's going to make loading it slightly harder and while I understand the flat base area, they should have either put a spare tire in there or gone back to the gen 3 design and put an extra cargo holder instead of that useless Styrofoam base, I guess owners are expected to figure it out for themselves.
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Excellent first drive review, can't wait for your full review! Keep up the great work, you are my "Go to" auto reviewer!
Not sure who in their right minds would choose a Kia over a Toyota but then you never can account for taste.
First, as I've said before, Alex you are one of the best car reviewers online and I look to you for true insights in not just vehicles in which I personally have an interest, but in general.
I much prefer when you do solo reviews because your fast-pace but informative, mostly objective and succinct manner is very engaging when dissecting the complexities of vehicles. Great job!
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It's a Doyoda! If I could fit in it, I would have bought one, but I'm 6'3", 270lbs, can't fit in it sadly. I own F150 Lariat, and may buy the Chevy Bolt SUV version soon as second vehicle but it doesn't come in AWD version.
As a simple grocery-getter that gets incredible mpgs on the cheap it's a near-perfect solution. I'd buy one and just stack carefree miles on it for years. Great review as always, Alex.
I wish Toyota would offer an LE model for review. Every review is showing the 19" wheel versions which are going to look quite different than the 17" LE version.
I wonder how much more those tires are gonna cost!
Modern cars are like spaceships, they are beautiful little masterpieces, almost all of them. Design, computer features, and the fusion of the car with its computers. It does not matter which make or model is better in the details. Wonderful years are coming ahead of us.
I love all of Alex’s videos. He delivers a thorough but succinct view, without extra commentaries or unnecessary cuteness and fluff. Dedicated professional who is also respectful of the audience’s time! Thank you Alex & team. Can’t wait to see the upcoming review of the plug-in version.
Thanks Alex. Been watching your reviews for years. Very informative. No cheesy acting. Simple straight to the point. You do your homework, you know your shit!
We own a 2013 Prius and a 2013 Volt. Both great cars but what I thought was funny is that this new Prius's hatch profile looks exactly like the Volt's from the shot of you talking about it.
You, sir, are very good at what you do.
I have always found the 2nd generation Prius cool, in a 1980s Citroen CX kind of way and this newest generation is fantastically cool. I love it!
Best Toyota design in decades… perhaps EVER. Well done!
totally agree, it's the first Prius I've seen that I liked the shape of
Prius looks better than ever. Mostly watched this video as you were driving through my old neighborhood in Leucadia and Encinitas California. Loved seeing my old donut spot and the Pannikin coffee shop.
Excellent review as always, thank you!
Crazy detailed review like always. Good job
As usual, Alex does a phenomenal job with this review. I've never been interested in a Prius before, but this one has peaked my interest. Of course, the Prime is the one to get, but good luck getting your hands on that either at MSRP or at all!
It’ll be like winning the lottery.
I can't believe I'm saying this; but in this generation, I prefer the Prius to the Niro. The Prius is better looking than in the past; but the main down tick for the Niro in Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid forms is that DCT. It doesn't matter how much work Kia does, DCTs are by design self-destructive. You aren't going to get 100k + miles out of a DCT, but the planetary gear set Toyota uses in their hybrid system has shown itself to be rock solid. Add in more power, which has always been the main problem with the Prius (along with WTF aesthetics) makes this generation Prius a better choice.
The low seating position and smaller cargo area are both bummers but I like the rest of it.
When do we get to see the Prius Prime review?
I must agree its by far the best looking one by a long shot!
I just noticed you were in san diego (my city) that test drive by the coast is always calming
17:02 my 2002 has 258 lb-ft, it can get a good amount of inside wheelspin going (before traction control cuts the power)
This prius is spot on. Well done toyota. Great review there Alex, very detailed and informative as always.
I went to IKEA and put a Billy bookcase in my 2018 Prius Prime. Fits very long items well.
Love my Billy bookcases.
This is the closest thing I’ll get to the rare Lexus coupe. I love it!
Great review Alex.
I just went to Tustin Toyota and Huntington Beach Toyota in Southern California to buy a 2023 Prius today, and they tried to charge me $5k over MSRP. I was out of their showroom quicker than greased lightening. I will buy a low miles used one this fall for $5k under MSRP.
I love your videos and the new Prius. Good stuff as always!
I just tune in and don't pay any attention to the program title. You could use " Our Regular Show" and I would watch/listen. I enjoy the father and son dynamics along with the car talk. I applaud what you are trying to accomplish, so keep on 'truckin'.
Alex is the King of Auto reviews!
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Our son has a 2022 Prius Limited. It is a nice little car.
They live in Chicago so it is a perfect fit in that town.
The only thing he did not care for was that the Limited did NOT have AWD.
However, it has a 12.3" screen, HUD, and a few nice things on it.
This new Prius is not enough for him to Trade Up.
Especially since Loan Rates have gone up.
We have a 2.24% rate (on our 2022 RAV4 Limited and my son has a 2.49% rate.
It is a big difference today. What is the rate today? 5.49%? And that is if you have a good standing.
Reviewers always talk about the cost of vehicles but rarely do I ever hear them speak of the Loan Rates.
I just received my 2024 Prius XLE with upgraded multimedia center, panoramic window & all terrain mats yesterday. I got it for a flat $40,000, not $30,000+. There’s a shortage of the new Toyota Prius & most dealerships don’t even have one on site. I ordered mine on October 30th, was told it would ship from Japan & take 4-6 weeks. It took 5 weeks for mine. It’s a beautiful vehicle but just know that you’ll have to order it & wait. Gone are the days where you could go to a lot, pick your vehicle & drive it home all in the same day. I’m in North Carolina, not sure about other states.
Hopefully this isn't the case for everyone but it's happened more often over the last few years than any other time I can remember. -Travis
thank God ill be getting one for sure. they should make a pruis V on this model. I love this
The best in-depth car reviews right here, bar none.
Alex .. I always enjoy your videos super detail
I tested drive 2017 Prius; road noise intrusion into cabin on freeway was significant. It was louder than 2017 Camry
Great talk! However, I have two last year models....the Hybrid and the Plug-in. To get these cars took months and months of begging and bribing. I believe, trying to find a Prius in my state of Michigan was like trying to find a UNICORN with a GOLDEN HORN!
His presentation is top notch, packed information with 1 breath
I hope they hid the Catalytic Converter very well behind a thick plate or deep inside the center to stop theft
I want to know more about the cargo space. With the rear seat up, the rear cargo space sounds smaller than the past. But what about with the rear seat folded down? What about the inside maximum length? In my Gen 2 Prius I can put a few pieces of 8 foot long lumber (I JUST hauled eight 2x4s), rear to dashboard between the seats (wrapped in a moving blanket to protect the upholstery), and 10ft pipes (a 10ft gutter pipe fit) if I carefully put the end on top of the dashboard to the corner just under the windshield. I don't remember for sure, but seemed like I once fit a 4x4 sheet of plywood diagonally in the back (it's only about 40" between the wheel wells). Like what other non-SUV/truck can you put a 10ft pipe in? These are all common homeowner Home Depot run cargo tasks that I and a million others occasionally do, no truck needed. For me, the Prius has ALWAYS been more about functionality over beauty. How many SUVs will get 55 MPG while commuting to work. I'd prefer to only own 1 car for all my uses, and my Gen 2 Prius had done a very good job for many years, while getting 45 MPG on the daily commute.
Clearly, practicality took a back seat to 'coolness' with the new Prius.
I had a 2014 Prius and it was definitely for the gas mileage and low maintenance cost and definitely not for the looks. I sold it 4 years ago after 130k miles. I’m that time only oil changes one set of new tires and one brake job at 90k miles and the backs were still 50%. I only sold it because the wife wanted the Subarus all wheel drive. I definitely never bought the Prius for its looks but dayum it’s time to go back because now you can get the unmatched Toyota quality with low maintenance and dependability, the same, actually better great gas mileage awd option and now it can be said, buy it for looks wow. I will own one of these for sure.
Best review I have watched for this car. Removing the styrofoam was genius just in case my luggage is too big. I hate that ambient lighting blinking in videos. It reminds me of Tom Hanks in Joe Volcano. After an hour of driving at night that ambient light might give me a headache.
Man Alex on Auto always comin through on such quality reviews on vehicles. Thank you for this and all your. content this is very helpful for my next purchase.
My only zonk is no rear vents, no dual zone climate or powered passenger seat! Other than that it’s a home run!
No rear air vents,no deal for me.
@@jml9550 no power passenger seat, no dual zone climate, no rear vent big, 19" alloys, no option for snow tires deal breaker for me for the higher trims. However i will definitely consider the LE even though the visibility is compromised. Makes a lot more sense
@@z1az285 for me I would rather pay a little more for a Camry Hybrid XLE or XSE. I will give up some MPGs but the Camry is more refine and roomy. Again, no rear vent is the deal breaker even if the new Prius is $20K.
@@jml9550 I totally see your point. The LE Camry hybrid mileage is 51/53 with 225 width tires, with much better visibility and even if the higher trims have less MPG, they are simply more refined and roomy like you said. Agree. I own a 4 cylinder limited 2018 legacy myself and it checks off so many boxes including visibility, dual climate control, rear vents, heated seats , AWD and i purchased it for $30K compared to $37k for the Prius limited. Sure it's 175 hp vs 196 hp for the prius but i think the XLE/ XSE Camry hybrid provides better value for money. No question. AWD is nice to have but not a must have with good snow tires which are available for the Camry. Not for the Prius in the 19" at least, i have to see about the LE which also has a spare tire oddly enough and 17" wheels
@@z1az285 for me coming from a 17 Lexus ES350, I will most likely get the Lexus es300h vs Camry XSE. The price maybe $10K in difference but long term it is a better deal.
He keeps saying the 'Prius never looked good'. I beg to differ; the Prius Prime always looked nice.
The tire width doesn't matter as much as the compound used for that stopping distance. What are they equipping for OEM? Nice review.
I have a 2016 and 2005 prius and both are cool and excellent 0 flaws 0 repairs
Needs more roof. Can you fit a bicycle in the back hatch like the old one?
I have the same question. I can easily get my road bike in my 2016 Prius! No one mentioned so far if the back seats fold forward! Why not? And I liked the old split back window!
There's a lot to like about this car. I love the 4WD. And though I'm 5'11", most of my height is in my legs, so the headroom isn't so much of a problem. Still, I would have preferred a taller profile, especially for the sake of passengers and cargo. My 10-year-old Subaru hasn't yet hit 35K, though, so I don't figure to be in the market for a while.
I hope Toyota takes that highly impressive drivetrain and installs it in a car at least as accommodating as the Prius this new one replaced.
just found your review Alex, really love the professional no frills clean review ❤ new subscriber waiting on the Prime & sadly gonna miss the sliding moonroof
thank you!
Is the engine based on the 2019 price winner 2.0L Atkinson DOHC 4-Cyl./HEV as in my AWD 2021 Lexus UX 250h luxury with a M20A-FXS, or is it a new design?
Go Alex and Toyota !! finally a Prius I don't have to be blind to want to buy =)
Best auto reviewer I’ve seen. I’m floored. ❤
I am genuinely surprised by how sleek and sporty it looks. But makes sense considering some of the beautiful designs competitors are putting out
This is fantastic! It's a Prius. Toyota gave us GR Supra, GR Corolla and now a 220hp Prius is on the way. I have to be dreaming. Someone walk in the room and drop a brick on my head!
Ok so if I was FULLY planning on buying a Bolt EUV in 23 and now I’m really loving the look of the new Prius what should I do?
EUV hands down, it would double the 2023 Prius mpge!
The new Prius looks quite impressive. Unfortunately, my local Southern California Toyota salesperson said it will come with an additional dealer markup for quite some time.
you should buy in Canada- No dealer markup allowed (its illegal) they are trying to go around it but for most part you pay sticker price
Even at Longo? Don't they advertise MSRP for everything
Got mine highlander at longo at msrp a few months ago. Yes they sell at msrp plus factory add-ons which usually cost a few hundred dollars. But you might have to wait longer because a lot of people want to buy from them.
@@jamesglosangeles the wait will probably be crazy long. I am in the waiting list with Longo Lexus on a Lexus NX hybrid. The wait is 1.5 years still since they don’t do markups or add ons.
I heard Longo is the only none added mark up. I wish we can just buy a vehicle at set price instead of scratching our heads and play lottery with how much is the vehicle going to cost.
I never would have thought I would actually consider a Prius. This car looks really nice!
New Prius is a home run!
I agree that the new bZ logo is a weird addition. Would have preferred for Toyota to just retain the blue accented badging, which I thought was pretty cool.
Any news re. first drives for the Corolla Cross Hybrid?
Helpful and thorough review, Alex, thanks! Mind sharing how tall you are? Being 6'3", the driver seat headroom is literally the only thing I'm worried about. Nitpicks aside, the rest really seems to be a homerun.
Alex regularly refers to himself as 6 feet tall. Having watched a half dozen reviews of the new Prius, I have noted a 5'7" reviewer caution about the lack of headroom while another guy claiming to be 6'4" said he had plenty of room. I think it would be helpful to see all the TH-cam reviewers in a group photo just to see how tall they are. I am about 6'3" with a long torso. I easily fit in the front seats of the current, uncool Prius but there is no chance I will fit in this one.
25:05 Which wider tires can we install on the Prius?
Glad I went with 2021 as an uber driver I always need larger trunk for huge luggage that people carry at airport.
I had 2013 for 6 years and I loved the trunk space it had, I feel 2021 to have little less space than 2013 but it's way more than 2023.
Nice design and very informative video! I am with Gen 3 Prius from 2013 and I am quite satisfied. I think it looks good as well. Maybe in 10 years I would consider the 2023 Prius.😁
Hi Alex, in your reviews can you please add total estimated range on a full tank of gas? Thanks 😊
The tank is 11.3 gallons. 57 mpg combined. So 644 miles. I’m curious why you want to know this number. For gas vehicles I can’t think of a reason why it would matter, although it must. I see it being very useful for electric vehicles.
@@stone_pilot Probably for a non-stop drive like from say SF to LA (just take a bathroom break). There's also battery deterioration, I guess, but from I know from my 2010 Prius, it's not something to be really concerned about until like 7-10 years/100-150k miles. So basically, don't worry about it.
@@stone_pilot because EPA gas mileage is just a ballpark figure. Some drivers in some terrain will likely get 60+, some 40ish.
However I do wish EVs presenters would start talking about the pleasure of driving a comfortable car and going where they want to go with no drama....instead of spending 90% of the road test time touring the great charging stations, parking lots and back alleys of America. Ohhhhhh we got a blue light 1st time....wow.
@@stone_pilot Another review puts the tank at 10.5 gallons, but even if you use the lower end MPG for the higher trims and 10.5 gallons, you're still taking about over 500 miles on a tank.
@@theexmann Right. Personally, I don't see why anyone wants to know what the range is. Range matters on an electric vehicle precisely because charging stations are rare-ish, at least rare enough that you have to plan around them. A gasoline vehicle you don't really have to worry about it. You see you're at a quarter tank? Okay, let's pull over at the next gas station and take a leak while we're at it. In a prius, you probably don't even need to pull over till you're at an 1/8th of a tank.
I love the looks but man…you could use a previous Gen Prius as a smaller family car. This one makes that much more difficult to stomach. Less headroom and a substantially smaller hatch is such a bummer, as much as I love the looks.
Exactly, my aging family wagon is nearing the end and I thought that perhaps the next car we'll downsize to a sedan with a roomy trunk/backseat. Or something sporty/fun to drive like a Civic hatchback that has a "large" 25.4 cu ft "trunk." Prius was a contender, but that's a very small hatch/trunk. I would bet if you took measurements of the load floor and the height of the seatbacks, it's not even close to 20 cu ft...form like 10 or 12. Manufacturers take a lot of license when measuring cargo capacity of hatchbacks and liftbacks!
@Phillip Banes we have two kids. Marc brings up an excellent point: even with the added fuel economy, it’s hard to opt for something like this when the civic hatchback is right there, with interior measurements that put some small cuv’s to shame.
And as much as the dynamics are improved on the new Prius, the new civic hatchback will still out handle it, especially when it’s shod with skinny 195 series tires. You can get a civic sport hatch for 27k, after dealer markup, the difference in price buys a lot of gas for the civic lol.
I’m just saying, there are some cars that do the big-small car thing better (civic, hrv, previous Prius) than others (new Prius, Mazda 3, cx30) for small families.
25:00 I never thought I’d hear anything of that sort about a Prius. It looks sharp, too.
Thank you for the excellent review. Very much looking forward to the Prime version. Hopefully, it will not be as constrained as the RAV4 Prime.
dayum looks nice
Never liked the Prius before but if I was in the market for a hybrid, it would be a Prius. That is one good looking Prius.
9:57? this is despicable
what the hell?
foam?
is plastic too expensive for them now?
Looking forward to your review of the 2023 Prius Prime when it becomes available early next year.
Great video Alex!!! After owning a 2020 Toyota Corolla SE hatchback with a 2.0L engine, I am now focusing my efforts to make my next vehicle a 2023 Toyota Prius :)- Kudos to you!!
Man, I want one so bad. I love the design, efficiency, and I can’t believe it but the power! Love it. But I don’t need a 4th car lol
I can't believe I'm seriously considering a Prius for my next purchase. Toyota came out of nowhere with this. I was eye-ing a fully loaded Civic hatch. Might get this instead but I'll definitely wait until the Prime to see the pricing and performance of that.
@Phillip Banes You're overreacting. The (non-Prime) Prius is a mass market vehicle. Not a limited edition performance sports car. Few months after launch when Toyota is making a large volume of these, they will be abundant and no dealer will be stupid enough to markup the vehicle. The base level Prius is plenty of car for young people and affordable.
@@kamilb8232 The base level Prius isn’t even affordable for a young person. A Corolla maybe but not a Prius.
@@kamilb8232 Im a 'young person' and this is not affordable for me. Maybe for upper middle class kids with parents who buy them everything. Currently looking at a previous gen Prius prime or older Hyundai ioniq hybrid. But even used prices on these are inflated nowadays. Its rough out there for 'young people' these days.
Excellent review
Great review as always! Could you make a comparison review with Model 3?
No spare, no headroom, no cargo room, no rear window, no rear wiper, no opening sunroof.
No. Just no.
Corolla front end is the obvious inspiration. Overall a great update that gives a sporty but mainstream presentation.
Everyone has been bagging Toyota out for their lack of commitment to EV , but with the problems with fully EV is access to energy security . I think this will make more economic sense for people who only have room for one car as most EV owners still have a ICE car in their garage just in case
I'm VERY interested in the Limited AWD Prius (did I say that out loud)! 🤪So, I'm hoping Toyota will provide you a Limited AWD...where again, hopefully it will have the quietest ride...thanks for all you do Alex!!!
Trading my EV (ID4) for the LTD AWD. Looking to keep it for 5+ years.
@@User.Joshua What did you dislike about the ID.4?
@@User.Joshua That sounds like a good plan...I had a Ford Lightning...and when a person calculates out everything...it is just so expensive to charge away from home. Which then for us, made the Lightning a very niche vehicle for only about 130 ish miles away from home before a person had to go back home to charge for cheaper. Any road trip was just too costly for both power and also what a person's time is worth, too. I'd calculated...that even if gas was $5/gal. my wife's Honda Ridgeline that consistently gets 25-26.3 MPG (calculated at the pump) was cheaper to operate at highway speeds...and a person could drive 1,200 in one day without the expense of a hotel, too. So to my spreadsheet the EV's are good for certain purposes...seems folks are learning. Just like the high mark-ups on Lightning are coming way down after talking to 5 dealers...especially since Ford jacked up the prices to where any extended range batter XLT, Lariat or Platinum is now OVER $80K (which also means there is NO MORE Fed. Tax Credit for any truck over $80K...can you say oops Ford Corp.)...so like the Lariat I bought...is now more like $16,400 to almost $20K MORE (because of Ford Corps jacked up prices and NO Tax Credit). Before the price swing was close...but now it is unrealistic where a person would never recover any savings in oil changes and etc. But still the EV's are fast! But a Prius that does 0-60 in 7 seconds is no slouch anymore! 😇 I remember when a Corvette was fast if it could do 0-60 in 6.2-6.8 seconds.
@@flamingspinach the vehicle itself is amazing, it’s one of the best vehicles I’ve ever owned. I really enjoy driving it. However, the winter range, winter charging speeds, and the lack of fast charging in more remote areas is just a deal breaker for me. Many Tesla owners would have you believe their charging network is ubiquitous, but they’re not available everywhere either, at least not as ubiquitous as gas stations.
I want to be fair here, I drive a lot. If it were just a local commuter car, like driving it only to work and the occasional grocery trip, it would make for a perfect vehicle. For many people, the ID4 will be perfect. I’m just an edge case, so ignore my anecdote really. The Prius is just limitless for my application, so it’s perfect for me.
@@teknightrider2586 at the moment, these EVs are overrated. I am a huge fan of the driving experience, but there are way too many shortcomings right now. I imagine in the next 5-10 years things will improve drastically in range, price, and charging infrastructure. My EV experience has really made me appreciate something like the Prius even more, especially the plug-in version.
thanks for being very clear. i now think the prius prime is just too small for me. it looks like the new kia niro phev is the one for me. i've seen a number of reviews from various channels, but yours was apples to apples among different cars and clear enough to show that the kia was just going to be bigger and that the instrument panel was not going to be hard to see like the prius.
i knew these were........concerns mentioned on other channels, but your reviews really mentioned them both in the same way and made the comparisons obvious.
Going back to its inception, what Toyota was able to do with the Prius was take an entirely new and unproven platform, and show the world (through the years) that it was not only fuel efficient, but that it was also rock solid dependable, and would easily last 10 or more years. Having earned a good reputation, the Prius is now solidly slotted to continue its domination of this segment. The fact that they made it more powerful, and more attractive is icing on the cake.
is the chart at 1:35 really correct? The new Prius is larger than the RAV4?
You keep mentioning the Camry Hybrid gets over 50 mpg but that is only in the base LE trim which is pretty stripped down. All the other trims get 47 or worse most likely due to wheels/tires and weight. So this new Prius still has a decent edge in mpg. I'd still rather have the Camry but just saying.