Toyota Prius Change Vehicle

"Very noisy"

"Acceleration and handling are not breathtaking but are perfectly adequate. I guess that I said i was mostly satisfied because I remember driving a Chevette 35 years ago. Economy cars have come a long way."

"It sucks in the snow, it loses traction very easily. I don't know if it's been addressed in new models or not; it should be addressed. I borrow one of the 3 Subarus in the family durning snowstorms."

"mileage is much worse than predicted. normal driving will get you less than 40mpg. have to learn how to drive to get better mileage. accelerates as good as my accord. handling is as good as my accord"

"Handles excellent, especially in snow"

"It doesn't have much power; acceleration is slow (unlike the Camry Hybrid, which of course is 6 years younger)."

"Excellent torque at low RPM' since it has electric motor. Quite agile in traffic where quick movements may be required."

"Acceleration"

"I am surprised by the acceleration considering it is a hybrid"

"good"

"It handles poorly in snowy weather. Otherwise, it is fine."

"Quick acceleration and smooth handling."

"Somewhat difficult to see out rear windows while driving."

"Good auto for in town driving moderate mileages and satisfactorily on the highway for an elderly driver"

"The steering is to tight, needs to have a small amount of play in the steering, but its like driving a go cart."

"Better acceleration that expected"

"With good snow tires, the Prius drives very well in the snow."

"Our Touring Edition Prius handles especially well and most shines on highways and expressways."

"Very good handling and acceleration for a economy car. Love my Prius."

"Definitely underpowered on hills and acceleration, which is the price you pay for the terrific gas mileage. Sigh!"

"It's a bit slow to accelerate."

"It has pep and is almost a quick as my old Avalon V6, but it is better than my wife's V4 Civic. It rides pretty well but a little stiff."

"At times, the car seems to skid or slide on the road only occasionally but when it goes over something other than a clean road surface."

"Nothing bad."

"Hydroplanes in heavy rain."

"This car has served our family above and beyond our expectations. It accelerates reliably and handles turns with ease. It is very comfortable to drive. I feel like we are driving a vehicle that just suits our driving style."

"At freeway speeds steering is busy especially if there is any wind."

"Paid for itself in in value and pleasure"

"Acceleration is barely adequate. Brakes are very touchy. Car feels very front end heavy."

"I drove my Prius from Texas to NY and back last year and it drove like a new car. Great car."

"Acelerates very well in passing situations"

"Much better acceleration and nimbleness than I expected, for a car with such good gas mileage."

"Poor traction and acceleration from stopped position in snowy/slippery conditions."

"Drive and accelerates well."

"Good mileage and dependable"

"It doesn't have much umpf on acceleration and doesn't respond smoothly when in a situation that requires quick movement."

"Very stable ride"

"When I could buy gas without ethanol I got over 50 miles/gal. Now that I live in Ariz. I have to buy gas with "up to 10% ethanol. My mechanic tells me that ethanol is hard on the engine and since everyone gets lower gas mileage I fail to see the point of adding ethanol to gas, must be the corn lobby."

"I was surprised at how well the car accelerated and handled, considering it was a hybrid. I've never felt like I had to compromise for fuel efficiency."

"A pleasure to drive - easy to handle/park; good acceleration, smooth ride."

"My driving attitude has changed with our Prius. Mostly due to the real-time readout for MPG for overall mileage and for MPG at that precise instant, my mileage has increased because I pay attention to that information."

"The 2007 Prius handles excellently. I pull a trailer easily. The MPH for the trailer is hardly noticeable. The handling, stopping, and acceleration are excellent with and without the trailer."

"Acceleration seems much slower than gas powered cars we've owned. Usually OK, though."

"Love the mileage and is easy to drive."

"When I first purchased it, I drove to Stratford, Canada, where there were none, so my car got a lot of attention. Canada seems to have no cars that look like "accidents waiting to happen" on their roads, and one can drive quite fast there. I was delighted to find that the nimble handling and great acceleration of my Prius more than held its own. I also learned that the ride is not quiet inside."

"I greatly enjoy driving this vehicle. It accelerates well and handles very well in a wide variety of situations. I feel confident in this vehicle and safe even when faced with emergency actions."

"Acceleration is ok. It takes a while to get up to highway speed. And the rear end feels heavy like it wants to swing out if you make a sharp turn."

"I purchased the Touring edition. The stiffer suspension and wider tires make the car handle better than similar economy cars. Acceleration to freeway is mediocre, but quite acceptable."

"No major maintenance issues, however poor handling in winter (lousy traction)."

"drives OK"

"The Prius seems to have good acceleration even at Freeway speeds. Handling is not too good especially in high winds.."

"This car has stability control but not traction control so it struggles in deep snow"

"When driving over rough areas, such as railroad ties, the car sometimes feels like I am losing control. This happens even at speeds of 35 to 40 mph"

"not a high performance racing machine, but very good for my style of driving"

"handling is pretty dull -- no road feel."

"Quicker acceleration than you would expect. Plenty of power -- and I used to do a lot of driving in very high mountains. Rides well and handles smoothly."

"Very quiet and smooth"

"mpg much better when driven by non-aggressive driver"

"In my opinion, the traction control on the Prius is actually a hazard, the way it's designed. Example: trying to accelerate from a stop on a wet road. If the system detects a tiny slip in the wheels, it kills the power off almost entirely. I've had this happen when I was trying to accelerate from a stop sign to get into traffic. Having the thing essentially die for a moment is dangerous. I contacted Toyota, and they said that it was doing what it was supposed to do, in order to protect the pow"

"Quicker to respond under all conditions than the 2014; drives like a smaller car even though it's actually not when placed side-by-side. Similar steady-state grip, but more nimble-feeling. Throttle quicker to respond than the 2014."

"I am amazed at the acceleration. I recently had my son and daughter-in-law and their 2 teenaged children in the car when i entered a heavily traveled street. The grandsons thought it was cool that their 79 year old Grandpa could still lay rubber with his car."

"We have the Touring version: handling is great. Acceleration is not a reason to buy a Prius...."

"Under-powered when trying to maintain highway speeds on inclines"

"Excellent pickup"

"peppy car, smooth stable ride"

"It has good fuel efficiency and is easy to handle. However, when driving on highways such as Highway 5 it is hard to see over the larger SUV's, vans, and trucks because the Prius driver seat places the driver in a rather low position."

"It seems to handle very tightly, I have always driven Acceleration is really not bad for a compact hybrid car, unless there are lots of people or stuff in it, or it is going up hills for a long time."

"This car has all the acceleration I need for town driving and occasionally short distances on the interstate. It responds quickly in to lane changes, braking, etc."

"Acceleration with the electric-assist motor is wonderful and useful in clutch traffic situations. it has always handled smoothly and driven like a dream."

"I love the way this car handles, turns on a dime, I know exactly where the front wheels are. Marvelous car."

"The acceleration is exceptional, inspiring confidence during lane changes and all expressway entrance ramp merges. The steering, handling, and brakes are very precise thus also inspire confidence during any "collision avoidance manuvers" at all posted city and highway speeds. Both my wife and I agree that this car ranks in the "Top Two" during our fifty years of marriage."

"It drives like a microwave. Serious lack of pickup. Handling is okay."

"This Prius accelerates pretty well when needed. good on curves. Brakes work well. IF I get another car, I would want it to be a Prius. I like the higher than usual seats, which make entering and exiting easier. That was one reason for buying it."

"The car has always performed well. It handles well, accelerates very well and at 11 years and 108000 miles "old" the car still drives very well."

"Good acceleration, tho not fabulous. Passes cars on local roads ok, decent acceleration onto highways."

"Both are great."

"The Prius is a great little car and we really appreciate the fantastic mileage."

"For a hybrid 4 cylinder the acceleration is adequate. This car handles very good on all types of road."

"Excallent"

"Acceleration is adequate and Prius handles well"

"Very wind sensitive at freeway speeds. Fine at slower speeds."

"Handles well. Accelerates well. The only negative is the internal noise. However it is better than comparably priced cars"

"Good acceleration and handling, but a bit noisy"

"The vehicle feels a little top-heavy at on-ramp curves, and could use a bit more acceleration capability. The handling is very crisp, and steering has almost no backlash. The toy shift lever is annoying primarily because in Canada we could use extra low gears chosen manually, and because I have been driving with floor and column shifts since 1971, so the location is bizarre."

"prius had a recall on 'combination meter'. mine went out after recall was terminated. this is a factory defect and many other prius owners have had this problem over the years. this is a simple fix for dealer but they will charge up to $1000 for repair."

"Handling is great, on a par with a friend’s VW GTI, acceleration if fine, not supercar acceleration, but not meant to be, and super cars don’t approach 50 mpg"

"easy to drive"

"For the last year or so, we have had issues with alerts from the car. We had the Toyota dealer look at the issues and they were unable to help us. This is an area that Toyota really needs to improve."

"We bought this for the hybrid factor, but this is actually a fun car to drive. It corners well and accelerates much better than anticipated - no problems getting up to speed with traffic. Even with 188,000 miles!"

"the handling and acceleration of this older Prius is still very good. Acceleration is fine for freeway onramps and mountain driving. No issues even after 200,000 plus miles."

"After ten years of almost un-blemished service and safety, its quality of manufacture, relative comfort for a small car, safety, handling and economy, it far surpasses any vehicle we have owned given the hard use it was put to."

"Quick precise"

"Does not handle good in the rain"

"Every thing has held up well except the leather seats so I purchased sheepskin covers. I love this car."

"vehicle handles well since it is small and relatively light. mid-range acceleration is good when electric motors are triggered. Road noise is high on coarse road surfaces, better tires may help with this."

"This car just seems to run and handle better and better with time. Routine maintenance is done when the check engine light goes on and that has been all it has needed for ten years."

"Acceleration is good; the hybrid system gives good power, of course, by combining the ICE and electric power. The one drawback is that the traction control system is over-eager. That is, if a road is the slightest bit slick and you hit the throttle, the thing essentially dies out for a moment."

"It handles well and meets all my driving needs on the highways and city while still getting 44 MPG. Can’t beat that."

"I have always been pleased with how the Prius drives"

"Handles very well in ice and snow."

"My Prius is so fun to drive. It has great pick up and handling. It is quick and tight. I am an Uber driver and it allows me to manuver quickly in tight situations."

"For its size and cost, it is still quite comfortable and functional to drive"

"The car still drives well. The reason the mpg is so low is that we use it almost exclusively for very short trips, often 2-5 miles from our home and rarely on the freeway. Before we got the 2017 Prius we were still getting about 44-48 mpg."

"For having such a small number of horsepower, this car actually has a fair amount of pep. I'm able to keep up on the highway at just about any speed."

"poor acceleration"

"Even though my Prius is over 10 years old, it still has excellent acceleration when needed for highway ramps, passing, and sudden emergencies. It handles very well and surprises doubters who have driven it with me. The speedometer has always been off at higher speeds- must drive 62 to show 60 on the speedometer, for instance. Largest drawback for me is that I am short and must sit on cushions, but still have trouble seeing to back up ."

"It handles like what a cloud might be like, if you could maneuver and accelerate/stop a cloud. The acoustics, from front to rear, are sub-par. The Prius sound system is well designed and designed within the Prius package; a design that reflects an effort to accommodate visionary concerns: a rear camera inclusive of great window-seat design that facilitates a driver’s ease for safe driving. As the audio system is excellent, the regular communications within the Prius cabin are a personal strain for all passengers when performed between the back seat and front seat. For personal communications the audio system is not used in an advantageous manner to augment the utilization of those great electronic audio system acoustics in support of passenger communication. Passengers are difficult to hear. If this was due personal hearing abilities that would be understood; however, I fail to experience this is due personal hearing ability. This is a major driving complication under some circumstances! A well designed amplification-speaker system exists in the Prius: for great audio, but with additional engineering amplification added to the electronic audio system the Prius could be designed to facilitate passenger communication: producing a safer driving environment."

"I have the Touring model with a six cylinder so no complaint!"

"This vehicle has the get up and go to get out of the way if you need to and handles like a dream. The turn radius is exceptional and is very comfortable to handle."

"It is a little slower to accelerate than I'd like. After a few months of driving it, though, I didn't really notice that anymore."

"Good: great turning radius, which helps in parallel parking in the city. Bad: does not accelerate well."

"my prius has always had great acceleration, except this year there is less and a small leak (engine check light) has occurred. I have not had it fixed."

"Difficult accelerating on an incline or freeway on-ramp. Need to be gentle on the accelerator."

"Acceleration is good, if the hybrid battery is charged fully, but a bit strained if the battery gets a bit low, like after using the A/C in traffic. The handling and performance is generally very good. My main gripe is how low to the ground it sits, but that is due to the aerodynamics of the design goals of best fuel economy."

"Long car rides (>4 hrs) wear on the body. Especially back seat."

"The seats are very comfortable overall, with the one exception for taller drivers (long legs). The seats don't quite move back far enough for long trips. This changed in the next (2010) model."

"Seats do not have adequate lower back support and are not sufficiently adjustable. Seats don't match the quality of the vehicle. Car is a bit noisy, ride is mushy."

"Our Prius is very comfortable to ride in. Noise level is great and the ride very smooth."

"seats are still comfortable after all these years"

"low noise"

"This is a noisy car"

"I know what I am getting, so no major complaints. However, compared to my previous cars, this Camry doesn't offer comfortable seats, the noise level is a big high, and the ride is not the best."

"Like all base-model Toyotas in my experience, the seats are AWFUL. I need a cushion so as not to sink onto my tailbone and even with the cushion, I am practically crippled after 200 miles. I will never buy another Toyota without upgraded seats!"

"The seats in the Prius are uncomfortable. You get pretty uncomfortable after 180 miles and have to take a break."

"The car is "a little Rolls Royce" as my Dad would say- very quiet even on the highway and a good size for a family"

"Road noise pretty loud. Seats too low for my wife's comfort."

"seating is uncomfortable on long rides."

"Very comfortable driver's seat -- perfect for long road trips. Good lumbar support."

"Seats would need more lumbar support ."

"Road noise and ride is barely tolerable, especially on expressway. In addition, gas mileage is overrated."

"I have the version with leather seats. It is the most comfortable car I have ever owned."

"I have wide shoulders, and find it uncomfortable to sit in front passenger seat because my elbow jams up against divider and door."

"Seats feel hard during long drives. A bit noisy on the highway. Ride is good."

"The vehicle ride is very stable."

"Have to be aware of people nearby as the Prius makes no sound when idling. It accelerates quickly, turns on a dime & handles turns and curves smoothly. The interior is not cramped. Holds a heavy load in its hatch."

"Driver's Seat aren't particularly comfortable nor adjustable enough Climate control-very good"

"Love automatic temp control. Rides like an expensive car: comfortable, quiet."

"The front windshield is so large and at such a severe angle, as well as, stretches so far above the top of he vehicle, the driver is always is direct sun. It is a horrible design to have the sun always shining in on the driver and the dash. The dash wear because of the heat exposure is 10 times what it should be."

"Not enough leg room for my 6'2" tall husband."

"Poor visibility. Hard to get into and out of."

"AC is not satisfactory for driving in temperatures around 100 degrees F."

"Poor lumbar support. Even though we get much better mileage in the Prius, we tend to use the Sienna during long trips due to the much more comfortable seats. Toyota should put a priority on fixing the seat comfort issue. Air conditioning is acceptable but a bit anemic during 100 degree weather (not a problem with the Sienna)."

"The seats are comfortable, although the ride is a little harsh at times. It is a level 3 touring, and the suspension is a little stiffer than I think it should be."

"the car gets blown around on the highway by passing trucks. The car seems to struggle to get up to speed from stopped, especially from stop lights."

"Seats not very comfortable on a long trip. Ride is noisy. Climate control is satisfactory."

"My problem is related to my height. I'm tall, especially from the hips and up; ergo, headroom is a huge issue for me. In the Prius, I have to angle the seatback back pretty far, which ends up being uncomfortable for longer trips. If I don't lean back; that is, if I sit up relatively straight, my head is brushing the headliner, and I'm looking through the very top of the windshield."

"The on-dash control screen gets blacked out when there is sun, so when I want to adjust for AC or Heat, I end up doing it by braille sort of! That is NOT safe to be trying to do while driving. Same for anything else requiring selection on the screen. I hope the newer models have fixed that."

"road noise fairly pronounced--having to use a screen to control climate is a drag compared to a knob!!"

"The seats are uncomfortable for longer trips. The ride is noisy and there has been wind noise around the driver's window. It's what you get with a base model, I guess."

"THIS MODEL HAS SOME VISION BLOCKS DUE TO MY HEIGHT. ALSO I KEEP RUNNING OVER CURBS AND LOSING WHEEL COVERS BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO JUDGE LOCATION OF CAR TO CURB."

"Front seats don't have enough support under the thighs. They have manual controls only. They do no have enough adjustability. Ride is good but road noise can be a problem"

"All ok except road noise"

"Comfort: A/C is great. The driver's seat sagged, but an inserted pillow does the trick."

"About 6 yrs after Prius 2007 purchase in MA, the trunk handle disintegrated into a gooey mess that covered one's fingers with every grasp of the trunk handle. Despite the widespread occurrence of this defect in material, Toyota chose NOT to make this a recall item. For warmer parts of the country, it took about 3-4 years for the problem to surface. Comfort and safety issue."

"touring car is good for short trips but seats are hard and interior noisy. on long trips it wears you out."

"For a tall drive like myself, more adjustment of the steering wheel is required."

"At 6ft 1in tall, I am too tall to get past the door frame on the drivers door without putting my head close to the steering wheel."

"Road noise often loud."

"The main problem for us with the Prius is the blind spots. The rear window is at such a slight diagonal that the driver had roughly 6 inches of vertical space to see through. This small distance creates blind spots, especially towards the passenger side."

"Seats are not comfortable on long trips, esp. lumbar support."

"It could use more comfortable seats and more cushioning on the arm rests"

"Seats not real comfortable on long trips and noisy."

"One of the few things that I am dissatisfied with in this car is that it transfers road noise."

"This vehicle does an outstanding job in the areas of climate control, sound system, noise, lighting, turning circle and ride."

"Difficulty access to rear seat.This may be due to age (92)"

"Seats are very hard. Climate control has difficulty keeping up with the AC on very hot days."

"Same as our other car: Car has a lot of noise while driving. Seats are really uncomfortable and don't have any real options to adjust for height and angle. No steering wheel adjustment which is also a pain."

"I am wide bottomed and seats are not the best match for me. All the rest are fine."

"It should be possible to set all climate controls as you like, and just make modifications by changing temperature - as was possible in my old Subaru Forrester."

"The AC does not really adjust as well as you'd like, and requires frequent tuning."

"I am 6'1" tall. With the drivers seat all the way back I need to recline the seat back a little and click the night switch on the rear view mirror. Otherwise I cannot use the mirror to see out the back window, or feel comfortable driving."

"above 95 degrees the CD player did not operate until I put the AC on high and cooled the interior."

"The ease of operation and the features are the best I have ever experienced. The 2007 base model I own is a bit too complex; however. The climate and noise elimination are spectacular. If one problem exists, besides the crazy bar across the back window slightly obstructing the review mirror reflection, the complexity of the overall system, that problem would be fine Toyota attention to detail by placing a speaker at every space within the interior in the reproduction effort for great sound."

"Drivers seat can get uncomfortable on long drives."

"Very uncomfortable front seats"

"Seats are not very adjustable and are uncomfortable. Feels like you're sitting on a kitchen chair with no adjustability."

"Base trim seats are horrible. Should have gotten a fancier trim. True for most Toyotas in my experience."

"The Prius is definitely not fun to drive. Acceleration is weak and starring is mushy."

"I wish the seats were more shaped--no lumbar support--they are sort of C shaped and I am not. Makes longer rides uncomfortable, and even hour-long trips a bit taxing on the neck."

"Noisy ride. Would like more adjustment options for driver seat"

"I am 6'3" tall and weigh a little over 300#. The Prius is as comfortable as any car I've owned. The concessions I had expected to make for fuel economy were simply not there. The interior has maintained its quality for 115,000 miles, now as well. Great engineering, and I'm an automotive engineer."

"I drive from Austin, TX to St. Paul, MN several times a year. The ride is quiet, I can keep the inside at whatever temperature I want, and, most important, in that long drive, the seat is comfortable without being squishy. I no longer get tailbone ache or tired back, which I recently experienced for the first time in 10 years, when I took an intercity bus from Chicago to St. Paul."

"Don't like the road noise at highway speeds. Hard to talk"

"Serious road noise. Began burning/using serious amounts of oil at about 170,000 miles."

"Seats could be a bit more back-supportive. Road noise could be better muffled."

"noise level could be better I think I like old fashioned dial/button controls better then touch screen for climate/radio"

"The interior noise level is quite high. The back seats are not comfortable."

"I needed to increase the tilt of the driver seat for adequate thigh support. I am 6' 2"."

"Road noise is a bit loud at times"

"I have a bad back and chose the Prius for the seat comfort."

"There is no lumbar support in any of the seats, so that riding for long periods of time becomes very uncomfortable."

"the car is very quiet overall but developed an rattling noise with hard acceleration around 150k miles that hasn't gone away. Driver's seat is not as comfortable as I'd like for driving a lot."

"all prius are noisey"

"I think the safety of blinds spots needs improvement. This presents a serious risk when changing lanes."

"Noisy very uncomfortable ride"

"Front seats have short seat cushions and almost no lumbar support. This makes long rides tiring and uncomfortable. Road noise is somewhat loud."

"Ride has been good. Seats could be more comfortable but not terrible"

"Base-level Toyotas, in my experience, have lousy front seats. The Prius is no exception. If it had better seating, I'd be 100% satisfied. I need to use a seat cushion to keep my tailbone off the floor!"

"I took the car on a couple of longer trips in the past couple of years, and I was surprised at how comfortable it was on the open road."

"The car is very comfortable, but the cabin is a bit noisy at highway speeds"

"Road noise is loud in this vehicle. Too much vibration from road. Need more comfortable seats and lumbar support."

"For 4 cylinders, this little car has proved more than satisfactory for acceleration and passing. The noise level of the car is not real quiet, but it is not bad at all. It is not a luxury vehicle, but it is very reliable and trustworthy."

"I get a little more air & road noise thru the windows & doors than in our Camry. The seats don't hit my back as well so I get back fatigue if we spend more than a couple of hours at a time in the Prius."

"It puts a smile on my face to sit in my 2007 Touring Edition Prius. Mileage is 110,000 plus, yet it's still provides amazing COMFORT, with looks, smells, and ride like brand new. My break pads are still originals with enough break pad left ,to be Service Technician check rated "green." But the most exhilaratiing FUN COMFORT occurs when driving. The precise Touring suspension and steering makes me feel the the Prius and I are "one"."

"after 11 years still comfortable"

"seats are not long enought to support my legs"

"Seats are very comfortable for traveling long distances, that recline all the way back with good neck supporting headrest. Very quiet ride and handling is top notch."

"Comfort is average. I can drive a lot of miles but after about five hours the seat is a bit hard."

"The road noise has always been an issue. But we can live with it"

"Car is QUIET and I love that. Negative: Seat is not particularly comfortable. (1) It does not support the lumbar area. (2) I am average woman's height (5'4") and the back head rest does not come close to coming low enough to support my neck. Also, the split window in the back cuts the view a bit."

"All seats, both front and back, are extremely comfortable and roomy, which is unusual for a compact car."

"The seats are hard and become uncomfortable after a hour."

"My favorite vehicle."

"Not bad, but not as quite as a Camry."

"It is comfortable considering it’s size"

"seats are difficult to adjust poor visibility"

"All the weatherstripping in the doors rotted, now it's noisy."

"Seats are basic and lack support"

"The engine can be a bit strained at times, especially if the Hybrid battery is low, i.e using the AC a lot. You can't say "Prius" and "exciting" in the same sentence, but it is a well made, reliable car, perfect for the field service I do."

"Since it is a 2007 model it is really lacking in seat comfort and has excessive road noise on the highway.. That doesn't detract from its overall value. My wife loves her 11 year old Prius!"

"The seats are uncomfortable, the space is small, there isn't much room to move without pushing against parts of the call, there is poor visibility, the engine is noisy when accelerating."

"Very comfortable ride and a very reliable vehicle."

"road noise is bad, seats cause some back problems"

"Overall, the car is very comfortable. As with all Toyotas I've owned (eight of them to date), the seats are well designed."

"Ride is a little rough, probably due to age. Noise level is not great."

"There is some wind noise but the car has had some body work."

"The seats need better back support"

"ride a bit stiff, road noise in the cabin"

"Has held up very well for an 11 year old car . Cleans easily. Shows little wear. What little there is is confined to the floor mats. Has endured extreme desert heat quite well."

"Simply a comfortable ride. I can go long distances with no back trouble, cramps"

"Interior feels much more spacious than I expected for a small car. Comfortable for long trips. A little noisier than my previous Camry, but not annoyingly so. Back seat allows ample leg room. Back seat is better for short people, as head room is less than in front seat."

"The car is relatively quiet on the road, which is a good feature. On long trips, the leg support is not great."

"In general, very good. But I have a relatively long torso, so I would like to be able to lower the driver's seat."

"Car seats very supportive. Engine noise in minimal, even for combustion engine. Touring Edition handles very well at all speeds and under all weather conditions."

"Seat and area around seat fit well"

"With over 10 years of owning our Prius we are continually amazed at the comfort of the ride and the versatility of the interior space. While the Prius may not have the fastest acceleration we can keep up with traffic and while driving it like a regular car have the advantage of much better mileage."

"Too much road noise. No adjustable lumbar support."

"The seats are very uncomfortable for long drives. They need more lower back support. Additionally, the headrest leans forward and puts one's head at an angle that causes pain (I have to turn the headrest 180º in order to drive the car)."

"After 11 years this car still provides me with a very good balance of seating comfort, adequate handling and excellent climate control and the passenger compartment affords very good versatility for transporting bulky boxes, etc."

"The interior of the Prius is the most versatile of any car we have ever owned. When we need to haul people or stuff, we always choose the Prius."

"I enjoy the easy maneuverability of this car and enjoy the high mileage per gallon of gas."

"Great prices and rebates made this a smart choice. Got all the things we desired with fantastic gas mileage."

"Eleven years later and I still love this car. While it was expensive at the time, it has seen some really high gas prices and I've never put more than $30 in the tank. We choose this vehicle for travel because it is far less expensive to drive."

"It's been a fantastic car. Worth every penny."

"A family member has a 2013 Lexus hybrid. In comparison, the only major features my '07 Prius is missing are adjustable seats, heated/ventillated seats, bluetooth streaming and blind spot monitor."

"This 2007 Prius has been a gem and has lived up to and surpassed all expectations for reliability, economy and comfort. The original drive power batteries are still functioning well after 212,000 miles. (We still get over 40mpg on these origional batteries) We have replaced the 12 volt battery, brakes, tires and assorted light bulbs, but all in all, the car has been a trouble free vehicle. Starting to show it's age, but a car I would still take anywhere."

"Gas economy is excellent. I get about 42 mpg. I sometimes almost run out of class because I can go so long in between fill-ups."

"Excellent mileage and reliability"

"High gas mileage, nice looking, smooth ride, dependable."

"Although we have had to replace items that have worn out over ten years of driving, it is still a reliable car that we use around town. Getting between 48 - 51 mpg (depending on the season and our driving ) makes us happy we have this as our second car."

"For the price I paid, this car has exceeded my expectations."

"The technology and gas mileage is the factor for purchasing the car. The goal was 40 mpg and we get over 50 mpg."

"50 mpg, original battery going strong after 155,000 miles, very low maintenance costs."

"Excellent fuel savings for long distance road trips."

"Very economical"

"This car was worth every penny I paid for it. It is 10 years old and still going strong. I have had to replace the blower motor twice."

"The Prius has been terrific value-wise. In 10 years, it has required no major repairs and has maintained superior mileage."

"Great value and mpg even after 10 years."

"Has proven to be a very reliable vehicle. This is the best vehicle purchase my wife and I have made in the 45 years we have been buying vehicles."

"Gas mileage"

"The gas mileage being so great is obvious but the reliability of the car is amazing."

"High build quality, very dependable, low running cost, very good mileage but mileage has fallen from 53 yearly average to 48 over 11 years. Overall, excellent value, just not perfect."

"It has been virtually trouble free for the last decade, and the battery still is fine, and the mileage has just dropped a bit with age. This is the best car I've ever owned"

"It gets great gas mileage still and requires little maintenance"

"Gas mileage has remained consistently around 43 mpg for 10 years. Only maintenance has been oil changes and a water pump at 40000 miles."

"Ten years old & 66,000 miles & never a significant repair; great tire wear; never have needed brake pads replaced; maintenance simple & easy for DIY"

"Brakes last 200,000+ miles; nothing fails, so exceptionally reliable; don't buy a nav system - quickly dated, and expensive."

"great value both for initial purchase and long term reliability. A dependable quality car with great mileage."

"almost no problem with this car. An impressive low maintence low cost vehicle"

"Most reliable vehicle ever made! Nothing major has gone wrong in 10 years and 145,000 miles. Amazing. It still gets 47 MPG and is reasonably comfortable. It is also amazingly adaptable as a surprisingly big hatchback."

"The car is excellent for in city driving but not comfortable on long trips The fact you can fit 4 adults comfortably is nice Mileage is excellent"

"I've owned the vehicle for over 10 years with minimal maintenance or repairs getting consistently high mileage."

"It too is a comparably "least stressless" car considering economy, reliability. safety, comfort and convenience. 106500 miles driven, yet has the original brakes and were rated "green" at last inspection."

"Very reliable -- cost of operation has been exceptionally low."

"I have owned this car for over 10 years and have 177k miles on it. Nothing has gone wrong with it other than routine maintenance (oil, tires, brakes) and it is still going strong. I'm aiming for 300k!"

"very advanced dash system considering model year. Given all features and mileage, an excellent value. Given that appearances have not changed over time, does not look dated."

"The navigation system is awful. Maps can only be updated by buying a new DVD at extortionist prices and the user interface is clunky and extremely frustrating to use. I would never spend the money on the system again."

"My two children also bought Prius based on our overall satisfaction with it."

"This car beats expectations in roominess and mpg. We were surprised with the spaciousness of the interior. As for the mileage ; sticker stated estimated 40-42, we actually started averaging 46-48 as we added miles on the car. Very impressed."

"Had to replace the entire navigation display system (nearly $1500) and the entire drive-system battery pack ($3000) just after warranty expired. CD/Radio controls stopped working years ago. Will think twice before investing in another Prius."

"I felt the price was high at the time I bought the car. Maybe Prius prices have since gone down."

"Paid $11000 for the car, it now has 196000 miles on it. We have traveled 120000 miles with it in 41/2 yrs. needing only regular maintenance. It still holds a value of about $4000, that is less than 6 cents per mile for depreciation. Hard to beat that!"

"I get better gas mileage than the newer Prius models and have more interior room then the newer Prius models, including the size of the hatchback for loading and unloading. The newer models opening is smaller. Love this car and will drive it until repairs and maintenance exceed a new car payment."

"Hybrid battery just replaced at 105,000 mi. Had hoped it would last longer, but told WNL. Does not have as good of pick-up as other all gas autos we've owned."

"Best purchase I've ever made. Period. The car has almost 200,000 miles and is on the original front breaks. Not one major mechanical problem, only standard stuff like belts wearing out. It has the original transmission!"

"Excellent fuel economy, very reliable, good back seat room."

"Best car I have ever owned. Tremendous value for the money. Extremely reliable and trouble free."

"Value has been very good. Waiting for plug-in model to finally come out, so that 2017 Toyota Prius Plug-In can approach 100 mpg. Waiting for CR to test drive actual vehicle and the competition."

"Good value"

"loved the car but after 185,000 miles the hybrid batteries and their electronic control system are shot. The bake electronic control system also went out. These are not inexpensive fixes! Also, I doubt (question) dealer charges for water pump repairs at time of recall repairs on the pump."

"excellent reliability - low cost of ownership"

"Only mechanical issue was the water pump leaked after 4 years. Other than that it has run trouble free and a pure gas miser. Couldn't be happier with our Prius"

"Good gas milage"

"very good value USED."

"We bought this car in 2013 in mint condition with 55k miles for 12k."

"Only replace: brakes one time (front at 180,000 miles and back at 230,000 miles), tires (on 5th set), one set of spark plugs (at 160,000 miles) and still getting 48 miles per gallon (between 50 and 70 degree weather) at 245,000 miles."

"Best car I've ever owned. Never requires much other than changing the oil. If you had asked me if I believed I would own the car nine years with nearly 90k miles and never needed to have the brakes done, I wouldn't have believed you."

"I put an advertisement on the internet in 2007 for a new Prius for $20,000. Two dealers responded andIbought the car from the closest one."

"Gets good mileage, fun to drive, comfortable on long trips."

"Unbeatable for value, amazing gas mileage, very safe on snow if used with snow tires."

"The Prius had premium options which made it more than an economical people mover. Since gasoline prices spiked well above $3 per gallon for a few years, the payback time on the additional cost of the hybrid was significantly shortened. Maintenance costs have been minimal, so for a comfortable & roomy car to drive I haven't had to pay as much per mile as I expected."

"I have driven the Prius 248,000 miles. Only major cost was replacement of emission control unit. Other than that, very little maintainence. A great value, getting 44+ miles to gallon."

"Still getting good mileage per gallon at 9 years old. Very reliable!"

"purchased used with 100,000 miles on it and it has been very good to me value wise. very well made car as nothing goes wrong except oil changes and I did replace the tires."

"Outstanding value. Our 2007 Prius was purchased at a good price, and provides us with outstanding reliability and superb mileage. Will definitely buy another Prius in the future !"

"Excellent gas mileage (52 MPH on road); amazing interior storage room with the back seats down"

"The value is good but as it ages certain plastic clips begin to fail. the back hatch door airfoil held in by plastic clips. annoying and expensive to repair"

"he car has been almost up-keep free for my first nine years. Unfortunately I just replaced my Hybrid Battery, despite low mileage."

"It was the most expensive new car I had ever bought, but as it now has 259000+ miles on it and still runs like a new car, it gets cheaper by the day."

"I purchased 2007 Prius in 2008, pre owned. I paid $24,000 at another dealer than Toyota. I feel I paid too much for it at the time. I wanted the car too much to think logically."

"Reliability outstanding"

"Value. Excellent gas mileage. Not the most comfortable car. Seats are painful after about 250 miles."

"I've used and held on to it well past when the point when you begin to save money compared to other cars due to the fuel efficiency."

"Economy from fuel saving and very low repair cost."

"Well engineered car very affordable, excellent mileage"

"I purchased the car under duress - my existing car had died on the road, and I was towed to a smaller city in central Pennsylvania, far from where I live. This was really the only used Prius they had, and I probably paid more than I should have. If I had been at home in Salt Lake City, and not so stressed out I probably could have made a better decision"

"good gas mileage and very reliable"

"Never had a serious problem, great fuel economy. Nine years and going strong."

"Given our experience with our 2007 Prius -- solid performance without any major hassles in 240k miles and nine years -- and the excellent 51 mpg we have enjoyed over all these miles, I find it difficult to understand who buys all the other models on the road, and why."

"We have consistently gotten about 54 miles per gallon over 110,000 miles despite your ratings in the 40+ mpg range."

"Now ten years old. Shows no signs of problems. Worth every penny and then some."

"Good milage for a decent price."

"meets my needs, best mileage, very reliable"

"Good purchase value, minimal repair needs"

"The gas mileage quoted about the Toyota hybrid is totally as advertised. It's the most economical car I've ever owned. It is also very dependable without any unusual problems in any way."

"Economical & safe to drive"

"Besides great gas mileage, at 116 K miles, the car doesn't burn any oil, the brakes have never been replaced, and based on wear measurements will go to about 150 K before replacement is needed. The only repair the car has ever had in 116 K is water pump replacement, and auxiliary battery replacement."

"This is the most maintenance free car we have ever owned."

"Actually went through Costco's program and saved a few thousand dollars."

"I commuted 80 miles a day in my Prius for 10 years. It has 233,000 miles on it and still runs like a top. With the exception of sun damage on the back tailgate, it looks fine."

"I have had this car for nine years and 107,000 miles and there have been no repairs needed except oil, tires, light bulbs etc. Not even brakes. Even my previous car (1994 Camry) wasn't this good. It's astounding!"

"The value of the Prius is overrated in terms of its gasoline mileage. Over the last 50 months, I have driven my 2007 Prius exactly 74,841 miles and have put exactly 1,928.5 gallons of gasoline in it. Therefore, I my 2007 Prius has averaged exactly 38.8 mpg, rounded to 39 mpg, not the ridiculously optimistic 45-50 mpg that CR, EPA, and other testers and owners have reported. I strongly recommend that CR stop guesstimating and fabricating fictitious figures and just stick with reliable data report"

"It has maintained a very good value over the years compared to other makes."

"The Toyota Prius has been a very reliable car. Maintenance costs are low and gas mileage is terrific."

"Only repair to this point was the 12v battery. Regenerative braking saves brakes. No brake repairs so far. Fun to drive."

"High mph and excellent reliability"

"I love the car but in hindsight I think I paid too much. But I needed a car in that price range and am not a good bargainer. In addition I overlooked a couple of damaged things in the interior and didn't see till a few months after I got the car. I know I won't be able to get a usual value on trade in because of low average mileage and interior damage."

"Outstanding value and quality"

"Fantastic miles per gallon. Very quiet compared to our other cars at the time when we purchased it although now it seems noisy compared to our electric car."

"The car runs as well as it did when we first bought it with regular maintenance. Mileage is still good. It does show some where and tear but that's to be expected. Computer system needed to be replaced recently for about $800."

"Value worth the price."

"Very reliable"

"Great value. Each year it runs the ROI gets better."

"We have replaced both the small battery and the hybrid battery. Otherwise we have had no problems."

"Save money on very little cost of gas and maintenance."

"I want a car that gets me from A to B with reliability, safety, and decent gas mileage. The rest is incidental. I do like a FM radio and HVAC, both of which my car has"

"Reliability"

"Total of $350 spent on this car in 159000 miles."

"Excellent value, Low operating costs, Good comfort, Goes anywhere I want it to go--with feeling of safety."

"The car is 11 years old and likely has paid for itself in savings on gas."

"Value has been great!"

"It has been VERY reliable,no mechanical problems at all.We have been very pleased with our gas mileage and feel we have had more than our money's worth."

"This vehicle has paid for itself over and over, again. It's been so reliable and trouble free. All we ever need to do is keep up on the preventative maintenance and replace the battery every now and then which you have to do on every vehicle you own in the desert southwest."

"Excellent mileage. Reasonable maintenance costs. Still using original main battery...that's the big ticket item that may next. We'll replace it."

"My wife drives the Prius. This is the first car that she has kept over 100,000 miles. She likes it a lot and even retired, still drives a lot for her volunteer work.i"

"Retains value and in demand(easier to sell)"

"Great gas mileage... averaging 45 mpg. No significant repairs required in 11+ years."

"Most reliable car we've ever owned, and great versatility for everyday use."

"energy efficient. no mechanical problems. At 218000 miles still runs great. Hugs the road"

"Pretty obvious. comfort, safety and economy at a reasonable price. Very low maintenance costs over the 11 years."

"Excellent gas mileage and space available"

"Excellent engineering works great, good price"

"The car remains extremely reliable, with only minor problems throughout its lifetime."

"We bought the Prius because it is a hybrid & we care about the effects on the environment. Because it's a hybrid we get incredible gas mileage. We have gotten 40-50 mpg regularly. Plus it rarely needs to be repaired (which we have found to be true of all our Toyota's. (We've stuck with the brand through two Corollas, one Camray, one Cressida, and a 1997 Celica which I drive regularly!)."

"This is an amazing vehicle. It's been a solid performer and we've spent very little on repairs. We never expected it to make it this far (over 188,000 and still running smoothly!)"

"50mpg says it all"

"Trouble free car"

"In addition to being very cheap to fill with gasoline, this is a comfortable, very reliable car. It is my only car, so that is very important."

"Great value. Great mileage."

"Gets great gas mileage. No major problems."

"I advertised on the internet that I was ready o purchase for cash a new Prius. Paid $20000, which was a good deal and the car has been superb in terms of r3eliability and gas mileage."

"I think you pay a "tax" for the hybrid label. The battery life is a huge issue."

"We've been driving the Prius for 11 years and in that time we've had no major problems. We have regular maintenance done and have had to buy new tires periodically but that's it."

"Great value. 165,000 miles and only 1 repair (hybrid system water pump). Great interior space. The only weakness of this car is that road noise is high."

"Very reliable, economical & comfortable. Excellent resale value."

"This is an amazing vehicle. I highly recommend it. Remember, you don't get high millage if you drive with a heavy foot!!"

"The gas mileage is as advertised and the reliability is rock solid."

"Super gas mileage, low maintenance costs. Maintains trade-in value, but we plan to keep it as long as possible."

"I just feel smart every time I drive my Prius because I get great mileage and few repairs. I’m having a sensor replaced this week-the first repair other than new brakes last year, tires and replacing the regular battery. Very reliable."

"When new in2007 it was a bit expensive. Stripped down it was about $23,000. However, very reliable and economical."

"Fantastic car. I plan to replace it with another prius. I don't understand why everyone doesn't drive this car"

"The gas mileage is terrific. The city mileage is about 43 mpg, and the highway (trip) mileage is over 50 mpg."

"At the time of purchase it might have seemed like an extravagant and costly purchase but the service, reliability and satisfaction we have gotten from this car has been great."

"Cost to operate and reliability are excellent"

"Great MPG. Low maintenance expenses"

"Pleased very much with the vehicle"

"We bought it for basic transportation and service as a transport for boating supplies, trips to and from our storage bin and shopping trips."

"Given the high mileage I'm getting, the Pruis is an outstanding value. I will be purchasing another one when this one is older."

"It's a Prius - efficient with fuel and in design. A joy to drive and surprisingly useful as a utility vehicle. Our only complaint about this car is the dreadful Xenon headlight system, which has delivered an odyssey of headlamp failures and poor illumination. It is something Toyota should have recalled, but never did, and is a major failing on an otherwise perfect car."

"It is an excellent car. When we purchased the car there were still tax incentives both State and Federal so it was an excellent value. However,when we needed a new car 3 months ago we opted for a 2018 Corolla as opposed to a 2018 Prius because without the tax breaks, the Corolla was a much better value without sacrificing what we wanted in a new c ar."

"High reliability, fuel savings benefit the environment and offset the premium cost of the hybrid technology. Regenerative brake feature means the OEM brake shoes are still good after 140k miles. So savings there."

"Prius has been very reliable. The gas mileage has been such that the car has paid for itself in the money I’ve saved. The big battery had to be changed out, in the 9th year, but it was under warranty so I didn’t have to pay for that. I only had one other Repair needed in all these years. It was for a new water pump."

"This car has held up very well for eleven years. The gas millage is still excellent. The hatchback also allows the car to carry more than you'd expect for its small size."

"The gas mileage has saved me quite a bit of money, as well as being good for the environment."

"Excellent value!"

"Reliable vehicle with very good gas mileage! Together makes for a good valued car. Still running very well at a little over 138,000 miles and about 11.5 years."

"Great gas mileage. Very reliable. Comfortable and reasonably quiet. Longevity."

"My wife bought it new. She bought a new Honda CR-V in December 2016 and I bought the Prius with 95,000 miles for $5,000. It's comfortable, roomy, handles well, dependable, and gets great gas mileage. I can't think of anything bad to say about the car, which needs no oil between changes, A/C is cold."

"Terrific fuel economy, complete reliability."

"Excellent gas mileage. When new, I could get 55 MPG if I averaged 55 MPH on the highway. Now that it is an 11 year-old car, I'm getting about 48 MPG, which is still double the mileage I got with my Camry. Car gets all scheduled maintenance, and has not needed any other repairs. Brakes have been replaced once in all these years, and still have 50% wear left. Very happy with the service from this car compared to the reasonable price I paid for it new."

"Routine maintenance only in 10 years of ownership. Excellent gas mileage – 48 MPG in city and a bit higher on the highway. No repairs. So Low-cost, efficient and relatively fun vehicle"

"No repairs in 11 years, 124000 miles."

"Paid for itself in four years with cost of gasoline being over three dollars per gallon. Only significant defect was completely covered by warranty. Otherwise the vehicle has required minimal maintenance."

"I got my money’s worth. Good gas mileage, few repairs."

"Car has needed very little maintenance."

"excellent fuel mileage under all conditions ; excellent reliability other than the small battery. Replaced small battery too many times since car was not driven daily. After trickle charger was attached problem was solved. Lots of room to carry larger items since it is a hatchback."

"When the car was ten years old last year, I mentioned to the service manager at a regular service that I was thinkig of trading it in on a new Prius some time soon, and his response was "Why would you do that. This is just a baby!". On a more recent regular service visit, the manager called the 2007 Prius a "Rock solid model.""

"Interior room is great, 50 + mpg, hybrid system still works great at 228000 miles, with no hint of any problem with the hybrid battery"

"decent price to start with, have gotten 10 good years of service"

"Excellent reliability, great mileage, decent performance"

"My 07 Prius is a practical and efficient car. It is a car that does the job of transportation of people and things. It is not for people who hang their of the things they own. It has been a Great car!"

"I paid $87 in service costs in the past year plus."

"This car has never had any problems, the hybrid battery is still going strong and it has never been in the shop. We do the oil changes and other maintenance ourselves. We get excellent gas mileage. Over 50 on the freeway and around 48 mpg in town/mix of freeway/town. We are conservative drivers and drive to maximize mpg."

"Fuel savings were far more than expected."

"The car was excellent value, considering its longevity, mileage, and service record."

"Best mileage. Makes me drive safer."

"Our 2007 Prius has been an amazing vehicle. Very few mechanical issues even after topping 200,000 miles. High voltage power batteries are still functioning well, outlasting the 12 volt battery by 2 years already. All other vehicle systems are still working well too."

"the latch on the hatchback has 'rotted' so it is hard to open and leaves black stains on the hand. I was told by a dealer that this was a common problem with Priuses."

"I like the design/styling of this generation the best. The newer the model worse the design is getting, it seems. I was truly disappointed with the latest one..."

"test of time"

"cup holder in rear held in by plastic clips. frequently knocked off."

"I hate the view through the rear window, but my husband who drives it isn't bothered."

"The 2007 Prius looks better than newer models, but that's not saying much. They seem to get uglier every year."

"Like the exterior styling so much better than the current 2016 model. I think the new model looks like a Hundai."

"knee area a bit tight"

"I prefer the outside look of the 2006 Prius compared to the new styling. That's one reason I haven't upgraded yet."

"Conservative, sleek. One reviewer said the Gen 2 "has all the styling of a soybean"; another said that the seriousness is what appeals to us nerds."

"When we first bought the car I didn't think it was a very good looking vehicle; looked like a slice of pizza from the side. But we've learned to love the way it looks, minus the pepperoni!"

"The clear coat is peeling"