Toyota Prius Change Vehicle

"acceleration is ok, handling is surprisingly good"

"When we first got the Prius, we treated it very carefully. Now that we've had the Prius for a number of years, we drive it more roughly. Of course, we brake for red lights and stop signs at some distance in order to charge the battery. But we accelerate away from intersections in a fairly aggressive way."

"The Prius handles well on highways and mountain back roads. It has much more power climbing the mountains than we ever expected in a hybrid. It corners well and moves very easily during "city" driving."

"Acceleration is good with the Prius, especially in power mode. Drives great for an alternative fuel vehicle"

"It's not a powerhouse by any means but gets the job done economically and reliably."

"Very good handling and good acceleration."

"This vehicle has enough power to keep and exceed the pace of freeway traffic including climbing over western mountain ranges. This vehicle has an excellent turning radius to enable getting in and out of tight places."

"Surprisingly quick and nimble considering the fuel economy"

"Noise factor w/ touring model can be quite loud. Gas saving car is excellent."

"Sluggish acceleration. Noisy drive"

"The excellent miles per gallon."

"Drives like a Prius."

"When driving , I notice the brakes release when I drive over a bump in the road. I complained about this multiple times for the first few years I had the car and was told there was no issue"

"Better acceleration than I expected in a hybrid and it handles very well. But I love the gas mileage."

"It is remarkably fast, gets great mileage and is capable of carrying a significant amount of "stuff" in the back deck area and especially with the back seats folded down."

"Once you learn to be smooth, the car is surprisingly fun to drive. Especially in suburban traffic, it becomes fun to try to max out mileage. Teaches you to anticipate and read traffic - actually good for defensive driving as well. While the acceleration is certainly not neck-snapping, it's equal to most family cars from the 80's-90's. We have the Prius level V, on 17-inch tires, and it actually handles pretty well, though the ride is a little firm."

"Still very good handling and acceleration. Drives nearly like new"

"For a hybrid it can go fast if needed. I like that it shows real time fuel efficiency."

"Acceleration is fine if power mode is used. Turning and braking is terrible."

"peppy but noisy acceeleration"

"For a car that 40-60 mpg, it is surprisingly fun to drive."

"Both are great"

"Little stands out. It seems to accelerate adequately and handles ok."

"Mileage improves to 62.5 when traveling to Michigan and back. (240 miles) long term mileage over last 35000 miles has been 51.5. I keep setting on eco all of the time."

"Slow to accelerate compared to my Honda Civic."

"Oddly, the Prius has a power button that significantly improves acceleration with no observed loss in gas mileage. The acceleration with the power button makes the Prius driving experience OK versus a frustratingly unresponsive experience without the power button. Still, I would put up with boring for the great gas mileage, but I don't have to. Yeh!"

"The Prius does something weird when you hit a bump. You experience a momentary feeling of losing control. It's hard to describe. I believe if you're braking when you hit the bump, it feels like the brakes disengage for a moment. I've never experienced this in any other car."

"Acceleration is limited, good handling in all sorts of conditions"

"I still find the acceleration surprisingly quick when passing on a two lane road."

"Sluggish. Not precise in handling - especially compared to the 2017 Prius Prime Plus."

"Acceleration is good and handling is outstanding for its size."

"I hate the bar going across the back that doesn't let me see lots behind me, and then hard to see to the side looking back."

"It is a city car and can't be beat for gas mileage in stop and go traffic. Very sluggish acceleration. Steering is a little vague."

"Adequate acceleration. Good handling. Stable on roads. Good in winter."

"I have found that the acceleration and handling of this vehicle is all it needs to be for city driving. I have taken the vehicle on the road (interstate highway) and it handles well there too."

"good"

"Easy to accelerate when entering freeways. The Prius handles well and can turn quickly without skidding. I have avoided sudden traffic problems because of its ability to steer quickly."

"difficulty breaking and how it runs in poor weather"

"If I step on the brake on a rough road surface the car loses braking power for a half second until it is restored. This is very disconcerting and could be dangerous. I have brought it to dealer several times but they say it is "normal" and cannot be changed and is due to the change from the regenerative braking system to the normal braking system. Calls to Toyota have not helped. This is unacceptable!"

"Learning to drive a Prius takes some practice. Acceleration is modest unless you step down on it, and then your gas mileage suffers."

"When on ECO mode, the acceleration is sluggish. This is to be expected, of course, but potential buyers should be aware of it. When in either standard or Power modes, acceleration is similar to other small Toyota cars - satisfactory."

"its as peppy as i need it to be"

"Acceleration from stopped in traffic is fun and not overly dramatic!"

"Turning radius is very good - can U-turn in any 3 lane road without stopping. Acceleration is okay - but improves if POWER mode is enabled."

"ABS turns on un-expectedly when braking and going over a bump simultaneously causing loss of braking at critical time. Other 2010 owners have told me they experience same scary event, every time."

"acceleration average on hills and on ramps. handling good"

"excellent gas mileage, acceleration & handling just a fun car to drive but because of low clearance must watch going over speed bumps & rutty stone roads."

"brakes are a little soft."

"The 2010 Prius has awful acceleration, poor rear visibility, and excellent mpg. I'm not sure it is safe, and we choose another car for longer trips."

"Acceleration is fine. Handling is no better than the minivan we had before this. A sedan should be better."

"Not sure if this comes under how it drives, but my biggest concern about the car in general is the visibility. Thank goodness for the backup camera, but I still don't feel confident."

"Acceleration is better than most expect. Really handles WAY better than you would expect. I do push it. I am tall, 6'3. Seats are OK but not great."

"It is easy to drive in the mountains and on curving roads."

"More power than I expected, and excellent handling."

"Slow and a rough ride."

"Very comfortable and easy to drive. Great gas mileage, holds plenty of gear. Nothing to complain about!"

"It generally drives well, it would be nice if it had a more powerful engine, and the seats aren't that comfortable for long drives, they could be more substantial."

"I feel sorry for people who shy away from this car BECAUSE it is designed to reduce fuel consumption. It is extremely peppy when needed, and handles great."

"It handles ok, but I wish it were more agile and had less road noise. Also the dashboard creaks in cold weather."

"It's quicker than people think in "power" mode from 0-30 mph. It has a good ride and has delivered 60 mpg on many occasions!"

"Except for the brakes and the traction control, everything else about the car has been excellent. I get as much as 50mph in warm weather, but mileage drops in winter and during AC use, which drops the overall average to closer to 43."

"Acceleration fine even in Eco mode but rough suspension, poor off center steering and terrible second gen hybrid brakes. Also scary lurching over bumps while braking."

"The power system is amazing. I use cruise control on trips and have had no problems going 70MPH up mountain grades. The engine transition (on and off while driving) is super smooth."

"It handles very "twitchy" particularly on highways at speeds and in a crosswind"

"Weak acceleration and noisy engine are its main flaws"

"I like the turning radius and the ease of parking in tight places. I can find nothing to complain about driving on freeways or city streets."

"When I press the brakes there is a moment that the car wants to accelerate before the breaks engage."

"Horse power is not sufficient for quick acceleration; power mode helps but is a nuisance to turn on and off"

"When I turn the power mode on, I can go up hill on the ramp and go from 0 to 70 mph well before I run out of ramp space to safely join the traffic in flow. The power mode makes such a huge difference and is very effective."

"it is a trouble free car with reliable performance"

"It is surprising how much acceleration this 4 cylinder car has. There is ample acceleration when traveling at speeds from 30 to 50. The best acceleration occurs when one is traveling on the interstate and suddenly must accelerate to get away from a potential accident. This sudden needed acceleration is impressive. I think its rapid response could prevent an accident in certain situations. It handles very well. The steering is responsive."

"This is a comment not so much about handling but sight lines. When driving the 2010 Prius, line of sight directly behind you is impeded by the hatchback and useless rear wiper. I think the hatch design needs to change so it doesn't cut across the rear window right at eye level. I think there should be a rear wiper but in the 2010 it doesn't clear the snow, just moves and clumps it in the way blocking your sight."

"The brakes fail when going over railroad tracks. It is disconcerting, but they recover as soon as I am off the tracks. The transition between electric and gas power is smooth. Gas mileage on US highways (with periodic towns) is superb. I can get 65 MPG on a 90 mile round trip I make routinely."

"Accelerates just as good as most other commuter vehicles. It's not sluggish and gives good gas mileage."

"The acceleration could be better. In town driving is fine, but highway driving feels sluggish. Handling is not precise. I had a Mazda before this, and loved the more precise steering and handling."

"The one problem is poor visibility out the split rear window."

"Suspension is not good"

"acceleration, handling, comfort, great mileage, size,"

"Accelerates well on demand and turning feature is awesome. Turns on a dime."

"Acceleration and handling are good for a hybrid"

"Handles like a much larger sedan, suspension too deep, body roll, poor feedback to drivers re tire traction. Acceleration not good."

"My car has 215,000 + miles on it. Still has good fuel economy.(44mpg). Few major repairs. Good cost to driving ratio. Only on second set of tires. Original brakes."

"Overall the car handles well but the rear springs feel a little spongy. The car is woefully underpowered with the four cylinder engine."

"Visibility is poor. Not "fun" to drive"

"Poor acceleration when going up hills."

"gentle acceleration"

"When put in the "power mode", it has instant acceleration, and still gets good mileage"

"I don't like the split rear window."

"Fine on highways but terrible on New York roads due to horrible road maintenance and awful suspension."

"Handling is mushy, acceleration in "Eco" mode is sluggish."

"Actually has pretty good acceleration, even in the ECON mode. Handling is good too, as it's small and easy to drive."

"surprisingly good acceleration. noisy with hard acceleration. terrible snow car without snow tires or studs. scary going fast on tight curvy roads."

"Whenever I drive over a bump the car seems toaccelerate."

"I like everything about it."

"I drove from the Boston area to Minneapolis and back again in May-June 2015 and had no problems whatsoever. I had been dreading making the trip, but the car made it a pleasure."

"Acceleration is good enough for a family car."

"Hydroplanes in heavy rain."

"Lots of road and wind noise makes the car tiring to drive on longer highway trips. Power is marginal and gas mileage tanks if driving on hilly roads with 4 people because engine has to work so hard."

"Braking is an issue at times."

"Not very exciting acceleration, and I must be careful when merging onto freeways."

"It handles curves great and has enough power to be going the speed limit when I get on the freeway."

"Acceleration uphill is a little weak, but the turning radius is super tight."

"Slow to accelerate. Design blocks driver view toward the back. Responsive handling. Quiet drive."

"Same issue about split second delay when braking at low speed over rough terrain that I described for our 2014 Prius. We first experienced this with the 2010 Prius, and I was a little disappointed that it wasn't any better on the 2014 Prius."

"The Prius is easy to drive with a good feel for the road. One thin that is a problem (and still is based on testing a 2016 model) is the traction control is hyper. If you hit a bump or hole while pressing the brake, the car accelerates. It freaks me out."

"The only negative is that it does not accelerate well on hills, and uses a lot of gas when going uphill."

"visibility poor"

"The reason I didn't rate this higher is because of the huge blind spot."

"Good acceleration & handling."

"This car is just FUN to drive. I love the way it just shuts down when no energy is required and responds instantly when it is, it handles superbly even when I drive thinking I'm Mario Andretti. It handles difficult roads like a mountain goat and manages cargo like a pickup truck."

"The Prius has a BIG blind spot - this is my one gripe about this car. Visibility is bad."

"The car drives well and handles well enough. Going over a bump while decelerating with the brakes there is a momentary sense of no control. This problem may have been improved upon in the 2016 model."

"Although I don't use it often, acceleration when using the "POWER" setting is much better than I expected and comes in handy when attempting difficult freeway merges. Handling when driving is excellent, turning radius is great for parking and maneuvering."

"The blind spot at the passenger side represents the weakest link of the Prius in my opinion. Coupling with its low HP, it always gives me discomfort whenever I need to merge right."

"This car has a "power mode" which allows extra power for hill climbing and passing. It works great!"

"Very perky for the great mpg I get. This came with the "sports" package. Handling is excellent, but quality of ride suffers somewhat for it."

"It's handling is mediocre compared to our Chevy Volt, feels a bit clumsy, but it is fine."

"The Prius handles incredibly well. I love the small turning radius. It also has surprising pick-up. I keep it in Eco mode, but if I stomp on the gas it moves!"

"Handling is fine, acceleration could be perkier, even with the "boost" feature."

"The electric motor's great acceleration."

"Acceleration is just adequate. For better handling I put low profile aggressive tred pattern tires on which greatly improved handling. But it reduced 50 mpg to 44mpg."

"economy, maneuverability, quietness, interior comfort"

"Handling is marginal"

"I would buy it again if the brakes were not a concern. They work great on wet or dry smooth pavement but are inconsistent over bumps, and work very poorly on snow or ice, especially if abs engages. I view this problem as a serious flaw, and try to avoid using this vehicle on winter roads."

"I do not like the brakes....they don't catch if you are traveling across a bump in the road. I also don't like the handling in the mountains since it doesn't have lower gears for going down steep roads."

"I recently had to make an emergency avoidance at highway speeds and found the handling to be very good."

"Surprisingly lively"

"Road noise a problem"

"It handles very well, but acceleration is underwhelming as expected. I'm usually heavy with the gas and hence my only 40mpg average over 12 months. Also, this car doesn't like the heat of Sacramento. When I have the A/C on high, it gets pretty noticeable drops in mpgs and acceleration performance."

"I am putting this information here because I don't know if there is a place to enter elsewhere on this survey. The biggest problem with the car is visibility. Rear and side visibility is limited."

"I love the way it turns on a dime! Acceleration is a bit slow, but it isn't a sports car."

"My only complaint is the limited visibility on the right due to a wide bar attaching the windshield to the side window. Design problem for short people.."

"Acceleration of this vehicle was surprisingly good. Handling was a little sketchy: it required constant small adjustments of the steering wheel while driving. I would have preferred rack-and-pinion."

"This car handles exceptionally badly on snow and ice. Handling in warmer weather, while not exciting, is fine."

"It is sufficient for the need, gives good road feel."

"For a small car the acceleration is good, it seems to handle well, parking is pretty easy and when you back up the car "beeps" to let others know you are backing up."

"Car accelerates and handles fine. Sometimes it tends to get pushed around in the wind. It is too low to the ground so have issues with curbs and Expensive bumpers. Can be noisy on the highway."

"Accelerates fine and starts up after a traffic light with very minimal hesitation"

"OK for city driving, not great acceleration on highway"

"Using the Eco Boost feature, the Prius accelerates as well as most sports cars. Very smooth ride on all types of roads. Very quiet. Very responsive in turning."

"Quality of vehicle and fuel economy are paramount in my decision to buy a car. Toyota meets both those criteria. The rear view is below average due to the horizontal bar in the rear window."

"Comfort on long trips is a little poor especially for older or those with mobility issues."

"Very smooth with good handling, and the acceleration has always been adequate."

"There are three modes for driving and the power mode provides plenty of speed off the line for traffic and climbs. The center of gravity due to the batteries over the rear axle provides for good handling. Turning radius is smaller than anticipated"

"Handling and driving are fine, don't expect a road hugging performance, but it is adequate for my driving."

"Poor acceleration. Unstable feel, especially in winter. We use snow tires in winter, but my wife still refuses to drive the Prius during Minnesota winters."

"The Prius is a straight forward car: not a race car. I don't need a race car. I feel safe driving it because I don't drive by speed but by MPG. I drive more safely when I'm focused on MPG."

"Quiet and responsive"

"The Toyota Prius has been a great car - the only negative, and I'm not sure where to put this - is that it is very low to the ground so it bumps easily over any type of dip in the road and the rear view visibility is challenging"

"Drives and handles well. Very hard to gauge where the front of the vehicle is when parking. Also low in front so it catches curbs and concrete stops."

"Accelerates like a small boat getting up on plane. handling mediocre."

"The driving in less responsive than I expected and the acceleration is mushy."

"The Prius allows you to drive in Eco mode for maximum fuel efficiency, which I do, despite very sluggish response to accelerator. I don't mind, but I know other people do. But you can always turn Eco mode off."

"mediocre acceleration is a trade off for good mileage"

"Reliability Fuel Consumption Handling Ride"

"Acceleration is prolly poorer than other compact vechicles but acceptable. Handling is only average"

"Handles like a sports car. Very good acceleration for a 4 cylinder engine."

"I find that if you know the limitations of any vehicle, it should be driven accordingly. In congested areas, I occasionally engage the power mode and acceleration is adequate. Highway driving performance is very good. A slight increase in noise level when accelerating hard, but a very acceptable tradeoff for the excellent fuel economy."

"Surprisingly agile"

"Pkg V tuning/wheels make a noticeable improvement on handling compared to the other packages."

"Nimble handling in traffic and easy to park"

"The handling has been very good, and especially like the small turning radius, which makes parking very easy. The acceleration is adequate for merging onto CA freeways."

"The 2010 Model V with the larger wheels and somewhat firmer suspension provide a real boost in drivability and control of the vehicle than other 2010 models. Additionally, the Performance button improves overall performance with minimal impact to fuel economy."

"More than acceptable"

"There is an acceleration boost button very useful when entering highways and passing trucks."

"I like the hybrid responsiveness in being able to conserve energy and save on fuel consumption"

"Does not accelerate quickly but handles quite well."

"cruise control allows me to control speed even at low speeds which works well for me. Letting up pressure on the accelerator slows the prius faster than with mechanical transmissions. It uses less gas than any other car I have driven."

"Its acceleration is rather stingy, but what do you expect for a car that delivers 48 mpg on average! And its blind spots (both sides) are quite annoying to an average-height driver."

"It reacts well."

"Ease to maneuver in tight spaces, plenty of storage for traveling"

"When the car hits a pothole, there is a split second when it feels completely airborne/skidding/out of control. I think this is because of the traction control, which, in my experience, is quite the misnomer. Again, it's just for a split second but it is incredibly disconcerting every single time that it happens, which is not infrequent."

"Acceleration is more than adequate for our needs. This is a "town car". That said there are still times we need to speed up and it has more than enough. It's handling is very good."

"Car has good acceleration and handling. Not much roll."

"Satisfactory acceleration and handling. Drive carefully to maximize fuel economy - no maximum acceleration, be light on the accelerator pedal."

"Great car"

"I'm surprised at how much power it has when accelerating (due to the electric motor kicking in). I am very satisfied with it."

"Acceleration is adequate and responds well when pushed. Handling is good but response is quick. Just be careful until you get use to it."

"the gas savings"

"The Prius is pretty slow and not very responsive to the gas pedal. It's the trade off for the great gas mileage"

"When I go over a bump in the road (manhole cover, some imperfection on the road), the car does not respond to braking and instead speeds up."

"It's a great little car for just my wife and myself easy to drive & park. For the last 5 years we've been going to south Florida about 2600 miles round trip love the fuel mileage & ease of handling."

"The acceleration is slow."

"Accelerating seems a little slow sometimes, but it handles very well."

"Excellent turning radius. Acceleration and handling are so-so. Bad is when you go over a bump with the brakes on. The car seems to fly. I.e. deceleration stops momentarily. It seems like loss of control of the vehicle."

"acceleration is sluggish"

"Reliable, safe."

"Drives fairly positively"

"the POWER button gives an incredible boost of torque; great for those times when one must merge quickly into high-speed traffic. excellent feature."

"Acceleration is fine for what I need. Great car for city driving as nimble, easy to navigate tight spots."

"It's a little underpowered for accelerating on short on-ramps (of which we have a lot in Connecticut) Our main complaint is the very low underbody---it scrapes on even moderately-high curbs, and on sharp changes in road angle (e.g., a steep entrance to a driveway)."

"Handles and accelerates (particularly in Power mode) like a sports sedan."

"Good acceleration for a small car"

"Handling curves at higher speeds is excellent. And I can pack a lot in it. It is a narrow station wagon."

"For a small engine I believe the acceleration in boost mode is more than adequate for normal driving and I believe emergency handling Even after all this time (2010) the ride is still very comfortable and stable."

"The economy mode still provides pretty good acceleration and power, but the power mode is great to have when it's needed."

"With the stability control and the weight of batteries in the rear this is the best handling car I have ever driver on slippery icy roads"

"Same as the 2011 but gas mileage is not as good as the the newer model 2011, but still excellent ."

"Adequate acceleration, handles very well"

"Although acceleration is limited, it's good enough for me, and the ride is smooth."

"Very good acceleration for a car of that size / very responsive handling /"

"Slow and noisy"

"Acceleration is adequate and handling is very good. Noise level is 3-4 dB higher than would be desirable."

"handling with cruise control and automatic safety instruments."

"The Prius accelerates gently, but incredibly smoothly, so it’s very easy to drive in slow, stop and go driving, which is quite common where I live. As far as handling, it’s certainly not a sports car, but its handling has been adequate for our needs."

"Has better acceleration than I would have thought. The car is responsive and handles well. The aerodynamic angles of the car body make for some not-so-great visibility, especially for taller drivers (I’m 6’2‿)."

"Ride is harsh and noisy. I would expect this from a race tuned suspension, but my Prius’ suspension is not race tuned. Not a great car for road trips. Traction and clearance is not great for anything not paced."

"good acceleration, but a bit noisy and with tires worn fairly bumpy ride."

"Excellent acceleration from stop and on highway. Handles very well."

"Handling is good except in ice/snow. It needs good snow tires and even then it is tricky in ice/snow. Poor visibility due to a lot of blind spots. Otherwise, a good car."

"Takes corners well. Enough acceleration to pass comfortably"

"It isn't a race car,, it doesn't rocket from the starting line. I adjust my driving to the abilities of the car and try not to push it. It is incredibly stable on curves."

"Surprisingly good handling and highway performance and comfort. Has plenty of power for hill climbing and passing. Very stable at highway speeds."

"poor visibility through rear windows"

"2nd best handling car I have ever owned. I don't drive aggressively but there is always extra margin, stopping cornering and acceleration when I need it."

"Doesn't have a very powerful acceleration. Doesn't take curves well at higher speeds."

"It has good low end torque from the electric motor, and the gas engine kicks in when more power is needed. We do not like the noisy CVT, though."

"This particular vehicle handles very well and has exceptional acceleration for passing. I’ve talked with other Prius owners Who have the same year car but don’t have the same experience."

"Very good"

"The Prius drives well, with plenty of acceleration. To use a CR word, it is "nimble." It is, however, noisy."

"Reliability. For a small car it handles well. Road noise and engine noise loud when accelerating."

"On a 1-10 scale,8 on acceleration,9 on handling"

"The emergency acceleration on the Prius is more than adequate in over-drive when you need it. But, of course, keep the foot out of the carburetor.to get the best mileage. I've changed many driving habits by glancing at the gas economy display. This feedback has retrained my impatient driving habits. The handling has NO problems at all. It has a tight turning radius, the steering & handling are very secure & predictable.."

"It accelerates well, but if I hit a pothole, the brakes doe not work well. When I turn off the car, it still seems to move forward a little."

"I like the power it has to accelerate for passing and handling even in snow."

"Really have to step on the accelerator to accelerate from standing stop"

"Acceleration and handing are fine. The view out the back is restricted because of the design; that's my only complaint."

"It handles well"

"Performance is boring in ECO mode, fine in Performance mode...exactly what I expected when I bought it"

"I am very happy (still) with this car, which I drive mostly on two-lane roads and highways. The only problem is that the front end is low, and I've knocked the guard underneath off several times. The steering is great."

"travel to calif. every year this prius is bullet proof no problems outside of normal wear always get over 50 mpg on trips best car I have ever owned .subaru forester a close second"

"Despite the recall on the “insufficient brake feel‿, our car continues to lose braking power if you hit a substantial bump while applying the brakes. No one has been able to fix this issue and our vehicle was not even part of the recall, though the dealer “flashed the software‿ to try and fix it as if it was a recalled model."

"Strong acceleration."

"No problems - it handles well."

"I like having choice of Power button for added acceleration boost in traffic and on the highway."

"The steering and handling are both rather uninspiring being no more than adequate. Acceleration impresses by its absence as the initial impression from pressing the accelerator is simply to make the car groan more loudly. That said, traffic enforcement's eyes seem to just glide over the car and on to the next target. Driving a Prius is rather like driving a fridge - it's just an appliance."

"Very happy with power level. I’m not a heavy footed driver."

"This car handles very well for a small vehicle and a highbred. When needed I use the power button for Exceller rating on to highways or when I need to pass. I am quite satisfied with the handling of this car."

"Very good for U turn."

"Acceleration: adequate - which is all I need Handling: poor - like a 1970's minivan Ride: poor Noise:poor We really like the economy and versatility, but the Prius needs to drive better."

"It handles and drives very well. It drives very well on snow and even though a large snowpile."

"Major concern re driving is poor rear visibility; car desperately needs a rear view camera as standard equipment. Acceleration is actually pretty good for a car with a 1.8 liter engine, due to the power added by the electric drive engines."

"weak acceleration was to be expected, but rides smoothly, predictably, and comfortably"

"Handles well in all situations"

"Easy to drive"

"Handles like a dream. Turns on a dime. Acceleration a little sluggish. Good acceleration up hills."

"My level 5 Prius is nimble and responsive. It is fun to drive on mountain roads and cruises nicely on freeways. The faster steering ratio is nice unless I am tired - then it requires extra attention to stay centered in the lane. The low-profile, 17-inch OEM tires and original shocks were very harsh on rough pavement. I changed to Michelin tires - that was a significant upgrade. At 100,000 miles I installed Koni shocks - this was another significant improvement. Now I run the tires 3 PSI below recommended when not carrying a load. That is the last improvement and now the car is relatively comfortable - good enough. The car has a serious lack of driver feedback compared to my prior '97 BMW 535 with five-speed. Steering, throttle, brakes are all much more "subtle". The brakes are non-linear and irregular when coming to a stop. Engine RPM is decoupled from speed so speed control on the highway requires a lot of attention to avoid surprises. I use the active radar cruise control a lot, even in pretty heavy traffic - it is a good feature for this car. I have had one weird experience with the brakes. Coming down a long, steep grade in the Rockies the front brakes started a substantial shimmy that got worse with brake application and lasted for a couple minutes. This has not reoccurred and the dealer was not interested. The brake disks at 100,000 miles are barely worn (~0.001") and the pads are still at about 2/3 original thickness, so it is not a wear issue."

"I am comfortable with acceleration and handling. The car can accelerate when needed, and gives me no trouble in turns or stops."

"Very rapid acceleration - much greater than I expected for an electric vehicle!"

"Poor acceleration, but understandable because the car is a hybrid."

"The acceleration is not that great, but that is not surprising since we are normally driving in economy mode. The Prius handles well in most conditions, but it is a pretty light vehicle and is not so good on snowy streets. Great handling when dry or in rainy conditions."

"-Like the surprisingly good acceleration from a standstill, especially combined with very high gas mileage. -Dislike driving in heavy traffic, mainly due to poor visibility in the right rear blind spot."

"My Prius give me the choice of two different acceleration settings. One, the energy saver setting, forces a gradual acceleration. The other accelerates immediately when I push the pedal down. This means I can have the best of both worlds. (Although I almost exclusively use the energy saver setting, even that produces much better/faster acceleration than my previous vehicle.)"

"The interior of the Prius is very comfortable, the ride is smooth and road noise is minimal."

"Seat comfort is good on long trips, but road noise is fatiguing after a while."

"My wife finds the car comfortable (she is the main driver) but I can't seem to find a comfortable position for the driver's seat. For a small car it is reasonably quiet. I'm impressed with the highway ride."

"The.road noise is terrible. I would have happily sacrificed a few mpg for a car that does not sound so loud on the highway"

"manual seats are too hard; voice command unsatisfactory; navigation has too many mistakes."

"I have found it comfortable for all driving conditions, including long drives of 12 plus hours."

"A bit noisy and I do not like the steering wheel (not comfortable in my hands). The back seats are comfortable for an adult in terms of leg room."

"I already covered this in a previous question. 1) Seats too narrow. The fat edges push on the hips and cause pain. I am not a fat person but am not skinny either. 2) Head rests force head into bent over position. They are too far forward."

"very moist, hard ride, had to read display in daytime.....I hate the car, my wife loves it for the mileage...its her car so chest la vie"

"Even after 7 1/2 years, car is still comfortable and surprisingly quiet, and ride still smooth. Only problem is i am getting stiffer and car is low so getting in and out is starting to get harder, but giving car to daughter next year."

"The ride is noisy due to the light weight materials used to improve gas mileage"

"The seats are hard and not comfortable for a really long ride, but the miles per gallon make up for it."

"Over the years, it has become very noisy on anything other than very smooth asphalt."

"Seats are initially OK, but quickly start to feel very hard and uncomfortable with poorly designed lumbar support. Road noise at highway speeds can be deafening depending on road surface."

"The car isn't too bad in the summer, but in the winter when all the plastic shrinks it's a real rattle trap. Great car for shopping, with that small turning radius. Handles better with the all-seasons as I got the sport model with larger wheels; winter wheels are the smaller, regular size. Lots of noise with little motion when climbing the hills."

"Upright seating good Seat padding deficient"

"For its size has a very comfortable ride. Does have some road noise."

"The seats are comfortable, even for long road trips. However, the interior sound level can be high during freeway driving."

"Seats and noise level could be improved"

"the sound system"

"Seats are comfortable. Lots of road and wind noise. Acceleration in power mode is fine. Steering is a little loose."

"Seats provide inadequate lumbar support. I frequently develop back aches on long trips unless I place something between my lower back and the seat. Quiet engine is nice but sometimes is not heard by pedestrians. Ride is reasonably smooth."

"Though I am short (5'8"), I must angle the rearview mirror to its highest angle."

"It is just a good quality ride it is comfortable better than most cars"

"Loud road noise and rattles"

"Over all, the comfort is great, but the road noise is very annoying. We realize that it sits low to the ground for more fuel efficiency, but feel they could do much better to sound proof the undercarriage."

"The seats are a bit plain and utilitarian. The road noise is intrusive, and it rides like a small car."

"The seats are too low so it is difficult to get out."

"The Prius is very comfortable. The sound of the vehicle is so quiet, I sometimes think the car is off."

"Generally comfortable ride and seats."

"Leather seats are comfortable with effective seat heaters."

"The only negative true for Prius's is the noise level inside the car is a little high. Other than that, I love my Prius and I'm planning on buying a new one this year."

"Totally impressed with the ride quality of the vehicle. it is much quieter than expected except for hard acceleration but that is to be expected given the drive train of the car."

"Seats are not comfortable, and have little padding for spine."

"Noisy cabin on highways This is a light weight car and I will feel pull if I am behind a large truck"

"I don't like the driivng esperience. too sensitive centering"

"MPG, inside space capacity"

"Seat material is inferior to other components. Leather was not available."

"Run great stays away from dealership"

"Seats are hard."

"Seats are somewhat comfortable but road noice is very pronounced on highway speeds. Its a fun ride in town"

"Cheaply made interior that buzzes and rattles on accelerating and/or going on non-smooth roads."

"I should point out that we upgraded the seats in this car when purchased new, to get more lumber support, so they are even better than the seats in our used 2014 Prius, which are still pretty comfortable"

"The seats are uncomfortable, getting in and out is difficult, I frequently bang my head on the roof, the rear view mirror is obstructed by the design of the car."

"I feel the seats are not that comfortable. They could use more support."

"Car is noisy, road noise not good."

"Noisier than the Avalon but still comfortable to drive."

"It has a stable & comfortable ride that you would not expect for such a small car."

"Not enough cushion in seat"

"Road noise is too much. Other than that, the car is adequate but not much more."

"Granted they put most of the cost into the amazing mechanicals and hybrid technology but it is tough to spend $30k+ and end up with an econo-box interior and minimal sound insulation. I'd pay several $k more for a decent interior (not just adding leather...)."

"The view out the back window is very poor. I wish this car came with a backup camera."

"Good gas mileage. Seats are not comfortable for long trips. Steering wheel is not comfortable for my hands but my wife likes it"

"Surprisingly comfortable seats, even on long trips. Who woulda guessed?"

"you can hear lots of road noise"

"I'm comfortable on long road trips."

"the ride is not smooth and it is fairly noisey"

"I get an extreme backache driving/riding in this car."

"The seats are not that comfortable. I had to reverse the head rests because it pushed my head forward in an awkward position. The car is noisy when accelerating with the air conditioner on. The worst is the reear view. The divider between the slanted window and the little window under it (which by-the-way gets very dirty in the rain, snow, just general driving) blocks a lot of vision, and if it were not for the back up camera, there is no way the driver can see what is behind when backing out of"

"Seats are roomy, ergonomically designed and comfortable for long and short rides, both front and rear. The noise level of the ride is tolerable for this car. The climate control and cabin air filter perform well."

"The driver's seat is wearing out prematurely and the front passenger's seat vinyl unclips in front with heavy passengers."

"The ride is rough. You feel every bump.Also getting in and out of the Prius is hard-I'm 6' tall. On very hot days its slow in cooling the car."

"I'm a big man and had more room and comfort than in some larger cars."

"The interior is quite flexible in design with the seats folding down flat, the horizontal curtain (not sure what it's called) that hides valuables in the back, and under the "trunk" floor I can tuck other small objects until winter like ice scrapers, blanket, flares, candles, etc."

"the seats are not real comfortable and the fabric is so-so...the noise level is also so-so"

"Ride is stiff, bumpy, noisy (engine noise; and including some rattles behind the dash). Seats are not very comfortable."

"Seats are hard and lots of squeaks and rattles"

"My biggest complaint about comfort is the noise level. It seems noisy on the highway."

"Although my wife doesn't have any complaints, I find it tiring to drive this care for long distances. Not as comfortable as a Camry."

"Having problems with rodents getting in the car through the vent system"

"The Prius is a bit uncomfortable for long drives over 3 hours..."

"Climate control and noise are excellent. Comfort of seats is satisfactory, but not excellent and ride is good, but not excellent. That said, I got exactly what I expected to get for the price I paid, and I am completely satisfied. Didn't expect to get the ride of a Camry for the price of a Prius."

"i hate the seats. uncomfortable, especially drives over 30 minutes, curved seats poor design, ability to adjust seats poor. i love my prius but won't buy another one because of the seats. seats also make it difficult to keep speed constant; seats are either too far away or too close. horrible design"

"noisy, esp. on interstates, but we do mostly local driving."

"Worst rattling car I've owned"

"Very comfortable, especially back seats."

"Road noise and poor radio performance is a nuisance. Climate control is poor ie, it takes a long time to cool down a hot car."

"While the driver's seat is comfortable, the surroundings are not. My knee rests on a hard surface that is uncomfortable. My elbow has no place to rest while driving: the arm rest is too low and the window is too high."

"Love this vehicle! The only downside is the road noise."

"good back support, easy to adjust cabin comfort"

"feels like a mid size car room wise and ride wise, of course the acceleration is lacking but once I got used to that it is a great ride"

"Too much road noise and the blind spots on the right & left rear are my biggest issue."

"Seats are uncomfortable for long trips; not enough padding or seat position control. Road noise is very loud. Inside space is excellent though, fitting 4 adults easily with plenty of leg room"

"A rattle trap that comes across as cheaply built"

"Seats uncomfortable, road noise bad, view out of back window obstructed by split window design."

"Seats dash too cheap and hard to clean."

"Seats - could be more comfortable for long trips Noise - would like more sound dampening"

"could be quieter"

"Front seat covers have become detached at bottom front. This is mostly cosmetic, but slightly reduces comfort."

"Overall excellent car and value for the money! Seats could be a little more comfortable especially for driver on long trips and noise level could be lower making for comfortable ride overall."

"I love my Prius overall. My only complaints are about several areas in which the car is not robust enough: the interior of the driver side door broke/caved in so you can't lean on it; the back left bumper (plastic) is in similar shape; also the car eats headlights: I change one every few months."

"we find the highway noise level very loud. It distracts from listening to audio books."

"Rear headroom very limited. Rear visibility low. Side mirrors too small and badly angled for tall drivers. Voice menus are pathetically inept. From seats have very poor thigh support. Steering wheel adjustments are to limited. Ride and noise level are pretty good."

"The bad is the noise"

"I'm 6'4" and the Prius is comfortable for me."

"Road noise often loud."

"Al;l ok except road noise"

"The driver seat is pretty small so it is not comfortable for a long ride."

"Road noise ifs bothersome. Bumpy ride, undoubtedly related to low profile tires with high recommended inflation (35 psi)."

"Comfortable and roomy"

"the seats are uncomfortable for long rides"

"Limited ways to adjust seat. adjusting back of seat for a good angle is "gross" not fine. Same for bringing seat forward or releasing for it to go bacb."

"Too much plastic in the passenger compartment to keep vehicle light means a lot of creaking and/or clicking noises, especially in cold weather and before the interior warms up. These noises detract from my driving experience and can be a distraction for me since I have excellent hearing. I get irritated by these plastic noises."

"The blower could be stronger. The dash squeaks often."

"I have come to find it to be extremely noisy (road noise, not anything coming from the car) at speeds above about 50 mph."

"I would like more lower back support on the seats."

"Could be more quiet"

"The ride is a little noisy, but nothing that I haven't heard with other cars. The comfort of the seats and climate control are great."

"Car is great for trips under 2 hours, but is not comfortable on long trips."

"The sight lines for the side view & rear view mirrors are terrible. I've had some close calls when switching lanes even though I've checked all mirrors & turned my head. Also, the design of the seats is uncomfortable."

"Extremely noisy when driving,also field of vision is poor"

"On coarse asphalt the car picks up road noise."

"I would most like change in internal noise and ride although I believe I understand the reason for less than optimism in the areas."

"the prius is a noisy car with choppy ride. While spacious and very utilitarian, the day-to-day driving is both lackluster and not as comfortable as one would expect from a relatively heavy Toyota"

"Very noisy interior!"

"The seating gets uncomfortable when driving long distances."

"The windows and the console rattle a bit, the lock/unlock mechanism squeaks when pressed to open, and the parts are mainly cheap plastic which could be better made. The AC and Heat are good. When turning, the wheels sometimes jump, and most important when breaking harder on hills and turns the esc causes the car to jump and skid. In my opinion it is overactive when neither the weather nor speed and control merit its intrusion. It actually causes the car to jump a little."

"Excellent lumbar support"

"Road noise is a bother"

"Not a very quiet ride - seems like a lot of road noise. Hope they are working on that."

"Driver's seat is uncomfortable on a long trip."

"Prefer quieter inside. Hatchback design very flexible."

"The car has been very comfortable; we've taken long trips and not had any discomfort. The only disappointment is road noise at freeway speeds."

"The prius is quite comfortable to ride in. It is reasonably comfortable on long trips. It could be a bit quieter inside. I like the looks and style of the Prius and the electronic dashboard is very easy to read."

"Seats are firm and on long trip sometimes tiring"

"Too much road noise. When using headlights during day, can't see displays on dashboard including current speed (even though light intensity dial is turned to highest level)."

"The car is too low to the ground and often scrapes exiting driveways"

"Ride is good but not great. Everything else is excellent."

"Cost to replace shocks & struts is over $1100. To replace spark plugs is over $135. Poorly designed."

"The seats are not comfortable - they're hard and don't give good support for long rides. The ride is also hard - you feel every bump in the road."

"Seats are comfortable, climate control is very good but the road noise is louder than what I like and the ride is not as smooth as I would like."

"currently the ac does not work - i don't know if that is soon to need repair/attention."

"Uncomfortable driver's seat. Adding a pad helps a great deal."

"Seat ergonomic could be better for the driver, for taller people. The lower lumbar area does not quite fit. It's just off and hard to explain."

"Seats not comfortable on long cross country drives. Also not comfortable for anyone over 6+ feet tall"

"I have the leather seats so in the summer they are comfortable and in the winter I can turn on the heater in the seat to warm me love this feature"

"the front seats don't have lumbar adjustment. I've adapted to this, but I wish they were more comfortable."

"The seats could be more comfortable. My husband uses a pillow in the lumbar area. Would be nice if there were some optional lumbar support. This is a noisy car due to road noise."

"To keep weight to a minimum the seats are very marginal in padding. This leads to a backache on longer drives."

"Surprisingly comfortable seating with plenty of leg room front and back, even for tall people. Great climate control, I was surprised that the air conditioner works well even when idling on the battery (doesn't require the gas engine). It also is very quick to heat and cool."

"excessive road noise"

"The ride is bumpy especially in back seat. Also it's a noisy ride. Very generous room for two passengers in back seat."

"The steering wheel is rough on my hands"

"Road noise is high and the ride is bumpy."

"road noise is too high"

"Driver's seat does not adjust to fit a 5 ft 10 inch man with short legs and long torso."

"Ride and noise arepoor, more like an economy car car instead of a sophisticated car like the Prius."

"Driver seat feels too low to adequately see out the front window. I cannot see the front of the car"

"Seats are supportive and comfortable. Fabric shows little wear for age of vehicle."

"not comfortable for long trips"

"drivers seat not adjustable enough. Too many blind spots for easy lane changing. Headlight material deterioration and discoloration causing poor night lighting."

"When the windows are open and we're driving the speed limit, there's a problem with the airflow that creates noticeable pressure changes. It's a bit irritating. The front end of the car is too low, and it scrapes when we drive through a dip in the road."

"While my lower back issues make it too painful for me to drive the Prius, my wife and both adult sons enjoy driving the car. For them the car is comfortable and consumes half the gas of my Ford."

"The seats do not have much in the area of cushioning or lumbar support. They're fine for short commutes, but on longer trips they can become painful."

"More road noise than I prefer."

"seating ,driver an passenger not very comfortable at time like seating on a 2 by 4 , cannot have power seats"

"ride and seats are good. Climate control is excellent"

"Hard to see out of, esp backing up, Excessive road noise, Poor dash display, controls."

"remote ac works poorly. must be too close to get started. sometimes does not work, often shuts off after 2 minutes, and car does not cool."

"leather seats with lumbar support. However, the lumbar support does not come out enough to support your back. The interior noise, particularly road noise, is horrendous! My wife couldn't have a normal conversation without her raising her voice. When the car comes to a stop, it's totally silent due to engine turning off. Climate control is top notch! AC gets cold very quick, even with temps up in the upper 90's and heat index well into the low 100's. Ride is not the the compliant but it's good en"

"Leather seats have started to wear on the edges sooner than previous cars. Occasional rattles that I didn't have on my 2005 Prius."

"Climate control seems weak compared to other cars I have owned"

"Seats are good. AC is great. Heat is OK. It could be a little quieter in terms of road noise."

"Noisy on the road. Dim screen on climate controls. Lots of space in back seat. Terrible viewing out back and back sides. Pretty good backup camera except with high contrast background, like when a vehicle is behind with lights on at night or backing in garage with bright sky behind. expensive 17" tires. Very poor snow car without snow tires or studs"

"Inside seating and hatch-back area adjust to different needs and different drivers."

"Somewhat noisy, Toyoya could have easily addressed; windows need more tint"

"Not enough room in back seat."

"The good thing is that the seats are very upright, which makes me feel like I am sitting up straight and can see, rather than being slouched in a bucket seat which makes it hard for a short person like me to see. It's also easier to get in and out. The slightly bad thing is that the car is a little noisy, which makes it less than perfect to listen to music, but overall I'm very satisfied."

"The seats are too low and not enough adjustment capacity to be really comfortable"

"Wore out the drivers seat side cushion sliding in and out of the vehicle. Had to replace it at 85,000 miles."

"Front seats could be more comfortable. There is a mystery rattle and annoyance somewhere in the dash. No one can find it and it doesn't have specifics to it. But it's loud and annoying."

"during the winter the heater/defroster is not adequate for highway driving conditions and does not keep the front windshield completely clear - decreases to approx 75% at highway speeds of 110+ km/hr"

"Too noisy."

"The Prius is a great car. Only downside is the road noise."

"Seats uncomfortable for long rides. Excessive road noise."

"Seats do not have enough cushion and are not deep enough to support enough of your legs."

"I wish they had cloth seats"

"The overall comfort is very good. The one drawback is road noise."

"Seats are fine. Climate control is a little difficult to get balanced. Some road noise, though not unexpected for a vehicle in the mid $20K range."

"THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE WITH THIS CAR IS REAR VISIBILITY & SIDE WINDSHIELD VISIBILITY DUE TO WIDE SIDE AIRBAG COLUMNS"

"Climate control,, seats, quite engine"

"Headrests bad for tall person. No tactile feedback when searching for buttons. Seat lacks sufficient lumbar support and slightly too firm. Sun visors inadequate - lacking pullout extensions - when moved to the side. Forced to pay to reset some computer settings - shouldn't have to do that."

"Seats are not comfortable except for short drives."

"Road noise is too loud and seats are not comfortable."

"The car is very dependable, but when anything goes wrong, it is extremely expensive to fix."

"The comfort of the seats have not improved over time and the noise and ride are worse"

"Has ample room for 4 adults. Road noise is a bit high. Visibility is good however split rear window takes a little to get used to."

"Bad musty small from AC when using recirculate mode."

"visibility is not very good--car is too low to see many road obstacles, and varying mirror size of images is confusing. climate control is worst of any car I can recall"

"Car is comfortable, but there is a fair amount of road noise inside the car."

"It's a very expensive car and I thought the seats would be more comfortable. It's a little noisy too with a bumpy ride."

"Lots of road noise in freeway driving. Telescoping steering wheel does not pull out enough."

"Same as for the V. The car ride is too noisy to the point that I have to turn the radio up louder. Also not thrilled with the radio as doesn't seem to have even speakers output. I even had the dealer make sure they were all working."

"The prius is noisy has huge blind spots and uncomfortable on long rides"

"Lumbar support could be better. Noisy cabin. Great leg room and storage room for trips."

"Front seats are a bit uncomfortable."

"I weigh 320 lbs. I can sit in this car; I can drive this; I can sit in the back seats of this car and be comfortable. From the point of you of comfort, economy, pleasure, this is the best car I have ever owed."

"Passenger seat not as comfortable as when new."

"seats not that comfortable"

"it's weirdly difficult to adjust the seat angle just right. The setting I like seems to be right in between two of the positions. Also, I use a block of wood under my left foot; if I don't, my left knee starts to feel uncomfortable (hyper-extended?) after driving a little while"

"unexpected costly maintaince issues seats not that comfortable great gas mileage excellent digital display"

"lots of road noise; sharp bumps, rough ride on rough streets; uncomfortable front seats"

"On "less than new" freeways, road noise can be deafening."

"Our next car will have lumbar adjustment for my wife. Road noise is high."

"Seats feel cheap, not very comfortable. It has a pretty high road noise level."

"Lots of road noise. At 6'2" the driver's seating area is too cramped."

"Climate control, this is the third Toyota car I have purchased & everyone has had a great Air Conditioning"

"Brakes are noisy. Brake rotors allow too much dust buildup and are noisy. Not enough sound insulation materials. Hear all road noise. Car is underpowered hard time on mountain roads. Radio shorted out bad wiring almost caused a electrical fire. Toyota would not stand behind it because it happened after warranty ended. Even though bad wiring at time of manufacture caused short."

"Noisy ride and hard over bumps. Newer model is supposed to improve on these issues"

"same as 2015 Prius"

"Seating is very comfortable, road noise could be improved."

"The ride is fairly noisy, seems it's walls are thin. Sounds cheap"

"You supposedly set the temperature and the climate control system maintains that. But it doesn't. It doesn't work like a thermostat at all. If you want heat in the winter ou have press the bottom for defrost, otherwise heat doesn't come on until the car warms up. Having hark a car with real climate control this one is pure fakery."

"This car is noisy. Carrying on a conversation is challenging. The climate control is too complicated to manage when driving. It relies on taking eyes off the road to find and adjust controls. I find it irritating, and probably not safe."

"My wife LOVES the Prius: I do not like it because the center console is too large and impinges on the comfort of my right let. Also, the car is too noisy - transmits too much of the road noise into the car. I like the newer models because I think they are more comfortable for tall guys and much quieter."

"Seat Beed to make it more comfortable, when you are driving a long distance"

"Seats: The front seats on our 2010 Prius were extremely uncomfortable when the car was new. When driving for more than 15 minutes, both my wife and I developed significant sciatic-like pain. My wife has a history of sciatic pain, but I don't. After about a year, we noticed that the front seats were quite a bit more comfortable. Now the front seats are very comfortable. It took a bit over a year for us to "break in" the front seats."

"The driver's seat is concave and immediately bothered my hips--so I bought a wedge cushion which works well. Salesman said he's heard that before."

"Very roomy"

"Road noise high especially in Winter. Handling is porr"

"Comfortable ride. A fair bit of road noise."

"Lumbar support is definitely needed in this vehicles seats. Very uncomfortable on long drives."

"Seats: The leather seats are only marginal in comfort and have started to deteriorate with numerous small tares. Noise: The car is very noisy from both road noise and engine noise. Ride: The ride is comfortable and controlled."

"It is a little noisier than I would like."

"Although the engine is quiet, the level of road noise is higher than ideal."

"Bad"

"Very comfortable on long trips, low noise on the highway, smooth ride"

"Basic comfort, road noise louder than I would like"

"All excellent"

"For a small car the ride is good, the seats are comfortable and the noise level is what I would expect in a car like this."

"Very comfortable on long trips."

"Comfortable seats, noisy ride, slow to accelerate, somewhat stiff steering. Compared to Leaf."

"Seats not comfortable .. to narrow"

"The seats are fairly uncomfortable for my wife who drives the car. She's about 5' 3" and uses a seat cushion and a back cushion to improve the comfort. She also doesn't like me to drive it much because she says I compact the seat - I'm 6' 0" and about 220lbs . It's pretty comfortable for me."

"Very uncomfortable after an hour or two. Hard to get a good seat position for a long drive"

"Seats and ride of the Prius is fine, but the road noise is annoying."

"The ride is fine, but my previous Camry spoiled me with a quieter, much smoother ride."

"Seat are decently comfortable, but the door to the console is too narrow. The ride is uncomfortable with little softening and the road noise is unabated."

"The seats are comfortable as long as you keep your trips less than 3 hours. The car is noisy on the highway. Thank goodness the JBL sound system is excellent. Due to its archaic suspension design, the ride can be unsettling at times. Handling isn’t bad."

"front seats are not that comfortable, seem too low; noise is not a problem; the ride generally is comfortable, though not as comfortable as with bigger cars"

"Seats are a bit uncomfortable because they are too low and need more padding."

"Seats somewhat uncomfortable and too small as I am 6 Ft. 5 In. tall"

"Noisy ride"

"The car is very rough when driving over potholes."

"The ride, comfort, and Quiet are perfect."

"The noise while driving this car is so loud that we often turn the audio system off because we can't hear it due to road noise."

"The 2010 Prius was the first year of the 3rd generation Prius. It is not as quiet (road noise, engine noise) as my 2014 Prius. I would guess that they increased the amount of sound deadening materials after the first year."

"As we get older it becomes more difficult to get in and out of the relatively low-lying seats. The car seems to be getting noisier, especially wind noise."

"For daily use, the comfort of the seats is excellent. However, for drives 4-5 hours or longer the seats can become uncomfortable and fatiguing."

"Plenty of room for all four people when two in front and two in the back. Good ride except on poor city roads that need repair."

"Could be better"

"It’s great on mileage however due to its low profile it’s uncomfortable for long (over 300 miles) trips."

"Seats lack lumbar support"

"Car makes a lot of noise accelerating. Wind noise is loud on highway. Doesn't take curves at high speeds very tightly."

"Seats are extremely uncomfortable especially in long trips. They are not designed for shorter people."

"The seats just aren’t real comfortable. There is too much road noise. The ride is a little rough."

"The Prius gives good value for the money, but doesn't have a high priority on overall comfort. It has a focus on fuel efficiency."

"Too low...harder to get in. Bottom of front and rear bumpers scrape on parking strips."

"Worst thing about the Prius is vision -- seeing out front and back corners especially, and rear window experience generally. This might be a deal-breaker if we ever decide to get a new car, even though the Prius has been good in nearly all other areas."

"Seats are very comfortable, and I love the ride. It's like a spaceship and I'm the commander. Too much road noise, unfortunately."

"Comfortable ride. Low noise level. Good seats. Plenty of room in back seat."

"Not a quiet car/ride but seats are good on long trips."

"Very comfortable ride for long term driving. All leather makes it more comfortable than non leather. I regret not getting heated seats but they warm up well after driving. In 134000 miles I am impressed with the ride."

"Very comfortable and stable on long road trips"

"Excellent space in the backseat of this car, but quite a noisy ride."

"There is room for improvement in the seat comfort as well as noise level on the road."

"Too many rattles. I expect none. Did two fixes myself to improve this. However, this does not downgrade my desire for another Prius at year 15."

"Prius is surprisingly pleasant to travel in, even for four adults. Great legroom and visibility."

"The ride is not particularly smooth. You feel every bump in the road ."

"It rides a bit bumpy but is quiet. The leather seats are comfortable and have adjustable lumbar support."

"large adjustment range"

"VERY comfortable drivers seat, with good back support."

"On long trips the seats feel too hard after a few hours."

"For long trips, seats are somewhat uncomfortable because of lack of padding/cushioning support. The ride is also a little less smooth than our Subaru, especially over bumpy/rough road ways."

"Seats are somewhat small, and not well padded. Wind and road noise are high."

"Very comfortable ride"

"car is now 9 years old and has some creaks. Outside air is loud and need to turn up volume when listening to radio. Age related"

"My only complaint is road noise which I find annoying. I find the Prius comfortable enough and the ride adequate for a car in this price range."

"Seats are too low. No lumbar support. Head rest pushes head forward."

"Great car. Low maint. Could be quieter."

"Rides like a limo. Smooth, quiet. Very very comfortable on long road trips."

"The ride is noisey, but the seats are comfortable. There are table blind spots and you cannot rely on mirrors for changing lanes."

"hard seats"

"The highway driving noise level, even on newly repaved roads, is so loud that we have to turn up the volume for such travel. It appears to us that a sacrifice in insulation was made in order to increase the mileage."

"Distinctly an economy car: rough ride, substantial road noise, rather weak accelleration."

"We love the car and it has quite a bit of road noise, at least with the current set of tires."

"With age, it seems to shake and rattle more with small bumps on the road"

"Very reliable car but the seats are kind of hard."

"Just very comfortable with good support all around!!!"

"The seats are not that comfortable, no lumbar support"

"seats and ride are fine; wind noise at highway speed is very loud."

"The front of the car sits WAY too low to the ground."

"Seat too short, no lumbar support, uncomfortable on drives longer than 3 hours."

"There are lots of noises coming from the dashboard. Overall, the car is not very quiet with lots of road, wind and engine noise."

"It serves my husband well - this is the car that he drives."

"seats are uncomfortable on a road trip after 1.5 to 2 hours of driving."

"Too many rattles, even when the car was relatively new."

"We knew the Prius was not going to be really quiet, but it has impressed in that area. We bought it for it's economy and it has delivered. Still, it is a great car to drive and the seats are very comfortable."

"Road noise is very annoying. ride feel is average, seats are above average"

"Come on, Really? OK, the seats are reasonably acceptable, as we got the leather. The noise in winter is crazy because all the plastic shrinks, and since it's about 90% plastic, everything rattles. You don't get a Prius for the ride, either. However, I got the "sport" edition, meaning larger tires, so the handling is surprisingly good, and of course it's great for shopping at CostCo as it holds a lot and turns on a dime."

"I wish drivers seat had more adjustment and that the steering wheel came closer to me."

"I am large and tall. The driver's seat is is the most comfortable in a car I have owned, including a BMW 540i. There are many seatelts that are uncomfortable - rub or retract and choke me - and that is a big concern of mine too. The Prius seatbelt is great. There is plenty of back seat room for 2 normal height adults, nice in a small car."

"Lots of road noise from Michelin Low Rolling Resistance Tires"

"The drivers seat does not have lumbar support, so it becomes very uncomfortable on longer rides. The noise when going over rough pavement (like all the freeways around here!) is really loud, making it hard to hear conversations or the music."

"Poor visibility"

"It is somewhat noisy, with the sounds of the car's body more than with the acceleration or operation."

"Much more comfortable than our other cars."

"I wish there was more lumbar support for the seats. As it is, I have to use a Lumbar support device that came out of Robin McKensie’s research. Not surprisingly, it’s my understanding that there is an option on Toyota vehicles for more lumbar support for those vehicles sold I’m Australia/New Zealand, as this is where Dr McKenzie did his research. On the positive side, the shape of the car works for me as I am tall."

"Front buckets are ergonomically poor and cause back issues without using additional support pillows"

"Seat are OK. Need to rest and stretch after 2 hours"

"Seats are comfortable - Road noise at times bothersome"

"comfortable seats comforable ride noise has increased over time"

"noisey interior. uncomfortable seats, no padding, plastic all around"

"Comfort is fine except for front seats which are too hard. I supplement with a memory foam plus gel seat pad making it much better. Ride and noise are quite good."

"Compared with a more luxurious model car I often drive--a JaguarXJ7 owned by my partner--the road noise level in my Prius is rather high. In addition, the driver's seat does not provide sufficient support for my thighs on long trips."

"Very comfortable on the long road trips I frequently take."

"road noise is fairly high"

"Seats cause back pain unless I sit very upright. Noisy going uphill. Very good ride."

"Seats have good back support"

"Too much road noise comes into cabin from the tires! Seat comfort and ride are excellent! I've driven as much as 1200 miles a day with this car, and was comfortable!"

"Seats are uncomfortable for legs on long drives. With knees up they learn against the door on hard plastic surface which is uncomfortable after awhile. Also steering wheel angles (where you fingers would rest, are narrow v shape which is uncomfortable for fingers. You can only have your arms outstretched for so long."

"Seats are quite firm, and we resorted to aftermarket cushions after eight years. Suspension transmits a significant amount of pavement vibration to the passenger seats."

"Takes bumps and road irregularities poorly"

"Plenty of leg room. Seat belts are comfortable. Fairly quiet inside. Seats are comfortable. Plenty of room for backseat passengers."

"The Prius is fairly quiet and has comfortable seats"

"- Generally rough ride. - Road & exterior noise reverberates thru the car. Open windows magnifies it. - Turn up radio to mitigate noise and passing cars can hear the music. - Seats might as well be stadium seating."

"Road noise at highway speeds makes the radio hard to hear unless turned up too loud"

"It seems to have loud road noise."

"Surprisingly comfortable for an economy car on long drives. Just solid and good."

"The car rides so low that the gravel roads where I live are a risk to the under carriage. I rode in another car and noticed it had a lot less road noise."

"Seats are not especially comfortable for a longer trip (over 2-3 hours), but generally satisfactory. Noise level is high on coarse pavement. Ride is satisfactory."

"This vehicle is very noisy"

"Great lumbar support in the front seats."

"The ride is noisey, expessially on the highway. I find the seats to be less comfortable than the 2008 that we own and the location of the switches for the heated seats is awkwardly located. The heated seats also don't allow for a Lo and Hi setting, like the 2008 does. As a result, you can feel the seats getting very warm and then cooling off in cycles."

"Seats provide support and are comfortable for long drives Seating is higher than expected"

"Seats get dirty"

"Seats are very firm, with no lumbar support."

"Very quiet."

"The ride is not smooth. Sometimes I think one of my windows is cracked open because there is so much noise inside the car, but then I always find out all the windows are up, it's just the car has never ever been quiet."

"It's a very comfortable car to drive and ride in."

"Ride and noise are great. The seats are low to the ground and there are not a lot of adjustments possible to get a good position for driving. As I age with the vehicle long distance driving is very uncomfortable"

"Although I understand that I got what I paid for, which is a compromise that maximizes MPG, an improvement in ride comfort and a reduction in incoming road noise would result in much greater satisfaction with my Prius."

"Buckboard ride."

"As a 5'2" person, I am unable to adjust the driver's seat to an adequate height. I would also like more lumbar support."

"They are the most uncomfortable seats!!! NO long trips in this car!!! Hope newer models have improved!! And it is not a quiet car, in terms of road noise."

"I wish the seats could be adjusted electronically. I find highway driving too noisy."

"I am a short person (just over five feet) and the Prius fits me very well. I don't mind being down low, because I feel I have control of the vehicle. My husband hates the noise, which I barely notice."

"ROAD NOISE"

"The only issue I have is that the seats are not that comfortable for long trips. I have to add a lumbar support. also the car lets in a lot of outside noise. I know it is a small car and should expect that but it would be nice for less noise to enter the cabin."

"Feel every bump."

"Soft and comfortable seats."

"Extremely quiet. It's a nice car and it's reliable and it's economical to run, which is why I bought it."

"I no Longer drive long-distances in the Prius so the level of comfort is fine for my local driving. It is a bit noisy especially during a rainstorm but tolerable. I use a seat cushion when driving as I am quite short so the seat comfort is more related to what cushion I use. The adjustment of the back of the seat is useful for when I have issues with my back. This model does not have automatic seat adjustment so that is an issue I would resolve If I bought a new vehicle."

"The seats are very comfortable, and the ride is okay, but the noise from outside & inside is a little loud so I have to turn the radio up more than I would like."

"My only complaint is the road noise when on the freeway."

"All is good except comfort of seats seems to deteriorate with the age of the vehicle"

"The driver's seat doesn't go back far enough. A little cramped for anyone 6 ft +"

"very comfortable to sit and feel secure with multiple air bags around you. Some noise but not overwhelming and AC works well, especially the remote AC."

"seats are not comfortable for long drives ok for short trips"

"Just average overall."

"Seats are not comfortable for my back for drive lengths more than a few miles. I find them very uncomfortable, with no lumbar back support."

"This Prius is a smaller auto than many. it exhibits smaller car ride and smaller car noise levels. Noise is both road and passing air."

"Bad: seat support for long distance driving, ride is harsher than I would expect for the quality of road handling. Road noise has become bothersome"

"The seats could be more comfortable. There is not enough arm support for the driver and front passenger, making long trips uncomfortable."

"Excellent interior space for a small vehicle, even for a tall person (I’m 6’1‿), including in the back seats. Storage space also is excellent. We’ve taken this car on camping trips around the country. Seats are comfortable. Road noise can be loud at times on the highway, and there have been some irritating interior rattles."

"A little noisy and the ride is a little rough,but to be expected for size and price."

"driver's seat should be more comfortable"

"Horrible seats. The most uncomfortable car seats I have ever used. Literally put me in physical therapy when I bought the vehicle. I have to use seat cushion and lumbar roll, and they still are not comfortable."

"The ride is hard, especially as the roads continue to deteriorate. This is my only real complaint about the Prius."

"We drive 700+ miles a day on trips with no fatigue and comfortably."

"Comfortable, but so are most other cars I ride in, so nothing exceptional, just good, solid comfort."

"Seats are average in this car. Greatest attention was paid to the technology but a little more effort on theseats would have been welcome"

"good gas mileage 50 MPG. A lot of road noise. Wind noise"

"The seats are only marginally comfortable for long rides with poor lateral support. The ride is quite harsh with significant road noise at speed. The engine too is relatively harsh and intrusive when running."

"I love everything about my Prius, except the ground clearance and consequently the noise level it produces. Normal conversation is nearly impossible when driving on anything except freshly lain asphalt. If there were ways to soundproof the wheel wells and undercoat the underneath of them, I would purchase another in a heartbeat."

"Excellent lumbar support in the front seats!"

"Seats are fine. The previous owner had covers which I did not like and were removed. The ride is predictable and agile with my normal driving patterns. New tires (Bridgestone Ecopia 422) are a bit more noisy than the previous tires. When the new tires were installed, the mileage dropped about 5 mpg."

"It has been very reliable so low cost to maintain and low cost to fuel"

"It's problem free as a car can be. I have over 120,000 miles and I've not even had to spend money on brakes, battery. or spark plugs. Just oil, filters and tires. It does not use any oil during the 10,000 mile oil-change interval."

"I love the 51 miles per gallon"

"Very economical. Very reliable. Few problems"

"I have a short commute. This is the hand-me-down after my wife put 190,000 kms on it. She loved it until the front end fell off. The lower part of the front bumper is only held in place with plastic clips. Somewhere along the line they broke, so now twist ties are holding it together. So she got the Subie, and I got the Prius. However, it's so ridiculously good on gas (4.8l/100km or 50 mpg) that I have no reason to get another car for my short commute. However, I do miss the safety features in t..."

"Including oil changes and tires, I have spent less than $3,500 in maintenance and repairs over 7 years and 175,000 miles - 10,000 miles oil changes and brakes replaced at 165,000 - lowest maintenance/repairs cost vehicle I have ever owned."

"Good car for around town."

"Very reasonable price Excellent gas mileage Minimal cost to maintain"

"At 190,000 miles it still runs great. Only one repair, replacing the EGR valve. Great reliably and dependability. Going for 250,000 miles."

"gas mileage not that great -- not enough to justify the added purchase price 12volt battery goes dead if car is not driven for a month"

"Not a thing has gone wrong other than the battery. When i check the oil it is still as clean as if it were a new car."

"Great mpg at a reasonable cost."

"Our Toyota has been absolutely trouble free, provided good gas mileage and has been a good car for our mostly short trips for volunteer work and the occasional longer trip."

"Great mileage and no problems."

"Excellent fuel economy and reliability"

"This car was a great bargain in 2009 when we bought it. it has features associated with much more expensive vehicles, like keyless entry and a push button starter. It costs very little to run. Famous fuel efficiency and modest maintenance costs."

"Fabulous quality, reliability for the money."

"Excellent gas mileage and virtually cost free other than routine oil changes, tire replacement."

"It is an excellent all around commuting car. My wife wanted me to share that the older design has easier back storage for items. The newer model has slightly less practical room for carrying items."

"Be patient and buy when the value is there."

"Same comments as to prior-mentioned car, except that the GPS/audio system has not yet experienced problems."

"Great gas mileage, nearly 50 mpg Have had brake replacement issues"

"It gets great gas mileage and is an all-around carefree car."

"Great gas mileage makes this an economical car. When I drive it on long trips, I get about 48 mpg."

"I really like the value and reliability i've had. Just reaching 100,000 and it runs fine, no problems, still gets 50+ mph during summer, and i can use tricks and push this up to 55+ on long trips. I trust this car."

"Solid value, no problems, hardly ever buy gas."

"Few if any problems over time and great gas mileage."

"Godd mileage, economical."

"Great gas mileage."

"Great gas mileage and a totally reliable vehicle."

"No problems with the car. Traded a junker in for cash for clunkers rebate so car has paid for it self in gas savings over driving the Sienna the same distance."

"Best run around vehicle I have ever owned. Carries more than one would think with the hatch back. Gas mileage is exceptional and virtually maintenance free. Never had any serious problems."

"My Prius is a workhorse! It has 108k miles and has only needed routine maintenance."

"The Prius represents great value for the price: No major mechanical issues. Great fuel economy. Comfortable ride. Nice interior and amenities. Very reliable."

"Doesn't cost much to operate. Easy to park."

"Excellent trouble free driving; absolutely no problems with engine only routine maintenance (brakes, oil changes etc)"

"Other than buying gas and oil we have not had to put any money into this vehicle since buying new."

"Great car for my wife's job that involves a great deal of travel. Rides well and is well enough equipped. Great value for money and the bonus is the great mpg."

"Our Prius is reasonably priced for its size and the 45+ miles per gallon we average (which has gotten progressively better as the years have gone by). This car is much roomier than it appears from the outside and it quite powerful when necessary. It is excellent in snow, probably because of its weight due to the batteries."

"When all you have to do for the first 100,000 miles is change oil and tires, it is a good deal."

"Toyota prius gives me 40 mpg and and compared to other non-hybrid cars saved me 1000 gallons of gas. Further I can resell it for a good price given its NiMh battery and wheels."

"Great car, comfort, audio, controls. Mileage is outstanding. At 157,000 miles the only costs have been maintenance related."

"Built well, reliables"