Toyota Prius Change Vehicle

"Great acceleration & handling. NO complaints."

"It has adequate acceleration and decent handling. It's not a sports car, and I'm okay with that."

"The acceleration is is just adequate . You most really plan for merging on to an interstate highway. This is the one thing I wish Toyota would improve the car handles very well I like driving it a lot."

"Wish it was a little quicker."

"very pleased with the acceleration and handling given how small the engine is."

"Drives very good, handles good on WV roads."

"Drive is smooth and quiet,but acceleration is slow and sluggish.Handles well."

"We know its built for mileage, but there is no acceleration and the handling on curves is poor, especially on wet surfaces."

"The Prius is zippy but is not a standout when it comes to being sporty. The Prius does have the best CVT and engine start/stop I've ever driven. The transition from electric to gas is near seamless. Toyota, in my option, makes some of the best drive-trains in the business."

"For the excellent gas mileage the Prius drives wie respectable acceleration and very reasonable handling!"

"The ability to switch between eco and power modes of driving really allows me to conserve fuel while still having good, on demand power for situations requiring aggressive acceleration, like quick mergers into freeway traffic"

"I followed my brother last fall when we drove from Pennsylvania to northern Vermont. He noticed I was able to keep up and change lanes and pass as well as he could in his Honda Pilot."

"For a hybrid does okay at acceleration"

"Very good handling and turning. Adequate acceleration."

"We drive 100% of the time in the ECO mode which diminishes acceleration. Handling is modest but stable."

"ok with us it is a hybrid.."

"Sometimes during the first half-mile of driving the vehicle is a bit hesitant to go up a small hill with a decent incline. Usually a few minutes later it takes similar hills just fine."

"Hybrid display is excellent for adjusting behavior to maximize fuel economy (and nicer ride)"

"good driveability especially for commuting."

"already commented"

"It accelerates well, the cruise control holds its speed both uphill and down and is easy to operate"

"I bought the car used as an alternative to purchasing a new or newer Prius. I like the Hubris function. The drive is fine. My priority was to reduce gas use."

"It accelerates very well."

"Amazing handling and acceleration for its drive train. Only compliant is the road noise. For about 20 bucks per vehicle they could have resolved it. The dealer tells us it's the most common compliant they hear."

"It has always had all the power I need, even driving in the mountains with the AC on. There has never been a time when I wish it handled better."

"Because I am short I can not tell where The front or back is when I am driving/parking. I do not have this problem with my daughters 2013 V Prius."

"good"

"Good acceleration."

"Standard slow acceleration but sturdy handling"

"Middle of the road handling and acceleration but better than previous models"

"The acceleration is acceptable. The car handles the road well. A bit of road noise."

"acceleration ok. handling very good"

"I was worried that this car would not accelerate as fast as non-hybrids. The worry was for nothing."

"Handling is spot-on, steady and steering is tight without a lot of play."

"The Prius has all the power and acceleration that I need. I feel extremely safe driving it."

"My main concern is the blind spots on either side of the car when you want to change lanes."

"acceleration is not spectacular . could be better"

"Better acceleration than previous 2009 model. I'm not an aggressive accelerator. Mostly used for city driving."

"Lots of road noise not a very smooth ride"

"The Prius has great acceleration and handling in both city and highway driving."

"I wish it had a little more responsive pick-up in speed when I am trying to pass someone."

"Excellent all around experience"

"no head jerk acceleration here; the car loves to go slow and to coast, resulting in good milage"

"Satisfied with its handling, except its turning radius. Been driving for 60 yesrs, great driving record. When turning righr, I have damaged the right rear tire , requiring replacements! What I thought would have been a good feature , has proven costly and potentially dangerous, not the driver the turning! Others who have driven my car reported hitting a curb as well on turning right!"

"Surprisingly quick acceleration; handles very well"

"My Prius has great acceleration which I didn't initially expect from a Hybrid or from an engine this size."

"Acceleration and handling are both adequate."

"The noise outside the car is annoying."

"The car has plenty of power if needed but also keeps me driving efficiently most of the time."

"It's a great road car, as well as a good town car. Handles well. Accelerates quickly as I need. Downshifting works well downhill, and also when needing to slow down. I always drive in regular mode."

"The steering wanders a bit compared to our Honda civic."

"We like ability to select power mode when needing it on hills, etc. I like the break feature when starting on hills. We didn't buy this car for its performance or for road trips so that isn't in the equation much."

"My cruise control. I use it all the time even if the speed limit is 25 or 35. When using it I disengage it if I see ahead of time that I need to come to a stop. I only apply my brakes when it is necessary. As of today I have never had a break job on this Prius. I previously owned another and owned it for 8 years with approximately 116000 and again never had a brake job. Also get better gas MPG by using my cruise."

"I get quick acceleration and am always amazed at the ease of the turning radius."

"I prefer gas saving mode but like the idea if I want to I can switch to more powerful mode. It drives great, no complaints."

"It drives like a bus. Really wish it would turn better. It does accelerate ok to get on to the interstate and things though."

"A bit slow acceleration for my tastes, but that's a plus for its purpose -- my daughter's car."

"The handling is very middling, adequate but not at all "engaging.""

"Decent acceleration, can pull into traffic without issues. Merging onto interstate is easy. Handles very well even on mountain roads."

"Somewhat sluggish acceleration typical of a Prius, but the really good dash readouts provide the driver with the information necessary to balance the current acceleration needs with energy efficiency (the dash display represents, in my mind, an interesting "gamification" of driving). Good cornering, great braking, and a nice view of both the road ahead and behind."

"low cost operation, great mileage."

"Smooth handling and good acceleration even in eco mode; excellent gas mileage (50+ mpg consistently)"

"It took awhile to get use to the slow starts with the accelerator when it's in Economy mode."

"I did already"

"This is a plug-in Prius, which means that one gets 999 mpg for the electric miles, which averaged with the gas engine's 50+ mpg results in as much as tanks that get 80 mpg after repeated charges per tank. Plug-ins are the way to go."

"Acceleration is better than expected and the mileage is great without having to drive carefully to stay out of the gas pedal"

"When you put it in sport mode you accelerate quickly."

"Drives is very solid corners very well acceleration is slugish unless you push it hard and then the mileage goes down."

"acceleration is surprising for 1.5 l engine, smooth steering and ride, great turning radius"

"Quick acceleration and confident handling."

"Wonderful styling, performance and fuel economy."

"By use of in-dash feedback I learned the fuel penalty for accelerating between red lights. Basically the fuel burned goes to forward momentum, which is converted to heat in the brake pads."

"the Prius has an amazing acceleration even if you don't use the special "button" for increased acceleration."

"Not so much how it drives but it is not as easy to see out the back as I would like. Car does not have a back up camera. That might improve confidence in rear view."

"The Prius handles very well with plenty of power. It is a very comfortable car on th road in all areas."

"poor acceleration especially on hills"

"The tires had to pe replaced after 22,000 as they are part of the reason for the lower mpg. We were unaware of this when we lesed the car and found it disappointing as we have always gotten 50,000 miles from our tires. We also are unable to disengage the traction control when we want to power out of a minor slippage instance. The power button is misleading. And the controls for the radio and other sources of the sound system seem very unnatural."

"Drives well in general except when parking and backing up. Limited view in rear and hard to maneuver into parking spots."

"It is very hard to see out when backing up."

"As my old Prius (2010), hit a bump with the brakes on, and they lock up temporarily, just enough to be scary at times."

"Acceleration is adequate but not terribly sprightly. Rear view visibility is somewhat poorer than my other car (a 2000 Honda Accord), and sometimes makes lane shifting a bit anxiety producing."

"For long trips, the seat is a little hard."

"Good Milage, reliability Poor comfort, noise, info center on dashboard unreadable in sunlight"

"Handling-Doesn't hold the road"

"It accelerates quickly, has plenty of power and has a very smooth, comfortable ride."

"I am an observant cautious driver and it suits me, it is not as zippy or responsive as my previous Honda Civic but I bought a second Prius anyway."

"There is still a problem with braking on a washboard road"

"Of course, it does have a bit less acceleration than most cars, but once you're used to it, it's not a big deal. It helps get in the habit of having a good following distance behind the cars (since most people accelerate away from you out of stop lights) so I feel my driving became safer in this vehicle. The in-dash indicator for how much power you're using also helps to train you to get the most MPG out of the car too. I explain it to friends as: people might pass me so they can get to the next"

"Accelerarion and handling are great."

"I was really surprised at the Prius' ability to accelerate fast!"

"Like handling and power"

"The visibility around me isn't nearly as good on the Prius as it was on my previous car (1991 Honda Accord LX). I get very nervous backing out of parking spaces because it's not possible to see well enough to keep track of all the pedestrians that may be walking past (without watching for moving cars)."

"I had civic hybrid with very poor acceleration. The Prius is so much better. I can merge into traffic much easier."

"It's rear-view blind spots are pretty bad. That is really the only thing I dislike about this car."

"Well constructed and engineered car. Reading the screen for maps etc could be improved as its angle regularly is unreadable because of light reflection"

"Seat uncomfortable"

"Not really a driver's car. More of a gadget for getting good gas mileage."

"AWD would be a really good addition. Traction is a weakness in the winter. Even with real good tires"

"It is surprisingly durable and drives quite well. Can function as a type of work horse."

"vision from inside the car especially when backing out of a parking spot"

"Easy handling, good turning radius"

"I would prefer more accelation, even at the expense of some mileage. The ride is good, and I like the slightly more headroom/total height"

"Enough acceleration for my needs.handling is fine.....my biggest problem is with the cruise control....could be more accurate."

"Great car and value"

"I was very surprised at accelerateion response when getting on the freeway."

"good handling and acceleration"

"Unexpected great acceleration and handling. Consistently low gas consumption. Blue tooth system excellent."

"Handling is very good and the mileage of course."

"rylablelity great mph"

"Gas economy"

"Sometimes while idling, the vehicle seems to lurch forward, albeit briefly, when the regular motor flips on"

"Poor traction in snow, but improved from my 2008 Prius"

"When you "hit the gas" the electric motor kicks in with a lot of torque!! Fun!"

"Seats are comfortable - 5 way adjustable driver’s seat makes it good for me (6 feet 2 inches). Road noise on some highways (older concrete or older asphalt) is moderate - newer pavement nice and quiet."

"Seats are difficult to adjust for comfort and do not provide adequate support. True for male in household; shorter female does not feel this is a problem."

"The seats are comfortable but the ride is noisy and jarring."

"Ride is somewhat rough, seats are small"

"THE SEATS ARE UNCOMFORTABLE ON LONG TRIPS OF 500 - 600 MILES A DAY."

"Front seats are very comfortable."

"Noise of wind is slightly too loud,"

"This car is a pleasure to drive. Very quite and conformable to drive. This is our second Prius had 2005."

"Good ride, decent acceleration, seats are comfortable, not enough leg room on drivers seat."

"The seats are comfortable for short and longer trips. Many seats are comfortable for short rides, but uncomfortable to sit in for long periods. This car has very comfortable seats. Also, once you get used to how it actually works, the sound level in the car is fantastic under just about every condition."

"There is too much road noise."

"Noisy"

"Seats are moderately comfortable, and the cabin could be quieter."

"noisy ride on freeway so long drives become uncomfortable."

"Seats not as comfortable as other cars. Ride is ok. Noise is ok,"

"not very comfortable; I use a foam pad"

"Worst seats I have ever had. Two hours behind the wheel and I am screaming to get out. It is OK around town but for road trips it is worth it to drive the Kia and pay more for gas. Really, these seats will keep me from ever buying another Prius."

"Noisy ride"

"A little noisier than my previous Prius"

"Overall a comfortable ride. Just wish there was a little more soundproofing as there is too much outside noise."

"Lots of legroom (front and back seats); smooth ride; a bit noisy"

"It shouldn't be as noisy as it is."

"after an hour my right leg hurts"

"Front seats are horrible. I had pads made to compensate."

"Overall comfortable sitting. Could use more lumbar support. Don't like the fake metal on the door armrest in the Prius Plug In. I often rest my leg there and find it uncomfortable. I would prefer a non-metal (fabric) surface there instead (Previous Non plug-in prius did NOT have metal there)."

"seats are uncomfortable for anything more than a short ride. Very little padding in back of seat. Very tiring for traveling."

"reasonably comfortable front seats. Rear seats a little stiff. As with all Toyotas the wheel noise can get loud on rough roads. The ride is good and responsive. Acceleration is great."

"In 1974 I bought a new Honda Civic. A tough little car . It however road like a lumber wagon. The Prius has improved on this only slightly. Interior noise and ride bad. Seat comfort is passable."

"car has more road noise than I expected"

"The interior is very comfortable, including seats, legroom and overall interior space. The only thing I dislike is the rear seatbelts because they snap back too tightly. The car was extremely quiet when new, but with wear and tear over the years, the ride is not as quiet now."

"The seats are soft and comfortable. The ride is good over bumpy roads. I wish the heated seats had adjustable heat levels, because they are sometimes too hot. The car is fairly quiet except under hard acceleration."

"The vehicle is relatively quiet while driving with the windows up. Both front seats lack lumbar support, which makes long distance driving tiring however the rear seats have good lumbar support and are very comfortable."

"Seats are comfortable, ride tends to be noisy."

"Manual seats are very comfortable for both my wife and I on long trips. I am much taller that my wife."

"There is A LOT of road noise. Difficult to even hear the radio on interstates."

"Comfortable ride, acceptable noise, seats just fine."

"Good seat comfort and ride. Somewhat more driving noise than ideal."

"Cabin is very noisy. Very tiring on long trips. But not a problem around town. Relegated the Prius to second car around town status for this reason."

"I would like to have a quieter & smoother ride."

"Driver Seat Entry"

"Road noise level is fairly high"

"comfort is good, because it is a hybrid the road noise is louder than a convectional car. less sound proofing. this is okay with me"

"This car has a good ride, especially on trips. Handling is OK"

"Having a backup camera"

"I am generally satisfied, though ideally I wish that the roof were an inch or two higher so that I could get into the car easier. Not a big deal, but it would add to the comfort. Otherwise, I am very satisfied."

"Noise levels are higher than we would like. Seats need more lumbar support. I would like the rise to be less noisy and handle a bit better."

"Road noise is very high. Ride is generally good, although the seat position is very low. Traction control system is terrible. Car is frighteningly unpredictable on snow, gravel, or in heavy rain."

"I am 5' tall and the car is too big for me to be comfortable. The cowling is far from the front seat so I have trouble seeing over the front of the car. I use a 3" cushion to improve the vision level. The head rest is not comfortable but I like the back up camera to help me see what is behind me when I am parking."

"My son-in-law is over six feet tall and has problems with the seating in most cars. The Prius is one of the few less-than-fullsize cars in which he can sit comfortably, either as passenger or driver. And yet the seat is sufficiently adjustable that my 5-foot-six, corpulent frame can be comfortable even on long drives."

"Liked the lumbar support on the driver seat. Would appreciate if the front passenger seat has seat-height up-down control similar to the driver seat."

"Road noise annoying!"

"Seats don't seem to have a wide enough range of adjustability . Ride is bumpy and there is a lot of road noise."

"Seats are VERY uncomfortable . Not sure who they are designed for. Road noise is louder than I'd like. Sound system is OK, but the whole connectivity to iPhone is REALLY terrible, and Toyota makes no attempt to improve with software updates, etc."

"Seats need more cushioning and sit too low."

"I got the base model and it has none of the "extras". The seats are horrible as far as comfort, no lumbar support and the cushioning is paper thin. Road noise is awful, but I really, really love the handling, mileage and styling."

"The car has little or no insulation. The ride is VERY hard and it's loud."

"seat headrests lean forward too much. I had to lean my seat back to compensate for this. I prefer sitting more upright, but then my head would have to tilt forward which is not comfortable."

"The seats are fairly comfortable, not great. With almost 100,00 miles on the car, the seats seem to be getting worn it. The car is very quiet, as expected, when in EV mode, but when accelerating, is a bit noisy, but with such a small engine, I suppose that is expected."

"Quiet comfortable. My 2010 Pris pleased us so much that my husband bought one in 2013."

"a bit noisy and ride is subject to windy conditions"

"comfortable for 4-adults; can hear lots of road noise"

"Not enough leg room Lot of road Noise"

"Quality of seat material but when taking long trip the seat cushion is not comfortable."

"It does not do well in blocking out traffic noise."

"Seats are great, but the noise and bumpy ride are caused by lightening the car for better gas mileage and narrower tires."

"I like everything about the Prius except it is just now getting a rattle. It might be because of the horrible condition of the streets in our area. We get charged plenty of taxes but the roads are never fixed!"

"Ride is a bit rough on bumpy roads. Shock absorbers don’t cushion"

"Excessive road noise. Harsh ride. Driver's seat hurts my back on long drives."

"plenty of road and wind noise, the seats "kill" my back"

"Rattle from dash area."

"The Prius has a loud interior noise level"

"The worst thing about the Prius is the road noise that gets into the passenger area. On every road I drive (except for freshly paved asphalt) and especially on the freeway I have to increase the radio volume to overcome the road noise. The 2nd worst thing is the front seats. They aren't supportive enough, they're too narrow, the power lumbar support has weakened and I can't move the seat further back!"

"First line with electonic controls for seats and heaters, and leather which I love, so that is fine but padding a bit scimpy and I have to add a cushion bc it compresses the nerve at the back of my right leg and makes my foot numb. The car is terribly NOISY! Must talk loud, road noise is awful, awful."

"too much road noise"

"Being a smaller car, the road noises are more noticeable than in a larger car. I purchased a seat cushion to improve my ride. I make long trips; so, I am seated for long periods. My most recent drive was 16 hours from Oklahoma City to Atlanta."

"We have two things we hate about the Prius: -It came with low-profile tires, which make for a VERY stiff ride. -The cabin is SO LOUD WE HAVE TO PRACTICALLY SHOUT AT EACH OTHER. WE HAVE TO TURN THE RADIO WAAAAAY UP TO HEAR IT OVER ROAD NOISE."

"Relatively comfortable seats, front and back, with a good smooth ride for a small car."

"Surprising roomy and high off the ground. Headrest pushes head forward too much in upright position, which I prefer. It's very noisy at freeway speeds but we bought it for around town so that's not a major issue."

"Excessive road noise on highway"

"Better than earlier models - ride doesn't beat you to death and back support is good. Quieter than early versions"

"It's a basic level car but I find it comfortable"

"Front seat is very poorly shaped for tall people. The concave seatback lacks lumbar support. Driving position is also poor for tall people. When seat is adjusted for adequate legroom the wheel is too far away."

"I thought the Prius was great until we got the CMax and found it to be better."

"Seats are uncomfortable, (lack of lower back support) Road noise is pronounced."

"Somewhat noisy"

"Noisy with stiff ride."

"My wife appreciates the ability to raise the height of the driver's seat."

"This is a very noisy car to drive. The combination of low power and very noisy wheels make it uncomfortable to be in for longer drives. The biggest ripoff regarding comfort: in order to get heated seats consumers need to purchase the highest end option PACKAGE. Cost: $10,000 more. That's nearly 50% of the price of the car."

"phony leather seats are awful."

"Seats are ok but entirely too much road noise."

"relatively quiet ride, seats are comfortable, smooth ride, ease of handling, great turning radius,"

"All of the seats are comfortable and supportive; the passenger and driver seats are infinitely adjustable."

"Very comfortable and roomy."

"Can't get the seats to provide lumbar support in the right place. Center console totally in the way, uses too much space and provides little value."

"Typical small car road noise."

"The amount of road noise in the vehicle is higher than I find comfortable. Conversations are often difficult."

"seats are not comfortable on long trips"

"Seats were noticeably improved over gen 2 however compared to my Sonata Hybrid I'm forced to "suffer" for my 10-15 % improved mpg."

"very uncomfortable and very noisy"

"The seats are confortable, the car is quiet, but the ride is sometimes bumpy."

"This 2013 model replaced a 2007 Prius, and the comfort of the newer model is light-years above that of the older one. The seats are much more comfortable for longer drives, and the interior feels much more spacious. Back-seat comfort is very much increased, as well."

"The seats are not well cushioned and do not provide enough support, especially on long drives."

"I love the look and the gas mileage of the Prius, but if there was one thing that could make the car a perfect vehicle, it would be improving the seat comfort and reducing road noise."

"I am short so I expected a Japanese car to be adaptable to that. The Prius isn't in that if I move the seat forward sufficiently to reach the pedals the steering wheel touches my legs. Because of arthritis I now have to move the seat all the way back to swivel and exit the car. Also I would like to be able to raise the seat more for better visibility."

"Very comfortable seats. Non leather."

"Road noise high enough to affect radio volume."

"IN THE PRIUS I HAVE MORE LEGROOM THAN IN THE LEXUS. I HAVE HAD TO PUT CUSHIONS IN THE PRIUS TO RAISE THE SEAT LEVEL ABOUT 3", SO I CAN SEE OVER THE VERY PROMINENT DASHBOARD . THE LEXUS NEEDS TO HAVE THE DRIVER'S SEAT GO BACK AT LEAST 3". MY LEXUS IS A 2005 ES-330, NOT A 2013"

"Seat is uncomfortable and provide no support at all. Gas pedal in very awkward position"

"Too much road noise at highway speeds"

"THE SEATS COULD BE MORE COMFORTABLE FOR A LONG DAY OF DRIVING 500 - 600 MILES."

"I just can't seem to get the fan blower to keep from hitt ing the passenger in the face in the front seat."

"I bought the base model so I knew what I was getting. If I had it to do again I would get more seat cushioning and lumbar support. The ride is noisy too."

"Road noise can be annoying on some types of roads. Seems all cars are noisier than they used to be."

"The 2013 is a vast improvement over the 2009 Prius we had previously."

"Seemsto be too much road noise"

"a little wind noise and drivers arm rest way to low for support on long trips"

"Road noise, I've had the vehicle just under 3 yrs with only 29,000 miles; the longer I have it the more road noise I hear. Its bad enough I have to turn my hearing aids up to hear people seated next to me."

"Lots of road noise. I have considered additional insulating carpet."

"My only complaint with the 2013 Prius is the interior noise level -- especially at highway speeds."

"Drivers seat not very comfortable. Could use more padding. Air conditioning works very well."

"road noise"

"As a short driver (5'0"), I have a very hard time with visibility in this car, especially out the front."

"Road noise is pretty loud."

"Road noise is high and ride is somewhat rough"

"The headrest on the front seats are too far forward and they push my head much too far forward. I have to drive with a large pillow behind me."

"It is noisy, and seats are not that comfortable. Also, ride and acceleration are not that good. Overall, though, given the fuel effectiveness, I would buy another Prius for an around town type of car. Not that much storage space when traveling, either. P.S. I saw a combined MPG of 58 from fuel and electric with this vehicle!"

"The road noise is fairly high and requires the audio to be turned up rather high to be heard. We're hoping that new tires might help reduce the road noise"

"Could be more quiet"

"Seats and interior designed more for efficiency than comfort. Very Spartan. Could be improved without affecting vehicle mileage or performance"

"Entune only works when wired to iPhone. Doesn't work with bluetooth."

"Unless traveling on a smooth road the road noise is unexceptable. Gravel roads are horrible. Vision out the back is awful and probably always has been on these cars. Interior seems very cheap. Ride is tolerable at best."

"Seats are not that comfortable. Need more padding."

"Seats"

"Periodically get dashboard rattles"

"Road noise that the tires make is very loud."

"The noise level is higher than I would like."

"THE PRIUS HAS A VERY COMFORTABLE RIDE, AN EFFICIENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL, IS VERY ROOMY AND GETS GREAT MILEAGE."

"The center console hits my elbow causing pain."

"Driver's seat does not have a lot of adjustments. Therefore it is not always comfortable on a long trip."

"Seats not comfortable. Hard."

"Climate control improved over 2007 model, but 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."

"I find the driver seat does not have convenient arm rests. Also, there are not enough cup holders (only 2). Door pockets are very narrow and a map cannot be stored on its side. The map has to be stored on end, which it then folds in 2 and gets in the way."

"My 2013 Prius has quite a bit of road noise on rough pavement (e.g., chip-sealed roads), considerably more than my previous 2005 Prius."

"Love the car but interior noise needs be be less. Driving position can be uncomfortable with lower back k issues."

"Comfortable ride. However, the front seat's bottom cushion is far too short (I'm 5'11"). Disappointing that voice commands controls for my smartphone aren't included. There is a rattling noise coming from the the dashboard or console. Cheap plastics are used in these areas. Also, 40mpg for mostly highway driving, while leaving the "Eco Mode" on all the time, is disappointing in a hybrid. Finally, it's disappointing--and surprising--that the vehicle did NOT come with a backup camera."

"Road noise on certain surfaces is pronounced. Squeaks from plastic surfaces, especially in the winter."

"We have better gasoline mileage wit the 2013 Prius, compared to the 2007 Prius. The seats are not as comfortable in this model - not as soft an upholstery."

"Cabin noise is noisier than my other vehicles, however, I knew this going in to my purchase. Less noise abatement material reduces weight and increases mileage...a trade I'll take!!"

"This is our second Prius. (1st is a 2007 model) The seats do not adjust to my body as comfortably as our first Prius, but this is in truth a minor flaw in an otherwise comfortable and reliable automobile."

"One negative: on uneven pavement, the windows rattle when closed."

"Driver seat, while a significant improvement over 2005 model, is still not comfortable especially for long road trips. This particular car is especially noisy with tire noise (with vibration). However, Toyota refuse to do anything about it."

"I wish it set up a little higher. Sometimes difficult to see the road."

"Our Prius has low-profile tires, and they cause a VERY rough ride and a VERY LOUD ride. (I had to scam that last part because the cabin noise is so deafening! :-))"

"This is the most uncomfortable car I have ever owned. I can't seem to adjust it to improve my comfort. I know I am probably spoiled by my last 2,cars but I am very dissatisfied with the seats."

"The Prius is an amazing piece of technology with the hybrid system. However, the front seat and driving position are so bad on my back that I had to give up driving it and my wife and teenager only drive it."

"I do not like the wind noise. I think the cabin should be quieter."

"The only thing I really don't like is the annoying beep-beep-beep when you put the car in reverse gear. I would rather have a rear camera, or something that did not beep as frequently."

"Road noise louder than I would like. It reduces the radio/music sound quality. The blower fan motor is loud, but that started after I found a mouse nest under the hood. Have not yet had that checked out. Prius seats are not the most supportive for people with back issues. Seat heaters work well in winter."

"There is a lot of driving noise."

"The Prius is a remarkably easy vehicle to get in and out of, including the back seat. More so than nearly all other regular cars. I note that the latest model has been lowered some, and if they have compromised access they have made a major mistake . Economy, reliability and access are what results in the thousands of Prius taxis."

"The driver sit is stiff with no lumbar support"

"I would like to open and shutnthe hatch with my transponder."

"I find the steering wheel to be a little small, and my wrist, which I have already had a problem with is hurting a little more. I think that if the steering wheel were a little bigger, I wouldn't have this strain, but am not really sure if that would solve this."

"my vehicle was a limited edition Prius Persona. I would have liked a more comfortable seating and smoother ride for the price I paid . I would not trade vehicle though as gas savings alone saived me quite a biit commuting everyday in Ct."

"Seats are narrow, fine for short trips but uncomfortable for long trips. Wind noise is noticeable always."

"extreme road noise"

"Hard to see the front of the car in respect to a curb or exactly where the front is. The side windows are too high and hard to judge position. Blind spot looking back left from driver's seat. Ride is ok for a few hours, but seat is not comfortable for long trips"

"Drivers seating and leg room is very confined and cannot drive too far without getting out. The area feels like a cock-pit because of the console that comes from the dash all the way down and connects to the storage box between the front seats. NOT GOOD."

"very noisy - wind, road, mechanical"

"Turn on air conditioner after starting car and there is a musty odor for 15 or 20 seconds..Dealer "sort of acknowledges" the prius cars tend to do that. Their fix action is to put a sweet smelling air freshner into the vents.That odor is also annoying.----Radio sensitivity and selectivity is much worse than previous cars I have owned. Owners manual not easy to use. You have to figure out what options your car has and then read through a lot to find your options."

"Comfort is good but lots of road noise."

"Horrible seats. Horrible, horrible. Can not stand to sit in them for more than two hours at a time. Good climate control. The car reminds me of a battery powered tin can."

"road noise due to less sound deadening material used. I would have gladly signed a waiver on the mileage to get more quiet and less gas mileage"

"The ride is noisy and somewhat bumpy. Air conditioning is excellent."

"Since I got the car in 2012 there has been a banging sound when accelerating that the mechanics have been unable to determine what is causing the noise although I have been assured that the car is safe."

"Ride is rather hard, common to all Prius we have owned."

"Road noise is a bit louder than my Subaru, but then again the mileage is double. I just wonder how much weight the extra noise insulation would be. Noise vs MPG, it would be worth the quiet for 1mpg. I would like better handling in the curve, a larger anti sway bar?"

"On long trips, the seats become very uncomfortable."

"Seats are too hard, especially the passenger seat."

"The car does not ride like I had hoped. I did change the wheels and tires to get a somewhat better ride. For $40k I expected a smooth ride."

"I am 6'4' and it somewhat difficult for me to get in and out especially the passenger not power seat since is not height adjustable. The manual environmental controls are too low. P The heated seat control is under the console and impossible to get to while driving. Navigator screen at angle that it seems always has a glare. Shift level moves to neutral position after gear selected."

"Front passenger seat area seems a little cramped"

"Top glove box dumps everything out if it is open when accelerating."

"2013 is much noisier than the 2005 I had and is very cheaply built. This is reason we will not buy another one. The cost is not worth the value in the new models I think other cars are better value for your money. Toyota has ruined a good car"

"The interior lacks things like leather and power seats even in more expensive trim levels."

"Seats are not very comfortable on long drives. Why do all car manufacturers make seat for curved-back people??? Cabin temperature is HOT if you don't have the A/C turned on--engine heat enters the car regardless of vent setting. Brakes rattle--dealer says it's not a problem."

"Too much road noise."

"When we bought it it did not have leather interior which we wanted. They told us they could order the leather and install it for us. It was $500 cheaper to have the dealer install it than to order from the factory and better quality leather too. We are very happy with it."

"Driver's seat becomes uncomfortable on long trips"

"The car is spacious and comfortable. We've driven it from Arizona to Canada and back twice and were very happy with the comfort on the trip. The air conditioning isn't as good as I would like. I live in the Phoenix area and the a/c isn't as effective at cooling the car as my husband's Hyundai Sonata; plus the fan is noisy. I prefer the older style a/c where the user controls the fan & the temperature of the blowing air, instead of this style a/c where you set the desired temperature and the car"

"The road noise makes me turn up the radio volume."

"prius seats are slightly less supporting."

"I could not afford a model with lumbar support for the driver and feel it would have greatly enhanced my satisfaction with this vehicle."

"The seats were not that comfortable and weren't heated, so we had aftermarket heating, leather and extra padding put in (which was cheaper and better than what the dealer would do). Very satisfied now. There is a lot of road noise which does bother my husband who had tinnitus."

"Seems noisier inside than my previous 2005 Prius."

"It's very hard to adjust for short people like my family. And the view from the driver seat (both front and rear) is limited."

"The seats have few adjustments to get in a comfortable positions while you drive! The ride is rough."

"Road noise more than expected. Seats horribly uncomfortable, designed to demand poor posture."

"It is noisy on the highway"

"The seats in our 2013 Prius are not as comfortable as the ones in our 2009 Prius. The 2013 seats are harder, not as well padded."

"The car continues to provide exceptional gas mileage. It averages about 50mpg and has gotten as high as 54. It has over 76000 miles and still has the original brakes and has had zero mechanical problems. This is our third Prius since 2007 and all three have been excellent. Our 2010 Prius was given to our daughter and it now has over 175,000 miles and is still going strong."

"great fuel economy and comfortable ride."

"It's been a great car for me. Problem free with great mileage."

"Overall the Prius met a value for Average MPG. We use the Prius for farmers markets and special events. We were amazed that we ere able to get all of our equipment in this tiny vehicle. I think the ride and comfort could be improved."

"love the gas mileage as I drive a distance to & from work"

"Very low operating costs; unsurpassed reliability."

"Great"

"Possibly the best car that I have ever owned. Can carry an enormous amount of musical instruments."

"The mileage is great. It is not a luxury car but it is a great value."

"Got better mpg than I expected"

"Gasoline prices are always affordable when you are getting close to 50 mpg."

"Great gas milage very trouble free car"

"I love the gas mileage. The car is reliable and needs only standard maintenance - no repairs."

"I love my Prius. The only thing I might do differently is get a Prius V. My Prius has great pick-up, handles very well, is comfortable, has adequate rear leg room, and gets 50 MPG on highway when I drive it correctly. It's an amazing car."

"High quality car with good interior space and great gas mileage."

"Excellent gas mileage, power to deal with steep hills, safety with sufficient number of air bags"

"I love this car. Its easy to handle, it's holding up really well and I get great mileage. That make it a great value in my book!"

"I have had absolutely no problems with this car over 85,000 miles… Regularly scheduled maintenance only. And averaged in all types of driving 45 miles per gallon. A great car except for cabin noise."

"This is a very reliable car with high value to me because of the great fuel economy and the versatility of the vehicle in hauling people and cargo."

"Best overall value for my dollar on any car I've owned."

"The driver's visibility is not as good as I'd like. The windshield rearview mirror is quite low and often completely covers the road ahead on freeway on- and off-ramps. Also, getting a complete view to the rear and rear-sides of the car when backing out of a parking space is difficult."

"I love the gas mileage and relatively low maintenance costs"

"not one mechanical issue - reliability factor - outstanding. Fuel milage - outstanding"

"No major problems with this vehicle. Great gas mileage & I continue to love this choice for the work I do (courier)"

"Consistent mileage in the 48-50 MPG range. We have saved on average $2000/yr on gas."

"already commented"

"Economical to drive. Lots of miles/gallon and environmentally comfortable, too."

"Good purchase price & Great Mileage"

"Gasoline mileage is very good and reflects what is advertised"

"Can’t beat the great gas mileage."

"Gas mileage keeps getting better. In summer weather and driving alone I regularly get over 50 MPG. In winter, upper 40's MPG."

"I was led somewhat to the 2013 Prius by the expectation that fuel prices would be higher than what they evolved to become today. But I have been generally pleased with the overall operation of the vehicle and its reliability and minimal maintenance."

"A great all-around vehicle-comfortable; lots of storage area; superb mileage; low maintenance costs"

"I have been extremely happy with the value as related to its high quality, reliability, drivability and excellent gas mileage !"

"Excellent car. Good gas mileage. Good handling. Good acceleration."

"great commuter car, well made"

"I was tired of having to fill the tank every 1-2 weeks even when I was doing local errands. I got what I was looking for in value. With the Prius, I can go about a month without filling the tank with only rare shorter periods when we make longer trips. Also, we have had remarkably low maintenance costs."

"Great Millage, well designed car"

"Love the great mileage and no that no repair has been needed since we bought the vehicle. (We have done the regular maintenance). Love that it is a safe vehicle at a moderate price."

"The Prius is a great value for the money."

"Great mileage"

"Excellent mileage when driven moderately. Excellent repair record, i.e. no repairs required after 5 years. Semi annual maintenance has been the only reason to bring the car back to the dealer."

"This car has been a great value. Besides the economical gas mileage, it has only required routine maintenance other than problems caused by the horrible roads in NJ."

"great gas mileage and problem free maintenance"

"I have had the car for 5 years and have had no mechanical problems. As my previous Toyota was, it is extremely mechanically reliable. I take it to the dealer for tire rotations and oil changes. They have found nothing else that needed repaired or replaced."

"Outstanding reliability, wonderful service department including lifetime oil changes and state inspections for free, wonderful gas mileage, adaptability of interior configuration."

"Good reliable vehicle."

"I purchased this vehicle because of the mpg and am quite satisfied that I got what I wanted"

"It gets good gas mileage. The hatchback is handy."

"I like the Bluetooth telephone"

"Solid in every way."

"Economically"

"My purchase of this vehicle was great - I get great mileage, reasonable maintenance costs, and I feel I will have the car for a long time - even though I have been offered alot to trade it in."

"Great car for the money"

"Good value"

"great gas millage and for the money the car is of great value"

"The mileage is exceptional. I frequently average 60 mpg or above as long as there is no snow. During the winter, my mileage drops to 45 mpg. I have found that the sticker mpg is low. The car is incredibly reliable. It’s much more reliable than the 2003 Honda Civic that the Prius replaced. It’s the best car I have ever had. I wish it had a manual transmission—I enjoy driving manuals."

"The gas mileage is exceptional & the car has required no maintenance or repairs other than scheduled service checkups and oil changes."

"Get excellent gas mileage"

"Does what it was designed to do perfectly. Gets 47 mpg."

"Happy with price paid and good miles per gallon lowers gallons of gas purchased."

"The value is ok, but we didn't realize how basic a car it is at first. Just a car, nothing special."

"Disappointed that it does not have remote hatchback back door release or similar function; one has to manually open that door.. Hatchback cover that covers the contents stored in the back "trunk" is not easy to maneuver. Hard plastic interior does not reflect the value for the money paid."

"The original purchase price is just the beginning of great value. The mileage is incredible. My wife drives the Prius and she lets me know (frequently) when she averages over 60 mpg on a short trip. When two or more Prius drivers get together, they are almost "insufferable" when they share great mileage stories."

"Prius has been generally dependable, gets great gas mileage, did well in absorbing a rear end collision inflicted by a large SUV, handling is predictable, good for hauling medium sized items with rear seats down, can even haul eight foot 2x4's."

"The car is wonderful, but the cables are lined with a soy-based lining, and if rodents get into the engine they eat it, causing expensive damage to the engine."

"very, very good gas mileage (52mpg) even though consumers never believes every year I do these surveys."

"During 5ive years on the road everything has worked perfectly and the mpg is great !"

"Overall, the best vehicle we have ever owned despite noise and ride issues."

"Excellent milage"

"the car can give feedback to improve fuel mileage and still get good performance."

"It was a very good deal"

"All in all, this has been a very low maintenance vehicle. I have had no problems with it, and had no repair costs other than routine oil changes and new tires. I drive 64 miles a day to commute to and from work, so a weekly fill up costs about $21."

"Outstanding gas mileage. Great reliability. Reasonable comfort and handling."

"Very little cost for annual main. and excellent gas mileage."

"Cost of ownership for those who have to drive a lot of miles is phenomenal. The Prius is not flashy or extravagant but includes all the safety and convenience features to get you from point A to point B safely and comfortably. If you can accept all that the Prius is not, you'll have a fuel efficient car that is versatile enough for most households."

"Great car and value. Reduce co2 emissions."

"For all the glowing praise you continue to give this car, I feel it is highly overrated and over priced. The technology is impressive, but it really only excels as a city car, and only if it does not have to handle snowy roads."

"Terrible value for the low mileage driver."

"Reliability"

"Great car for the price"

"Great handling, mechanically problem free, low cost maintenance / operation."

"Great fuel economy and low frequency of repair."

"The gas mileage is very nice - I don't e perience any loss of performance"

"The combination of initial purchase price plus low maintenance costs plus excellent gas mileage are a great combination."

"One buys a Prius for it's outstanding reliability and gas mileage and utility. From my outlook, it is best in class in these areas and I am very satisfied from these standpoints."

"Good value for the price"

"It was about $25000 new and has consistently delivered trouble free high mileage service. As opposed to a honking SUV, it is all we need."

"great technological achievement...reliability,performance,safety"

"Great Gas Milage. Cost of Car is veery good."

"Great value gas milage is exclent."

"Very reliable transportation"

"It's performance, cargo capacity, mileage, and reliability have all be above expectations."

"I believe we paid a pretty fair price for our 2013 Prius and the Toyota reliability has been outstanding!!"

"Gets a true 50 mpg. Maintenance fees very low."

"Great gas mileage and decent size car"

"The differential in price between a gas engine and a hybrid seems too much now that these cars have been in production for so long. Can the battery and electric engine really be that much?"

"We are very satisfied with the value we got for the money we paid. The fuel economy and the reliability of the Toyota Prius plug-in is pretty high."

"This is my second Prius and I have never put a dime (except for tires and brakes) into either one. I love this car. Totally reliable."

"I cut my gas cost in half. This car pays you to drive it with the savings on maintenance and no repair costs."

"The gas mileage can not be beat"

"The excessive price of buying the plug in can never be recovered through the savings in gasoline. A full charge only takes the car 11 miles and with gas mileage of 42 MPH this amounts to 1/4 gallon or $.60. Hardly worth the $1,000s extra."

"It his is my second Prius. I think they r a great value. When driving, I never have to consider the price of gas. At 45 mpg,I am very pleased."

"Gasoline milage is great. seating is great. I very much like the car."

"Prius is expensive. The options available can make a Prius out of reach."

"The trim line "three" came with practically all the accessories I want/need. Although this is the second-most-expensive car I've ever purchased, it is worth it in terms of reliability and fuel economy."

"We bought the car with the technology package. The radar is an amazing safety feature. We feel extremely safe with the having the "Safety Connect" system allowing for emergency assistance and automatic response if an airbag goes off. Well worth the money."

"Overpriced"

"Most economical vehicle I have ever owned. Excellent value for the dollar"

"As our second Prius Purchase, I was pleasantly surprised that the cost from dealer had not increased at all from 2007 to 2013. (just over $23,000 for each auto) 2013 had many new safety features and better gas mileage, but did lack 3 door keyless entry of the 2007 model and surprisingly no back up camera, that was standard on the 2007 model. We negotiated the installation of a back up camera to close the sale on the 2013 model, but it was not standard on the base Prius model."

"August 2013 Toyota had $7500.00 off if the Prius Plug In was leased."

"GOOD. Friends who owned a Prius always bragged about it. Oldest was a 2004 and I notice they are steadily more numerous on the roads. Some outfit called Consumer Reports says they're very reliable too. My claim of 54 mpg is legitimate also. Since at 86 I am too old to be driving fast and need a 'new' passion, I try to "nurse" more mpg out of each trip. An example was last evening's 18.2 mile round trip to get pizza. We live on a hilltop east of town and the trip to the pizza place is mostly"

"It has great gas mileage"

"Great mileage and excellent maintenance from the dealer."

"It's simply a great car. I bought the advanced electronic option and it's like autopilot. Set the cruise control and it automatically adjusts to traffic patterns. Of course manual intervention is still needed when some idiot cuts you off and brakes. The heads up display is great. You can monitor your speed, fuel efficiency and navigation without taking your eyes off the road."

"hybrid cost more. Don't think I can make it up in gas savings."

"Excellent fuel economy, brakes last for a long time- i have 70k miles on the car and still have over 50% brake life left."

"Very satisfied."

"Mileage is excellent when driven gently,"

"After we looked at and tried out cars, my husband negotiated on line with several dealerships. He was able to get an excellent price."

"I considered that gasoline would be approx. $4.00/gallon or higher when I bought the Prius. With low gas cost my fuel savings seem like they will be close to the cost of a replacement battery for the Prius, so more like "breaking even" than "coming out ahead.""

"Good value"

"Navigation system and radio problems are reported common in this model. Toyota has quoted $8000.00 - $10,000.00 for replacement new or $3000.00 for refurbished. Outrageous price."

"The extra $10,000 paid for the plug-in hybrid is not valuable as the battery does not last long when driving."

"The car is really great when I check how much was spent for gas each month. The car has sufficient acceleration for travel up hill when the power mode is used. The seating is comfortable, and visability is good."

"had a recap fly off of a semi trailer right front axel front inside tire and hit front bumper went under car only caused 2000.00 damage and did not otherwise damage car. Speed approximately 75"

"Relatively over priced! I wanted a Style 5 plug in. They would not find one for me, at several dealerships , without explanation! I settled for a 4 hybride. The claimed gas mileage , is nowhere near published values. Electric only drive is limited to 1 mile, at 10 miles per hour limit! The radar controlled stopping does not! It slows the car down, but not stops it! Claimed by advertising, and dealerships to be capable of! The lane keeping device dies not keep you in the lane, only beebs too late"

"Initially I was expecting more miles in electric mode. However, most destinations (shopping, banking, medical/dental, work, dining, etc,) are within a 6 mile radius. For long trips we use the "other" car - a Subaru."

"at the time I bought it, the cost was good."

"The car is comfortable for five adults and the hatchback allows me to carry large items. It drives we'll both on the highway and on rural roads. U get honest 50 mpg in summer and 40 mpg in winter with snow tires. Overall reliable and enjoyable to drive."

"Generally comfortable car very reliable very good gas milage."

"The premium for the Plugin feature is a rip off. even at $33K the features and functionality is sub-par for a Toyota vehicle. In-dash entertainment / nav system is an abomination!"

"We got what we paid for, a relatively small car that gets great mileage and had up-to-date electronics."

"Absolutely problem free. Excellent value, impressed with everything."

"center console poorly laid out. bottom shelf--discarded on the current model--isn't handy, more a place to stack unused items. cup holders, though, very poorly designed. both items improved on the new design."

"I think it is a good looking car. Enough room for everything I need."

"The front bumper is too low. I have a permanent tear in it because it isn't high enough to avoid curbs, parking bumpers and the like"

"sea foam color does not stand out - looks like all silverish cars in parking lot"

"The Prius' redesign in 2010 removed a lot of peripheral storage space. For example, there are no map pockets in the doors any more and the glove box is small."

"We love the profile as we walk up to the car, clean and simple without a lot of extreme wrinkles. The dark interior is never distracting. And it looked so much better, inside and outside, than the new 2016 Prius, that we bought the 2013 Prius at the end of the lease."

"unique and glides through the air"

"I have the Persona Edition Black Cherry Pearl and I love the fact that I have a unique color with regards to other Prius. The extra effort the took on matching stitching looks great as well. I just wish this color came with some of the newer Prius."

"The styling is old and boring. An old persons car."

"The design is very aerodynamic which helps to get that excellent mpg, but it doesn't make for a more beautiful car."

"the bar in the rear window is annoying"

"The center console / gear shift was at first difficult to get used to."

"The split rear view window should be improved."

"Difficult to gauge where the car is, relative to curbs, parking bumps ,etc."

"its not a very comfortable car and road noise is quite load"

"great mileage and value."

"Storage between seats, akward, ugly, useless, no garbage situation"