Toyota Prius Change Vehicle

"10,000 between oil change. 56 miles per gallon (I'm a conservative driver). Comfort with a quiet ride. Good handling."

"Good acceleration for a hybrid and feels planted to the road ."

"Both are great as is gas mileage"

"Excellent."

"Low power, skinny and noisy tires provide poor handling and ride."

"Poor acceleration. Otherwise, handles well."

"We previously had a 2005 Prius, and the new 2015 Prius handles MUCH better, accelerates MUCH faster. I am very impressed... and its way faster than many other compact gas cars that I have driven."

"I like the "Power" button, which assists with acceleration/ power onto highways... nice extra boost"

"It is no more or less fun to drive than any other compact. Acceleration is typical for a small car, and it is noisy. But it's my wife's car...."

"This is my third Prius and the slowest. It accelerates begrudgingly. Whassup with that?!"

"One issue--design in the back of the Prius has a bar effectively cutting the view in half, but I've gotten used to it."

"Seat uncomfortable"

"Excellent in all areas."

"The electronic stability control saved my bacon coming through a late October snowstorm heading east on the interstate near Albuquerque, NM. I was going too fast and the back end began to come around and I realized I was about to go into a spin. I got a sinking feeling knowing my goose my be cooked, but then the car unexpectedly straightened itself and I was fine. I only realized later that the ESC had saved me. WHEW!"

"As I said, acceleration and handling are very good. I can ignore the good mileage and drive it almost like a sports car, with spurts of acceleration, and quick direction changes. It turns on a dime - very good turn ratio. Has no trouble keeping to 75-80 mph up hills, on cruise control, with really good mileage on highways."

"It is boring to drive--like my grandpa's car. I hate, hate, hate the set back of the front end, where the wheels are set back quite a bit from the front bumper. That makes it very cumbersome to park. I also hate the visibility. I always end up parking this car crookedly because I cannot see where I am in the space, and the body comes up too high for me to see clearly out of the Windows, and there are absolutely no straight lines inside that I can use as reference points. Sucks. But all the"

"I knew this going into the purchase, but the car lacks power. And, when the accelerator is depressed for either acceleration or hill climbing, MPG dramatically drops."

"mpg"

"very comfortable ride just not quick off the line"

"Handling is very good for the type of vehicle. Electronic stability control(s) and whatnot keep vehicle feeling very secure when accident avoidance is necessary. Acceleration is OK for 90% of city conditions, but truly is abysmal overall. With that said, it is a hybrid vehicle, not a sports sedan/hatch."

"Lacks power"

"This is a very good car - driver's seat does not adjust, so better for taller people or a thick cushion to allow vision over top of the dash - that was revised in newer models ."

"Sluggish acceleration. Handles fine."

"Visibility to the rear is not as good as I would like. I.E. The rear pillar is in my vision when passing."

"This car has a power surge button that is used when merging onto the expressway. It works great! No problem getting up to road speed."

"Rear visibility is affected by crossbar in the hatchback."

"slow to accelerate..have to get used to it but it is okay"

"The MPGs is lower than expected. And the acceleration is lower than my 2009 Prius with 122k miles."

"The constant velocity transmission takes a bit of getting used to - there are no 'gears'. Acceleration is slow initially, but you learn to really romp on the accelerator to get going from a stop, to go up a hill or pull into traffic. Suspention is a bit choppy, but not uncomfortable."

"Gas mileage"

"Very good mileage, good acceleration and handling"

"Does not perform well on steep hills. Acceleration not great, but not a problem for me."

"Not as good as older model in terms of acceleration. inside console hump is somewhat inconvenient"

"poor acceleration Bluetooth sometimes doesn't connect"

"The handling would be much improved if the back window was not obstructed by the horizontal bar in the middle."

"Smooth acceleration and very responsible steering"

"a little smoother ride would be nice"

"Worst: It's VERY difficult to see out the back, even with backup camera, when backing up. I wish we'd gotten side-view rear cameras, too, but that was a lot more expensive. Also, it's hard to tell when parking if I got it in the space, between the lines, and straight. Acceleration is ho-hum, especially after I've been driving our Subaru Forester. And the parking brake is weird."

"Lacks real acceleration and somewhat to maintain constant speed on varying terrain."

"It handles poorly on slick and icy roads."

"The fuel economy you cannot beat. Excellent vehicle !"

"Handling is fine, but the limited acceleration makes it less fun to drive than pretty much any non-hybrid/electric car I've driven."

"Large blind spots at all four corners and out the back window."

"handling ok, but does feel a bit mushy if pushed on corners. Type of tires critical to wet weather safety"

"we live in a mountain area. the acceleration on this vehicle is poor when attempting to climb a hill."

"Uses too much gas if you need to accelerate fast: Backup camera is still hard to see at certain times of he day: Front bumpers are much too low"

"Funny. Has reputation for poor acceleration and handling, but it's capable of merging onto freeways more quickly than most people do and handles mountain roads just fine. It's no sports car, but it's very pleasant to drive"

"Excellent for engine size. Like how it handles."

"Ride is rather harsh and noisy. Not a good highway car."

"Because it is supposedly a "sports model" of the Prius (persona) it has a low wheelbase and a poor turning ratio. It is difficult to turn into a parking place, hard to maneuver getting into a parking place on the street, scrapes the bottom going into my garage, and can't turn in s u turn very well."

"acceleration is amazing for a 3000 pound vehicle. The little battery that runs the dash and starting of the car sometime is dead after 8 days when I am on vacation...nothing has been left on."

"My last 4 or 5 cars were 5 or 6 speed standards, and the transition to an automatic has been VERY hard. don't feel very comfortable driving in the winter(lack of control), and am finding that I need to ride MY brakes because drivers in front of me constantly tend to ride theirs, like down hills."

"Very Strong Vehicle! My dad hit a cow on the front right and literally drove the right tires off the ground. He didn't run off the road and no damage to the vehicle!"

"Visibility is not good to rear or sides because of body design. Turning circle is too large."

"Volume knob does not work without cranking it excessively in either direction. Entire electrical system does NOT work reliably overall. Backup buzzer does not stay on. It NEVER has."

"some difficulty with traction in winter"

"Acceleration seems slower than in the 3 previous prius’ that we have owned"

"very good acceleration more like a sports car."

"efficient"

"Acceleration is outstanding; I have surprised other drivers off the starting line and when climbing hills. The handling is very predictable, with very little under- or oversteer."

"Wife enjoys the CVT transmission. Car is comfortable."

"There is a bad blind spot on the passenger side. The handling and acceleration are adequate. Breaking is good."

"Acceleration is spongy at first but picks up to brisk but not rocket-like. The car handles well owing to its size, track and weight distribution. Tires make a big difference in handling - the OEM tires didn't handle as well as the ones I installed later, which were selected for their all season handling."

"acceleration is slow but is ok for me a senior driver. And handling is excellant."

"Good accelaration for a hybrid on highway."

"Very smooth transition from electric to ICE, good acceleration when needed"

"1. No DRL...I realize this is a no frills car but to not have a basic safety feature like DRL is irresponsible. 2. Headlights on high beam are ok... Low beams are weak.. totally inadequate 3. Difficult to see instruments during the day particularly those by gear shift"

"The extra power button accelerates my car and it is so powerful while being shoot and easy"

"This is my second Prius (I would have kept it, but my husband talked me into a new one). I've had many, many different autos over 40 years; the Prius is my favorite. Great MPG, fun to drive, accelerates fast when I need to, handles well."

"Slow on the response/pickup"

"It is very easy to turn...makes sharp turns when parking, etc."

"The vehicle is noisy, acceleration and handling is fine otherwise"

"Has very good power driving in the Colorado mountains- maintains speed on steep grades."

"Handling on the road is outstanding. Also, the gas mileage and reliability are great."

"Surprisingly alert for a high mileage light car. Handles well, but I wouldn't want to be hit by another car or truck when driving it. So I restrict my use, when possible to driving around town."

"The ride is a bit rough at times and there is lots of road noise. I understand that the newer model years have independent rear suspension which probably helps with the ride issue."

"Very poor acceleration. Handling is subpar."

"I am comfortable with the way it handles - no problems. It accelerates well too."

"Excellent car, overall."

"Responds as needed in traffic, brakes quickly in close situations, corners well in tight U-turn situations."

"The different modes (eco & pwr) have a notable difference in handling and acceleration. Eco feels more sluggish overall, but still handles well"

"Acceleration has been much improved with the Power mode. Unfortunately, you have to push a button to get that option. That can be distracting."

"For a small engine, I find the acceleration sufficient to bring me to highway speeds on the ramps--this is when the engine noise is greatest. Although the rear visibility is compromised when driving by the window design, the back-up camera works well in a tight squeeze when parking."

"Headlights for night driving/excellent Handling/suspension very good with the Persona Series The Absolute Red color is noticeable Overall substantial "upgrades" from the 2006"

"Acceleration is modest but very smooth due to the electric motor. Measured acceleration allows for the vehicle to remain in electric mode for up to 12 miles."

"it handles very well on the interstate. I expected it to so well in local traffic, not necessarily as well on highways. I'm happy"

"Handles well, accelerates wonderfully which always delights me, brakes well."

"Driver vision is extremely impaired out rear, it is terrible and dangerous."

"WE LIVE IN MOUNTAINS, SO WE DRIVE ON CURVY ROADS. THE PRIUS HUGS THE ROAD AND IS EASY TO MANEUVER."

"Still am amazed at the acceleration & easy handling of this car. We went on a 4000mile trip this summer. Great mileage, no problems at all & very comfortable the whole time."

"It is slow to accelerate."

"Handles well at all speeds and accelerates as needed."

"gas mileage and comfort"

"horrible blindspots"

"good acceleration once up to speed, and great handling on straightaway and curves"

"The blind spot is unacceptable. The navigation does not know where I am. Camera shows object 1/2 on screen when car is about 2 1/5 ft. Away. Can’t wait to sell it"

"Strong and constant acceleration as needed and on hills and in curves. The back break which kicks the engine out of cruise control makes driving into and out of curves exceedingly smooth and provides passenger comfort as well as excellent driver control."

"In all my previous cars, I could see the front of the car. This fact was a reference aid for over fifty years aid the front of the Prius can't be determined. This is a driving problem for parking and for following traffic, especially at traffic lights."

"The power increase from my 2006 is so great, I at time forget what it was like to drive that old car I had for 9 years."

"Honest acceleration while it still sips gas"

"Value; driving enjoyment; Bad - Hard to understand and use electronic panel; (dashboard)"

"Acceleration is a tad slow, but knowing that, I dont push it too hard from a stop. I’m in no hurry."

"Surprising acceleration for a 4 cylinder.....thanks to the electric motor. Good for freeways in crowded cities."

"Once you get used to CVT, the acceleration is quite satisfactory. The performance is good while MPG remain good too."

"I think it is excellent for handling day-to-day driving, but I am not sure about how its ability to handle driving in the mountains (e.g. Rockies)."

"Love the color, Miles traveled since 2/15 and spending $1,103.23 to date on gas, not comfortable to drive, Windows are difficult to see out of, cannot see over the hood, hard to park and judge your distance, GPS system do not like mapping, right rear view mirror does not show cars clearly, would never buy this make of car again."

"easy to drive"

"I think the public largely believes a hybrid vehicle like the Prius might not have any acceleration or otherwise be a pain to drive. We have found it to be the exact opposite and enjoy the vehicle in totality."

"Bit slow on initial acceleration, but accelerates well enough after that like when entering highways. Acceleration while moving is underrated. Solid ride and handles predictably. Drive 30 K plus per year and only complaint is driver's seat is marginally comfortable. Gas mileage and reliability are great. This is my third prius."

"Driving a Prius does require some patience when accelerating into traffic. I find it responsive when needed for acceleration. Steering is just fine."

"Somewhat slow out of the gate but value and mileage make up for it"

"Acceleration is good, considering the motor. Handlng is good but could be somewhat better"

"Handles pretty well considering what it is."

"Just a very comfortable and responsive car. I love it!"

"For a small car it has peppy acceleration."

"I have had total satisfaction with the acceleration and handling of this car, even when asking for increased power on an interstate, or in heavy traffic."

"it's not quick off the line but it's very comfortable ride"

"handling & braking"

"Excellent mileage. Pass nearly all gas stations."

"It handles good, but when the windows are open in the back while accelerating it makes a mofing noise"

"I was concerned about power for passing and entering a highway. This has proved to not be a problem at all. Handling has been steady and predictable."

"It is what it is don’t expect high acceleration. You get excellent economy in a well built automobile."

"I feel very comfortable driving this car."

"The acceleration is quick and quiet"

"Accelerates like a dream, great breaking system. Doesn’t feel any different than driving any non hybrids. All tho I have driven a hybrid since 2004."

"it handles well. good acceleration. fun to drive."

"Acceleration, braking, and handling are good (about as expected from CR reports). Road noise is on high side. Interior comfort is good. Hatchback allows extra cargo when needed."

"Seats are low to ground. Some people have trouble getting in and out."

"This is a cruising machine - great seats, sound system, blue tooth, and navigation system. Unbelievable space for hauling anything 6' long, 4' wide and 2' tall!"

"Bad sun visor too short"

"Seats are too small and uncomfortable for long trips. Too much road noise and low power are also problems. Maybe to be expected for a small lightweight hybrid, but never again for me."

"For long drives, the seats are not very comfortable. I have added a cushion to make it better. Also, lower back support could be improved."

"Prius would be the perfect car if Toyota would just make it quieter."

"It is a good riding small car that delivers on economy!"

"The front seat right seat can not be folded, like 2005 that I still own. And I don't know if this new will be able to give me the 365000 of the 2005"

"Noisiest car I have owned - tire, wind, overall noise in high 80 decibel level. I no longer use the radio unless I'm wearing my noise-reducing headphones, which is most of the time except short trips in town."

"I am short and had a problem finding a car that I could drive a comfortably. The Prius is very comfortable."

"Bought Prius for lots highway driving with good gas milage. Excellent milage an drive. But Seats are uncomfortable after a few hours. For a few pounds and minimal fuel out find aftermarket seat replacement"

"seats are uncomfortable esp for long distance driving. I have to use cushions to prevent back/leg pain"

"Very quiet ride and very comfortable. Since I am just below 5'4", I have struggled with ther ergonomics in most vehicles, frequently reaching far for heat or radio controls. The Prius not only brings these controls closer to the driver, but adds alternate controls on the front of the steering wheel. It is helpful to have both control options."

"Seats are not comfortable on long rides do to limited adjustments."

"I do not like the re-design of the console between the seats and reaching to the dash. I prefer the way they had it in my 2005 Prius. That had more storage and easier access to the cup holders and stored items."

"Noisy climate control"

"As a passenger I do not like to ride in this car. We considered the model that had a better seat, but it was only the driver's seat."

"It's noisy. You feel every bump and big bumps shake you up and make your teeth clench. It's like riding in a tin can with upholstered seats."

"Butt tends to fall asleep on long trips"

"Center armrest does not extend far enough forward for comfort since the shifter was moved from the dash to the center console. Previous (2005) Prius I owned was much better. And the driver access to storage was also very much better."

"The climate control does not meet my needs. I turn off the "auto" feature and fiddle with the manual controls to get what I want. And that is not easy!"

"back up camera useless. Blue tooth navigation/phone hit or miss and confusing. dash IMPOSSIBLE to see with sun glasses. endless , confusing and very hard to override maintenance notification"

"The seating is very comfortable. Heat and air work very will. Certainly a quiet ride."

"For a small car, it has lots of room for legs, bags, carrying things and overall driving experience."

"Driver seat has a lumbar support issue, design can lead to discomfort with longer drives."

"Toyota needs to significantly dampen road noise. It is my only complaint. Road noise makes conversation and music enjoyment difficult."

"The climate control system is very hard to regulate. I wish it had knobs like older cars."

"The seats are very comfortable, especially on long drives."

"I am not satisfied with the amount of storage. I was much more satisfied with this in the 2008"

"Seats are too deep and do not tip forward. The seat cuts off circulation in my right leg. I have to use a foam wedge and a back cushion. This problem would be eliminated by a seat angle adjustment and a seat back that could move forward a little."

"Road noise is rough"

"It took some time to find an acceptably comforting seat position in terms of leg room, height, and back support. Still not completely satisfied. I would go with power seats next time."

"Ride is uncomfortable when hitting even small bumps in the road. Feels like it has no springs."

"It does everything very well. I love it. You can fold the rear seats down and fill it up with almost as much stuff as a minivan."

"Noise and ride"

"Amazingly Comfortable for a small car. We drive a lot in the summer; last year if was almost 9000 miles. We've own a number of larger, plusher cars and the Prius beats them all for comfort."

"I chose a model 3 for the navigation package. Sometimes my phone using Google maps does a better job and is less cumbersome! The front passenger seat could use much improvement-better adjustment features. It can get quite noisy while driving at highway speed. over the highway i get 53 mpg with A/C on, in town i get only 36-38 mpg with A/C on. This is my third Prius, first one was in 2005."

"1. seems noisy on the inside -- have to turn up the radio to hear, etc. 2. also - storage space is not as good as previous styles - formerly had a double drawer, not there now 3. don't like the console flowing between the seats 4. don't like having to take my eyes off the road to do heat/fan type functions"

"Front seats are uncomfortable on long trips. No lumbar support. Like sitting in a cup."

"Seats are basic and not as comfortable as the previous Prius we owned."

"Noisy. Seats could be more comfortable."

"Good seats, good driving"

"Car has a somewhat noisy ride."

"Ride is a bit harsh when road is not smooth. I would like a driver seat with memory capability. I'm happy with the seats, climate control, and noise."

"Side mirrors are curved and not as large or good safety-wise as earlier models."

"The seats are stiffer and a little less comfortable than those in the 2007 Prius we used to own."

"Prius is fairly comfortable, but rather noisy. Climate control doesn't seem to match the setting."

"Poor lumbar support in driver seat and no adjustment"

"seat comfort could be way better in both vehicles. must use a third party lumbar support to prevent back pain. could be a quieter car. hope these have been fixed in the 4th gen Prius"

"Excessive road noise at freeway speeds, and rougher roads"

"To much road noise. Seats not heated. Would be nice to have dual temperature control."

"A wee bit more road noise than I would like, but normal for the low profile of this vehicle. Much better than my previous 2005 Prius. Plus I was aware of this prior to purchase and accepted this factor."

"The ride is very noisy. I am constantly adjusting the volume on the radio - the faster I go, the louder I need to set the radio in order to hear it."

"arm rest for driver is too low to be comfortable. made a small pad to raise up level to rest arm on"

"While on a trip, over 100 miles, the seats tend to grow on you. They become uncomfortable. Maybe more cushioning is needed."

"Road noise, it's not too sound proof. The radio reception is a weak, needs a better higher quality anntena."

"Tire noise is louder than my 2006 Prius. Service manger said the tires are cupping! Only 10K miles! Toyota puts cheap tires on new cars."

"Noisy and rough ride"

"Would not get dark interior again. Summer heat builds up excessively. Front window is not tinted at the top. Sometimes uncomfortable in the sun."

"My wife hears a high-pitched whine when driving that gives her headaches."

"Lots of friction sliding into and out of the car, because of the seat material. Trim level 4 seats aren't cloth or a smooth "fake leather". It's hard for us older folks"

"There is simply no seat adjustment that is comfortable and safe for a smaller person. I am not tiny: 5'7". I have needed to sit on a block and adjust the seat to its most upright and forward position, in order not to be falling backward into the "hole" where back of seat meets sitting surface, while still being able to reach pedals. This helps, but puts me very very close to the steering wheel, and my head touches the ceiling."

"(1) There's a problem with positioning of the steering wheel and the seat. No matter how I adjust either, the steering wheel is slightly too far away to be comfortable. I'm 5' 5", very average. I've never had this issue in any car before."

"Very poor FM radio reception - replaced window with antenna with no improvement; Other other cars had better consistent reception; Only 1 CD; very difficult with talking books, etc;"

"i em tall and feel closed in"

"Driver's seat has become quite uncomfortable after a few months. No back support to speak of and I have to buy cushions, to avoid compressing a leg nerve as well as support the back."

"seats could be more comfortable"

"Would like seats to have more range in control changes you can exercise. A bit more comfort for long trips"

"The car is very noisy when driving down the road. I don't think it would be too expensive to add a little noise dampening material."

"Quite engine overall. Front seat comfort is acceptable. Ride is smooth at highway speed."

"Everything is good except the amount of road noise you can hear while driving on freeways. Not sure if it's better/worse/on-par with other cars in its class though"

"Leatherette seats stick, sweaty"

"Toyota climate control not that good in the Prius. When hot out, doesn't keep car cool enough. Toyota Entune program to hard to use and figure out. But otherwise I love my Prius"

"Roomier inside than it might look. Plenty of headroom and legroom,, at least in front. Cargo space is flexible and ample.Front bucket seats are very comfortable and adjustable. The climate control takes a few minutes to rev up, but once it's working it works well, for heat and cooling, both. Noise is a bit of a negative - road noise when windows are open; fan noise when climate control is on. The ride is fine; good acceleration - my husband calls it a "sports Prius" - good suspension."

"Car has some road noise, but we expected that. Seats are actually very comfortable, even in back. The problem is the manual raising of the driver's seat. Using the handle to raise the seat from the lowest to the highest position is hard work and gave me a bad elbow."

"I wish the driver's seat had a little more padding; I've stared using a cushion. I think it's the wiring for the heated seats that I'm feeling where the horizontal and vertical angles of the seat meet."

"When on a long trip I need to use additional foam seat in both driver and passenger seat. They are VERY firm."

"The car is very noisy inside when driving on freeways."

"Ride somewhat harsh on secondary roads"

"The drivers seat lacks support and the steering wheel adjustment is useless. The wind noise is pronounced and the whine from the electric motor is annoying. The A/C controls are confusing."

"The seat control that raises and lowers often "sinks" down when my husband is behind the wheel. He weighs 220, so the dealer said "that just happens" I have to crank it back up to see over the dash, though I'm 5'5". Hmmmmmm."

"rie could be smoother"

"I'm delighted with the acceleration compared with my previous car, an Acura 2.3CL. When I'm entering a freeway, the Prius accelerates appropriately. The driver's seat is uncomfortable for me. My back hurts and I'm going to have to obtain a modification for the seat. The interior of the car is okay - my Acura's was lovely; this is basic. My problem with it is that the black dashboard curves down toward the driver. On hot days, the reflection of the heat feels almost as if my face and eyes are"

"There is a LOT of wind noise. We almost didn't purchase this car because of wind noise, but the comfort and gas mileage outweighed the noise"

"love the auto climate feature, but sometimes it is hard to get the vents pointed so that they are not blowing directly on you but you're still cool."

"visibility is very poor in front and rear. Driving of the car is very complex"

"Seating position is a little bit "off" for me. It's hard to find a really comfortable steering wheel grip. Ride is a bit rough, like a typical small car, and noisier than what I'm used to. But, the overall performance makes up for these drawbacks."

"Interior highway noise"

"Glad to have drivers seat multi adjustment, otherwise it would be a car with less comfort"

"I just would like the climate controls to be on screen and also manual. They are only manual in my car and they are below the screen. I have too take my eyes of the road to see them and make changes. If they were screen controlled I would not have to look so far down on my dash."

"The car is noisy, lots of road/tire noise compared to earlier Prius and way worse than a 98 Nissan Maxima."

"Road noise. Not very comfortable for long rides."

"There is a constant loud vibration when the drivers side window is opened. This goes away when the passenger window is opened"

"The ride is very quiet and reasonably comfortable for a small car."

"Seat comfort is good, supports the lumbar area of the back. Could use a bit more padding in the seat. Noise level is a bit more than expected. Perhaps due to the possible lack in insulating in the interior."

"Good: Smoothest ride of any car over ever owned. Very quiet and almost soothing to drive. Bad: driver's seat became tough on my back after about a year (it's a Prius Three) and I've had to use a combination of seat pads to avoid sciatica. If I get another Toyota it will definitely have the highest-level ergonomic seats available."

"This car causes me no problems with my back. Problems with prevous car. Can drive 8 hours in comfort"

"The cabin is fairly noisy; have to turn sound system volume up considerably to hear music. The front seats aren't very comfortable; they are not supportive. The ride can be harsh when on bumpy roads."

"Seats are very comfortable-even for long trips"

"Seat comfort for more than an hour driving - not so good --- road noise loud"

"The noise level is somewhat annoying, because of road sounds. Other than that it’s fine."

"As a short range town car it meets our expectations. I am less happy about this vehicle on the highway. It is relatively light and would likely be disadvantaged in an accident. It is noisy. The road noise is unsatisfactory driving over 55 mph. I like to listen to books on longer rides, which is hard to do in this vehicle."

"Road noise is too load. Seats and ride are acceptable"

"Like the Honda I previously owned, the car is very noisy when driving on the expressway. The cabin should be quieter. I do love being able to adjust my driver's seat. I'm short, and now I can actually see the fenders because I'm able to raise the seat."

"The noise level is not optimal. Driving along the highway, it is quite noisy"

"The seats are comfortable for short rides but begin to feel very hard after an hour or so."

"The arm rest stinks. It’s nit reakky an arm rest just a middle console with a very thin layer of material but it’s an awkward position for someone to rest their elbow on so I keep a neck pillow that goes over the seat belt holder to rest my arm on."

"I bought a Prius to save on GAS costs. This is my second Prius. I used to drive 60 miles per day to/from work. The 2015 Prius has better pickup, but I loved both my 2007 vehicle and my 2015."

"Satisfied with the noise and ride but experience discomfort with the driver seat. I commute 360 miles a week and spend over 9 hours a week in traffic which might compound the issue. I feel like there is a slight rise at the edge of the seat that cuts off my circulation in my thighs."

"I am short- just under 5'...te headrest hits me in the middle of my head and pushes my head forward and my neck really hurts. If I turn it around, it protrudes into my neck, also causing discomfort. I removed it, may not be safe but is more comfortable. The seat when moved forward enough to allow me to reach the pedals, is too high at the front & puts pressure on the back of my knees and causes cramping in my lower legs on longer rides."

"Supports my (bad) back. Quiet Smoothe Pleasing appearance"

"Too much road noise. Makes it hard to hear the sound system (which is adequate)."

"After having had an Audi the ride is not as solid and it is noisier. Also not as comfortable on long (2+hours) trips."

"You cannot even hear the radio on the freeway the vehicle is so noisy."

"Vehicle is very comfortable. Ergonomically correct and a pleasure to drive but the drive is LOUD. I expect this is from the tires. Cannot enjoy music due to road noise. Had this with previous Prius too until changed tires."

"Leather heated seats are very comfortable and easily changed with electrical controls."

"The ride is so smooth at times that if I'm not watching the speedometer I sometimes find that I'm going faster than I realize. Seating and noise levels are fine."

"More road noise than we thought but otherwise the car is a gem."

"The seats are imitation leather (an upgrade from regular upholstery. And looked great when new but within a year the seams of the upholstery began to tear and pull apart."

"The seats are very uncomfortable I have a friend who actually sold her Prius to get a Honda because the seats were too uncomfortable."

"Good driver seat adjustment, supple ride. Somewhat hard seat but no problem for long distance drive. Some road noise."

"seats are high & comfortable. little road & engine noise when accelerating. Ride is good."

"Cheap seats with poor support. Upgrading seats by 50 pounds and $300-500 dollars would greatly improve drives and comfort with less than 1% reduction in mileage"

"Sitting is comfortable but napping in the back seat is not"

"The car is very noisy. Sometimes the volume of the phone call or music must be turned way up in order to hear. The back window is not very well designed-hard to see out of. Suggestion: the start button should be put on the left side of steering wheel-AWAY from radio or a/c controls."

"Road noise too loud"

"The seats are comfortable enough, but I find it hard to attain a comfortable position for my left arm while driving long distance. I use a pillow to prop it up so I can rest my arm. The inside car noise also is higher than I would preferand the ride is a bit bumpier than I would prefer."

"dash board rattle"

"Road noise is worse than the 2007 Prius. Not sure why, but it simply is."

"The driver's seat is uncomfortable for tall persons with long legs (me) for any drive over one-half hour. I need to add a pillow or two to the seat to make in comfortable for me. It sits way, way too low!"

"Road noise is high"

"Just the right amount of give but not too soft"

"Body makes an astonishing number of rattles and other noises."

"Seats are not a good fit. Very little lumbar support"

"need to sit on pillows and use lumbar pillow to be comfortable and see better, seats do raise but not enough. There seems to be a lot of outdoor noise when on the highway, not engine noise. Ride is comfortable enough and handling is fine. I do notice a very brief skid when going over metal manhole covers, enough to show up on the dashboard."

"We take this car on vacation and the seats could stand a little more comfort and the car could be more sound insulated from road noise."

"Seats cause me back pain and must use a lumbar support. Car is noisy."

"More road noise than I'd like"

"Extremely comfortable seats"

"Excessive road noise on highway"

"The ride is a bit stiff over bumpy roads. The biggest issue is road noise, which is pronounced. That said, it's much quieter than my 2005 Nissan Sentra was. Driver's seat has good support."

"Too much road noise; seats very comfortable; smooth ride"

"Seats are very comfortable."

"I would like to have less road noise in the car"

"The main problem is in the cargo area between the two front seats. It has a hard cover and is uncomfortable (I notice this may have been corrected with a pad in later models). Also, It is difficult for the driver to open and can't be opened when the car is in motion. Seats are adequate, but not special. Noise is excellent, ride is good."

"The driver position is uncomfortable compared to my Honda Accord I owned previously. I have to put cushions under my but and behind my back to prevent chronic back pain."

"The seats tend to be uncomfortable. I use a cushion designed to fit the lower back while driving otherwise, I couldn't drive this car. A passenger used a seat cushion after riding for a while the other day."

"Too much outside noise"

"The ride is harsh and the noise level inside the vehicle is high. It is noisy on the interstate"

"Road noise is the only bad thing. I suppose it's as good as can be expected given the weight of the car."

"quiet, seats aren't comfortable"

"I find the seats comfortable, and they adjust as needed. There is a bit too much road noise in the cabin, but usually not a problem."

"Small driver and passenger spaces for large drivers and passengers."

"Multi control seating very good. Ride fine. Noisy.surprising amount of space."

"Seats are comfortable, the road noise is distracting and has not improved since my 2004 Prius, the ride is good."

"Driver’s seat is very comfortable. ride is good. Noise could be improved but not bad. I’m 79 years young and just drove 630 miles alone, each way with 2 stops going and one stop returning home. Very comfortable and not fatigued."

"Prius is quiet and smooth on the road."

"Driver's seat is not comfortable especially for long-distance trips."

"Physically the vehicle is OK. But the user interface is obnoxious. The car beeps continuously while you're backing up, it beeps continuously when it thinks a seat belt should be fastened, it beeps for all sorts of things that don't need beeps. If I'd realized this, I probably wouldn't have bought the thing."

"Many of my passengers have commented on how comfortable its ride is and how comfortable it is to sit in. Comments have also been made to how quiet it is at all speeds (up to the speed limit of 70 MPH). Would I buy it again? YES."

"Noisy"

"road noise can be pronounced; otherwise all good."

"Although the seats are pretty comfortable, the car is really noisy especially during acceleration. We've taken the car on a long trip (1500 miles RT) and it was pretty comfortable for two travelers. Did not have back-seat passengers. The satellite radio was a plus"

"My 2015 Prius came with medium to low-quality tires. The tires had a B traction rating (AA is the highest), and a medium-level temperature rating and treadwear rating. When I replace the tires with higher quality tires. there was a marked improvement in ride comfort, handling, and road noise."

"Very comfortable on long trips"

"My Prius is not "tight", and has too many rattles. Seats are OK. The ride is "small car ride. Would not want to take it on long trips"

"Tires, lack of design concerning the windows, right rear view mirror, vehicle is not comfortable or fun to drive."

"comfortable seating"

"Quiet compared with 2011 Prius"

"comfortable seats, leg room, seat adjustments"

"No lumbar support"

"The seats are comfortable, noticeable on longer trips. For a small car, it's pretty quiet and the ride is very good and well-controlled."

"The seats, front and rear, are very comfortable."

"The outside road noice is pretty loud at times. We like the confort of the seats and ride."

"It does not ride as comfortably as our Previous 2013 Prius."

"At highway speed, there is excessive noise from the tires on the road surface."

"Very comfortable seats and layout of the interior."

"Mostly this is a problem with the sales as i was not informed about the difference in lumbar support in "higher" levels of prius and would have appreciated having more back support"

"It does not take bumps and potholes well. It has a very harsh bumpy ride. This has only developed the last year."

"very quiet ride! inside and out. the leather seats are very comfortable and tbye adjustable seat is very helpful with a driver who is 4 ft, 7 inches tall"

"Contrary to the Jeep, the Prius is not as fun or comfortable to drive. It's fairly noisy on the high ways, audio system isn't that great but workable, and others have complained about a lot of background noise when using bluetooth to make calls."

"Comfort of front seats"

"I rode in a friend's Buick, and realized that the Prius was no way near as smooth as the ride in the Buick."

"Its a bit noisy, and a little harsh on ride."

"The seats are extremely hard and uncomfortable. The seats adjust, but don’t get into a comfortable position. They are too low and titl backwards into a bad ergonomic position. I have to sit on a pillow to be at all comfortable and still get a cramp in my right upper thigh. I will be selling this car in the next year."

"Road noise is unsatisfactory. Difficult to listen to audio without turning up volume and also difficult to carry on conversation with passengers in rear seats. Seats are comfortable."

"noisy ride"

"road noise seems excessive. Goodyear Prius tires are in use."

"Ride is very noisy, hard to hear music on radio. Also ride is bumpy."

"Noisy and slightly bumpy ride, seats are less roomy than I originally thought."

"The road noise is louder than I would like it to be."

"The Prius II rear camera is missing distance lines available in most other systems. It is hard to tell how close you are to objects behind you."

"great, reliable. car that's fun to drive and reasonably priced. If you want performance, get a BMW but if you want a wonderful "get around town" car with lots of cargo space that gives actual high mpg, you can't beat the Prius."

"Great car with superior reliability ."

"Great car on long or short trips. Very relisble car with minimal maintenance costs"

"Great mileage. Really good responsive car for the size of the engine. Hard to get a better car that has such great MPG."

"AMAZING Gas mileage. we do not try hard, and it gets 50mpg."

"My wife purchased the low end Prius. Plenty of cargo space with the back seats down. The interior is very cheap even for the lower price point. The USB pairing with our iPhones is horrible. So much for hands free cell phone use. For a few thousand dollars more she could have purchased a nice Prius. I don't think Toyota should even sell the lower end vehicle. The ride is much bumpier than our Ford Fusion. I expected better."

"This is our second Prius, replacing our 2005 Prius. Where else can you get a carefree reliable auto that gives 50 mpg at 75 mph and never spent a day in the repair shop for ten years?"

"I found it to be an incredible value for the price and am very pleased with it."

"Gas mileage is great ... a big improvement over prior SUV ... a significant reduction in cost as we retire ... and reduction in GHGs!"

"The car is very reliable and gets great gas mileage."

"Interior quality and road noise should be better! Otherwise , this is a great auto."

"I only buy hybrid vehicles and the Prius is top of the line!"

"I get 41 mpg and expected more. The resale value is much less than expected. I was offered 14000 after paying 22000 for a 2015 with 9000 miles."

"Excellent price on a new, economical vehicle. Was willing to give up SOME comfort for mph, but vehicle is very comfortable."

"It really does get 45 mpg. Our last Prius had absolutely nothing go wrong in 7 years. Didn't even have to replace the brakes. I expect this one will be a good value as well."

"We bought a year end model and were willing to trade lower price for extra choices. The mileage is the same."

"With gas prices that have considerably eased the extra paid for the hybrid decreases the value. I do like the Prius for the reduction in gasoline used regardless of the cost factor."

"They have not fixed the road noise!"

"Very reliable but plug in should go further than 10 miles"

"Fuel economy. The hybrid engine on my car averages 46 mpg."

"Overpriced"

"Incredible amount of features in addition to great milage for the price."

"I got a good deal through Costco. The dealer delivers the car to my home."

"Actual gas mileage has tended toward 53 in the summer. Less than 50 in winter."

"Great vehicle but too expensive"

"With the $3500 cash back offer, it was hard to turn down - made it about the price of a Honda Fit..."

"Very good gas mileage,easy to handle, all around good car."

"Used True Car service at time of year when dealer was looking to min inventory- got a very good deal!"

"Great gas mileage"

"The Prius costs have decreased and the value has improved since purchasing the 2006 Prius"

"We went through COSTCO for our car, including a $2000 rebate from Toyota, we saved over $5000 over the MSRP price."

"Low price. Great for driving around town on short trips"

"15 Prii were an incredible value. Got it for well under $20k"

"I believe I got a good deal by visiting five dealerships to get quotes and then playing them against each other until I negotiated the price I was willing to pay."

"i expect it will be like my 2010 Prius which has been cheapest car to own over the long term. Great reliability."

"too costly..but i wanted a prius"

"This is my third Prius. I got pretty much what I expected. It's been trouble free - so far. Little/no problems with the previous two."

"This car (our second Prius, which our daughter has the last with 110,000 miles) has been bullet proof. Great gas mileage, seats fold down so the car holds just about anything you want to put in it!"

"I do not feel like the based on the price paid for the car that options, fit and finish were on par on with other cars. I am amazed that a top of the line Prius has plastic hubcaps - that is just sad on the part of Toyota"

"I chose the dealer because of AAA buyers connection. I wanted a new car but last year's model as, being over 80, I am not sure how much longer I will drive and wanted to contain cost. The dealership responded with efficiency and understanding."

"Because the 2015 Prius was the end of this design, prices were significanly reduced making my purchase and excellent value for a lot of car!"

"FOR GOOD MILEAGE I THOUGHT THE PRICE WAS VERY GOOD"

"Great car, but priced too high. Expect better gas milage from a hybrid, doesn't come close to what's advertised"

"Unlike my previous 2012 Prius, the mpg on this car is poor. The only reason to buy a Prius is mpg. My current Prius averages 7 mpg less than my previous one. My driving and fueling has not changed from the previous one. Kills the value for buying the car."

"The Prius meets expectations for fuel mileage with adequate power."

"Very good value for what we paid and the fuel economy is exceptional."

"Great gas mileage, low maintenance cost, fantastic reliability. Big cargo space when rear seats are folded. Good ride even for long distance travel."

"Good resale value."

"great gas mileage equals low cost per mile. negligible maintenance. fun to drive"

"Just paying for the technology"

"The Prius has met or exceeded every expectation I had when purchased. Acceleration and handling have exceeded my expectations and gas mileage has met expectations at 48 to 52 mpg."

"Great mileage and holds its resale value very well."

"Great value, terrific mileage"

"Great car. Inexpensive to maintain, great mileage and very reliable."

"Great car! Our third Pruis. Excellent value for the price. Easy to drive - even for three or four hours at a stretch."

"great value...bought it for the gas mileage and its been great"

"Very reliable car with excellent miles per gallon"

"It is a great value. Overall MPG is 48 and 10000 mile oil changes- it is a low cost operating expense."

"Good value. I don’t need to run for gas all the time"

"Plastic parts get knocked off. Too low to the ground."

"you get what they advertise - good mileage and dependable"

"Power button for acceleration makes it a lot faster then one would imagine. This vehicle weighs over 3000 pounds. Does not handle Snoqualmie Pass steep hills at 70mph."

"Excellent value. Best car value ever"

"The Prius gets excellent gas mileage, and for city driving it's great. It gets filled up only once a month for about $30. Because of city driving the electric motor gets lots of opportunity to recharge using the braking system, contributing to a very economic drive."

"Got a great deal on this car and am very pleased with its performance"

"I bought the car with the AAA discount. It was a new 2015 that I bought in 2016. I am 83 and do not drive a lot. The sales people knew just what I wanted."

"Considering I got the car as the 2016 models were in, I got great bang for my buck with this car."

"Able to drive over 500 miles on one tank of gas, as it will get from 49-55 miles per gallon depending on driving condtions."

"Traded in my 2010 for a 2015 Prius. The new car pales in comparison. Noise, single disc CD player, and leather no longer available for seats are major issues. The faux tan leather seating has developed 1 cm black dots throughout. The material was replaced, once, but the black dots returned. Suspect the unsightly large dots are a result of the heated seats as there is a clear pattern to their placement. Should have kept my 2010 or bought another car."

"One of the worst cars in snow and on ice."

"The 2015 has a lot of power, so I know have a chance in an emergency if I have to hit the accelerator."

"This car is an excellent value and the mileage is terrific, 50 MPG on the highway so fuel costs are very low."

"Save gad on highway."

"I purchased this for it economy and that is what I got. It is a good car that has been trouble free and is very inexpensive to drive. I would buy it again."

"I have had very minimal maintenance issues and mileage is outstanding"

"excellent value. Very few repairs required. Mostly brakes and tires and general maintenance. I just replace the alternator after 13 years. Great value"

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

"Excellent gas mileage and very low maintenance. Car does everything we expected."

"good value"

"No maintenance problems and good gas mileage."

"A really reliable and efficient car that is comfortable to drive and a comfortable ride."

"I received a quote for the 2015 Prius through Consumer Reports from a dealership 2 hours from my house, my local dealership matched the quote for the same car so I purchased it from them."

"Have never been able to get iPhone audio navigation to play through the Prius' audio system. We just listen to navigation commands on the iPhone. The audio system has a multi-hundred-page manual that's too complicated to read."

"fuel economy and reliability are amazing"

"This is my first lease. I was sold an add-on item that I understood would add 3 years to the Toyota service plan. It doesn't - It overlaps with the company provided plan. That really irritates me."

"Excellent value and reliability"

"Excellent value. sips gas. Periodic services are affordable.. Extremely reliable. Needs winter tires, but with them drives well in Minnesota winters. Space design for hauling makes larger vehicle less necessary."

"The car is very well built and well designed. It accelerates adequately for a car of its size. The best thing about it is the mileage."

"Reliable, earth friendly, consistent"

"Operates as advertised and expected"

"Superb value."

"I bought this car for long-term use. It's very-well made, and I expect to get many years of service from it. On longer trips, I get over 40 miles to the gallon."

"Value significant due to good price (bought new) and high reliability,(translating to fewer repair bills). Reliability and trade-in value also prompted buying this vehicle."

"The value is in the high gas mileage and the reduction in the level of pollution while idling using battery instead of burning gas."

"My plug-in Prius has been reliable, comfortable and VERY economical to operate as well as environmentally friendly."

"My Prius gets close to 50 mpg and drives at least 400 miles between fill-ups. The value doesn't depreciate rapidly and I have not had any problems with the car. Plus it looks great!"

"It is our 3rd Prius, only drawback is the split view looking out the back. We are dyed in the wool Prius lovers."

"Incredible mileage for full tank of gas, I average $19 per MONTH to fill up my tank with regular gas, receiving 563 miles each month. My car is almost four years old and I still have the same brakes, tires, and equipment. I cannot say enough about this car’s value!"

"Very low price paid because of the low gas prices at the time."

"I have had no operational problems or any unusual expenses with this car. I got my money's worth!!!"

"Nice quiet driving, excellent gas mileage."

"The car is low cost to operate."

"50000+ miles with zero repairs and 47-50 mpg"

"the Performance of the vehicle (acceleration and braking) is much better than our previous vehicle of similar class (Ford Focus) with significantly more interior cargo space. All of those, with the fuel efficiency definitely makes this car the best value vehicle we have owned."

"Great value for the price: good mileage and flawless operation."

"Great gas mileage overall. Disappointing 13-14 miles per charge on the Plug-In Hybrid. However, with federal tax credit, state rebate, and HOV lane sticker, it has been a great value for commuting to work."

"54 mpg on the road says it all!"

"Each and every time gas prices go up, so does the value of my vehicle!"

"I bought the car new after the 2016 models were out. I also got the most basic model (for which I paid just under $20,000 before tax) and got a great value."

"Good gas mileage and very comfortable to drive. It is a good value for what I pay and I would lease another one. I like Toyota’s quality."

"Mileage of 50+ saves me money every day."

"Excellent value, high mpg, no problems, would purchase again."

"Exactly what I expected. No problems, safe, roomy, cost effective. Just boring."

"Bought the car just prior to the 2016's being delivered. Got the 2015 at an excellent price."

"Great gas mileage and a very comfortable ride."

"Great mileage."

"Under some conditions you can get fantastic gas mileage."

"Fuel economy and reliability is great. Price is good, too."

"We shop very smartly and totally satisfied with the value. Have not needed any repairs and oil changes and tire rotations have been free."

"We purchased the car with zero percent financing and the purchase price was low as well."

"Very good, reliable, fuel efficient car."

"Good gas miles per gallon."

"Excellent fuel economy; I save about $2300/yr over my previous vehicle."

"great price, great mileage and comfortable"

"I think we got a very good deal on the purchase price using Trucar as a guide. I also wanted the package that included the Lane Keep Assist, Dynamic Cruise Control, and the Precollision System. After all that, the gas mileage is very good."

"Pay a little more for hybrid. Less gasoline for the environment"

"Toyota zero financing plus excellent mileage led to our decision to purchase."

"Fantastic gas mileage of course, no repairs up to this point. We bought the vehicle brand new and now are considering buying all future vehicles new as we feel we got the best miles and value out of the car."

"Great mileage. I was able to get this car before the redesign at a great price."

"performs all functions well. gets great gas mileage. Fits the whole family."

"Bought the ar through Costco and the dealer gave a good price even beyond that."

"I feel I got an excellent value for my money. My mileage from KY on my last trip to Wisconsin was about 53 mpg; I got all the way north of Racine on one tank of gas! I haven't needed any major repairs, though for some reason my tires seem to wear out more quickly."

"On my way to owning a Tesla, the Prius is the best!"

"A very low cost of ownership. Granted, it has low mileage."

"Excellent purchase price. Reliable. Great fuel economy."

"Great mileage average"

"No repairs needed. Brakes last forever. Great mileage. Very reliable car!"

"Vehicle reliability and gas mileage are my two major criterion for vehicle satisfaction. Based upon these factors, I am highly satisfied with my purchase."

"The gas mileage is very good. The maintenance cost are minimal with no need for repairs."

"Great reliability and gas mileage, and particularly the plug-in electric-only power coupled with our cheap electricity from solar panels makes this a great car for around town driving at almost no operational cost."

"The consol between the front seats takes up too much room and wastes space. It doesn't allow for a small trash bag, box of tissues or have storage for frequently used items like lip balm. My 2005 Prius interior was much more functional. Also, the hatch cover is flimsy and difficult to close with one hand. Again - a downgrade from the 2005 model."

"we all have our own likes etc. To me this is a classic case of form follows function."

"I hate that big airplane cockpit-looking thing between the front seats. I miss some of the bells and whistles my previous Prius had. I just don't like it. It is a nice car, but it must have been a terribly weak moment when I bought it as I had no desire for a new car. I've not forgiven myself yet for purchasing it."

"This is the last model year before restyling the Prius. It's like Toyota made changes for the sake of change, not to improve the car. I wanted to wait to buy a car until the new model arrived, but my old Prius need expensive repairs. The interior storage doesn't work very well. There are a less cup holders than my previous 10 yr old Prius, none in the back seat area. The center "airplane" console is useless. The storage area between the front seats no longer has a tray divider."

"yes, my gripe is that my interior and even the trunk carpet is a very very light grey! I mean really! The armrest are also this color, so I cover the seats with a sheet and towels and my armrest are going to look trashy very soon! I hate the color, should have been a dark color!!!!"

"The one complaint I have is the hard plastic of the steering wheel. It is very uncomfortable and tilt adjustments are insufficient to get it at a good angle for me."

"Rear window is splint into two. BAckup camera is not cleAr"

"The spoiler that divides the rear window impacts visibility significantly."

"This is my third Prius and they were features in the past two that were appreciated that has disappeared. A drawer at the foot of the console disappeared; there's still no place for my purse; and the door racks were removed in the new one for no apparent reason. All these changes were for the worse"

"As a foreign visitor stated, the inside looks like a cockpit - very nice."

"our first Prius was 2004 & styling inside was perfect. Saw changes in 2010 so traded for 2008 to preserve inside styling as much as possible. Bought 2015 for same reason..2016 gets ridiculous. '04 and '08 did NOT have the ridiculous attached dashboard and console, unsafe and inconvenient for access. Keeping the driving info just under windshield was perfect, moving it to the center makes no sense. Eyes down, all info available; eyes to right center =unsafe. Current console blocking in center"

"The split rear view window should be improved."

"Changes in the console are not appreciated. The cupholders in the front are very awkwardly placed. The storage area in the console is smaller than the 2007 model that we have and is awkward to use."

"Mileage is great."

"I like the appearance (the new 2016 does look better) of our 2015 Prius. Seating is great, very roomy and comfortable."

"Two things are not as nice as the 2006 Prius we had previously - Rubber mats instead of carpet and less space on the door panels for maps, magazines, etc."

"The Prius and Prius C look, from the front, like they have angry faces. WTF??? I don't like that at all. If I wanted to be aggressive, I'd drive a Ford F-150. Instead, I drive a Prius because I'm a latte-drinking liberal with too much education. Give me better access to podcasts and a car that looks happy. Or at least, a car that looks well-educated. Maybe some hornrim glasses protecting the headlights or something."