Toyota Prius
Known as the original hybrid, the Toyota Prius is now available in two different powertrain configurations. The first is a regular hybrid with available all-wheel drive called AWD-e. The second, featured in the Prius Prime, is a plug-in hybrid that uses the same 1.8-litre engine but adds a larger, 8.8-kWh battery allowing a pure electric drive range of about 40 kilometres. A few equipment revisions are in store for the 2022 model year.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 78% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 6/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
What's new in 2022
Prius: Standard fog lights in front-wheel drive models, AWD-e models available with two-tone paint. Prime: reminder alert for the rear seats.
Pros
- Low fuel consumption
- Interesting electric range (Prius Prime)
- Comfortable ride
- Optional all-wheel drive (Prius)
- Good cargo space
Cons
- Poor steering feedback
- Heavy tailgate (Prius Prime)
- Inconvenient trunk (Prius Prime)
- No rear wiper (Prius Prime)