| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Prius V |
| Style | 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
| Base MSRP | $27,500 |
| Options on test vehicle | None |
| As-tested MSRP | $27,500 (est) |
| Drive type | Front-wheel Drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,798/110 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 13.0 |
| Redline (rpm) | N/A |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 134 @ 5,200 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 153 @ 4,000 |
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| Transmission type | Continuously variable |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | N/A |
| Suspension, front | MacPherson struts |
| Suspension, rear | Torsion beam |
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 19.1 |
| Tire brand | Yokohama |
| Tire model | BluEarth S34 |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size, front | P2056016 |
| Tire size, rear | P2056016 |
| Wheel size | 16-by-6.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.4 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 6.3 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 10.3 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 16.0 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 17.5 @ 78.4 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 10.0 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 32 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 129 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 59.5 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.74 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 37.9 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 73.4 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 65.6 |
| Acceleration comments | In the case of the Prius V, Trac On indicates engine was stopped when throttle pedal was depressed to start the run, and Trac Off indicates engine running prior to releasing brake pedal to start the run. That said, there was a 0.01-second difference (essentially no measurable difference) between default/Eco/Power/EV modes at wide-open throttle. Best run was with engine running before releasing brake, otherwise it matters not. This Prius V is just as painfully slow and noisy in that same droning-Prius sort of way as the original. |
| Braking comments | Not as much dive as expected. The weight must be low to the ground. Nothing out of the ordinary: no fade, no pedal softness, no wander or wiggle -- just an average performance. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Non-defeat ESC means driving right up to the programmed, electronic threshold as evidenced by the blinking light on the instrument panel. ESC allows just a hint of howl and understeer before trimming throttle and dabbing brakes. Steering feel is completely artificial, although it does have more weight than previous Prii. Slalom: Steering change in Prius V (versus Prius) is very evident in the slalom, with some useful friction-free effort build-up just off-center. It's also reasonably easy to place next to each cone with precision. The chassis feels far more composed/sophisticated despite the Prius V's added size and weight. ESC rewards smoothness and a steady pace rather than quick inputs and throttle manipulation, and electronics remain the ruler of what is allowed. Who really knows if the Prius V under- or oversteers? Neither one is available. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 73.1 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 51.9 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 2.1 head/crosswind |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 44 city/40 highway/42 combined (est.) |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 40 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 11.9 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,274 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,304 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 59/41 |
| Length (in.) | 181.7 |
| Width (in.) | 69.9 |
| Height (in.) | 62.0 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 109.4 |
| Track, front (in.) | 60.6 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.8 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 36.1 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.3 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 35.9 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.6 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.6 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 55.9 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 55.2 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 34.3 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 67.3 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited mileage |
| Roadside assistance | 2 years/25,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 2 years/25,000 miles |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Dual front |
| Head airbags | Front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Driver only |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Traction control |
| Stability control | Stability control |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
| IIHS offset | Not tested |
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