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wil7, 09/21/2012
2011 Toyota Prius One 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Excellent vechicle, gas mileage is better than rating. Only negative is the back up video system, slow to come on, then part of the screen is blacked out to tell you what radio station you are tuned in to, location is by the radio, so you do not even look at it, since you look in the mirror when backing up.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sips gas.

Cher, 03/28/2017
2011 Toyota Prius Two 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This hatch back holds excellent amount of cargo for the size of the car. Excellent mileage and reliability. Fill gas so rarely often forget. Wish it had better visibility, and more drink holders.

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4 out of 5 stars

Still fantastic in 2020 - I love it -

Prius3Owner, 11/29/2020
2011 Toyota Prius Three 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The technology in this thing is a marvel, touch sensitive controls! High mpg that is toe-to-toe with 2015-2020 vehicles and it has smart key entry and is push to start. There is a back up camera and it will not lock your key in the vehicle, it has Bluetooth audio and calling and usb connectivity. I love this little spaceship car The wipers went out and it loves oil but the repairs were easy, and the oil is easy to get. I have the JBL audio package so I'm jamming in my comfy spaceship watching my mpgs going up to 100 mph as I glide down hills.

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4 out of 5 stars

It'll get you there without breaking the bank.

Russ, 06/05/2020
2011 Toyota Prius Three 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've had this car for a year and a half. Bought it used in November 2018. I've replaced 2 tires - they were pretty worn when I bought it. Other than that, so far just oil changes. I get between 40 and 45 mpg, depending on the type of driving - it trends a bit better on back roads (not highways) with low traffic and few stop signs. My one complaint - ONE cup holder. Really?! And even that's hidden under a hinged lid. The cubbies in the doors have a wider section near your feet, which makes them unusable for cups...

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4 out of 5 stars

A spacious, economical, reliable family car.

Xavier, 06/16/2018
2011 Toyota Prius Five 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

The fabric upholstery for this model was rather low quality.

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3 out of 5 stars

Never liked it much selling next month

wcascrs, 03/20/2013
updated 03/20/2016
2011 Toyota Prius Three 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
8 of 15 people found this review helpful

Will be selling on craigslist next month. Good riddance. Reliable, yes, satisfying and fun to drive? NO. Yes this car has convenience features like push button start and smart entry and it gets over 50 MPG IF you go far enough that engine warms up (over 10 miles). Short trips like 2 to 5 miles, 30 to 40 MPG. It's easy to use and engine off whenever possible makes for quietness, no vibration when stopped. But, I have never like this car very much and shouldn't have bought it: Toyota added the height adjustable driver seat in 2010 model, but it doesn't lower down very much. I'm 6'2" tall so the headroom not so good unless I lean back extra far, then steering wheel unreachable. Maddening. Sort of minivan seating, but it's a sedan, confused car. Drive is not so impressive: tepid acceleration if need to really get going and the engine wails. Bumps get through into cabin easily. Not very quiet on rougher freeway, if very smooth road, noise is ok. It's a boring to drive car: steering is video game light, little feedback. Lots of body roll in turns and not much tire grip. Corners weirdly. Interior design is sorta lame: slide armrest back to reveal 2nd cupholder, then my armrest is gone which btw is way too low because the seat doesn't lower enough. floating bridge console takes up extra space, does nothing. Hard, easily scratchable plastics all over dash and door panels. Radio replaced under warranty after about 1 1/2 years. I remove the ugly plastic wheelcovers before service cause they cracked one and that's a pita: have to move car to line up slots to pry off wheelcover. Hypermiling? You mean going slow and coasting? How boring. And it's sorta ugly and odd looking. No passenger has ever gotten in the car and been impressed, not a one.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Love it!

ed60, 03/16/2011
2011 Toyota Prius Two 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful

Have had my Prius for one week.Took awhile to get used to, coming from an "09 Pontiac. Fun to drive, almost no road noise, very comfortable seats. More room than I expected and the standard sound system is quite good.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Pat BROWN, 04/11/2017
2011 Toyota Prius Five 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Driving a Prius for the last 8 years. Its great for fuel economy and maintenance. I highly recommend it.

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4 out of 5 stars

The only problem is...

priusracer, 10/01/2014
updated 10/03/2016
2011 Toyota Prius One 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I dislike the environmental controls- they don't allow for recycled air in defrost mode; often, one is stuck behind a belching diesel. Also, I don't like the very dim dashboard monitor when the headlights are turned on; sometimes, the law requires them on when it is fairly bright outside.

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5 out of 5 stars

WOW!!!

tomhocutt712, 03/14/2011
2011 Toyota Prius Five 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10 of 26 people found this review helpful

Just got into a prius 5. I was a honda person for many years up until recently whle dealign with quality issues that I just could not work through. I wa considering a Mazda5 but gas prices suddenly jumped up and this became the more responisble purchase. It's smaller than I'm used to but it wil get the job done.

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