Used 2016 Toyota Prius Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Bruce Homeyard, 07/12/2016
updated 07/13/2017
2016 Toyota Prius Three 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
32 of 33 people found this review helpful
I've always driven sports/sporty cars, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, '70 Datsun 240Z, (30 years of driving station wagons) and 10 years of Pontiac Fieros. I know how a car should handle, and I learned to drive very smoothly and so have always gotten the most mpg out of a car. At 65, when I retired in 2011, I decided that I didn't want to be that 'old guy' driving the 20 year old Buick. I had been following the Prius since its intro and finally decided that Toyota had gotten it right and purchased a Prius 3. Since then every time I get to the end of the warranty (about 18-24 months) I get a new one. Loved the handling (for a sedan) and have pitched it around Watkins Glen race track. In power mode my Prius did the published 10.1 0-60 and that's quite quick for a lower cost sedan with a 95 bhp motor. But the electric motor kicks in like a F-1 KERS when you hit the pedal or Power mode button. The interior was clean and functional with comfortable seats and the all electronic dash, monitoring and mid-dash displays. All the bells and whistles. The only real objections I had with the '11, 13, and, '15 models were the rear window wiper bar, (you don't notice it after a while and it doesn't really hamper vision) and the safety limitations on function use, like GPS or address searches while driving. Heck, if it can tell the passenger doesn't have the seat belt buckled, it should be able to tell you have a 'navigator' to use those functions and not impair a lone driver's safety performance. Additionally Toyota needs to adjust lighting....low beams are too bright and way too many folks think you have high beams on. I find myself driving in the 'parking light' position which puts plenty of light on the road using the DRL bulbs. Don't get confused if you use the DRL lights in daylight and then have them on at dusk. For some reason Toyota thinks oncoming traffic needs to see you coming at dusk/ dawn/ rain but not traffic behind you. With DRL the tail lights don't light up, only brake lights, ('Hey buddy, you're tail lights don't work.") so cars behind won't see you in fog. Mpg on those cars was (not by Toyota's calculator, which is always 2-3 mpg optimistic) combined city/hgwy; '11-50.9, '13-48.8, and '15-48.0. My new wife and change in driving patterns are likely the reason for the slight decreases. When I saw the 2016, I wasn't impressed with the redesign as it looked too much like everything else now than before and a little too angular with less character for me. The seats are narrower and lower, and I'm a big, old guy, so I prefer the older ones, but I've gotten used to the newer. The hood is chopped and easier for the driver (especially shorter ones) to see the actual front of the car. The back-up cam is improved also. The dash is more stylish, readouts, center console, shifter and cup holders improved. Toyota switched the positions of the battery and gas tank and lowered the car a little, so there's no longer as much leg room in the rear, unless the driver and passenger are short. The rear storage area is a little smaller too and the car now has a spare tire, but it still allows a lot of bags of recycling stuff when the seats are folded down. I prefer the old package cover system. The interior is more directed to a younger crowd, but everything is very easy to read and reach; and sun glare on the dash is no longer a problem. Ride and handling are improved, road noise down and the doors no longer sound like tin. The CVT is great and the drive choices have changed. The old system was Evo or Power, The new system has an EV mode (strictly battery), or a Drive mode, which gives a choice of Normal, Evo or Power. I'm really not sure what Normal is as I only use Evo and Power is just as easily obtained with your right foot as the CVT just sees it like passing gear in an older car. No trouble passing slower traffic and if you don't use the brakes on hills, you're soon doing 60-70 as it coasts along upping the mpg and recharging the battery, It seems like the ABS has been improved with less frequent easy 'lock-up'. I've find the Prius hi-mile tires (all years) iffy in the rain ( I never tailgate) and last year tried a used set of 215/40x17 Nitto Neogen tires with a more aggressive tread for snow. A little better for that, but they were way better for stopping in the rain and no appreciable change in mpg. With all of this, I expected the car to have gotten 'heavier' with less mpg. But no, and I don't know how Toyota did it but for the first 3000 miles I've had the car my best tank was 63.0, the worst 57.1, overall for 3k 60.8. This is by my calculation not Toyota's which says 63.5. We took the 2016 from PA to New Orleans and back on a 12 day vaca.... 2970 miles, 53.8/mpg, $108 for gas. Update at 32k (real) gas mileage is 55.5 combined. Love these cars and cant' wait for the '18 and just hope they don't stick on one of those 'big mouth bass' grills that seem so popular. I'd rate the first 3 as 8/10. The 2016 is a 9/10 to me.
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Best Car I have EVER owned. Period!
Manny Marin Jr., 05/16/2016
2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
Having purchased a 2015 Prius Five for my Printing Business I was satisfied with the car BUT saw the Commercial during the NFL Stupidbowl this year. I was taken away by the styling of the outside of the car. Reminded my of the Auto Show where I saw Toyota's first Hydrogen vehicle concept. The lines were similar and the interior of that car blew me away. Fast forward to last week. Dropped the Prius Five for it's first service and saw the 2016 Three Touring in the showroom. Like the look but the interior was missing something, mainly power seats. The Salesguy informed me that there was a Four Touring with all the bells and whistles. I saw it, drove it, and traded in my 2015 that night. The car drives much better. No hessitation when giving it throttle. Brakes waaaaaaaaay better. Seat is more comfortable. Love the Qi cell charging for my phone. Visability is better. Fuel economy is better as well. Still getting used to the rear end of the car which is growing on me. I also see Toyota changed the interior taking out a lot of the cheap looking white plastic inserts to black. Love the blue stitching in the black leather seats. Seat warmers are better. I am a fan!
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Eco Two rocks!
BobbyG, 05/04/2016
updated 11/06/2017
2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I averaged 62.1 mpg out of my first tank of gas. I only drive it in Eco mode, have never even turned on Normal or Power mode. This will probably be my best mileage score in this car, I expect about 5 mpg less when driving more normal, paying less attention to fuel savings. Friends that have the previous model Prius say I get almost 10mpg compared to them. Driving this car is great. The ride is exceptional for a $25K car, super stable and it hugs the road very nicely in corners. I'm very impressed with the overall quality of the car itself and the handling. The Eco model doesn't have the fancy Lane Departure warnings or Parking Assist or even a Nav unit but I am very pleased with this car and is still loaded with new tech. Love the displays. After one year my average is still 60MPG even though the majority of my driving has been highway. Comfort is great. The car was a great buy, very pleased.
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5 Stars after 132,000 Miles in a 2016 Prius 4
Chris Taylor, 03/29/2016
updated 03/31/2023
2016 Toyota Prius Two 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
Even after 132,000 miles the mileage has been phenomenal. Mileage ranges between 57 and 59 mpg in suburban driving. On long road trips, I average low 50s mpg cruising near 76 miles.The car feels solid on road and is surprising roomy and practical. The reliability has been excellent. After 7 years of ownership, I never regreted my purchase. I saved $7500.00 in fuel costs over a conventional mid-sized sedan that averages 30 mpg - the fuel savings would be much more comparing it to an SUV with similar utility to the Pruis's fastback design. Best car I've ever owned.
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New Prius a BIG Winner!
Jim tuck, 04/18/2016
2016 Toyota Prius Three 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
You really want to buy it. The 2016 redesign makes it one of the best looking car on the road. It is a first class improvement over the old style. GAS MILAGE EXCEEDS THEIR ESTIMATES. I get 59/60 without trying. (They rate it at 54.)
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