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1st hybrid, so far, love it
surly jason, 04/10/2021
updated 04/28/2025
2021 Toyota Prius LE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
56 of 58 people found this review helpful
I've owned a ton of cars through the years; back in 2014, I got a Prius as a rental and remember enjoying it very much. I finally got tired of putting gas in my tank and started doing some research on Prii -- they are made in Japan and have legendary reliability. Checking fuelly, it seems like the later models all get about 50 mpg. I test drove several Prii but decided on a gray LE model with black interior. I've owned it about 3 weeks and 1,200 miles and really like it: it's extremely quiet, smooth and pleasant to drive. I've had to put gas in it twice which is a welcome relief. It's not that I can't afford gas, I just hate stopping to put it in. I no longer feel compelled to gas up after taking a 200-mile trip because there's still about 350 - 400 miles of range left (which is what many cars have with a full tank -- like my previous CRV, for instance). I can't imagine going back to a conventional car that gets conventional mileage. There is definitely a place for larger vehicles -- like if you have a large family, you're a tradesman and carry a bunch of stuff around, or you tow things -- but I bet if lots of people were honest with themselves and what their needs are, and they tried a Prius, they'd be pleased. I am extremely happy with my purchase. UPDATE, 10/12: Love this car. I have right around 8,000 miles on it and the vehicle has consumed 134 gallons of gasoline. My operating cost per mile is about $0.51. I love how quiet the car is. The air conditioning is also the coldest and most effective system I've experienced. I am hoping the heat will be half as effective come winter and I'll be happy. I'm about 6' tall and I feel comfy in the car but I can see how a larger car could be more comfortable for someone who wants more legroom; as it is, I scrape the tops of my legs against the bottom of the steering wheel upon entry and exit. Improvements I'd like: the steering wheel to telescope out further. The automatic locking system to work on all doors not just the driver's door (I have to fish out my key fob to open the hatch if it's locked -- most newer cars have a proximity sensor so when you're near the car, pressing any of the external buttons unlocks the doors without resorting to pushing the buttons on the fob). I'd also like a self-dimming rear mirror. This is a pretty basic car and it could be that higher trim levels address my wants. I don't plan to get rid of this car but I could see getting a Camry or a RAV4 hybrid to supplement this vehicle when my significant other's car nears time for replacement. I am just so impressed with this car. I bought it to take us places on the weekends so we don't have to think about gas and it's met every expectation. I rarely go below a half-tank which means we travel about 300 miles and consume about 5 gallons of fuel doing so. The fuel range is phenomenal and I love driving the thing. April 17th, 2022 update: have owned "Alice" more than a year and over 13k miles. Still love the car and enjoy driving it every time. Mpg dipped to high 40s / low 50s over the winter but is rebounding to mid to upper 50s as it's getting warmer. One of many things I love is leaving the car "on" with the heat running while getting gas because the engine stays off and I re-enter a toasty car. The biggest thing I dislike is how low Prius is. They make lift-kits for these and honestly 1 1/2" of height would be terrific. I'm not buying a lift-kit but it would be helpful. The car is great and I still think 80% of motorists could get by with a Prius. I love my little putt-putt !! UPDATE, 10/18/22: still love my putt-putt, Alice. No complaints or problems. No unusual maintenance. Just passed 20k miles. There's a little wear on the fabric seats but I have to remind myself it's just a cheap little car. I may look into getting some colorful seat covers ... I love not having to think about my car, maintaining it, doing much of anything except pushing the start button and going. I recently inherited a CRV and while I enjoy the space inside and higher ground clearance, it's frustrating how much gas it uses compared to the Prius. UPDATE 4/18/23: Prius has been totally dependable and I still love driving it. She has about 27,000 miles and over the past 10 fill-ups, has averaged averaged just over 56 mpg; I expect this to increase with the warmer temperatures. The Prius and CRV make a great vehicular combo -- one with tons of cargo space, AWD, ground clearance; the other with terrific comfort and excellent mpg. I went and saw the new Prii and while they're more powerful, they're also smaller inside so I remain extremely pleased with mine :-) Five stars and two thumbs up !! UPDATE 10/20/23: Nearly 38K miles and nothing but oil changes, new wipers, new cabin air filter, and new tires. I love driving my car and even make money driving the car with the current IRS reimbursement rate. Every time I get into it, it feels like "my new car." When I got the new tires, the dealer offered me a 2023 Prius as a loaner. I liked the extra power but the interior felt smaller and I disliked how the steering wheel obstructed the instrument panel. If they bring the bright yellow to the US, however, well, I may have to get one. In the meantime, loving my '21 Prius, Alice. UPDATE 4/25/24: I've never been as satisfied with a vehicle as I am with Alice. Nearing 50,000 miles and no problems. I enjoy every drive in her. Still smooth, quiet, and reliably averaging between 50 - 60 mpg. I believe the average lifetime mpg is just over 59 mpg. I have seriously considered a Camry Hybrid but I value the hatchback too much to make the change. I would consider a small hybrid SUV if they approached the mpg of Prius but they don't. I think what I'd like would be a Camry Hybrid in wagon format. In the meantime, I have no plans to get rid of Alice. UPDATE, 10/26/24: Still driving Alice -- she's been a fabulous vehicle. No unusual maintenance items and the only things replaced have been engine and cabin air filers, wipers, tires, and regular oil changes. She still runs like new and gets us where we need to go. This is the car that I've driven the farthest, by far, and just passed 60K miles. I plan to keep Alice for at least another year and a half and then she'll also be the car that I've owned the longest. UPDATE, 4/28/25: best darn car ever. 68k miles and she just keeps getting better. No unexpected expenses, 56 mpg over the life of the car. There is nothing here not to like.
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Prius is still the king in my book.
Pete in Florida, 12/17/2020
2021 Toyota Prius XLE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
67 of 70 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2021 Prius XLE a little over a month ago. This is my 4th Prius I've owned. This one is definitely my favorite. Heated seats and heated steering wheel, all the safety stuff, Alexa and Android Auto, leather. The car feels more substantial than the other Priuses I've owned. Fuel mileage obviously is insane, 55 mpgs on the highway, and city driving is always over 60 mpgs. The handling seems better than the earlier versions. The car also seems to have more power when in using purely electric. No, this is not the PRIME version of the Prius. I mean when one is just driving in city traffic, there seems to be more power. The car drives more solidly, with not a single rattle or odd ball noise. The car is perfect.
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Forget the gas pumps!!
LarryS, 04/21/2022
2022 Toyota Prius Limited 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Just got the 2022 Prius Limited and drove about 55 miles home with it and the system stated 65.3 MPG !!! I averaged about 60MPH during my drive. The seats are very comfortable and the lumbar adjustment was perfect. The car is full of safety features and is surprisingly quiet and smooth. The cruise control worked perfectly and maintained the proper distance and pace. The sound system is nice, though it would be nice to have a separate subwoofer. It handles really well and the lane keep assistance is very helpful too. If you don’t mind a hatchback, the Prius Limited is a perfect choice!! Highly recommended. Toyota reliability and two years of free maintenance makes it a no-brainer !!
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new to hybrids review
Eleanor, 04/10/2021
2021 Toyota Prius LE AWD-e 4dr Hatchback AWD (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
There is a lot to learn for someone who has never driven a hybrid or a car with as much info on the instrument cluster as the 2021 Prius Hybrid LE with AWD. So far, the car is handling well and there is lots of interior space. I am entertained by the car's evaluation of my driving efficiency after I turn the power off. So far, I have been told that I accelerated too much, used the A/C efficiently, need to moderate my use of A/C, could drive at more consistent speeds.
Fifth and best of the bunch
daveatmoon, 05/22/2021
updated 12/01/2023
2021 Toyota Prius LE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
My 2021 Prius is just old enough now to get it's first tank of gas. 53.4 MPG from the first tank (all city) is the best I've ever done, especially since it was reading 30 MPG and 20 miles 3 weeks ago when I bought it. You can really feel the difference the Li-Hydride battery makes in power and economy. I've had 5 Priuses (2005, 2010, 2013, 2017 [PriusV], 2021). Each one is a remarkable improvement over the last. All but one has seen 100k miles, and I still have 3 of them. I don't remember what getting a car repaired is like any more. I do have one complaint about the new one. Previous Priuses all had generous dual gloveboxes that held tons. This car has one that BARELY contains the manuals. Way too small! ---It's now been 1 year and I'm more impressed than ever. In 9000 miles fuel mileage is a consistent 53 mpg regardless of city/highway use. The car accelerates and brakes more than adequately for a family car, and it otherwise handles better than a family car should. (This from an owner of 2 true sports cars.) Every feature on the car functions perfectly. Seats could be a little more comfortable & supportive, but then why would Lexus exist? --I've now topped 24,000 miles on this car. Still couldn't be happier, except for one dealer-related issue. I noticed a district drop of about 3 mpg after the first (free/dealer "ToyotaCare") oil change. Mileage stayed the same after 2nd as well. Two months ago I gave it it's third oil change myself, using the Toyota recommended 0w16 weight oil (Mobil 1). Mileage immediately rebounded and I'm getting a reliable 55-56 mpg in warm weather. I found that the dealer was using 0w20 oil, which they stock in bulk. It made that much of a difference. I don't know if it made a difference in wear (I doubt it), but I'd advise bringing your own oil to the dealer if this is the case for your car.
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Zippy
Margaret, 07/02/2022
2022 Toyota Prius XLE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Love this zippy car! Accelerates great and awesome safety features. All wheel drive!
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Absolutely love my Prius Limited
Ben, 06/03/2022
2022 Toyota Prius Limited 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I'm thrilled we bought our Prius Limited when we did (early Jan, 2022) because it sure is paying dividends now with these gas prices. The trim model just feels luxurious on what is unfairly seen as a dorky sedan. Never thought I'd purchase a Prius, but I love: - Hatchback storage - Higher, central display - Ease of shifting (gotta get used to it) - Three drive modes (POWER mode really makes this car zippy for getting on the highway) - JBL sound system - Visibility is fantastic on the inside. Moonroof in our package is worth it. Toyota SafetySense is great. Some critiques: - I love the touchscreen, but while fancy, I understand people may hate it due to the lack of analog buttons for climate controls. - I do wish it had bluetooth - instead of wired only - Apple CarPlay. - Would like Heads-Up Display working with CarPlay/Apple Maps. Directions in the HUD only work with the Toyota Nav. Also note this trim does NOT work with Android. - No dual climate for pax. If you want to feel great in a sedan, Prius Limited Trim is worth it.
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Turn Back The Clock on High Fuel Prices
Tech-guy, 08/17/2021
updated 10/23/2024
2021 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e 4dr Hatchback AWD (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Smart car with more buttons than the space shuttle. Excellent example of technology at its finest. Consistent 50+ miles per gallon. Great climate control system. Why my phone has to do the navigation, rather than the Prius Computers, is a total mystery. I had a Gen 1 Prius I loved. My daughter drives it now, (17+ years later). I missed the Prius intelligent layout of the dash board. Most cars you look down, and through the steering wheel to view the instruments. Prius is better, you can drive the car at night with no dash illumination in your eyes. The "quiet" is wonderful too. No power seats, no power hatch. I miss them for sure. Cruise control is absolutely perfect. The intuitive cruise control lever makes great sense. No looking down to find the right button. Headlights are spooky, as they move to illuminate the most important part of the road, and self level. Big miss is the light color trim on the dashboard. You will wear sunglasses on sunny days, to avoid the blinding glare reflecting off of that nearly white dash. The "CarPlay" system works, but has a "clunky" outdated feel to it. I bought a Prius for the great fuel economy, which requires saving weight. A better choice for me would be to: INCLUDE A SPARE TIRE, and maybe make up the weight by reducing the size of the rear glass. Glass is heavy, and the big back glass, does nothing to improve rear vision, which is only adequate, not great. Another place that the mileage reduction from a compact spare tire could be offset, may be with aerodynamics. Judging by how much dust collects on the rear bumper and hatch apron, I would guess the airflow degenerates into a horizontal vortex in the back of the car. Sure that is only a factor at highway speeds, but when you are looking for tenths of percent increases in mileage, every little thing helps. I think I will go on a diet. If I loose 10 pounds, I will get a few tenths better fuel economy. The other Big Mystery, is the "PRIUS STIGMA". Yes, it does seem to exist. The cars have a more sporty, conventional, look now (need more color choices). They have great acceleration, and an accurate speedometer. Amazingly accurate cruise control. Not sure why my Prius is, "the car to pass". As for me, I pass a Subaru, the ones that constantly go 10 MPH less than the posted limit. If the size works for you, then give the Prius a test drive. My guess is, you will find that things you heard, or maybe thought would be objectionable, were misunderstandings. It is a great car, and if you keep it a few years, the cost to own, and drive, is very reasonable. Addendum for second year: The seats still feel "cheap". The seats are very basic. A Toyota genius could invent a thin aluminum disk wheel with a skinny un-inflated tire, that you inflate with a gas cartridge when you need a spare tire. Thin enough to fit in the spare tire well, despite most of the space being used by the rear wheel electric assist. No excuse for not having a spare tire. A can of goop does not cut it in rural areas. As for the rear wheel drive assist, it works. The OEM "Toyo Nanoenergy" tires, are not snow tires, but the rear assist makes snow driving possible, up to a couple inches of snow. My Gen. 1 Prius was essentially useless on slick surfaces. The XLE AWD-e is a big improvement. I added a "Scan Gauge" so I could get real-time tire pressure monitoring. When you have no spare tire, the "tire low - warning light" comes on too late to be much help. Again... What were you thinking Toyota when you left out the TPMS display? Where I live a few streets have drainage swales, instead of underground culverts. If you cross them at more than 10 mph, the front bumper will bottom out hard. Vigilance required. I have had two "non-essential" fasteners from body molding fall out. Kind of disappointing they were not secure. I replaced them with new fasteners, using thread locker to secure them. All considered, a better city car than a rural car. Even getting 55 mpg, with near zero emissions, I suppose the Prius days are numbered (because) " It still burns gas".
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Not reliable if you have a flat
Peki, 10/24/2022
2021 Toyota Prius LE AWD-e 4dr Hatchback AWD (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is our second Prius. I loved our 2014. So we traded it in for a 2021. Huge mistake. This one didn’t have a GPS system. It had only 1 glove compartment instead of 2. AND we didn’t realize until this week that it doesn’t come with a spare tire!!! Unacceptable. It comes with a can of fix a flat. That doesn’t work when the local car wash tract yanks off a tire sensor. I had just pulled out of the car wash and turned right. Pulling away I start to hear wop wop wop. I had to go two blocks before I found a place to pull in. I see the ! on. Back passenger tire is flat. I call AAA. He comes and lifts the trunk out to find- no spare. He had to tow me home. We take the tire off and go to Costco. They find the inside tire shredded with the way the sensor was broken off. They don’t carry that tire. So back in the car and off to Toyota. 3 hours late they gave us a tire but don’t have a sensor. So I have now spent 8 hours trying to fix a flat and it still isn’t finished. This is unacceptable!!!!! Bring back the spare tire. The tow truck guy says he is seeing this on a regular basis. Again, not acceptable! If this had happened on a highway we could be stuck somewhere for days before we got the correct tire and sensor!
excellent mature vehicle
james nicol, 03/09/2021
2021 Toyota Prius LE AWD-e 4dr Hatchback AWD (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
perfect for most driving applications excellent seating and hatchback versatility would prefer an old school cd player option made in japan prius le awd base bullet proof ---all you need is this and a 4runner for ever
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