2023 Toyota Prius Review

Name: 2023 Toyota Prius
Brand: Toyota

Price Range: $22,137 - $33,998

Toyota Prius Limited 4dr Hatchback Exterior Shown

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8.0

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The redesigned 2023 Prius looks sleek and is considerably more powerful than earlier models. Fuel economy is still stellar — more than 50 mpg in real-world driving, most likely — but it's no longer the only reason to buy a Prius. The car's main downside is reduced utility and rear passenger comfort due to the car's new sweptback style.

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Pros

Proves the Prius doesn't need to be ugly to be efficient
Easy-to-use multimedia interface
Sturdy acceleration for highway merges and passing maneuvers
Driver aids are well calibrated and intuitive

Cons

Much smaller cargo area and rear opening
Backseat headroom is at a premium
Gauge cluster blocked by the steering wheel and hard to see
Noisy when the gas engine kicks on

What's new

Redesigned for 2023 with stylish new look
Considerably quicker than previous Prius models
Toyota estimates it gets up to 57 mpg combined
2023 model kicks off the fifth Prius generation

Overview

Written by automotive expert Clint Simone

12/15/2022

For its fifth generation, the Toyota Prius has gone through a truly remarkable transformation. Eco geek is out; eco chic is in. The 2023 Prius gets a complete redesign with a sleek new shape and an overhauled interior. There's also a more robust hybrid powertrain that offers considerable gains in performance yet still gets similar fuel economy to previous models.

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2023 Toyota Prius
LE 4dr Hatchback
$26,000
good price
$1,323 below market
- 21,545 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 53 City / 54 Hwy MPG
- Ourisman Toyota of Woodbridge (30 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Upgraded Headlights
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Located in Woodbridge, VA
BLIS / BLIND SPOT MONITORING / BLIND SIDE ALERT, DYNAMIC RADAR CRUISE CONTROL / ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL / SMART CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
54 Combined MPG (53 City/54 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTDADABU9P3003972
Stock: A003972
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-17-2026
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2023 Toyota Prius
LE 4dr Hatchback
$23,500
fair price
$847 below market
- 44,963 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, rental vehicle
- 57 City / 56 Hwy MPG
- Koons Kia of Woodbridge (29 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Upgraded Headlights
- Blind Spot Monitorin...
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Located in Woodbridge, VA
2023 Toyota Prius LE **PRICED BELOW MARKET VALUE**, 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V VVT, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Remote keyless entry, Steering wheel m...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
57 Combined MPG (57 City/56 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTDACAAU0P3007994
Stock: KWKP230809
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-07-2026

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A universal gripe about older Prius models has been their lackluster acceleration. Last year's fourth-generation Prius, for example, produced a meager 121 system horsepower between the engine and motor. The new Prius produces up to 196 hp and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in around 7 seconds. That's considerably quicker than the 10.7 seconds needed by the last Prius we tested and should make accelerating quickly on highway entrances a considerably easier task.

Crucially, the new Prius maintains its fuel frugality with a manufacturer-estimated 49-57 mpg in combined city/highway driving, depending on the model. And if that's not enough, the plug-in hybrid Prius Prime is also new, with more electric range than before.

While the Prius' new exterior design gets a lot of attention, the best part of the transformation is inside the cabin where there is a new tech suite and more modern aesthetic. Standard is an 8-inch touchscreen, while top trims get the larger 12.3-inch display. Along with the new infotainment is a host of available convenience features such as heated and ventilated front seats, ambient lighting and a panoramic glass roof. The Prius is also still a hatchback and has a respectably roomy cargo area.

Overall, we highly recommend the Prius to anyone shopping for a fuel-efficient car, especially because two of its core competitors, the Honda Honda Insight and Hyundai Ioniq, have been discontinued. Presently, it's the Kia Niro that best rivals the Prius, as it's also available in hybrid and plug-in hybrid form.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Brian Wong

Good

8.0

out of 10

We drove the 2023 Toyota Prius on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the Prius drive? The latest Prius is smooth and able to smartly accelerate from a stoplight. It's also just fine for when you want to merge onto a highway or climb a long grade. At Edmunds' test track, our front-wheel-drive test Prius accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds, which is significantly quicker than the Prius' main rival, the Kia Niro (9.7 seconds) but significantly slower than the new Honda Civic Hybrid (6.6 seconds). Around turns, the Prius is stable and secure. The economy-biased tires don't provide much grip but we get the sense that the Prius would actually be kind of fun to whip around turns if you put stickier tires on it.

In everyday driving, the Prius is smooth and easy to drive. Leaving a stoplight, you'll rarely notice the hybrid power transition from the electric motor to the gas engine.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Prius? The Prius' front seats offer enough support to be comfortable for longer stints. The rear seats are also comfortable, though they don't recline. We like how the Prius rides smoothly over bumps and broken pavement. However, excessive tire, wind and engine noise under acceleration holds the Prius back from being a fully relaxing car to drive.

There's only a single climate zone, and the latest Prius has lost some of its finer climate controls that previous models had, such as the ability to shut off the fans to all seats but the driver to enhance efficiency. Every Prius trim except the base LE has heated front seats, and the top Limited trim comes with ventilated front seats and optional heated rear seats.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? A conventional dashboard layout and well-placed controls make the Prius interior functional and easy to interact with. Less appealing is the digital instrument cluster. It displays too much information and looks cluttered as a result. Its placement and shape are also awkward; most of our drivers found that when they adjusted the seat and steering wheel to their desired position, the top of the steering wheel partially blocked their view of the display.

The Prius' latest design has also cut down on backseat room and visibility compared to older models. The rear door openings have shrunk, and you have to duck down quite a bit to get into the back. Once you do get inside, headroom is in short supply for anyone near 6 feet tall. That means you have to slouch down to avoid hitting your head on the ceiling each time the car goes over a bump. Rear visibility is poor because of the angled rear window and thick rear roof pillars. The Prius styling changes give it more visual appeal, but it has come at the cost of some practicality.

Technology

9/10

How’s the tech? Our Prius Limited test vehicle had the upsized 12.3-inch center touchscreen. We like the clean interface, responsiveness and Google-powered navigation of Toyota's latest multimedia system. Wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay comes standard, along with a wireless charging pad on higher trims. But be careful: It's not cooled, so after about an hour in there your phone will come out feeling toasty. If you prefer to charge more conventionally, there are six USB-C ports spread throughout the cabin.

The Prius' driver aids are also a highlight. The lane keeping assistance system keeps the hybrid centered in its lane effectively, and acceleration and braking are smooth when using adaptive cruise control. Another feature, Proactive Driving Assist, provides subtle hints to the driver in everyday situations. For example, if traffic slows ahead of you, the Prius will start to brake very subtly as you lift off the gas as a hint to start slowing down. It also flashes an LED strip on the dash if traffic in front of you pulls away. It would be easy for a system like this to be annoying enough to shut it off, but it never came across as overbearing during our testing.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? Open up the Prius' hatchback, and in most trims you'll have 20.3 cubic feet of cargo space available behind the rear seats. (The base trim uses less sound-deadening material, so it has an extra 3 cubic feet of cargo room.) This is more cargo space than you'll get from a similarly sized sedan's trunk, but it's less than what the Kia Niro offers. We couldn't fit a set of golf clubs lengthwise across the back of the Prius. There's no underfloor storage.

Up front, the Prius has a skinny-but-deep center console bin and a helpful rubberized space under the dash to store small items. The available wireless charging pad is conveniently located next to the gear shifter. The cupholders are a touch larger than usual and will fit most water bottles.

Fuel Economy

9/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Prius' calling card is its efficiency, and this latest model still delivers. The EPA estimates you'll get 57 mpg in combined city/highway driving for the LE trim or 52 mpg combined for XLE and Limited trims (front-wheel-drive models). AWD models knock 3 mpg off of each of those figures. On our real-world testing route, we observed 52.3 mpg, hitting the EPA estimated 52 mpg combined number for the Limited FWD Prius nearly on the nose. There's a reason the Prius name and fuel efficiency go hand in hand.

Value

8/10

Is the Prius a good value? Toyota offers a three-year/36,000-mile standard warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. But on hybrids like the Prius, the hybrid components are covered for eight years/100,000 miles and the battery itself up to 10 years/150,000 miles. Toyota also provides two years of free maintenance, something not often found outside the luxury sphere.

The Prius is an economical car, but the pricing on its higher trims has gotten to where it's no longer a frugal option. Opting for all-wheel drive pushes the price tag up even higher. At these elevated prices, some hybrid SUVs and midsize sedans come into play if you find yourself needing or wanting more room for passengers or cargo.

The Prius' interior quality has taken a step forward on this latest model, but there are still some obvious hard plastic panels. The doors feel a bit flimsy and make a tinny sound when you close them.

Wildcard

8.5/10

The Prius dramatic makeover pulls it from the ranks of "ugliest car" lists to something sleek and cohesive. It's also very impressive that the new Prius has retained the same level of efficiency with such a big increase in power. The hybrid is now one of the quicker (though still not very exciting) compact cars around and you can get over 50 mpg in most cases. Fuel economy remains the Prius main attraction, but the rest of the car has gotten more attractive in the bargain as well.

2023 Toyota Prius trim level differences

The 2023 Toyota Prius hatchback comes in three trim level options: LE, XLE and Limited. Each has a hybrid system that combines a 2.0-liter engine and electric motors to produce a total of 194 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive (AWD) is optional for all three trims. With AWD, power increases slightly to 196 hp. Feature highlights for each trim include: Compare the 2023 Toyota Prius trim levels in-depth.

Which Prius trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the midgrade XLE trim for the best value. It has some desirable extras over the base LE trim, including keyless entry, heated front seats and synthetic leather upholstery. You might also consider getting an XLE with the optional 12.3-inch center touchscreen, though it's not a must-have.

Cost to Drive

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Reliability

The 2023 Toyota Prius has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 3 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5, ranks it #6 out of 28 among Midsize Cars. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5/5Excellent

#6 out of 28 among Midsize Cars

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Cost

$351/yr

vs. $415/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Frequency

0.71x/yr

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for Average Midsize Car

Severity

10.9%

vs. 10.2%
for Average Midsize Car

Recalls

3 recalls found

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V744000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25TB13/25L
Manufactured from:: 2024-10-31 to 2025-05-07
Number of vehicles affected:: 1024407
Defect Description:: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 16, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

Recall Number:: 24V548000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 24R2
Number of vehicles affected:: 33848
Defect Description:: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Defect Consequence:: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

Recall Number:: 24V274000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 24TB06 / 2
Number of vehicles affected:: 55690
Defect Description:: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
Defect Consequence:: A door that unexpectedly opens while the vehicle is moving or during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace both right and left rear door opener switches, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Hybrid component Warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 2 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 2 years / 25,000 miles

Toyota Prius Reviews

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We Drive the Hot New 2023 Toyota Prius | 2023 Toyota Prius TESTED! | Full Review with Test Results

The all-new 2023 Toyota Prius is more powerful, more stylish and ... maybe even more cool. In this video, Edmunds' Brian Wong embarks on a first drive of the 2023 Prius to get initial impressions behind the wheel, then brings it back to our test track for a full instrumented test. So, does the 2023 Prius live up to its new look? Watch the video above to find out!

2023 Prius Features & Specs

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MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$27,450
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	57 MPG
Cost to Drive	$73/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	23.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Prius models:

Proactive Driving Assist: Uses camera and radar to keep the radar-guided cruise control active during turns by adding gentle braking.
Lane Departure Alert: Countersteers to place the car back in the lane if the driver strays too wide.
Emergency Driving Stop System: Brings the car to safe and complete stop if the driver becomes inattentive, like during a medical emergency.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover10.2%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Good
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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