It has twice as much electric range, too, with either 44 or 39 miles depending on trim.Īt the same time, the new Prius is far better to drive than before, with more responsive steering, a more composed suspension and quieter, smoother operation of its hybrid system. The impact is even greater in the Prime plug-in hybrid, which is not only massively quicker than the old one (0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds versus a slug-like 10.2), but genuinely quick, period. Fuel economy for the regular Prius is basically the same as before (between 49 and 57 mpg combined depending on trim level), but a serious increase in power has dramatically improved Prius acceleration. That’s rare for an eco-oriented car at this price range, even those marketed as crossovers like the Kia Niro and Chevy Bolt EUV. Once again, the Prius is available in regular and plug-in hybrid Prius Prime versions, with the regular offering all-wheel drive. Not only will you save a bunch on gas, but you no longer have to drive something that looks dorky (or worse) to do it. We don’t usually discuss the merits of car design since it’s so reliant on personal preference, but in this case, it’s such a major part of the new Prius story. Looks good, doesn’t it? And not just “looks better than the old one,” cause that’s an extremely low bar, but legitimately good. Why yes, the car you see up there is a 2023 Toyota Prius. Pros: Excellent fuel economy cool looks optional all-wheel drive quick for a hybrid good interior storage Cons: Small cargo area gauges may be hard to see tech can frustrate
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