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by leslie1183
Jul 24, 2011 (Not Yet Rated)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Fun factory add ons (smart key, etc...), good fuel economy...
Cons: Ugly, lots of blindspots that backup cameras can never compensate for, gas gauge never accurate...
The Bottom Line: Worth the price when used...
I bought this fully loaded car certified in November 2010 for $14,999. GREAT DEAL!! I still wouldn't have bought it new given that the interior was made at the same quality as a Toyota Corolla. If you are going to ask luxury prices for a ... read more
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by gas_pincher1
May 5, 2010 (Not Yet Rated)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handling, cornering speed, overall quietness, interior space.
Cons: Suspension a bit on the stiff side, engine becomes noisy when revving.
The Bottom Line: Would recommend.
Roominess, quiet, adequate power, very high MPG.
Seen a lot of comments complaining about a lack of hard MPG figures. Here are mine: Mixed town & road/hwy driving (since buying it in January 2010): 46.12 MPG (near actual, since odometer is better than 1% accurate). The trip computer shows 47.5, ... read more
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by trofrnk
Sep 30, 2008 - Updated Oct 1, 2008 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: FUEL ECONOMY, LOW MAINTENANCE, VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, RELAXING TO DRIVE IN TRAFFIC
Cons: THE WHOLE CAR LOOKS LIKE A BIKE HELMET
The Bottom Line: Need a car that saves gas, needs little attention, and is super reliable? Get a prius. You could literally sell it for more than you paid if you wanted to.
In this review I will describe my experience buying and driving a New 2007 Toyota Prius pkg 3. My wife and I purchased this car new in march 2007. It now has 25,500 miles on it. We have driven it from Minneapolis to Montana, and everywhere in ... read more
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by atomikpunk1
May 11, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fuel economy, quality of build, ride, quietness, nimble handling, roomy enough for 4 adults.
Cons: Take the climate control out of the onboard computer, add a tachometer.
The Bottom Line: Ask the man or woman who owns one why they would buy another one.
It's obvious to me why Toyota is the number 1 automobile manufacturer in the world. The Prius is head and shoulders above any other hybrid in efficiency and economy while still managing to have the feel of a mid size car. While there are a few things I ... read more
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by mcrushh
Apr 24, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfort comfort comfort. Safe. Fuel efficient. Roomy.
Cons: Big blind spots.
The Bottom Line: Buy it. You won't regret it. It is a fantastic car for any small family.
I have owned my lovely silver Prius with a grey interior for 6 months. I shopped around for 3 months before the big purchase. After driving other top hybrids and some regular high mileage cars I bought the car that made me smile the most. It looks like ... read more
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by swatson99
Feb 28, 2008 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: 50 mpg, audio/temp controls on steering wheel, lots of storage, loaded standard, rear camera
Cons: Rear visibility, dashboard light reflections distracting at nighttime
The Bottom Line: Awesome car for people who drive a lot and need a low gas station bottom line. Also great for the environment. Fantastic features and extras. What's not to like?
We absolutely love this car and everything about it, including all the toys and gadgets that come standard at an unbelievably cheap price. We mainly purchased this car for it's gas saving hybrid capabilities since my husband commutes 3 hours everyday (1 ... read more
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by everyday-king
Feb 2, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gas saver (by a lot!), safety, cool features
Cons: pretty low to the ground
The Bottom Line: GET THE TOYOTA PRIUS!!!
I am amazed at how much money my family and I are saving on gas prices. And I owe it all to the new Toyota Prius Hybrid. It is pretty low to the ground, so I always scratch it when going through the bumpy back streets. Even though I miss my ... read more
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by ooashybabeoo
Jan 3, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Touch screen, steering, turn radius.
Cons: Price (for college students) and rear view.
The Bottom Line: Inside is spacious and roomy for a small, hybrid car. Definitely recommend especially if on the market for a hybrid.
My boyfriend and I rented this car, a Toyota Prius, when we were visiting in California. Neither of us had been inside a Prius but we were excited to try one out. Once we got into this vehicle, it was pure love. The touch screen is something that I have ... read more
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by travelon53
Nov 10, 2007 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Becoming a little less of a slave to OPEC.
Cons: Very, very few complaints.
The Bottom Line: Gas Mileage, Purchase Price
After driving a small SUV for 4 years and getting about 21 MPG and contributing more and more of my paycheck to OPEC, I decided to do something about it. I seriously considered most cars that get higher MPG and heard all the arguments about the high cost ... read more
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by josheya
Oct 28, 2007 - Updated Nov 4, 2007 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Build quality, room, interior design, unique styling, and functional technology
Cons: Real world fuel economy lower than advertised
The Bottom Line: The Prius has a lot to offer. It's a great vehicle for a small family or frequent commute. It offers great safety features, comfortable seats, and excellent fuel economy.
Introduction The only way I would've given up my Audi A4 with turbo, all wheel drive, curtain air bags, and black leather w/heated seats, was if something really, really attractive that I couldn't live without came knocking at my door ... ... read more
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by keepitreal32
Oct 24, 2007 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Best MPG mid size car. Rush hour driving (stop and go or rolling)is free.
Cons: Could use more power when driving up mountains on an interstate at 65/70 MPH
The Bottom Line: Own one. Same same leg room as today's Camry and has the best gas mileage. Toyota reliability! Future gas is likely to be $7 pg. Hydrogen cars? Bill Gates income?
I have had this car since May 2007 and absolutely love it. I have heard and read reviews of some individuals who suggest diesel cars for less money and claim this car doesn't achieve the gas mileage claimed. Well, I am here to tell you that as for me. It ... read more
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by pastacks
Oct 17, 2007 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Environmental footprint, fuel economy, long-leg comfort
Cons: Reverse gear beep, center console
The Bottom Line: Buy one. The Prius is well built, gets great gas/electric mileage, is comfortable, and is FUN.
My husband and I were thinking of buying a Prius, but were concerned with how comfortable - and economical - one would be on road trips, for we do a lot of traveling. When the need for a trip to Wyoming arose, we decided to use the opportunity to test ... read more
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by earthcruiser07
Sep 16, 2007 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Just about everything...,
Cons: Rear window sorta sucks...
The Bottom Line: Hybrid technology was the future 10 years ago this car is the only one that was created and tested for today, the rest are playing catch up
I bought my Prius from a Toyota Dealer on the Oregon coast, drove it to St Louis. Only got about 45mpg but it ran 110 mph sometimes and averaged 70 mph the rest, When I got back to the midwest I was still only getting an average of 45mpg until I got ... read more
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by shoplmart
Aug 17, 2007 - Updated Nov 12, 2010 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Smooth powertrain, gas mileage, all around quality.
Cons: Exterior design, a little more power would be welcomed.
The Bottom Line: Ugly it is, but it's also one of the best cars on the market for under $30,000.
I never did understand the charm of the 1st generation Toyota Prius. The first Prius was small, underpowered, clumsy, and only had a slight advantage in the MPG department than your run of the mill Honda Civic LX or Toyota Corolla. The 2nd generation ... read more
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by lisa95136
Aug 12, 2007 - Updated Aug 24, 2007 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great mileage, incredibly roomy for compact, cool futuristic console, large GPS touch screen, truly keyless
Cons: No rearview mirror defrost or sunroof options available, onboard GPS more expensive than portable systems
The Bottom Line: For its class, excellent choice as is comfortable, minimal road noise, the best mileage around, very roomy, and all the little extras you could want
In a nutshell - I love my Prius, which I've owned for 6 months now. Mine is fully loaded, since I wanted GPS and leather, and those options mean a full package. I haven't regretted the decision once however. The options are very reasonably priced ... read more
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by foxfroggy
Jun 29, 2007 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Environmentally friendly, great mileage, tax rebate, and a nice ride
Cons: Not much flash or snob appeal and not lively on hills
The Bottom Line: A good car, but the 2008 may be worth the wait
Stealth isn't usually one of the considerations for choosing a car, but if it is, the Prius may be just your thing. A good friend has the 2007 model and in conversation mentioned how useful it would have been when sneaking in and out of his girlfriend's ... read more
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by lizashaw
Jun 16, 2007 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Amazing savings in gas! Love feelin glike I am part of the solution!
Cons: Annoyed drivers behind me who want me to speed up!!!
The Bottom Line: YOU HAVE TO BUY THIS CAR! YIPPEE FOR TOYOTA!!!
It was May 2007, and time to trade in the gas-guzzling SUV I leased soon after Y2K -- after the financially abundant and consumption-apathetic Clinton years. (Don't get me wrong -- I LOVED THE CLINTON'S!!! I'm just admitting our ignorance...) I ... read more
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by mistsy
Jun 12, 2007 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: It's the best I've tried.
Cons: Kind of small.
The Bottom Line: It's a nice compact car, but I'm not convinced.
Of the hybrids currently available, the Prius is my top choice. I don't really like it though. Let's see why. First the good. The car gets great gas mileage as a hybrid should, but doesn't always. Sometimes the hybrid technology is used to ... read more
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by mysteria
Jun 9, 2007 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: The battery pack is expected to last 15 years, and is under warranty for 8.
Cons: The blind can have trouble detecting the extra-quiet motor when crossing the street.
The Bottom Line: Buy a Toyota Prius, because they're fun and fuel-efficient.
The Toyota Prius is a well-known hybrid vehicle, chosen by many of your favourite celebrities as both high-class status symbol and a symbol of their ecological concern. As it is the world's first mass-produced hybrid car, it makes sense that celebs like ... read more
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by za9ra22
Jun 8, 2007 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Well built, unconventional, fuel-efficient, low emission. Addictive to drive, lots of toys!
Cons: Nothing appreciable!
The Bottom Line: An excellent vehicle to drive, with lots of space, great fuel efficiency, ultra low emissions and very unconventional design and technologies incorporated. Highly recommended.
“It’s very ‘Nintendo’ really”, the salesman said leaning from the back seat to point out the joystick-like gear shift, power button and center display panel. “Not so much a car as a large box of electronics.” Unusually for a salesman, he was right. ... read more
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