Pros/ Newly stylish, available AWD, premium interior
Cons/ Tight rear headroom, smaller storage space, gets pricey
Bottom Line/ The car that put hybrids on the map is reborn as a super-stylish four-door. More power with no hit to fuel economy makes it a strong choice.
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2023 Toyota Prius First Drive Review
This is the 2023 Toyota Prius. No, really. I still can’t quite believe it either, and I spent a whole day driving the thing.
Toyota is closing out a busy year with a full redo of the car that made “hybrid” a household word. For over two decades, the Prius has been the source of astounding fuel economy … and the butt of some jokes all because of its gawky looks. Well, no more. In fact, Toyota is out here pulling double-duty with the new car: not only is the Prius stylish, more powerful, and better to drive, but it should serve in the dictionary as the very definition of a glow-up.
Detailed Specs
| Price / | $27,450 - $35,865 |
| Engine / | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder + hybrid |
| Power / | 194–196 hp |
| Torque / | N/A |
| Drivetrain / | FWD / AWD |
| Transmission / | eCVT |
| Fuel Economy (city/hwy) / | 49–57 mpg / 50–56 mpg |
| Cargo Capacity / | 20.3–23.8 cu ft |
Our Final Verdict
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3.9| Performance | 7.0 |
| Features | 8.0 |
| Comfort | 7.0 |
| Quality and Styling | 9.0 |
| Value | 8.0 |