The first Toyota Prius entered the US market with little fanfare in 2001. Gas was still cheap — costing around $1.60 a gallon — and the hybrid sedan appealed mainly to technophiles and environmentalists.
Everything changed, though, with a complete redesign for 2004. Gas prices were on the rise, and the Prius now made a fashion statement with sleek new styling and earth-friendly credibility. When Toyota released the third generation in 2010, gas prices had climbed to nearly $5 a gallon in recent memory, and the high-mpg Prius looked better than ever.
Overview
History of the Toyota Prius
2010 - 2013 Toyota Prius
Major changes included: The all-new third-generation Toyota Prius receives a larger, more powerful 1.8-liter engine and electric motor which utilizes existing nickel-metal hydride battery technology, helping the Prius to achieve a combined 50 mpg.
2004 - 2009 Toyota Prius
2001 - 2003 Toyota Prius
Major changes included: Introduced as a 4 door compact sedan, the Prius was originally powered by the Toyota Hybrid System, combining electric and gas power capabilities. It gets 52 mpg in the city and 45 for the highway.
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2012 Toyota Prius
$22,999 | 18,028 mi
2012 Toyota Prius
$22,999 | 17,898 mi
2012 Toyota Prius
$22,999 | 19,698 mi
2012 Toyota Prius
$22,999 | 19,027 mi
2012 Toyota Prius
$23,299 | 16,554 mi
2012 Toyota Prius
$23,499 | 11,143 mi
2012 Toyota Prius
$23,599 | 15,912 mi
2012 Toyota Prius
$24,999 | 22,977 mi
2011 Toyota Prius
$18,991 | 13,813 mi
2011 Toyota Prius
$20,987 | 6,168 mi
2010 Toyota Prius
$17,952 | 44,037 mi
2010 Toyota Prius
$18,989 | 23,970 mi
2010 Toyota Prius
$18,991 | 36,802 mi
2010 Toyota Prius
$21,991 | 29,539 mi
2008 Toyota Prius
$15,441 | 60,441 mi
2007 Toyota Prius
$9,982 | 163,127 mi
2007 Toyota Prius
$10,998 | 136,535 mi
2006 Toyota Prius
$8,991 | 144,308 mi
2006 Toyota Prius
$14,881 | 44,272 mi
