Toyota’s Prius is currently in its third generation, but 2012 was the first year for the Prius v wagon. A larger version of the original Prius liftback, the Prius v is three inches taller and five inches longer. This translates to an increase of three cubic feet of space for passengers and a 70-percent increase in cargo area.
Although powered by the same Hybrid Synergy Drive system as the liftback, the Prius v’s fuel economy estimate drops to 42 mpg in combined driving due to added weight and a slightly less aerodynamic profile.
