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2017 Toyota Prius

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2017 One 5dr Hatchback
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Price:   -  From $23,475
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2017 Two Eco 5dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $25,165
2017 Three 5dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $26,735
2017 Three Touring 5dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $28,115
2017 Four 5dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $29,135
2017 Four Touring 5dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $30,015
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Overview

Arguably the hybrid that started it all, Toyota's Prius continues to win buyers with its unmatched fuel-efficiency and proven battery/gasoline technology. When you consider its other virtues, including practicality and value, it's easy to see why the Prius still remains the most recognized example of hybrid power on the road.

What's New for 2017

Totally redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Prius now gains active-safety features. They’re standard on all versions. Included in the Toyota Safety Sense group are a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane-departure alert with steering assist, full-speed dynamic radar cruise control, and automatic high-beam headlights. Previously, these features came in an option group for upper models.

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Choosing Your Toyota Prius

Although the redesigned Prius didn't change much in silhouette last year, the front and rear ends got radically different styling. Front occupants gained roomier seats, and cargo space grew. A new suspension setup provided sharper handling, along with a calmer ride.

Again this year, the Prius is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine coupled to a pair of electric motors, one of which doubles as a generator to keep the lithium-ion battery pack charged. Combined output is 121 horsepower, delivered to the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

Swiftness is still not a Prius highlight, but acceleration from a standstill to 60 mph has improved, finally achieved in less than 10 seconds: 9.8, to be precise. As expected, fuel-efficiency is stellar, estimated at 52 mpg in combined city/highway driving (54 mpg in the city and 50 mpg on the highway). The Eco version of the Prius does even better, estimated at 56 mpg combined. On the safety front, the Prius earns a five-star overall crash-test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, plus Top Safety Pick + from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The Prius is available in no less than six trim levels:

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Two

Priced at $24,685, the Two comes equipped with automatic climate control, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio, keyless ignition, a split-folding rear seat, and a six-speaker sound system. The dashboard holds a dual driver information display and a 6.1-inch touchscreen. Outside are 15-inch alloy wheels and full LED lighting with auto-off headlights. Also included this year is the Toyota Safety Sense system.

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Two Eco

Delivers an additional 4 mpg thanks to special tires, a lighter battery pack, and a tire-inflation kit instead of a spare. The Two’s standard rear wiper also is deleted.

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Three

White accents highlight the SofTex leatherette-trimmed steering wheel, shifter, and console. Standard features include a wireless phone charging pad. Toyota's Entune infotainment system with navigation, satellite and HD radio, and numerous integrated Smartphone apps. Audio controls are on the steering wheel. The available Advanced Technology package tacks on a sunroof and a color head-up display.

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Three Touring

Gets a sunroof and head-up display as standard, plus 17-inch wheels, foglamps, LED accent lights, a unique rear bumper design, and SofTex leatherette-trimmed seats with contrasting blue stitching.

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Four

Builds upon the basic Three with heated front seats (powered for the driver, with lumbar support), automatic wipers, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a cargo area cover. The Advanced Technology package remains optional. The Four is also eligible for a Premium Convenience package consisting of an automated parking system and Intelligent Clearance Sonar.

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Four Touring

Sticker-priced at $30,015, the top Prius combines the Touring content with the Four's higher level of standard equipment. The Premium Convenience package continues as an option.

CarsDirect Tip

Critics still fault the Prius's split back window, but Toyota's hybrid leader has plenty of virtues to offset that imperfection, including improved performance in its latest guise. The price difference between the base Two and the Two Eco is just $480—a modest amount for attaining bragging rights in top-level fuel-efficiency. Higher up the range, the twin Touring models have some intriguing visual elements, but adding standard active-safety features this year helps make every Prius version worth considering.

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Since its birth, the Toyota Prius has been an eco darling, earning praise from green crusaders and A-list celebrities alike for its fuel efficiency and statement-making body. While Toyota's popular hybrid still enjoys that reputation, the reality is that the market has changed – the Prius' fuel economy is still impressive, the proliferation of all-electric vehicles like the Tesla Model S, have stolen some of Toyota's thunder.

That could explain the company's polarizing redesign in 2016. For 2017, that same controversial style carries on, still promising impressive fuel economy in a competent, easy-to-drive package.

Pricing and Equipment

Toyota sells the Prius in six separate trims, starting with the $25,570 (including $885 for destination charges) Prius Two. An Eco version of that model uses a few weight-saving tricks, including a lithium-ion battery rather than a heavier nickel-metal hydride unit, to boost fuel economy from 54 miles per gallon city and 50 mpg highway to 58 city and 53 highway. The next two trims, Prius Three and Prius Four, are also available in better equipped Touring specs, as well.

Standard features on even base Prius' include:

  • Bi-LED headlights with automatic high beams
  • A rear-view camera
  • Push-button start
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Lane departure warning
  • A 4.2-inch information display in the central dash

All Prius models use a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gas engine and a 71-kilowatt electric motor to generate up to 121 horsepower. The Prius sends that power to the front wheels via an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission.

Performance Pros

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  • Despite its modest performance, the hybrid powertrain is quick off the line thanks to electric motor's instantaneous torque.
  • Even under harder acceleration, the powertrain is remarkably quiet.
  • The third-generation Prius feels much more solid and stable on the road – this is a far easier vehicle to drive than its predecessors.

Performance Cons

  • The fuel economy is truly fantastic, but it you need a lot of patience to achieve the EPA numbers. This is not a vehicle that just magically achieves 50 mpg – you need to work at it.
  • It is extremely slow. Like, really slow.

Interior Pros

  • The Prius remains a comfortable vehicle for four adults, with adequate room in the second row and plenty of headroom, despite the sloping roofline.
  • The liftback body is brilliant at swallowing cargo. The low rear bumper and huge aperture make loading truly easy, while the actual capacity is only slightly lower than the Honda Civic Hatchback

Interior Cons

  • Parking brake placement – just above and to the right of the dead pedal – means drivers will kick the brake every time they get behind the wheel.
  • The available white plastic center console looks and feels cheap and is a magnet for dust and dirt.
  • Toyota needs to abandon the centralized dash. There's really no good reason for it to exist, particularly on the latest model, which displays so much usefull information.

The Most Pleasant Surprise

The Prius feels so much tighter and more pinned-down at freeway speeds. It's reassuring and stable in a way older examples never were.

The Least Pleasant Surprise

It's virtually impossible to hit the EPA-estimated fuel economy figures without crawling away from every stoplight or being the slowest person on the freeway.

The Bottom Line

The Prius remains a great choice for saving fuel, but the rise of affordable all-electric vehicles like the new Chevrolet Bolt EV and plug-in hybrids, like the Chevrolet Volt, hurts the Toyota's appeal. You'll save gas with a Prius, but the competition makes it easier.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
1.8L I-4 / 95 HP / 105 ft.lbs.
Transmission
2-spd CVT w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
54 / 50 / 52 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
1.8L I-4 / 95 HP / 105 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
54 / 50 / 52 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
11.3 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$43
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
Passenger Volume
93 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
178.7 "
Exterior Width
69.3 "
Exterior Height
58.1 "
Front Headroom
39.4 "
Rear Headroom
37.4 "
Front Legroom
43.2 "
Rear Legroom
33.4 "
Front Shoulder Room
55.0 "
Rear Shoulder Room
53.0 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,075 Lbs.
Wheel Base
106 "
Turning Radius
16.7 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
15.0 " Aluminum / 15.0 " Polished W/painted Accents Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black
Rear Spoiler
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Pre-collision System (pcs) Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Alert (lda) W/steering Assist Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
24 Months / 25,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
36 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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