2024 Toyota Prius Prime - POV Driving Impressions
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- Опубліковано 12 бер 2024
- 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium
MSRP: From $39,670
Range: 39 mi battery-only, 550 mi total
Fastest charging: About 9 miles in 1 hour
Engine: 2.0L port/direct-injected Atkinson-cycle DOHC 16-valve I-4 w/permanent-magnet electric motors
Power: 150 hp @ 6,000 rpm (gas), 161 hp (electric); 220 hp (combined)
139 lb-ft torque @ 4,400 rpm
Curb weight 3,554 lb (56/44%)
Fuel economy: 50/47/48 mpg (gas), 125/103/114 mpg-e* (gas+elec)
Price as tested: $42,510
Digital rear view mirror $200
Solar charging roof $610
Advanced tech package $1085
Heated rear seats $350
Destination $1095
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Looks like a little space ship, I LOVE it
That unlock chime is what the train crossing bell sounds like in Japan. So happy they are using their wonderful sounds and chimes in their vehicles.
If my job was 40+ miles away I would buy this car in a heartbeat.
PHEVs don’t make sense if your daily commute is longer than the EV range (for the majority of the year). The whole point is to be able to do the majority of your driving in EV, saving the ICE for longer trips. This means your actual mpg will be incredibly high, your maintenance will be minimal, and you’ll have a minimum of heat cycles on the ICE. Folks buying PHEVs to not plug them in or daily them beyond the range are screwing themselves daily.
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I have a 2019 Prime. My average mpg since new is 160.
@@EUC-lidyes they do. You get the first 40 miles all electric then the rest of your commute is hybrid. You average mpg for 50 mile round trip commute would still be ridiculously high.
@@shaananwalsh7513 most PHEVs get worse mpg than the lighter hybrid in the same car. If you still need to heat cycle the engine just as much, still burn gas every day, and visit the gas station every week you’re not really saving anything. Just by a standard hybrid and save many thousands of dollars and get better mpg day in and day out.
I see the new generation ones a lot in my area. They seem to be a hit and im glad they finally changed the look!
I love the car but that center gauge cluster though… 🤷♂️
@@gstevens6948pretty questionable, definitly a gimmick not a fan.
Yea I've seen alot where I live
Finally ! A Prius that is not hideous. And I saw a race where the Prius raced a dodge charger RT and I was impressed by how well it kept up with the charger RT in the roll race.
@CoolCars1-jl7rh nah I disagree. The previous Priuses are pretty hideous. This one looks quite decent. It's not the best looking car in the world but it's not a car I would be embarrassed to drive.
@CoolCars1-jl7rh you need your eyes checked if you think this looks anything like a chevy cavalier.
@CoolCars1-jl7rhNo one will take you seriously 😐 with that. Chevy Cav. 🤦🏼♂️
The cargo tray is white because it’s recyclable. Great video as always.
I think you meant "cheap". White styrofoam is the base out of everything cheap. Cups, plates, coolers, etc.
Why would anyone recycle it?
@@erikpenabella599I think they meant made out of recycled material would be my guess
14:34 0-60 was about 7 seconds for anyone wondering
thanks!
Superb car.
Toyota has hit a home run.
This was a 'perfect' car review. I like how you did POV and to the point. It's what I wanted to know about the car. Thanks for your time.
Seems very nice, thanks for a well down to earth assessment.
I got my 2023 Prius Prime XSE Premium in September. In the 6 months I've had the car, I've only put $35 in gas. That's in California, where gas is more expensive too.
I love driving it in EV mode. It has a good amount of low-end torque, so it's fun to drive from a dead stop. When I need more power, I switch to HV mode. I drive about 10-15 miles per day so I charge it in my garage every 2-3 days. The EV range has increased by a couple of miles. Was regularly 39 miles, and now it's 41 miles.
BTW, I paid MSRP and waited about 6 months for it.
I have a 2019. The best car I've ever had from a practical standpoint.
@@CaliSteve169Not surprised. Before my 2023 Prius Prime, I bought a 2004 Prius new and had it for 19 years and put 281,000 miles on it. Best car I ever owned until now.
@@mrxman581did you ever replace the hybrid battery on your 2004?
How often do you drive to be 35 dollars worth of gas in 6 months? Unless you only drove it in hybrid mode.
Any idea how much its adding to your electric bill though?
Excellent review and presentation, thank you very much. I am convinced I need to get one.
Wow… first time I’ve ever seen someone drive a Prius that hard and it performed pretty freaking well! got a 2016 Prius myself and very tempted to upgrade but I’ll probly wait a few years for the kinks to get worked out
Love watching your videos everyday!
Best test of the Prius Prime I’ve seen. Good to see you properly testing it in EV mode. Got one on order from the first batch to arrive in the UK. Only two models will be available. Design and Excel. Choice of seven colours and pleasingly NO options. Went for the cheaper Design in silver with 17 inch wheels.
Great video about a great car!
I can't believe a Prius is one of my favorite looking cars on the road. (Subjective of course!)
That's beautiful, even prettier than the last generation! I would buy one of these if the cars weren't so expensive here in Brazil (Honda Accord, for example, is an average car in US, but luxurious and extremely expensive in Brazilian territory). Love your content, POV driving videos are some sort of therapy for me. Greetings from Brazil!
Here's hoping common Brazilian models from Fiat, Hyundai, Ford and so on, start licensing the Toyota hybrid system like everybody else is doing nowadays
Truly rock solid car
I never thought I would simp for a Prius, but here we are. I can't believe the lengths I'm going through to get the trim/option package I want.
I bought a 2024 Type R couple months ago, and my friend traded in a car to get this new Prius Prime. At the time, I had 150 miles on my Type R and had about a quarter tank of gas left on my first tank. My friend in his Prius Prime had 400 miles on his Prius, and had only used about a quarter of his gas tank lol.
damn LOL This is the car I wanna go camping in!
Update: He now has 1600 miles and still has a quarter tank left. Never filled up yet.
@@CoachShrugsbeauty of the phevs, if your common commute is served by the battery gas lasts sooo long.
Update 2: He filled up for the first time with 2450 miles on the odo
Thanks for the awesome video. I feel like I just got a virtual test drive.
This car is gorgeous.
Seems pretty okay. I would actually consider this, unlike the previous Prius models. Well done, Toyota.
Edit: A second thought, I love that you're a fellow Michigander because its nice to see how you review these cars on our infamous roads.
Love living vicariously through your review of a car that is impossible to buy.
How good is the JBL sound system? Is it any good? Or is the base sound system the way to go?
Per my handheld stopwatch:
0-60 is 7.3 sec, versus 11.8 secs in pure EV mode.
I'll definitely buy one of these.
Good video, am thinking about getting one. Ironic how you pull up behind that Rivian e-truck at 12:35 😄
Thanks for the video and review of the car. Having a virtual test drive saves some of us from trekking down to the stealership. I've been a Prius fan since Toyota introduced the car. I bought the first generation in October 2002 and it was fairly trouble-free with 57 mpg on the highway and 45 in the city. The Prime model that you demonstrated to us, I feel has some serious deficiencies: lack of headroom in back for six feet plus passengers (all my immediate family fall between 6 foot and 6 1/2 feet tall. The quirky dash with the faraway gauge cluster with small fonts is a huge turnoff with some part of the steering wheel always obstructing and occupying the crotch area. The thick A pillars are monstrously huge and adds to the claustrophobic attribute of the high visual obstruction to the rear. And the heat-pump doesn't work below 14 degrees in the winter, necessitating running the engine over the electric battery for defrost or heat. I think that a standard Prius or better yet, a hybrid Corolla or Camry might be a better and much cheaper value, especially in a colder climate, and they would have better outward visibility.
I love that Toyota saves the engine like this in its hybrid tech. I was initially worried about this in my Crosstrek PHEV (which uses parts from the previous Prius PHEV system) because I live in a cold location and the engine fires up on me sometimes when I do not expect it. I noticed that the engine was warming, but not giving me the extra power until the warm-up cycle was complete.
It's funny how when it's started, you can hear the old chime start to sound before immediately changing to the new chime
The new Prius is the best new commuter on sale, bar none. It's also the best car for green people (the 2023 Prius Prime is the most environmentally-friendly automobile on sale). Now, if only they could make more of these new ones (they're so desirable that I can't find more than 2 new ones in my area).
I think the reason for the foam being white is because that material is better at dissipating static electricity, it’s basically more ESD safe.
I took a look at this updated/refreshed Prius when I was car shopping six months ago. As someone who is on the shorter side (5 ft 5 in), I felt like the headroom in the second row was not adequate. I decided that a RAV4 Hybrid fit more of my needs in the long run.
I’m in the same boat, but a little taller. But unless RAV 4 Hybrids or Primes can someday match or exceed the EPA rated fuel economy of my Prius V, I’m sticking with what I have until it dies on me, and I find myself settling for a standard Prius. As long as l have friends and family with a van or SUV, I am okay favoring MPG over cargo space. Ideally, I’d like Toyota to bring the Prius V back so I can enjoy the benefits of both worlds, but given how poorly it performed in sales last time, I don’t see that happening.
I am still on the fence if I want to replace my PHEV with this.
I certainly appreciate the POV drive & commentary. Thank you.
I love this POV style. It makes me feel like that's how it is driving the car. My current commutes are split between one week of driving regular road posted 40-45 mph to just go from home to work. I would definitely put it in EV mode only. On the other week, I gotta do highway driving for about a total of maybe 55-60 miles. I would definitely put the car in hybrid mode for that. The ~$40K for this kind of a small car is a little worrisome, but so are the current prices in general. I like the fact that this Prime version has a solar panel in the roof. I think every car that has some form of electric engine should be equipped with that. It's just simply an additional source of energy to charge the battery. Where I live (in Illinois), we get plenty of sunshine during the summer months. It would totally be worth it.
Judging by the video, the handling of this car looks really really good. And so does the acceleration. I am driving a 2014 Ford Fusion S, and man, that car can feel sluggish, and my transmission has these weird engine stalls at times. Anyway, the point is: I feel like switching to a car like this. If only I hadn't driven that Tesla Model 3 on that one week-end my car was out for service. THAT was a very nice ride!!! But this new Prius seems like the next best thing. Also: I am a renter, and don't have a plug here at my home to charge. So maybe the Hybrid will just do fine.
Does this prius have the power mode that decreases the time between you putting your foot to the pedal and the car accelerating? I drove my moms prius using it and its pretty fun
You're right about the tires - they're not just weird...they're irreplaceable at the moment. Passed on buying a Prius Prime today b/c they're backordered until late April/May in SoCal. Forums seem to net this out as well - bunch of people with their cars just sitting on blocks b/c they can't replace tires. Can't recommend this car until you can get a flat and fix it...
Is there any chance you can test drive one of those used 2021 or 2022 Tesla Model Y cars that are hitting the used-car market now? (sort of like a how it has aged type video)
I'm foregoing getting a used car for another month or two just to save up enough to get this Prius. It's such a banging car. Only issue is I love going to the mountains a lot, so no going into those deep trails through the trees but eh, it'll be worth it. I'm just happy to be getting there in a Prius either way!
Test drive a 3rd gen 4Runner next!
I would really like a GR Prius or at least a Prius Cross that looks exactly like the gorgeous JDM Crown Sport, just smaller and lower starting price. Still don't understand why we don't get the Crown Sport here in the States.
Great review as always!
I think people who balk at the price of this car, forget that the Prius (and Prime by extension)has had declining sales volume over the last decade. This new generation Prius is for a very niche market and Toyota prob assumes that old gen prius owners are going to move on to a hybrid or PHEV crossover.
Toyota has a hybrid option for virtually all their vehicles which puts the prius in a complex position in the lineup. The price point of the prius has moved up market to try and poach consumers who would otherwise buy a fully electric vehicle (Tesla M3 Kia EV6 Hyundai Ioniq 5 etc).
PHEVs are always going to be more expensive than traditional hybirds and that has always been the case.
Our car market has shifted and what was once "cheap" is not the case anymore. In order to keep the prius alive Toyota did a whole 360 redesign which also meant an increase in price. I would say if one is looking for a budget hybrid option then a corolla hybrid is the best bang for your buck.
Well, the 2nd Gen Prius wasn't classified as an affordable car either. I bought my 2004 Prius, top trim, and it cost me $33,000. I paid $3,000 over sticker. There was a 3-4 month waiting period, so I paid the $3,000 to jump the line.
The Prius only became more affordable years later.
Drove a gen 2 prius for almost 16 years. Boy do I wish it looked like this! Have moved on to EVs, but if I were still looking for an HEV I'd have bought one of these. Seems a no-brainer after how long ours lastedd.
How is the road and wind noise compared to 2020 Prius?
these things look so sick
So many trucks and cars I’ve never seen on the roads! Which brands are these?
my 2023 Toyota Rav 4 limited the heated steering wheel only heats certain spots on the side of the wheel. is that normal?
Hi Chris, can you test the 2024 Hyundai Azera
Exterior is quite appealing (never thought I’d say that about a Prius
Looks so much better than the out going one
It's adorable how you click your feet before getting into the car. Sheesh that Prius is really nice. I don't know how I feel about dealing with two power sources (fuel and electricity). It seems like another gauge to refill and keep track of. Can you compare milage between the Prius Prime and the Prius? I have a 2017 Prius, and the cabin looks larger than the newer models. I also do not like the gauge cluster at all in the newer model. It's behind the steering wheel and small to read. I'm tall and have long legs, and your legs looked cramped in there. Why is that red light flashing along the dashboard? It could trigger epilepsy. That would drive me nuts.
i want one!
I think they killed it with the looks of the car. I know it would suffer the MPG, but these would look soooo cool with a nice set of wheels on them lol. I can't tell if they've really made them that much better, or I'm just old now lol. My current cars are an 18 Titan, 17 Camaro SS, and a 94 Prelude Si lol...I don't have a long commute, but if I did I'd very likely consider getting one of these.
I think the white styrofoam doesn't conduct electricity as much or at all compared to black.
Yes. He said that in his 2023 Prius review
It’s certainly the most appealing Prius yet.
9:10 those cross traffic beeps while waiting to turn would drive me *crazy* dealing with that every day.
That's what I'm saying too
Thankfully it is very easy to disable those systems!
@@flamegaming760 that's good but that still means it's a bad design. Frustrating because I don't want to disable systems like that I just don't want to get alarm fatigue.
Just wondering, does opening the door put the car in park? I was thinking I remember every Lexus and maybe Toyota does this with that shifter.
the exterior is so sleek on this new prius
5:41 god i find this sound adorable. i wish it was on all new toyotas or at least all hybrids
need it
The ev mode take off power is faster than my old 2012 Prius 😂😂😂
The foam at the bottom of the trunk is white because it has a lower amount of static as compared to the darker foam.
Nice car, good review. Please review how to merge onto streets; at 9:15 you turned left and go straight across the first lane into the right lane. You should turn left into the left lane, then signal to go into right lane. I drive motorcycles and sloppy moves like yours cause accidents.
11:19 was VDIM triggered because of bumps?
I noticed that Rivian at the stop light (@12:37)… would you be able to review one of those?
This is coolest car Ever
THAT WIND THOUGH
No rear vents, single zone climate control, and extreme wind/road noise is unacceptable for a $40k car
40k is the new 25 to 30 honestly
@@J3wFro69 yes, but how can Tesla have way better speakers than JBL for a base model, rear vents, VERY quiet road noise/road noise (engine noise obviously aside), dual climate zone, and cameras all around the car for only $38k?
I test drove the new RWD model 3 and the new Prius prime and was shocked that the Tesla had double paned glass all around and you hear 0 noise from the outside. Also on the road you don’t hear any road or wind noise. The Prius prime you hear roaring off the road and wind constantly and that’s just in EV mode. Also the Tesla had cameras as blind spot monitoring on top of the animation. Also the speakers in the $38k RWD was so crisp and sounded like it had a subwoofer when it didn’t. The Prius had JBL and didn’t sound anywhere as good as the model 3.
It makes me think how Tesla can sell so much for $38k and the Prius prime for so much for so little refinement.
@@Alec15000 The build quality difference between a Tesla Model 3 and a Toyota Prius Prime is a chasm. I'll take elevated road noise over squeaks and rattles any day of the week. I'm not even going to get into the fact that a blindspot camera in the dash is a gimmick vs having a notification light in the mirror. However, I wouldn't be surprised from the car company that removed the indicator stalk to save money.
@@hamsterbrigadeSorry buddy, this isn't the case from 2024. The new 3 has essentially removed and made that complaint redundant, so your point is moot.
Then don't buy one? But obviously Toyota feels like people will, so they've priced accordingly. Unsure where your confusion is? "But, but but the Model 3...." (Return to start of this reply)
The Prime (and probably the regular Prius hybrid), does not have an "On-Off" for Re-Gen brakes. They are active regardless of your setting choice. Though, you can select how much regeneration takes place. But, you have to set that when the car is not in motion (and via the steering wheel switches). We have ours set to Max to claim as much energy as possible. The higher the amount of Re-Gen you choose the closer to "one peddle" driving you have. And, of course, it's not the brakes that generate the power when slowing, rather, it's the electric motors. There's one hill we travel every day and when we coast down it, the battery picks-up 2% charge. After three+ months (and close to 4,000Km), we have used one tank of fuel in our Prime.
Bravo! Are tire's expensive for this car? What extra warranty packages would you buy after you have negotiated the price of the car, at the Toyota Dealership.
Regarding the tire sizes, I looked a month ago and there are only 6 tires from TireRack TOTAL for both the 17" OEM sizes and 19" OEM sizes as of right now.
Very interesting! Bizarre that there are so few 17” options…
I’m getting an LE with awd soon. I am coming from a sports car. I just need a change. Most dealerships are asking above MSRP.
Honestly plug in hybrids are what we should be pushing. Not all electric cars. Let people have the option to use gas as a backup.
I think next you should do the 2024 Alphard
Sounds very loud. Is road noise any better than previous models? Can it be improved by owner?
I want this, and I don't even have a license lol
What shoes do you have topher
I really like everything about this car; but the price is WHACK. Here in Canada the top trim prime is ~$50,000. You can just get far nicer cars at that price point, both new and used
The hybrid corollas look like a better deal for slightly less mpg
Yes!!! Dont buy! Its very bad car and ezpensive!!!!
I can't believe the price of cars now . I think that the shape of this car brings too many compromises . But I don't think that anyone can argue with the fuel economy of it or the quality . Also 19 in wheels , no bloody way , where I live .
Goodlooking but I prefer my ‘21 Prius XLE. I’ve got the 15” alloy rims which are much smoother than these low profiles with 19” rims. I also don’t like the flimsy trunk cover and compromised low rear roofline. And the price is crazy, like everything these days.
Can you put it into all electric mode anytime you want, and take it out of all electric mode anytime you want, if so..... where can you find that info???
I love the way the new Prius looks and that screen by steering wheel is very interesting lol.
For my next car I’m considering one or a Tesla m3
I thought I would have problems seeing the control panel at 5'. I have to sit close to the steering wheel. I have no trouble seeing all of the info on the panel. Works well for me.
My next car
Carmakers need to start making cars that fit people. Back in the 90s small cars this size had gobs of headroom and back leg room...now not so much. Also, they are more diff to enter n exit as they are so low to the ground,,,lookin at you civic. As well the steeply rated wind screens are solar gain collectors and hard to clean. Is it any wonder why cuv and suvs are so popular? In ur vid, the expansion joints seen very loud....how is the sound deadening?
hows cabin noise. i test drove the 2023 rav4 hybrid limited, its engine is loud as a 2 stroke trail bike. awful driving experience. I could hear the engine inside the cabin like theres no sound dampening. The new Rav4 is the best selling crossover in the USA. Do these ppl drive with apple airpods or noise canceling headphones.
Single-zone climate control in a $40,000+ car is crazy..
And that road/wind noise! The new $38k model 3 Tesla is pitch quiet on the inside at highway speed. It had the same noise rating as a new Cadillac Escalade and I believe it. I was passing cars and not hearing cars passing next to me. It was insane!
I still think it’s insane the Acura Integra doesn’t have rear vents
Heated rear seats though too. Weird combo
This is inflation. Welcome to woke Biden's USA
I would agree, but almost every car where I have dual climate in the front, it rarely gets used.
Always hate the Prius but they have nailed it with the looks alone with this one
You should drive more camrys
Power tailgate is a deal killer for me unless lower trims don't have it. I use my Prius for work and open the hatch 50+ times a day. That mechanism would be lucky to last a month. Not to mention having to wait for it to open and close would drive me insane.
Only the xse premium has the power lift back
Recouping our initial outlay won't take long with our 2024 Prime. Firstly, we got a $5,000 rebate. Secondly, we can charge the battery for about $ .165.That's around one quarter the cost of gas for the battery range. With almost 5,000Km, we have burnt less than one and a half tanks of fuel. Gas here runs $6.75 per gallon..............................
What's the purpose of that blinking light above the steering wheel (infrared sensor I'm guessing)
The camera picks it up. And it's tracking if you're dowsing off.
its insane that this car is faster than the base integra lmao
I ordered a XSE Premium Prime last October 2023. Toyota dealer tells me that it might arrive late 2024 or early 2025. Can't get the solar roof in Canada. Had a Volt for 10 years - the Prime is almost the car the Volt was. Have a Maverick Lariat Hybrid now (took 13 months for an XLT Hybrid to arrive and another six to get the Lariat model I couldn't order initially). Fortunately, I am a patient person.
Toyota, please release a new Prius V in order to have more rear head space, taller rear doors, easier entry/exit of child car seats, and more cargo space. Please make it no longer than this car and improve rear visibility. A small decrease in mpg will be understood, and really don't need low profile tires.
Excellent suggestions. Especially rear visibility, which is so bad in pretty much all modern cars.
That would be the corolla cross hybrid. I love my prius v though.
@@kurtzours Close. The Corolla Touring Hybrid (wagon/estate) is even closer and I'd prefer it over the faux-SUV form. It's sold in several markets but not in the U.S.
best car
The Toyota Prius is a great hybrid.
you need a fluff mic cover man that is some crazy winds
how was the cabin noise?
Love your vids and as a fellow michigander I would love it if you would respond :)!!!
So it only front wheel drive or awd