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Toyota Prius News, Reviews and Pricing

Toyota Prius News, Reviews and Pricing

Read the latest news about the all models of Toyota Prius hybrid car. It can be hard to believe, but the Toyota Prius has over 19 years in the U.S. market today. What started out with an odd looking compact sedan, has evolved into a story of success like no other. Toyota Prius first became popular in Japan back in 1997 before the launch in the U.S. in 2000. Prius quickly became a crowd favorite especially after the launch of the second generation in 2004. Now Prius is selling well all over the world because the word is out about, reliability, fuel economy, and class leading technology that sets them apart as a leader in industry.

The Prius Lineup includes three top sellers, the Prius C, Prius V, and the beautiful Prius Prime vehicles. The new Prius AWD e is the newest model which offers an all wheel drive system for the first time. All models include a Toyota original THS or Toyota Hybrid System that has revolutionized the hybrid and electric vehicle market we see today.

Here at Torque News, we cover Prius extensively and have the latest reviews on each model. Here’s a list of the Prius lineup and U.S. pricing for each model. Pricing does not include delivery and destination charges. Destination and Delivery may vary in some states. Check our current reviews of each model for specific trim levels and check back daily for the latest Toyota news.

Toyota Prius Models

  • L Eco - $23,770 starting
  • LE - $24,980 starting
  • XLE - $27,820 starting
  • Limited - $32,200 starting
  • LE AWD-e - $26,380 starting
  • XLE AWD-e - $28,820 starting
2026 Toyota Prius hybrid front three-quarter view in white driving through snowy mountain landscape
After a 2,340-Mile California Road Trip, a 2026 Prius XLE Owner Praises 52 MPG and $200 Fuel Cost, But Calls Infotainment System “Garbage” Due to Disconnects
By Noah Washington on
One driver just conquered 2,340 miles of California’s most brutal terrain in a 2026 Toyota Prius XLE, spending a shocking $200 total on fuel.
2023 Toyota Prius
2023-2026 Toyota Prius Efficiency Analysis: 17-Inch Wheel MPG Gains and the NHTSA Rear Door Recall Alert
By Denis Flierl on
The 2026 Toyota Prius 17-inch wheel setup offers a 3-4 MPG gain over the 19-inch wheel set. Simultaneously, NHTSA Recall #26V-049 addresses a rear door latch defect in 141,286 units, which can cause water intrusion and cause doors to open while in motion.
A Tesla dealership in Massachusetts is stocked with cars in a winter setting
The Empirical Data On EVs In America Is Horrible, And The Scary Part Is That It's Getting Worse Not Better as 5 Facts Tell the Story
By John Goreham on
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are sinking fast in America. Here are some sobering facts from a recent Cox Automotive EV Insights Report.
A Toyota Prius looks handsome in blue against a sky background
Heading Into 2026, The Toyota Prius Is Outselling Entire EV brands In America - Don’t Call It a Comeback, Its Been Here For Years
By John Goreham on
We compare the delivery rate of the 2026 Toyota Prius to all of the battery-electric vehicles for which monthly sales data were provided in January.
2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade strikes a handsome pose.
2026 Toyota Prius - How We’d Configure It For $40K, And 3 Reasons Why the Plug-in Matters Or Doesn’t Matter
By John Goreham on
The Toyota Prius now comes in many different forms. Heading into 2026, if we were buying a Prius, this is the one we’d want to drive home in. Buckle up. The Budget is $40K.
Front three-quarter view of 2026 Toyota Prius Limited showing LED headlights, grille, and hybrid design
A Toyota Prius LE Owner Says Dealer Refused Warranty Repair for 'Shift System Malfunction' Quoting $1,836, Despite Having 7-Year/100K Powertrain Coverage
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Toyota Prius owner discovered that a "certified" warranty might not be the safety net it seemed after being hit with a nearly $2,000 bill for a shift system failure just days before his coverage ended.
White Toyota Prius hybrid sedan parked near the water at golden hour, angled front view highlighting sleek exterior lines.
A 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Owner Says He "Trusted Toyota And Their Dealers" Until Dash Cam Revealed Techs "Hitting Things in My Interior" When Unable to Start Engine While in EV Mode
By Noah Washington on
"I trusted Toyota and their dealers," says one Prius Prime owner whose dashcam captured a technician being "physically aggressive" with his interior after failing to understand the car's basic EV-mode startup.
Infrared thermal analysis showing vehicle temperature distribution
A Toyota Prius Owner Uses Thermal Imaging to Show the Driver’s Seat Heater Stalls at 56°F While the Passenger Seat Reaches Nearly 67°F, Pointing to a Faulty Heating Element
By Noah Washington on
A methodical Prius owner has used thermal imaging to prove his driver’s seat is stalling at a chilly 56°F while the passenger side reaches a cozy 67°F.
Conrad's 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE
“I’m a Retired Attorney and I’m Not Letting This Go”: Why the 2024 Toyota Prius’s 19-Inch Tires Are a $1,200 Reliability Nightmare
By Denis Flierl on
“I’m sitting in the shop again.” This Toyota Prius owner isn’t just mad, he’s building a case. Discover why the sleekest new hybrid on the road has a hidden defect that’s costing owners thousands in premature rubber swaps before their first oil change.
2024 Toyota Prius
“A Higher Viscosity May Be Better”: This 2024 Prius Owner Investigated Oil Specs, He Adds “Toyota’s ‘Extreme Load’ Warning Should Worry Every Owner”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Prius owner thought 0W-16 was the law for his hybrid, but a hidden warning in the manual just changed everything. Toyota admits 'higher viscosity' is better for high speeds. Is fuel economy killing your engine? I’ll dig into the truth.
Conrad's 2026 Toyota Prius LTD
“I Love Everything About My 2026 Toyota Prius LTD, But Toyota’s Decision to Kill the Rear Wiper is a Major Safety Oversight I Can’t Ignore”
By Denis Flierl on
Love the new Prius but hate the lack of a rear wiper? Conrad Del Rosario reveals why the 2026 Prius LTD is a game-changer despite the visibility issues. Is the digital rearview mirror the ultimate fix? Find out why he says the upgrade is a must-have!
Blue Toyota Prius hybrid sedan driving on scenic road with trees
A Third-Time Toyota Prius Owner Says the 2026 Plug-In Hybrid Delivers 90–120 MPG, But “I Do Not Like the Styling,” the Difficult Entry, Intrusive Safety Alerts, Buried Controls, Limited Cargo Space, or Being Told to “Keep Your Eyes on the Road”
By Noah Washington on
"I do not like being told to keep my eyes on the road," says one 2026 Prius Prime owner after discovering that his car’s safety tech feels more like a lecture than a luxury.
2024 Toyota Prius
“Toyota Got Me”: 2024 Prius Owner Joins The ‘Dead 12V Club’ At 900 Miles; “Now I’m Forced To Carry A Jump Box Just To Be Safe”
By Denis Flierl on
900 miles and already stranded? Shannon is the newest member of the "Dead 12V Club." Even a 2024 Prius isn't immune to battery blues, leaving owners carrying jump boxes "just in case." Is the redesign worth the risk? What Prius owners need to know.
2025 Toyota Prius
“My 2025 Toyota Prius Has Had 6 Tire Punctures in 17K Miles, Replaced the Toyos With Goodyear, But My Mileage Took a Hit, But It’s Worth the Peace Of Mind”
By Denis Flierl on
Could your sleek new hybrid be hiding a costly secret beneath its fenders? One owner’s nightmare of six punctures in 17,000 miles reveals the shocking trade-off between the 2025 Toyota Prius’s stunning looks and its real-world durability.
A silver 2023 Toyota Prius parked on a pier with sailboats and a sunset in the background.
A Toyota Prius LE Owner Says He Suffered a Head Injury After the Liftgate Strut Mount Failed and the Hatch Crashed Down – He Adds, “Now Toyota Wants $3,000 To Replace It, and I’m Fighting for a Free Aluminum Hatch”
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Toyota Prius LE owner says he suffered a head injury after his liftgate strut mount "ripped free" and the hatch collapsed without warning.
2024 Toyota Prius
2024 Toyota Prius Owner Switched the 19-In OEM Rims For Smaller 16-In Wheels and Winter Tires, She Adds, “50 Miles and I Already Feel a Huge Difference, and They Fit Perfectly”
By Denis Flierl on
Think the 2024 Prius is perfect as-is? Think again. One owner ditched her 19-inch OEM rims for 16-inch wheels, and the results are stunning. Better ride, perfect fit, and a massive difference in just 50 miles. Is downsizing the ultimate Prius hack?
2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade Edition
2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade Owner Just Got His Car and Wants to Keep It In Good Shape, He Says, “So, I Went To Get My First Oil Change at 1,000 Miles, But Toyota Said No”
By Denis Flierl on
A new 2026 Toyota Prius owner is hitting a wall at the dealership! After a massive V6 engine recall, owners want a 1,000-mile "break-in" oil change to remove metal debris, but Toyota is saying NO. Is your engine at risk, or is this "old school" myth?
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash trim in gray parked on a paved road with a grassy field and blue sky in the background.
A Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Says His Winter Charging Costs Hit $5.50 a Day, “My Electric Bill Jumped to $334, but It’s Still Cheaper Than Gas”
By Noah Washington on
A Michigan F-150 Lightning owner watched his electric bill skyrocket to $334 during the winter, revealing the high cost of "conditioning" a 131 kWh battery in the sub-freezing cold.
2025 Toyota Prius in dark blue driving quickly down a tree-lined suburban road with motion blur.
A 2025 Prius Owner Says His Car Started Leaking Gas Just Days After Its 5,000-Mile Service, Leaving a “Puddle Behind the Rear Tire” and Toxic Fumes Inside the Cabin
By Noah Washington on
Just days after a routine 5,000-mile service, a 2025 Prius LE owner was shocked to find a puddle of gasoline forming behind his rear tire.
Red 2025 Toyota Prius driving through an urban street, showcasing sporty exterior styling and updated front fascia.
At 6'4″ and 340 Pounds, a 2025 Prius Plug-In Owner Calls It “Way More Comfortable” Than His Camry - Goes on To Say His Prior 200,000-Mile Prius “Made Us Fall in Love With Toyota”
By Noah Washington on
Craig Jones, a 6'4″ and 340-pound driver who covers 25,000 miles a year, recently traded his 2022 Camry XSE Hybrid for a 2025 Prius Premium XSE Plug-in, declaring the new Prius "way more comfortable" despite its smaller size.
2024 Toyota Prius
A Man Buys 2024 Toyota Prius, Says 48 Hrs Later He Is Pulled Over For Speeding, He Adds, “The Officer Looked at My Dashboard’s Reading of 75 and Thought It Was For MPH, Not MPG!”
By Denis Flierl on
75 MPH or 75 MPG? One 2024 Toyota Prius owner’s highway run-in with the law led to a hilarious dashboard mix-up that spared him a hefty ticket, but the real story is what happened to his battery just 48 hours later. Is your Prius hiding a secret?
Blue Toyota Prius driving on a suburban road, highlighting its aerodynamic design and hybrid efficiency.
A 2024 Prius Owner Calls the Factory 19-Inch Wheels “Hopeless,” Spends $1,270 to Downsize to 16s, and Says the Ride Quality Improvement Was Immediate
By Noah Washington on
After a pothole destroyed one of his factory 19-inch rims, a 2024 Prius owner spent $1,270 to downsize to 16-inch wheels, calling the original setup "hopeless" for real-world roads.
2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade
2026 Toyota Prius Owner Wants an Actual Spare Tire For His New Nightshade - He Adds, “I Can’t Believe the Dealer Wants Another $900 Just For Parts, and That Doesn’t Include Installation”
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine paying $40,000 for a new 2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade and finding out it has no spare tire. One owner was shocked to find the dealer wants $900 just for the parts to add one! Is Toyota nickel-and-diming owners on basic safety?
2025 Toyota Prius Limited in Reservoir Blue driving down a suburban street, front three-quarter view with motion blur and trees lining the road.
2024 Prius Prime Owner Says His Car Was “Dead on Delivery” and Is Now on Its Third 12-Volt Battery at 19,000 Miles, While Toyota “Seems Content” to Just Swap Batteries
By Noah Washington on
After his 2024 Prius Prime was "dead on delivery," one owner is now on his third 12-volt battery in just 19,000 miles.
2024 Toyota Prius Prime
2024 Toyota Prius Prime Owner Says “Sports Car Acceleration” Can’t Make Up For Winter Power Loss and a Dead 12-Volt Battery
By Denis Flierl on
It drives like a sports car, but winter kills the EV mode. A 2024 Prius Prime owner exposes the reality of freezing temps, dead 12V batteries, and a shocking $2,000 windshield repair bill. Would you trade your old reliable Gen 3 for this?
2024 Toyota Prius in the driveway
2024 Prius Owner On 2nd 12V Battery At 60K Miles Warns: “Toyota Says They Only Last 30K, the Cost Is A Kick In The Teeth"
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Prius owner claims Toyota said the 12V battery lasts just 30,000 miles. After blowing through two batteries in a year, he shares a costly warning for high-mileage drivers.
2026 Toyota Mirai
Which Toyota Models See The Biggest Increase In Sales At The End Of 2025? It's Not Corolla
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota is still showing promising results, but a few models surprised me in terms of sales.
A navy blue 2024 Toyota Prius shown from a front three-quarter angle, driving on a tree-lined suburban road with fall foliage in the background.
2024 Toyota Prius Buyer Says His “Gold Certified” Car Had Water Pushing Up Through the Rear Seat, and Finding Broken Glass Inside the Child Anchors Left Him Wondering What His Dealership Didn’t Tell Him
By Noah Washington on
After sitting in the back seat of his newly purchased 2024 Prius, one owner watched moisture surge up through the rear cushion.
2022 Toyota Prius
My Sister’s Toyota Prius Gets 35 Miles On a 6 Hour Charge, That’s All? Then, I See the ’25 RAV4 Hybrids Getting 42, and ‘26s Get 52 Miles, What Am I Missing?
By Denis Flierl on
One driver is baffled that Toyota hybrids still need fuel, admitting he thought owners "never had to buy gas again." Here's the massive misunderstanding he had about the RAV4 Prime's real-world electric range.
Digital instrument cluster of Gilbert's Toyota Prius showing EV mode, 34°F temperature, 2,783 miles, and various driving assistance icons.
I Reached 2,783 Miles on One Tank in My 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium, and I Probably Could’ve Hit 3,000 Since My Fuel Light Wasn’t Even On
By Aram Krajekian on
Toyota Prius drivers are already used to impressive efficiency, but every so often, a result appears that completely resets what we think these cars can do.
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