Toyota Prius News, Reviews and Pricing (Page 23)

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

Toyota hybrid sales up, battery electric vehicle sales down.

Toyota's Non-Prius Hybrid Sales Continue To Surge While Affordable Battery-Electric Vehicle Deliveries Drop Lower

By John Goreham on July 5, 2019 - 2:05PM

Toyota's sales of its many hybrid models continue to grow. Meanwhile, affordable battery-electric vehicle sales continue to decline.

3 Solid Replacement Options If Your Toyota Prius Has a P0A80 Code

By Peter Neilson on July 4, 2019 - 11:35AM

If your Toyota Prius is acting strange, the check engine light is on and the red triangle of doom is rearing its ugly head. You may be experiencing high voltage battery failure.

Toyota Prius 2012 Red Side Shot Third Generation

2 Considerations About 2010-2014 Toyota Prius Before Buying, Including Inverter Problem

By Peter Neilson on July 3, 2019 - 5:38PM

A few days ago Toyota revealed as many as 20,000 Toyota Prius owners have had electric power system failure. The company said hybrid inverters failed and tried to remedy a safety defect by modifying the Prius software. When things like this happen, what should you know about the 2010-2014 3rd generation Toyota Prius vehicles before deciding to buy them?

3 Top Tire Brands You Should Consider For Your Toyota Prius

By Peter Neilson on July 2, 2019 - 5:32PM

It is no secret hybrids have been built for fuel economy, and to reduce our carbon foot print by emitting fewer emissions out the tailpipe also. But what actually makes them so darn “green”? In my personal quest to uncover all the cool things about hybrids and in personally owning a 2007 Toyota Prius, I have discovered that just about everything on my car in some way was engineered for optimal fuel economy. Tires are no exception.

2 Simple Updates to Make Your 2004-2009 Toyota Prius Feel Modern

By Peter Neilson on July 1, 2019 - 7:36PM

I love my Prius, and if you ask just about any Prius owner they will tell you the same thing. When I first got my 2007 Toyota Prius touring edition on the road I could not wait to get going on a road trip and start saving buku bucks. There was an issue though, one I did not anticipate would drive me crazy.

Toyota Prius 2007 Red Side Shot Used Battery

I Bought a $1000 Toyota Prius To Repair and You Can Too

By Peter Neilson on June 29, 2019 - 9:19PM

Arguably, Toyota Prius is one of the most hated cars on the internet and also around on the roads we drive on. Sure they have a stigma with being slow, looking ugly, and certain people driving them (tree huggers, environmentalists, etc). What if we are looking at this from only one side of the glass? What if we actually got in and owned one to see what it is really like to be a Prius owner rather than just setting a stigma about them? This is exactly what I did.

5 Battery Technologies That Are Influencing Toyota Prius Hybrid and EVs

By Peter Neilson on June 29, 2019 - 8:35PM

What the future holds for hybrid and electric cars such as Toyota Prius, RAV4 hybrid and EVs like Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt.

5 Facts to Know About 2019 Toyota Prius Prime Before You Buy One

By Jeff Teague on June 20, 2019 - 9:12AM

Car buyers have been attracted to the Toyota Prius for over two decades, due mainly to its incredible gas mileage. The 2019 Prius Prime offers drivers the opportunity to make that morning commute and save big on gas. Here are key essentials about 2019 Prius Prime you need to know.

Scotty Kilmer explains used Toyota Prius pros and cons

Nice Things About a Used Toyota Prius and a Warning from Scotty Kilmer

By Armen Hareyan on June 18, 2019 - 9:31PM

If you are buying a hybrid, then Toyota Prius is the way to go, said Houston based car-mechanic and a well known Youtuber Scotty Kilmer, adding a warning about buying used Toyota Prius vehicles.

Don't Buy A New Toyota Prius Hybrid Battery - Have It Repaired Instead

By John Goreham on June 17, 2019 - 5:13PM

Coast to Coast, there are Toyota Prius hybrid battery repair options available to you. Here's what they can do for you.

2019 Toyota Prius Prime on city road at night

2019 Prius Prime Sales Give Toyota an EV Pass (For Now)

By Steve Birkett on June 14, 2019 - 12:10PM

Toyota has taken a beating in the EV press for several months now, not least for their self-defeating "self-charging" ad campaigns. The continued success of the 2019 Toyota Prius Prime is their way out and up.

Can a Prius go 350,000 miles on one battery?

How To Make A Toyota Prius Hybrid Battery Last Past 350,000 Miles

By John Goreham on June 13, 2019 - 2:06PM

Keeping a Toyota Prius Hybrid well past a quarter million miles does not have to be expensive.

Toyota surprises some experts with new EV timeline.

Battery Electric Vehicle Fanatics Slam Toyota's Updated Electric Vehicle Timeline

By John Goreham on June 11, 2019 - 11:44AM

Toyota surprises many EV market watchers by revealing a newly updated EV timeline. Battery electric fanatics couldn't wait for one more excuse to disparage the world's leading green vehicle producer.

The 2020 Toyota Prius Prime Promises Big Changes

By Jeff Teague on May 14, 2019 - 8:42AM

The best-selling hybrid of all time just got better. Here are the changes you can expect for the 2020 Toyota Prius Prime.

2020 Prius Prime 5th seat and other updates.

The Top-Selling Affordable EV In America - Toyota's Prius Prime - Gets 5th Seat and More For 2020

By John Goreham on May 3, 2019 - 2:45PM

Toyota addresses fans' number one concern with Prius Prime and adds meaningful updates.

Prius sales are down, but how are Toyota's other hybrids selling?

Prius, Corolla Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, and RAV4 Hybrid Each Outselling Every Affordable Electric Vehicle In America

By John Goreham on May 1, 2019 - 4:41PM

Toyota's Prius sales continue to decline, but the Prius is just one of many hybrids the company sells. How are the rest doing these days?

Chevy Bolt top-selling affordable EV in America.

How Chevy Bolt Battery Electric Car Retakes U.S. Sales Lead Among Affordable EVs

By John Goreham on April 3, 2019 - 3:18PM

Heavy discounting and slowing sales by its peers puts the Chevrolet Bolt battery electric car (BEV) back on top in the U.S. market affordable EV sales race.

Toyota Prius Quicker Than Fiat 124 Spider, BMW X1 In Figure 8 Test

By John Goreham on March 29, 2019 - 4:00PM

A respectable enthusiast magazine discovers that the Prius is quicker than it may seem.

Prius Sales Fell Off A Cliff In January - Was It Tesla, Or Could This Be The Real Reason Why?

By John Goreham on February 4, 2019 - 3:18PM

Toyota Prius sales declined at the fastest rate in a decade in January. Maybe the reason isn't what we all assume.

2019 electric vehicle sales forecast for the U.S market.

Our Annual Electric Vehicle Sales Forecast 2019 - Call Us Wrong

By John Goreham on January 17, 2019 - 9:44AM

We break down our expectations for 2019 EV sales in the U.S. market by model and name the winners, losers, and no-shows.

We score our 2018 EV sales predictions an A+.

Our 2018 Electric Vehicle Forecast vs. Actual Sales - We Give Ourselves an A and Name the Winners, Losers and No Shows

By John Goreham on January 16, 2019 - 10:59AM

We look back at how we did when we predicted the 2018 U.S. market EV sales. If you can find a more accurate prediction, please let us know.

”Coal Rolling” and “ICE-ing” Caught vía Reddit, Twitter, YouTube and others under Fair use.

The “Coal Rolling” and “ICE-ing” Menace and What You Can do to Prevent It and Abate It

By Al Castro on January 5, 2019 - 8:02AM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: There have been incidents across the country lately that have become more noticeable and reportable to both news agencies and the police. “Coal Rolling” and “ICE-ing” are suppose to be acts of protest against emissions policies but they are really nothing more than acts of cowardliness by ignoramuses. Empower rather than arm yourself by doing these ten things to stop these shameful people.

Prius Prime's affordable EV sales dominance not impacted by the Tesla Model 3.

Toyota Prius Prime Finishes 2018 As Top-Selling Affordable EV In America, Despite Tesla Model 3 Pressure

By John Goreham on January 3, 2019 - 10:42AM

The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid electric vehicle significantly outpaced GM's two affordable EV models in 2018. Even more impressive is Prime's sales in light of the Tesla Model 3.

Driving the 2019 Toyota Prius with AWD-e.

Here’s What the Experts Say About Driving the 2019 Toyota Prius With All-Wheel Drive

By John Goreham on December 18, 2018 - 11:25AM

The media launch of the new 2019 Toyota Prius AWD-e has been completed. Here is what the folks who drove the car say about it.

Toyota Prius sales drop by half - where did they go?

Toyota's Prius Sales Are Now Half of What They Were In 2015 - Here's Where Those Sales Went

By John Goreham on December 17, 2018 - 1:26PM

The Prius is now selling at exactly half the rate it was in 2015. Here's a quick rundown of where those Prius customers have gone.

2019 Toyota Prius AWD-e vs. Subaru Impreza- Space, Safety, Performance, Ground Clearance, Price Comparison

By John Goreham on December 10, 2018 - 10:30AM

We compare the all-wheel drive 2019 Toyota Prius AWD-e to the Subaru Impreza and focus on space, safety, and price. You may be surprised at this tale of the tape.

Best tires for all-wheel drive Toyota Prius.

These Winter Tires Will Make The Most of The 2019 Prius With All-Wheel Drive

By John Goreham on December 4, 2018 - 11:38AM

We run down a quick list of tires that fit the Toyota Prius and which have the highest owner review ratings.

Which is quicker? Prius, Crosstrek, or Chevy Colorado Duramax?

Which Is Quickest? Toyota Prius vs. Chevy Colorado Duramax, vs. Subaru Crosstrek

By John Goreham on December 3, 2018 - 1:35PM

Here is a matchup between a hybrid car, a tough truck, and a top-selling sporty crossover. Which wins in a stoplight race? You may be surprised at the answer.

Tips For Optimal Toyota Prius Gas Mileage

By Jeff Teague on December 1, 2018 - 10:41PM

Toyota Prius has amazing mpg estimates. Let’s see how to maximize gas mileage.

2019 Toyota Prius Will Go Where No Prius Has Gone Before

By Jeff Teague on November 29, 2018 - 2:00PM

A new rumored all-wheel drive version of the 2019 Toyota Prius has been confirmed. Here is what Torque News knows so far.

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