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2009 Toyota Prius Overview

Likes:

  • Versatile hatchback design
  • Great fuel economy
  • Peppy feel at low speeds
  • Roomy interior

Dislikes:

  • Digital gauges
  • Artificial steering feel
  • Noisy ride
  • Quality of interior materials

Bottom Line

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

In writing this definitive review, TheCarConnection.com's editors researched a wide range of road tests covering the 2009 Toyota Prius. TheCarConnection.com's resident experts also have extensive experience driving the Toyota Prius and added their observations and ...

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By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

When the Toyota Prius launched its current iteration in 2004, it looked like a futuristic vehicle and stood out in a crowd. Like many Japanese designs, it hasn’t aged well, and most automotive journalists agree that it is in dire need of a makeover. The editors of...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB (Natl) $23,375 / $21,758 City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB (GS) $23,375 / $21,758 City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB (SE) $23,375 / $21,758 City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB Touring (Natl) $24,270 / $22,519 City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB Touring (GS) $24,270 / $22,519 City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB Touring (SE) $24,270 / $22,519 City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB STD (Natl) $22,000 / $20,900 City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB STD (GS) $22,000 / $20,900 City: 48
Hwy: 45
2009 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB STD (SE) $22,000 / $20,900 City: 48
Hwy: 45

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Other Choices:

The 2009 Toyota Prius dominates the highly fuel-efficient compact car class, but it does have a couple of interesting competitors. The Volkswagen Jetta TDI is a 50-state-certified clean-diesel vehicle that delivers excellent fuel economy and is more fun to drive than the Prius. And in the SportWagen body style, the Jetta is even more spacious and versatile than the Prius. The Honda Civic Hybrid approaches the Prius' fuel economy numbers, but has a little less interior room.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By George Lauster Sr #1, Posted: 2/22/2009

    2008 Prius

    This the worst car I have ever drove in the winter and on wet roads. The traction control needs a switch to shut it off. I have almost been rear-ended a couple of times.

  2. By AutoBoy #2, Posted: 9/10/2009

    while not an owner, having driven the prius on a couple of occasions, i have to say it is impressive to a point. that point is passed when it comes to navigating wet roads. things feel quite "loose" - as if losing control is a distinct possibility (and not because there is any overly aggressive driving mixed in)

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