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2010 Toyota Prius Overview

Likes:

  • Exceptional fuel economy
  • Tall, airy cabin
  • Hatchback utility
  • Improved driving feel
  • more upscale effort in general

Dislikes:

  • Likely more expensive
  • Still drives like a hybrid
  • Console design means less knee room in front

Bottom Line

By John Voelcker's avatar John Voelcker, Editor-in-Chief

TheCarConnection.com's editors prepared this review from hands-on experience with the new 2010 Toyota Prius. TheCarConnection.com's resident experts will produce a full review, including opinions from other professional sources, as more road tests of the 2010 Toyota ...

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By John Voelcker's avatar John Voelcker, Editor-in-Chief

Although it has been completely redesigned for the 2010 model year, the Toyota Prius is still distinctly Prius-shaped. Whether or not that's a good thing is a matter of personal taste, but as the automotive experts at TheCarConnection.com say, the 2010 Toyota Prius is still...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB II (Natl) $22,400 / $21,056 City: 51
Hwy: 48
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB II (GS) $22,400 / $21,056 City: 51
Hwy: 48
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB II (SE) $22,400 / $21,056 City: 51
Hwy: 48
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB III (Natl) $23,400 / $21,567 City: 51
Hwy: 48
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB III (GS) $23,400 / $21,567 City: 51
Hwy: 48
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB III (SE) $23,400 / $21,567 City: 51
Hwy: 48
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB IV (Natl) $26,200 / $24,390 City: 51
Hwy: 48
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB IV (GS) $26,200 / $24,390 City: 51
Hwy: 48
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB IV (SE) $26,200 / $24,390 City: 51
Hwy: 48
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB V (Natl) $27,670 / $25,757 City: 51
Hwy: 48
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB V (GS) $27,670 / $25,757 City: 51
Hwy: 48
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB V (SE) $27,670 / $25,757 City: 51
Hwy: 48
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB I (Natl) *Late Availability* $21,000 / $19,950 City: 51
Hwy: 48
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB I (GS) *Late Availability* $21,000 / $19,950 City: 51
Hwy: 48
2010 Toyota Prius: 5dr HB I (SE) *Late Availability* $21,000 / $19,950 City: 51
Hwy: 48

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Other Choices:

Toyota's hybrid hatchback, the Prius, has inspired a whole raft of gas-electric vehicles—including the Nissan Altima hybrid sedan, which actually uses Toyota's hybrid system with a Nissan-sourced gas engine. The Altima's snappier looks and handling cancel out its less impressive fuel economy (by Prius standards). More noteworthy is the Fusion Hybrid, which gets 41 mpg in city driving and benefits from an overall revamp that brings a nicer cabin and more trim styling. Left-brain thinkers will opt for the VW Jetta TDI diesel, which costs more than gas-engined Jettas but delivers fuel economy in the 40-mpg range and a reputation for durability—as well as great handling and a suave interior. From a distance, the most obvious rival to the Prius is the 2010 Honda Insight; at first glance the two look identical in side profile. But when you size the two up more closely, you'll find the Prius is considerably larger inside, with more usable backseat space for adults. The Prius also has the advantage in fuel economy; the Insight is rated at just 40 mpg city, 43 highway, compared to 51/48 mpg for the Prius, but most Insight buyers will likely see better. With a starting price a smidge under $20,000, the Insight is a better choice for those who want to keep it simple and be frugal, while the new Prius and all its high-tech options are a better bet for gee-whiz hybrid fans wanting something to show off. Finally, there's another new rival coming this year, from Toyota's own Lexus division. The HS 250h is a small luxury sedan based on the new Prius but incorporating a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a variation of the Prius' hybrid system. Expect fuel economy well into the 40s.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By  Honda Cars #1, Posted: 6/4/2009

    The Honda will be better priced, but the Toyota will have better economy. What about a used Honda Hybrid? http://honda-certified.com

  2. By  Carz #2, Posted: 7/14/2009

    Used Honda hybrids are good. I just don't think they're great stuff to use for long rides, though.

  3. By Kort #3, Posted: 10/19/2009

    Article doesn't match reality. I drive a 2010 Prius for work. I do mostly city driving and it NEVER averages more than 26 mgp in the city. I use the freeway for about 5 minuts/day and do some idling and work inside with the air con on. It however, only runs the engine for 1.5 min every 10 minutes of air con time in the parking lot. Nonetheless, average mileage is about 25. Where are these big numbers? I don't see it. Is my use of air con in the parking lot eating that much gas? The air con is electric...

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