To be honest the Prius isn’t all that bad a car for its purpose, just wished Toyota designers didn’t have a seizure whilst designing this particular one.
@giladtselniker8420
4 жыл бұрын
the prius needs the crazy styling. otherwise its just an ioniq..
@kevinpraditra
4 жыл бұрын
GILAD TSELNIKER Though that’s completely fair, I think a less polarizing approach like what they did with the Mirai, or how Honda did their Insight could’ve improved this car’s aesthetic appeal
@giladtselniker8420
4 жыл бұрын
@@kevinpraditra the prius needs to remain special. if toyota redesigns it so it looks more like a regular sedan or hatch \ wagon it will make it completely obsolete, and will make it a competitor to the camry / corolla hybrids. as the first popular hybrid, and probably still today the first thing that pops to mind when someone says they drive a hybrid, the unusual design language that toyota used with the prius makes it memorable, and what makes the prius a prius. for the prius to not be forgotten it needs to stay like it is, different, crazy, because otherwise, its just an ioniq, a hybrid hatch. the us models are terrible compared to the European models. us taillights are boring, take a look at the euro ones.
@giladtselniker8420
4 жыл бұрын
@@kevinpraditra and also it doesnt seem like the looks affected the sales. creating something different which is also good performing will almost always succeed.
@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947
4 жыл бұрын
@@giladtselniker8420 I mean, the Prius was always designed for aerodynamics. There's a reason why it's getting more efficient as each generation moves on to be mass produced.
@brocklee1996
4 жыл бұрын
I've had Prius's for years. They're actually damn good cars. That little engine has a decent amount of power. Surprisingly a lot more room inside than one would think. Mpg's are incredible too. 50 mpg is easy, I've got up to 71mpg on mine driving 120 miles from mojave to los angeles.
@rightlanehog3151
4 жыл бұрын
They are terrific cars and I am glad Mr Topher was very clear in his enthusiasm for them. Three friends have purchases Toyota hybrids in recent years and they are all very pleased.
@Jesus_Christ_loves_you_alot
4 жыл бұрын
This dude was drifting a Prius in the snow
@RennieAsh
4 жыл бұрын
Muuzuu I once did a foot brake “drift” in a 2nd gen ;-)
@Kiwi_Dave
4 жыл бұрын
We've had a 2017 Prius from new and now done 60,000 km. For a family car it's been absolutely faultless, school runs during week, long drives weekends. Interior has survived two young children and entire car still looks new. It's cost me absolutely nothing other than two sets of tires and hasn't been to the shop once outside annual servicing. Average fuel is 52 mpg and weekend drives will see 70 mpg. Amazing car.
@rightlanehog3151
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent.
@feelsaxelman
4 жыл бұрын
As much as I despise this vehicle, it's good for average families who don't want an SUV or minivan. However, there are much better options for the outrageous MSRP these cars have.
@drewmurphy2796
4 жыл бұрын
Axel better options such as)
@ultragoldcoin8780
3 жыл бұрын
@@feelsaxelman like what
@MandaLari444
2 жыл бұрын
@@feelsaxelman what would you suggested?
@davidw.7275
4 жыл бұрын
I live in a most northern midwest state, and my 2011 prius handles unplowed winter roads like a champ with anywhere between 6 inches to sometimes a foot without any problem, good tires are a must. I've had three Subarus, one manual, two CVT. Lastest one I had for a while was a 2018 crosstrek. I have never felt any less confident in the snow with my FWD prius than I did in any of my AWD Subarus. Good job Toyota, still get MPGs in the mid 40's in the heart of winter, low to mid 50's in the summer once the roads clear up. Love. My. Car. Bought at 100k miles last year, and at 130k and it still feels like new.
@rightlanehog3151
4 жыл бұрын
I am very pleased to see Toyota is now coming to market with new models like the Venza and Sienna which are 100% Hybrid . It seems absolutely obvious to me that anyone who wants a car with an automatic transmission should buy a Hybrid.
@Vpmags
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear this from someone who had a Subaru!
@mindspinn311
4 жыл бұрын
I have no need for the AWD version, but the standard Prius is one of the best cars you can buy to fulfill the purpose of being a practical, reliable, and efficient vehicle. Objectively it’s a very good design and well executed package. And I do like the updated looks for the 4th gen. Not to mention they are kind of relaxing to drive, similar to EV’s. If you get the Prius, you just get it.
@xFlared
4 жыл бұрын
My dream car.
@plata6208
4 жыл бұрын
wtf
@thathondapilotguy0743
4 жыл бұрын
My dream car is a “Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk”
@sukhmanmarwah7620
4 жыл бұрын
ThatJeepGrandCherokeeGuy07 🤣🤣
@thathondapilotguy0743
4 жыл бұрын
sukhman marwah ?
@caglioso
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure if serious
@theconformist2399
4 жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: Toyota officially decided years ago that the plural form of Prius is "Prii." Even the name of this car is quirky.
@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947
4 жыл бұрын
Guess the plural for Yaris would also be "Yarii".
@RennieAsh
4 жыл бұрын
It means “first “ apparently
@davidw.7275
4 жыл бұрын
Thought it was weird that Japanese company was giving Latin names to their cars haha
@TheSynecdoche
4 жыл бұрын
@@RennieAsh It does. Adverb form of prior, therefore no plural at all.
@TheSynecdoche
4 жыл бұрын
@@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947 Means thanks in Greek, no further plural.
@johnhuynh9577
3 жыл бұрын
You can ask your Toyota service Dept to turn off the beeping sound when you reverse
@Trades46
4 жыл бұрын
There is a misconception that cars like the Leaf, Model 3 or Taycan are inherently more environmentally friendly than the Prius. In reality, if anyone actually gave enough of a damn to read up what sustainability is about, the Prius is probably the most sustainable new car one car buy and operate.
@andrewtrinh270
4 жыл бұрын
Nobody really buys a taycan or a model 3 just for the sustainability. Their may be a few who do that but I guarantee the majority of people who buy those cars are not for the sustainability.
@Ericthefilo
3 жыл бұрын
The Taycan and Tesla cars are a flex
@omarkhanlilcurry
4 жыл бұрын
I’ll have a Prius for a daily and a Porsche 911 for my fun car. After I sell my kidney of course
@riza5559
3 жыл бұрын
Wha-
@lakaydamian8226
3 жыл бұрын
You need to sell both of your kidneys
@Nycholas1998
2 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking this. Then I looked up a video about the Prius all wheel drive and saw this comment lol.
@taimurahmed8186
4 жыл бұрын
The 3rd gen is still my favourite. And considering that it is about 10 years old , it has aged very well.
@aspecreviews
3 жыл бұрын
The 1st gen is my favorite.
@bepowerful2160
3 жыл бұрын
I had 2010 and now 2016. I prefer the raised console with under storage in 2010 model. The area doesn’t look finished and collects dust and debris as a phone charger area.
@crystalBall9287
3 жыл бұрын
I live in the Midwest with snowy winters. I was interested when I saw Prius has a 2020 AWD version. Your review on the snow sold it. Toyota seems to have done a great job
@daniel_alexander_
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely my next car whenever my Avalon stops working
@joespittle1
4 жыл бұрын
look at it trying so hard with its Nobby little tyres. 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 bless ittttttt
@andymore62
4 ай бұрын
Just picked up a used 2020 XLE but with just front wheel drive. I think it’s the perfect car for the average person- great fuel efficiency, smooth drive, and ample cargo and passenger space. It does everything I want at a high level for a reasonable price.
@rightlanehog3151
4 жыл бұрын
If you cannot be bothered to shift your own gears then Hybrid is the way to go. An AWD Hybrid is a very logical next step. Too bad the AWD Hybrid Corolla Wagon is not sold here at present. It has all the virtues of the lift back Prius with much better storage capacity. In a worse case scenario, Toyota could team up with their partner #Subaru and sell it under their brand as Subaru is the last company that can manage to sell wagons in high volume. Subaru is in desperate need of a CAFE bump and a 50 mpg model would go a long way ;)
@t-bone9239
4 жыл бұрын
all the Europeans sell more wagons than subaru
@rightlanehog3151
4 жыл бұрын
@@t-bone9239 In the USA the Outback sells in higher numbers than the combined total of all other wagons.
@Shibagaesski
4 жыл бұрын
People makes fun of Prius, but really if you think about which country it came from and why it was specifically designed like that, you would totally understand why a car like this exist.
@ianbenitez7514
4 жыл бұрын
I love the idea of the Prius and the amazing fuel savings but what prevents me from getting one is that I’m spoiled with my Lexus ES 350! Of course the Prius gets twice the fuel economy of the V6 in the ES, but the lack of luxury features puts me off purchasing one. Also I see the Prius as something that can’t compete anymore. On the low end the Corolla Hybrid exists, the Rav4 hybrid fills the crossover market, and on the higher end we have the Lexus hybrid line up. In my opinion the Prius did its job of bringing the hybrid car to mass production, now we should update the car’s purpose to make the Prius Toyota’s full EV if we want to keep the name going. Make the Prius into the “Tesla Model 3 Killer”
@TheSynecdoche
4 жыл бұрын
Not before Toyota has its solid state battery ready, should be a few years away though. I see the Prius still makes do with NiMH batteries; their latest Yaris is equipped with Li-Ion batteries.
@Jemhadar
4 жыл бұрын
Like the heads-up display it has! 👀
@davidjamgochian
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery , Beautiful Prius
@simaknaveedakther8755
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car hopefully it comes to Bangladesh
@plata6208
4 жыл бұрын
it ain’t beautiful lmao
@bim1376
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@acyst478
4 жыл бұрын
lol it’s ugly
@bekabeltadze3090
4 жыл бұрын
Hope it goes to Bangladesh only
@Matt90541
4 жыл бұрын
It's absolutely gorgeous.
@peteyification
4 жыл бұрын
My Saturday has been so lazy that I'm watching a POV review of a Prius.
@joespittle1
4 жыл бұрын
the gear shifter looks 🍆 interesting
@xFlared
4 жыл бұрын
It's a car for real men who care about the environment.
@thweepz
4 жыл бұрын
The first generation Prius had for sure penis column shifters
@fahadnadir2403
4 жыл бұрын
@@xFlared yes environment needs to be protected at all costs
@kens97sto171
4 жыл бұрын
And the older generation of Priuses you could pretty easily turn the reverse beeper off. I think in the fourth generation you have to go to the dealer to have this done. And it doesn't disable it completely it just turns it into a single beep when you go to reverse. Never understood why they thought you had to have continuous beeping while in reverse It is so freaking annoying. As you said there certainly is a stigma attached to driving a Prius. But if you need a reliable comfortable practical relatively spacious vehicle it's pretty hard to beat. And they actually are not as slow as people think they are. 0 to 60 is not really very great, however the 0 to 30 is actually pretty decent. I've got a 2008 with 325,000 mi. Still gives me 45 to 47 mi per gallon.
@aspecreviews
3 жыл бұрын
Even my 2002 throws me back into my seat when I gun it off the line. Instant torque, and quite a lot of it!
@shadowblade15035
4 жыл бұрын
thats a hot little car
@joespittle1
4 жыл бұрын
im realllllllllly hoping this is sarcasm
@carguygamer9869
4 жыл бұрын
Damn that looks better than Bugatti Veyron
@Matt90541
4 жыл бұрын
What a masterpiece. Not only is the Prius gorgeous and a blue collar-workhorse - the AWD version can outperform trucks in the snow at 50MPG. The Japanese know how to make a better car than Americans, almost every American carmaker has gone bankrupt at least once needing government bailouts.
@username-pm4rh
4 жыл бұрын
Oh please, Japanese auto makers have had their share of many failures, The Japanese absolutely LOVE American cars by the way. Stop being a ignorant.
@maggie0285
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you Matt. I worked for an auto parts supplier. It's a Japanese owned company and quality is their top concern. When I think of a dependable car I think Japanese. They worked hard to build that reputation.
@cre8tivegarage157
4 жыл бұрын
Have to say great Pov keep your reviews up
@ingenunis5003
3 жыл бұрын
My concern is ground clearance😦
@gokberkkaradeli
4 жыл бұрын
Corolla Hybrid offers similar fuel economy and look much much better than this for less money why choose Prius over Corolla Hybrid .
@romaingallard8385
4 жыл бұрын
Because the Prius is more spacious inside for the same size. it is a hatchback with a more practical trunk and it offers Awd.
@clashwithneo
4 жыл бұрын
The corolla hybrid gets 3 less mpg and less space
@kubankyrg
4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Where are you testing the car? Witch state of the USA? Looks like Kyrgyzstan landscape :))
@billharris7235
4 жыл бұрын
Park City, Utah
@kopper7509
3 жыл бұрын
I wanted one but saw that the AWD version doesn’t come with adjustable lumbar support, a necessity for me. :-(
@user-mw4fm9zd1q
4 жыл бұрын
4:35 that was sad😭💀
@kalyanchatterjee8624
2 жыл бұрын
Utah! Great video.
@Nostrum19
3 жыл бұрын
i got a 08 prius,i love it,will drive it to the ground
@ValueYourTimeOnEarth
3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to it next year when gas prices go through the roof.
@zachfoley5543
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking haha
@kevins718
4 жыл бұрын
Isn’t the 2020 give you an apple CarPlay compatible audio? That looks like a 2019.
@A_guan
4 жыл бұрын
It's hard to believe you're saying a prius handles corners somewhat good...if there was a prius TRD with a V6 and 8 speed auto I'd take one
@khailils446
4 жыл бұрын
That would be so weird, but I'm for it
@aspecreviews
4 жыл бұрын
That would be impossible. The very nature of the Toyota hybrid system makes it impossible to use a traditional automatic or manual transmission.
@jasperj8021
2 жыл бұрын
The TNGA plantform is significance good at handling
@870MH
3 жыл бұрын
if they just changed the shifter and made the interior a bit nicer i'd consider a Prius
@2024_Edge
4 жыл бұрын
Great vid
@jtlovespi2493
4 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if there is a snow track like the one shown in this video in California?
@tungstenwhizard4361
3 жыл бұрын
This is California you're talking about. You'd probably have to go far north or high up the mountains.
@Koato
4 жыл бұрын
is it really quiet though? it sounds kind of loud to me, maybe the camry hybrid would be quieter but this one is made in JP i believe
@joespittle1
4 жыл бұрын
he says kinda a lot that its the roof rack
@bepowerful2160
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure about 2020 but my 2010 and 2016 have lots of road noise. Can’t believe much as changed in that regard. There are some aftermarket solutions that help.
@Felix-sv3sm
4 жыл бұрын
Do still have snow?
@Kiss__Kiss
3 жыл бұрын
@TheTopher Do you know or remember(Sorry, I know this was a few months ago) if the AWD-e still works, if you turn off the stability control and/or traction control? Thanks for your awesome videos, Sir. As I'm always watching... PS: Especially my fav of the bunch, the GX460.
@TheTopher
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure on the awd, that’s a good question. You probably still can’t disable stability control in these without the “cheat code” maintenance mode startup method but not sure if the rear axle would engage with that enabled or not.
@Kiss__Kiss
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTopher That's what I thought. These clever systems huh? lol Thanks for the prompt reply TheTopher
@TheTopher
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kiss__Kiss Electric power/hybrids are weird with traction control!
@Kiss__Kiss
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTopher Kinetic energy and Quantum mechanics.. Or something like that.. Sorry, It's been a few years lol
@aspecreviews
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTopher I agree with that. My 2002 Prius does not even mention traction control in the manual, but I can feel it cutting power if I try to accelerate hard on a slippery surface.
@junvocal
3 жыл бұрын
where is the parking break?
@mohsony5585
4 жыл бұрын
awesome thank you i love you
@danielfl.9347
4 жыл бұрын
I mean what man would honestly drive this car? The car is not a fault, but the stigma around it....
@danielfl.9347
4 жыл бұрын
Planet Earth That's me. No doubt!
@danielfl.9347
4 жыл бұрын
@Nandos at its tastiest I think it's because of the stigma around the car. I guess I don't have the balls to drive it.
@aspecreviews
4 жыл бұрын
I would drive the first generation! Piece of tech history!
@oddities-whatnot
3 жыл бұрын
No stigma in the UK. We all need to be kind to the planet. In this country a lot of younger drivers are turning their backs on pure fossil fuel cars. Times are changing. Green is cool.
@davidjamgochian
4 жыл бұрын
Put a Captain seats
@joshuajohnson9811
4 жыл бұрын
What’s better about the Prius than the Hyundai ioniq? Kinda hard to look up besides the lack of safety rating for the ioniq.
@mkalamo
2 жыл бұрын
Proven long term reliability.
@shauncampbell969
4 жыл бұрын
Hi What about POV driving a Datsun 280z? All the best Shaun of NYC
@1ronhall
4 жыл бұрын
Are there premium appointment upgrades available for this model? No disrespect, but it doesn’t look to be appointed or refined ..... in comfort, style, fit or finish ..... black plastic and black cloth interior doesn’t appeal to me .... unlike the engineering, but the appointments aren’t coming through in this video .... imo
@bepowerful2160
3 жыл бұрын
No premium upgrades. They are comfortable but soft touch just a few places and plastic abounds. Also more road noise than my 2008 Tacoma truck.
@chieldemmer3851
4 жыл бұрын
wait. a 2020 prius which is not electric?!
@whoknows8678
2 жыл бұрын
What part of Utah is that?
@yenazarconsalazar7283
4 жыл бұрын
Stay safe
@williamlong2682
4 жыл бұрын
One of the only cars whose looks would keep me from buying it. I could live with the way the 2nd and 3rd gen Priuses (or Prii?) looked (restrained, conservative and inoffensive), but I can’t stand the look of this gen Prius, especially pre-refresh. But hey, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I’d rather have an Ioniq or Insight personally. That’s just me🤷♂️
@syncaudio2758
4 жыл бұрын
How about the Corolla?
@razvanalex07
4 жыл бұрын
Its not like you use the shifter much, though. And is not that hard. Try driving a manual for your whole life (or about 7 or 8 years sincer getting the licence) and then driving a Mercedes. I thought the shifter was the wiper stalk and then I almost broke it because I didn't know how easily you can select the gear. Si this shifter is easy stuff :)))
@ireshalakmali6046
4 жыл бұрын
කීයක් වෙනවාද මේක
@chingon3461
4 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of changing my truck for this car
@donaldsperrazza5817
3 жыл бұрын
Are ya nuts
@johndoe3788
3 жыл бұрын
@@donaldsperrazza5817 No, but 3 dollar a gallon gas is.
@fredsammut14
4 жыл бұрын
Does the 2020 model come with Android auto?
@riefkramer9511
3 жыл бұрын
No. The 2021 does.
@LegendaryWaterBottle
4 жыл бұрын
5:26 decoupling magnets? isnt this magnetless motor :^)
@aspecreviews
4 жыл бұрын
Electromagnetic induction...
@LegendaryWaterBottle
4 жыл бұрын
@@aspecreviews I was joking tho lol
@docdisco42
4 жыл бұрын
@@LegendaryWaterBottle Of course you were, everybody when they're wrong are joking
@Wxkoo
4 жыл бұрын
Ne gero on youtube
@-Gunnarsson-
4 жыл бұрын
An EV with diesel generator would be something.
@oddities-whatnot
3 жыл бұрын
Something out of the history books. Diesel is not the way forward and is the first fuel that will be pushed out. Clean air zones in the UK allowing daily charges for diesel cars that dont meet current emission standards. Please move with the times, not go backwards.
@Kmouverygmailcom
Жыл бұрын
If you like the Prius you pretty much hate cars
@baldheadlogic
4 жыл бұрын
I wish Toyota would adapt the e-four system to the Camry.This car is just fugly to me.
@anaklangit3060
3 жыл бұрын
2020 design more cool than this
@Steven-kc7id
4 жыл бұрын
It would so much better without the energy saver tires on there.
@simtherapy9533
2 жыл бұрын
6:49 COVID
@TheExplosiveStunts
4 жыл бұрын
i like dodge demons
@natecurrier
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like it drives like a normal Prius. Meh.
@skepticalmechanic
2 жыл бұрын
XLE is not the top model...
@noobwow2009
4 жыл бұрын
That's one hell ugly car. Lol
@EndlesSuffering
4 жыл бұрын
Not really, have you seen the Chevy spark? Or any crappy chevys?
@Matt90541
4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking a gorgeous car. What's a good looking car to you?
@HB3ZZY
4 жыл бұрын
Uhm...
@MRU_SHAAN
4 жыл бұрын
that is one of the worst looking cars lmao
@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947
4 жыл бұрын
At least the Prius has something going for it. Aerodynamics to meet efficiency.
@joespittle1
4 жыл бұрын
@@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947 well no not really, just because something is aerodynamic doesn't mean it has to look shit
@theconformist2399
4 жыл бұрын
Take a look at what this looked like prior to the refreshed design a few years ago. The original design of this current-gen Prius was even worse looking.
@vintagetriplex3728
4 жыл бұрын
World famous ugly vehicle. Even my dads 2003 Hyundai Accent looks better then that. Lol.
@nebiyu7001
4 жыл бұрын
Prius 🤮
@jameswalker875
4 жыл бұрын
meh
@oddities-whatnot
3 жыл бұрын
What ?
@greggb681
4 жыл бұрын
Nothing to do with you, or this video, but this car is just pathetic. Toyota, the worlds leading car company thinks this is desirable?! That screen looks like it was designed in 2005, the green house is funky "trying to be nice". For only 7k more, you can get a Tesla Model 3 SR+ that demolishes this in EVERY way possible.
@bepowerful2160
3 жыл бұрын
I have 2016 Prius and 2018 Model 3. I take Prius on hiking trips so I don’t have to worry about damage from trail head parking or Prius Haters causing damage or charging stations being bricked. M3 is of course quieter ride, better built, better tech and fun to drive. Getting 57 actual mpg in Prius on recent multi state hiking trip of nearly 5,000 miles is great and less stopping along the way to charge. Guess I’m saying they both have their place.
@oddities-whatnot
3 жыл бұрын
I wouldnt buy a Tesla because its a Tesla. Sheep will buy Tesla.
@tungstenwhizard4361
3 жыл бұрын
NGL, this car is ugly af.
@Danny-hj2qg
3 жыл бұрын
no, it is not.
@tungstenwhizard4361
3 жыл бұрын
@@Danny-hj2qg I personally think it looks like it's trying too hard to be cool and fails at it
@SyedAli-qz1cp
4 жыл бұрын
Prius is a good but an expensive car. Toyota should keep the price range around corolla as it is not a big car like Camry or at least should works on battery replacement cost, which is way high as in most cases once battery is gone Prius has to be junk.
@dr.6314
4 жыл бұрын
Actually battery replacement isn't usually necessary & if so it's an easy task that can be done in an hour or so, do your research..
@oddities-whatnot
3 жыл бұрын
Eh ? The Prius isnt expensive. A 911 is expensive. Have you no money ? Its only about 25k in the UK.
@Canuckplumber83
4 жыл бұрын
Ugh. Prius
@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947
4 жыл бұрын
And? What's the problem?
@oddities-whatnot
3 жыл бұрын
Ugh. Your comment
@oddities-whatnot
3 жыл бұрын
@@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947 I think there are a lot of people in this world who see posting negative comments on KZitem as a full time career choice. Perhaps they need to find a job.
@georgeestrada4076
4 жыл бұрын
You’re gonna make me puke petrol ⛽️ 🤢
@raymondchen6720
4 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe somebody actually took the time to film himself driving such a garbage vehicle in such a high quality
@oddities-whatnot
3 жыл бұрын
I cant believe you actually took the time to watch this then. CYA
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