2019 Toyota Prius c review
Toyota Prius c highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Excellent gas mileage
- Generous cabin size
- Touchscreen infotainment
Cons
- Stiff ride
- Wind and road noise
- Slow acceleration
Mileage (EPA estimate)
48 city, 43 highway, 46 combined
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A compact hybrid built for urban adventures
If you're looking for straightforward and fuel-sipping transportation, the 2019 Toyota Prius c represents an excellent choice. Its compact size and agile handling make it well-suited for navigating busy city streets, while its aerodynamics promote thrifty performance. Inside, the Prius c offers a comfortable and tech-savvy cabin featuring advanced infotainment features and driver aids to enhance your driving experience. Powered by a hybrid powertrain, the Prius c delivers outstanding gas mileage, making it a standout choice for commuting, carpooling, and road trips.
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What is new for the 2019 Toyota Prius c?
- The Prius c is available in a variety of new trims, including the L and LE.
- The Four, One, Three, and Two trims have been discontinued for 2019.
2019 Toyota Prius c trims
L:
- 99-hp, 82-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
LE:
- Includes all features available on the L
- Smart Key
- Navigation System
- Satellite Radio Ready
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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Toyota Prius c
1. Impressive gas mileage
Discover unparalleled fuel efficiency with the 2019 Toyota Prius c, powered by advanced hybrid technology. This innovative system combines a 1.5L four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric motor, delivering a robust output of 99 hp. Seamlessly managed by a continuously variable transmission, power effortlessly propels the front wheels, ensuring agile and responsive performance. With an impressive EPA-estimated 46 mpg combined (48 mpg city/43 mpg highway), the 2019 Prius c is a smart choice for daily drives, offering exceptional gas mileage that allows you to go further on every tank.
2. Urban agility
In the 2019 Toyota Prius c, experience a new level of city-friendly agility. With its responsive and precise steering, the Prius c offers unparalleled control, elevating your driving experience. Renowned for its nimble handling and balanced performance, this compact hybrid effortlessly navigates through urban streets and tight parking spots. The 2019 Prius c's exceptional maneuverability enhances your confidence, making city driving seamless and enjoyable, setting a new standard for urban mobility.
3. Versatile cabin
In the 2019 Toyota Prius c, comfort and convenience come standard in its thoughtfully designed interior. The base L trim includes keyless entry, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a tilt-and-telescoping adjustable steering wheel, ensuring a pleasant driving experience from the start. With spacious front legroom of 41.7 inches and rear legroom of 35.0 inches, passengers can unwind and enjoy the journey with ample space to stretch out. Additionally, the Prius c offers a roomy cargo capacity of 17.1 cu-ft with all seats in place, and the standard 60/40 split folding seat makes it effortless to accommodate larger items, ensuring versatility for all your cargo needs.
4. Abundant infotainment
In the 2019 Toyota Prius c, connectivity and entertainment are seamlessly integrated with an intuitive infotainment system tailored to your needs. Standard on all models is a user-friendly 6.1-inch touchscreen system featuring voice commands, Bluetooth® connectivity, a USB port, and a four-speaker stereo, ensuring easy access to your favorite music and functions while on the go. Upgrade to the LE trim for enhanced entertainment capabilities, boasting a 6.1-inch screen with higher resolution, navigation, satellite radio, and smartphone integration. With these advanced features, the 2019 Prius c ensures a connected and enjoyable driving experience for your entire crew.
5. Advanced driver aids
Enjoy peace of mind and heightened awareness in the 2019 Toyota Prius c, featuring advanced driver aids across all trims for your convenience. Embrace the reassurance of forward collision warning with automatic braking, lane departure warning, and automatic high beams, which come standard in every model. Enhance your visibility and confidence with the standard rearview camera, facilitating smooth and confident reversing maneuvers. Plus, cruise control is now included on all trims of the 2019 Prius c, ensuring added convenience and relaxation during long drives.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Toyota Prius c an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Prius c 3rd out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Toyota Prius c is $353, compared to an average of $447 for Subcompact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Toyota Prius c owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.6 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Subcompact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% for the Toyota Prius c, compared to an average of 11% for Subcompact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Toyota Prius c features and specs
LE 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Entune
- Lane Departure Warning
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.5L
Horsepower
99
Torque (ft-lbs)
82
Engine type
Hybrid
Fuel capacity
9.5
Wheelbase
100.4"
Overall length
159.8"
Width
67.5"
Height
58.7"
Leg room
F 41.7"/R 35"
Head room
F 38.6"/R 37"
Front tires
P175/65HR15
Rear tires
P175/65HR15
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Toyota Prius c FAQ
The 2019 Toyota Prius c is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LE : 48 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
- L : 48 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
The Toyota Prius c received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Toyota Prius c as 2 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
Here is what's new for the 2019 Toyota Prius c:
- L
- LE
- Smart Key
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
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