2023 Toyota Prius review
Toyota Prius highlights
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Pros
- Head-turning design
- Prius-like fuel economy
- Many standard active driver-assist features
Cons
- Tapered roof limits second-row headroom
- Less cargo space than in the previous model
- Cluttered info display of digital gauge cluster
Mileage (EPA estimate)
49 city, 50 highway, 49 combined
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The sleek new Toyota Prius proves that hybrid fuel economy can come in stylish packaging
The 2023 Prius is a complete break from the four previous generations of Toyota’s practical and fuel-conscious hatchback. With its stylish and swept-back shape, the Prius has been transformed into a car you’d buy on looks alone.
Yet fear not, there remains a highly efficient four-cylinder hybrid powertrain under the hood. Except it’s now been tuned to deliver far more power than before, and the result is stronger acceleration combined with EPA-estimated mileage of more than 50 mpg on the highway. Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov. Depending on whether it's ordered in front- or all-wheel-drive format, there is a total of 194 or 196 horsepower.
The cabin also gets a makeover with a conventional instrument layout that includes a choice of an eight-inch or 12.3-inch touchscreen and, in a first for a Prius, a digital gauge cluster mounted in front of the driver. A couple of drawbacks with the slinky 2023 Prius are that rear headroom and cargo space is notably less abundant than what you got in the previous iteration.
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What is new for the 2023 Toyota Prius?
- The L ECO and Nightshade trims have been discontinued for 2023.
- Prius trims have been upgraded with A/C Seat(s), Skylight(s), and Power Hatch/Deck Lid as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Seat Heaters and Automated Parking features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Limited trim now comes with Android Auto as standard equipment.
2023 Toyota Prius trims
LE:
- 194-hp, 139-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- 196-hp, 139-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Traction Control
- Smart Key
- Lane Departure Warning
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Side Airbags
- Rear View Camera
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XLE:
- Includes all features available on the LE
- Leatherette Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Power Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Skylights
- View our Toyota Prius XLE inventory
Limited:
- Includes all features available on the XLE
- A/C Seats
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- JBL Sound System
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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Toyota Prius
What We Like
Sleek new shape: The headlining feature of the 2023 Prius is its shape. Toyota took a bold risk by making its long-serving mileage champ make such a bold styling statement, but there’s simply no escaping the fact the design makes many rival hybrids—not to mention a number of pricier EVs—look absolutely dowdy.
Punchier acceleration: The 2023 Prius has about 70 more horsepower than the outgoing model. This makes a sizable difference during the cut-and-thrust nature of city driving, or when you need to make a quick passing maneuver at highway speeds. Available all-wheel drive also means the Prius won’t wilt when the weather forecast turns messy.
Fuel economy: Toyota made it look better and go faster, but the automaker also made certain the Prius continues to deliver outstanding fuel economy. The most efficient version—the front-wheel-drive L trim—gets an EPA-estimated 57 mpg in city driving and 56 mpg on the highway.
What Needs Improvement
Headroom and cargo space: Two drawbacks to the 2023 Prius are its skimpy rear headroom for taller passengers and a trunk that measures in at a max of 23.8 cubic feet. For comparison, the 2022 Prius had 27.4 cubic feet of space. The cargo area is also noticeably shallower and slimmer than before.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Toyota Prius an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Prius 6th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
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LE 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Cloth Seats
- Parking Sensors
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
194
Torque (ft-lbs)
139
Engine type
Hybrid
Fuel capacity
11.3
Wheelbase
108.3"
Overall length
181.1"
Width
70.2"
Height
55.9"
Leg room
F 43.2"/R 34.8"
Head room
F 38"/R 36.4"
Front tires
P195/60SR17
Rear tires
P195/60SR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2023 Toyota Prius FAQ
The 2023 Toyota Prius is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LE : 57 MPG City and 56 MPG Highway
- XLE : 52 MPG City and 52 MPG Highway
- Limited : 52 MPG City and 52 MPG Highway
The Toyota Prius received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Toyota Prius as 5 out of 28 among Midsize Car
Here is what's new for the 2023 Toyota Prius:
- Skylight(s)
- A/C Seat(s)
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Full Roof Rack
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