Whether anyone, especially Prius owners, would like to admit it or not, the Toyota Prius is really only good for one thing: getting the best gas mileage possible. Considering its weird aerodynamic shape, lack of performance, and small engine setup, it’s no wonder that the 2021 Prius is able to an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy …
Love it or hate it, the Toyota Prius is probably not going anywhere any time soon, and for good reason. Toyota has sold well over 6 million Prii globally to date because let’s face it, people want a car that can get over 50 mpg reliably while carrying their families, friends, and all the cargo …
You might think of the Toyota Prius as an “affordable hybrid,” but it’s actually more valuable than you think. Sure, it might only be priced in the mid-$20,000 range and its interior is not exactly Lexus quality, however, it’s what is on the outside that counts, more specifically, underneath the car. Unfortunately for many Prius …
If you’re planning to buy an older hybrid car in the future, or if you already own one, then having to change the hybrid battery is an important maintenance item to think about. We’re not talking about the smaller 12-volt battery, we’re talking about the larger high-voltage battery that powers the hybrid powertrain. If you …
Owner satisfaction is best determined by how likely drivers would buy the car in question again. This doesn’t mean that the car doesn’t have flaws, but that its overall value supersedes everything else. Check out the most satisfying small cars under $35,000 that Consumer Reports’ members would buy again based on offered reliability, safety, and …
Since its introduction in the year 2000, the Toyota Prius was made to do one thing and one thing only: get you to your destination in the fuel-efficient manner possible. It’s not meant to be a racecar or show stopper, it’s meant to get the best gas mileage among any other car in its class. …
It might seem like the hybrid car was created just a couple of decades ago with the invention of the Toyota Prius. However, the hybrid car actually dates back to over a century ago and has had a spotty history ever since. Let’s take a look at the history of hybrid cars and find out …