2024 Toyota Prius Prime Consumer Reviews
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SE - $34,070 MSRP
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Handles well, great MPG’s and quick
Dillon, 04/23/2024
updated 04/23/2025
2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I’m 6’2” and 230 pounds and I do not have issues getting in and out of the car. I do a lot of driving and the driver’s seat is comfortable, I’ve only been in the passenger seat once and it was adequate. I like the plug-in hybrid and typically get about 45 miles out of the battery. I had a 2021 RAV4 prime and was always surprised how noisy the engine could be and hoped that issue would be corrected in this car, but unfortunately not so. While cruising on the highway, the engine is not that noticeable but with any acceleration it is surprisingly noisy. The ground clearance is almost an inch higher than the previous generation making oil changes with small ramps a piece of cake.
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Fun and Enjoyable Drive - Premium Quality
Richard C., 07/25/2023
2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
Let me preface this, I am a 6'3" man, and my wife is a 5'4" woman. We both drive this vehicle and live in an apartment with a garage with a standard 110v Outlet. We just took ownership of our vehicle, prior we had a 2017 Prius Prime, and this car is exceptionally better and worth the upgrade. We chose the 2023 Prius Prime XSE Premium with the Sunroof, Advanced Technology Package, and the all-weather mats. I will list out some really cool pros and features, then dive into an overall experience and cons. Pros: Vehicle is stable, fast, and a smooth drive. In all EV mode, it's no different than the 2017-2022 models, a bit slow, but still quick from 0-35. It's quiet and quite enjoyable, the JBL sound system is great too. Beyond this, the car itself when in Sport + EV Auto is insanely fast for a Prius, I can outplace the entry level Model 3 Tesla and merging onto the interstate with no long ramps (Thanks Seattle) is a breeze. Next, parking assist is flawless nearly, parallel parking, front parking, back parking, it's all super easy with the 360 birds eye view and digital rear camera. Trunk space is plentiful, a bit more than the 2017-2022 Prime Models, but the real benefit is the foam compartment underneath. We found this to be a great storage space for extra clothes, cleaning supplies, children's supplies, picnic gear and other odds and ends (think vacuum, trash bag, etc). Charging is fairly quick, and can easy go from 0-44 overnight with about 12kWh used, a bit less efficient than the older models, but that 40 miles of electric range is sweet. Heated seats and ventilated seats make this a super comfortable ride, and remote start makes sure the car is warm and defrosted or cool and sweet for summer or winter in Seattle. One other fun note, we are a mix iPhone/Android family, I use the Google Pixel 7 Pro and my wife is on the iPhone SE 3rd Gen. The Android Auto is fantastic, maps and music are great and the screen is quite responsive. When I am driving, it auto selects my Pixel as the default device, but, when my wife drives (normally alone) it will auto select her iPhone. Apple car play is nice and wife thinks it's great. I will say, the Technology is next level, driving assist is great for Seattle Traffic and blind spot monitors are spot on. Cons: The instrument cluster is a bit weird, no matter what steering wheel position to have as a big guy, it's just odd. Wife struggles seeing through the wheel as well, although, not as much considering she sits a bit higher in the chair and is able to lower the steering wheel. This isn't so much a problem as it is weird when making turns and not being able to see your dash. Beyond this, back seats are only for people only 5'8", any taller and it's quite uncomfortable, good news is, we only have kids in the back seats. The only other issue I have with the car is the price, we paid huge premiums, but still feel it was worth it, sold our old car for 3/4 of the purchase price of this vehicle so we have a small loan, but still, if you are looking for a budget, the better option is the standard LE Prime or the standard LE Prius. Verdict (Personal Opinion): This is the best Toyota vehicle we have ever owned, it's a great long-term family car as when the kids grow up, they will have all the comfort of the back seats with heated options, USB-C Chargers for Tablets/Phones. This build quality is stable, it handles extremely well, and overall feel like a luxury vehicle without the luxury cost. Personally I would be willing to pay almost $60,000 for this car as it drives and feels more like a BMW 330e or i4 M50 Sedan than a Prius Sedan.
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Sweet car!
Bob, 09/06/2023
2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
19 of 23 people found this review helpful
This car is so smooth and responsive. When fully charged it runs around 40 miles on pure electric, then seamlessly switches to hybrid mode. I've only put a little over 400 miles on it, but only had to run in hybrid mode once, when I took a trip of about 90 miles. I figure I burned about a quart of gas on that trip. I charge it at night when the electric rate is cheap - $.10 a kWh. So I'm making a small contribution to saving the environment, and driving a smooth, thrifty, responsive car. What's not to like?
Quite adequate
Martin, Montréal, Québec, 02/25/2024
2024 Toyota Prius Prime SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
The other day it was -12°C (10°F), and from a fully charged battery (96%) to a fully discharged battery (33%) the car was able to go 37 km (23 miles) at 105 km/h (65 mph) with climate control on automatic set to 19°C (66°F). The car was in auto EV/HV mode, thus the 33% cutoff. I was quite pleased with that result, considering that the car is on winter tires and that road was partly covered with snow. One doesn't need to pick up yoga nor origami to get in or out of the car... it is not a Miata.
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Sporty, peppy, with the right amount of tech.
G Force, 08/08/2024
2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The new Prius Prime plug-in has a sporty look, much better acceleration than prior Prius models, and a very functional multi-functional display with good integration via Apple play. The handling is better than prior Prius models. Dynamic cruise control and lane assist is on par with Tesla Auto drive (This is not the fully automatic drive in the Tesla.) Instrumentation is robust and easy to decipher. See Edmunds review of their 2024 Car of the Year selection for more details. I am definitely happy with my purchase. This did not qualify for the Federal Tax Credit as the Prius is NOT built in the US, but leasing gets you a $4,500 cash reward to lower your capitalized amount and thus your monthly payments. If you like your Prius after driving your Prius for any length of time, you can buy the car outright at any point in your lease to save on the remaining lease financing charges. Do beware of any dealer mark-up the dealership places on the MSRP as Prius Prime plug-ins are hard to come by. However, there are plenty of dealers that have NO dealer mark-up, so look around.
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