2020 Toyota Prius Review
Price Range: $18,998 - $26,998





+245
Average
7.3
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2020 Toyota Prius is synonymous with hybrid vehicles, and for good reason. It's comfortable, highly efficient and practical. Although "fun!" is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Prius, it's good where it matters.
2020 Toyota Prius Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- Larger 7-inch center display now standard on lower trims
- Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa functions now standard
- Safety Connect services standard on all trims
- Part of the fourth Prius generation introduced for 2016
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$61/mo for Prius L Eco
Prius L Eco
vs
$141/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4.5 out of 5 stars4.5/5Excellent
#6 out of 28 among Midsize Cars
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$351/yr
vs. $415/yr
for Average Midsize Car
for Average Midsize Car
Frequency
0.71x/yr
vs. 0.87x/yr
for Average Midsize Car
for Average Midsize Car
Severity
10.9%
vs. 10.2%
for Average Midsize Car
for Average Midsize Car
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Toyota Prius Owner Reviews
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AWD-e easy to live with
4 out of 5 starsDKDC, 03/15/2020
2020 Toyota Prius LE AWD-e 4dr Hatchback AWD (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
We’ve had the AWD-e for three months and are still happy with the car. Very relaxing to drive in the city, super efficient on the highway. Around town the size is perfect, parking assist is fun to use, rear cross traffic alert very useful, the car is quiet. MPG in town has not been fantastic in the winter, but once the weather warmed up a bit the MPG went up. Average mpg since purchase … 49.6. 60+ on the highway on a trip to PA. The driver assist radar cruise control makes stop/go highway traffic less tiring. Quiet enough under normal conditions, a little rough under harder acceleration (but follow the break in period directions).
Bought this over the quicker RAV 4 hybrid because the handling in the Prius is much better, especially on winding back roads.
Didn’t buy a Prius Prime because the battery takes up so much trunk space on what would otherwise be a great car.
Didn’t but the Honda Insight because the front passenger seat is so low it’s difficult to get out of and is not height adjustable.
Prius built for safety!
5 out of 5 starsEthan , 09/15/2020
2020 Toyota Prius XLE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
In the beginning of the month I got into a horrific car crash. A semi hit my car and I drove into a concrete wall on the freeway at 75 miles an hour. Although my Prius is a total loss, I believe it saved my life. I have four broken bones and a lacerated knee. I walked out of that car. Unbelievable! I loved my Prius!
Rock Solid
5 out of 5 starsHybrid Cruiser, 05/08/2019
2019 Toyota Prius LE AWD-e 4dr Hatchback AWD (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I am home... this car is where I belong. In less than 24 hours of ownership, this is quite possibly my favorite car ever (and I've owned 17 cars in my life). Took delivery two hours away and recorded a solid 62.5mpg on the highway (keeping in mind the break-in requirements). The CVT is perfect (I came from owning a line of late-model Subarus, and throttle tip-in and rubbery-band … effect were terrible in the Subarus). The Prius rides like a much larger car - feels solid on the road, very very smooth and quiet. Happy to have the AWD for my slippery, slopey, snowy driveway in winter. Roomy interior! Steering still carries the artificial electric boost and feel that most Prius drivers will instantly recognize. Coming from the superior Eyesight package available in Subaru, I'm not as thrilled with Toyota's Sensing package, but it is what it is. Entune is terrible, and I didn't think I would miss Apple Carplay, but I do. And one small fault: it would be nice to backlight the shifter column to see the shift patterns in the dark (I know they are on the dash, but something about the shifter having it backlit is better to me). No dealbreakers here... the car is simply phenomenal... I love coasting through traffic and starting off effortlessly. Well done.
Best Hybrid On The Market
5 out of 5 starsBruski, 05/08/2020
2020 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e 4dr Hatchback AWD (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
This is my 3rd Prius. The technology and fuel economy continues to improve. The quality, reliability & dependability is incredible. Never have to be concerned with range anxiety on long trips like with all electric vehicles. Environmentally responsible.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Toyota Prius, so we've included reviews for other years of the Prius since its last redesign.
2020 Prius Highlights
L Eco
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,325 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Hybrid |
Combined MPG | 56 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $61/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 27.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Prius models:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
- Detects cars or pedestrians and warns the driver of potential collisions, then automatically applies the brakes if the driver does not react.
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Alerts the driver if the car drifts out of its lane and can apply steering input to correct the course.
- Intelligent Clearance Sonar
- Alerts the driver to the presence of obstacles near the vehicle during low-speed maneuvers.
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover10.7%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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