2020 Toyota Prius Review

Name: 2020 Toyota Prius Review
Brand: Toyota

Price Range: $18,998 - $28,998

Toyota Prius L Eco 4dr Hatchback Exterior

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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.

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2020 Toyota Prius Review

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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^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Toyota Prius L Eco 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.03 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$68/mo

$158/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4.5/5Excellent

#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

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Toyota Prius from 2008-2022.}

$351/yr

vs. $415/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.71x/yr

vs. 0.87x/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

10.9%

vs. 10.2%
for Average Midsize Car

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Toyota Prius Reviews

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4.5

34 reviews

5(76%)

4(6%)

3(8%)

2(10%)

1(0%)

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AWD-e easy to live with

DKDC, 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 …

Prius built for safety!

Ethan , 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

Hybrid 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 …

Best Hybrid On The Market

Bruski, 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.

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2020 Prius Highlights

Trim:

L Eco

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$24,325
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	56 MPG
Cost to Drive	$68/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	27.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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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

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover10.7%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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