Toyota Prius GT300 Debuts at Tokyo Auto Salon
You probably don’t think of the Toyota Prius as a race car. That’s because, while the hybrid is known for its incredible efficiency, it’s not particularly lauded for its engine performance—until now. At the Tokyo Auto Salon, Japanese race team APR Racing has revealed its next car to compete in Japan’s Super GT Series, and […]
[PHOTOS] 2016 Toyota Prius Now Available
It seems like it’s been a long time coming, but the 2016 Toyota Prius is finally available for purchase. This redesigned hybrid offers new sporty styling, improved efficiency, and a more practical interior that includes a larger trunk. There’s plenty we could tell you about the new Prius, but we thought we would let the […]
2016 Toyota Prius Overview
The Toyota Prius is somewhat of a legend in the hybrid car world. As the first mass-produced vehicle of its kind, the Prius has been around for 15 years, and in that time many drivers have come to appreciate the vehicle’s ability to save them money on gas while also saving the planet. Now, the […]
2016 Toyota Prius c Overview
The 2016 Toyota Prius c might not be as well-known as the original Prius, but there’s no need to discount it. This subcompact hatchback combines easy maneuverability on city streets with exceptional fuel economy to make it a hit with drivers everywhere. The 2016 Toyota Prius c is available in four unimaginatively named trim levels: […]
Chevy Mocks Toyota Prius as Obsolete in New Volt Ad
Chevy thinks that the 2016 Volt is so three-thousand and eight, and that, in sharp contrast, the Toyota Prius is so two-thousand and late. That’s the premise behind the new car commercial “Time Capsule,” which is the latest in the bowtie brand’s series of “Real People, Not Actors” commercials. Comparing it to obsolete items like […]
[WATCH] Face-Melting Toyota Prius Video Shows Off New Hybrid
At the beginning of September, Toyota unveiled the fourth-generation Prius to a handful of lucky journalists at an event in Las Vegas. It was a step away from the typical theatrics that accompany vehicle unveilings at auto shows, but Toyota wanted to keep it quiet this time. Luckily for those of us who weren’t in […]
Could VW’s Diesel Snafu Spell Good News for the 2016 Toyota Prius?
Last week, the auto industry was hit by scandal as details emerged of Volkswagen using special software on its diesel models to cheat emissions tests. Not only could this cost VW billions in fines, but it could also turn away some of its most loyal customers who bought their turbodiesel models on the assumption that […]
2016 Toyota Prius Colors Leaked
The 2016 Prius has finally been revealed for the world to see, but there’s still quite a bit of time before we will see the hybrid trickling into American dealerships. There’s still plenty we don’t know about the Prius’ features, but thanks to some sneaky individual who leaked photos from what looks like a Japanese […]
2016 Toyota Prius v Overview
For drivers who like the idea of owning a Prius but want more space than the hybrid provides, the 2016 Toyota Prius v is the ideal compromise. Its wagon shape allows for plenty of cargo and passenger space, while its hybrid engine returns outstanding fuel efficiency numbers that’ll help ease the burden on any parent’s […]
2015 Toyota Prius c Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
Toyota’s littlest hybrid has some big news. After some structural improvements to the front end and occupant compartment, the Prius c has finally been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In previous years, the Prius c was excluded from this status due to its poor ratings in the […]
Possible 2016 Toyota Prius Photos Leaked
The 2016 Toyota Prius is like a mythical creature. Sure, we figure it must exist somewhere, but we’ve never actually laid eyes on it ourselves. Others claim they have though, and much like pictures of Nessie, the Prius photos have us begging the question: is it real? Or just a figment of our imaginations? The […]
Toyota Prius Offers Steep Discounts in California
It’s no secret that the Toyota Prius lineup is extremely popular with drivers on the west coast—particularly in California. But in recent months, the Prius’ popularity has been threatened by the Honda Accord, which was the Golden State’s best-selling vehicle in 2014. The Prius earned that same title in both 2012 and 2013, and now […]
2015 Toyota Prius v Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Toyota Prius v? Before 2015, the Toyota Prius v was only offered in three trim levels: Two, Three, and Five. Sensing that this was messing with its OCD customers, Toyota introduced a Four model for 2015, which slots unsurprisingly between the Three and Five models, giving customers even more choice […]
2015 Toyota Prius c Overview
What’s New for the Toyota 2015 Prius c? The Toyota Prius c has received a slight makeover for the 2015 model year. New features include restyled LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, restyled LED taillights, available LED foglights, a new grille, a reshaped front bumper, a sporty rear bumper, and a refreshed interior. Additionally, the […]
2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Overview
2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Exterior The 2015 Prius Plug-In shares most of its exterior looks with the regular Prius hybrid. The main difference is the addition of an electric charging port. The hatchback features that instantly recognizable shape that everyone associates with the Prius. Unlike the hybrid version, the Plug-In offers just two trim levels: […]