Toyota Prius
The original hybrid spent 25 years being the punchline. The fifth-generation Prius (2023+) suddenly looks like a concept car and goes faster than the GR Corolla. It's bizarre.
The car that taught America hybrids weren't weird. And then, in 2023, became attractive.
- $28,350 Starting price (MSRP)
- 57 MPG Combined economy
- 5★ NHTSA safety rating
- 5 Seating capacity
The verdict
What we think
Best for
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Maximum fuel economy
No non-EV ICE car in America gets better MPG than the Prius (57 combined, 196 hp). The math is incredible.
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Tax-credit buyers
The Prius Prime qualifies for the $7,500 federal credit + state incentives. Effective price gets shockingly low.
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EV-curious drivers
If a 100% EV worries you on range, the Prime gives you 44 miles of EV daily use + a gas backup for anything beyond.
Also consider
Cars like the Prius
Three models we'd put head-to-head with the Toyota Prius when you're deciding.
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honda
Civic
Coming soon -
hyundai
Elantra
Coming soon -
toyota
Corolla
from $22,050
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