2023 Toyota Prius - Working for Redemption - Test Drive | Everyday Driver

[@dobbiesmith8314]

I had a 2008 Prius and a 2012 Prius plug in.. both were great cars.. put over 200K on each of them with no problems... I sold my last Prius in 2020 and bought a Tesla Model 3. I like the Tesla a lot, but I still miss my old Prii..

[@justseifert]

Gen 2 was the most beautiful

[@mrxman581]

​​@@justseifertUntil now. I have both a 2004 (I bought new) and a 2023 Prius Prime XSE Premium I bought a month ago. I consider the 2023 model as the true heir of the 2nd Gen.

[@mkei8973]

Hi, from Japan!! It seems you two are really interested in the Prius. Me, too. Many car enthusiasts are as same as us. Then, you two give us how the Prius is like from many aspects. You two know what we want to know. You guys are best!! I have been seeing some guys get off from their new Prius with bragging face recent days, by the way.

[@KurtI2525]

My wife has a third gen one, and the engine noise in sport mode (yes, really) is one of the few things I like about it. Mpg is the other. Sound system is ok too.

[@vicnewey3557]

That's strange as the different modes simply change the gas pedal pressure required to accelerate

[@phantom6knight]

I have a 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid, and I run Continental DWS V-Rated tires. I lost some fuel economy (about 60 miles per tank), but I tell you, it’s absolutely worth it! No one expects a Hybrid to take a slow curve fast, or to turn-in as nimbly as those tires allow. Highly recommend getting performance tires, and if you really want to regain the mileage, get lightweight rims!

[@erikpace336]

I think the best tthing that can be said about the new Prius is the fact that I have watched and enjoyed two separate TestDrive videos about it and thoroughly enjoyed both of them. A lot of that is due to you gents!! Love the content on all the platforms. This is the first Prius that is genuinely pretty (not just "not bad for a Prius") and im with you Todd, if that was my commute/driving needs, I'd seriously consider one. For the first time EVER!!!

[@TestDriveVideos]

We are flattered and very glad you enjoy what we do! And… this is a pretty Prius!? Thanks for watching!

[@erikpace336]

@TestDriveVideos Truthfully, if I didn't know it was a Prius, especially in a color, it would catch my attention as an interesting, unique and pretty car. I don't even feel the need to say that it's "pretty for a Prius." It's just a unique and pretty car, and I'm a die hard muscle car guy. I'm also the guy that asked the question about the best looking 50s-70s car on the live stream and mentioned I'm partial to the first Gen Stingray as one of the most beautiful cars of that Era, to give you some context of my proclivities.

[@JBsC6]

Fifth gen Prius is very good looking and has pretty good performance. The cars so beautifully designed it has to be a great seller. Great review.

[@zortella]

A hybrid comparison episode would be nice. I absolutely love my 2016 Ford Cmax SEL Hybrid.

[@dwb468]

Gentlemen, love your work. Thank you! I wanna new gen Prius.

[@pazooter]

I got one and am loving it. There was a waiting list for it, but well worth the wait.

[@dwb468]

@@pazooter I hope you have great experience with your Prius! I've always admired the car for its practical efficiency, while it's looks was relegated to a mother's love. This gen is simply gorgeous.

[@tedadamgreen]

Whahoooo! Thanks guys !!

[@PernellHammond]

Never wanted a Prius until this one, will be a great commuter car...will keep my CTS-V2 in the garage when I need a "performance" car fix.

[@MLHunt]

Saw my first IRL one of these today. Really a rather sleek, nice design.

[@FM-ij7iu]

2023 Prius XLE or 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE. Fuel economy or comfort/storage. Decision is making me nuts! Thanks for these entertaining reviews!

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

If you're looking for a commute vehicle I recommend the Rav4 hybrid. I have 20miles one way in LA traffic

[@ytj22]

Wouldn't the Prius be better for that purpose?

[@meredithg227]

I love my 18 Prius and had an 11 Prius. Loved them both.

[@ralphfirley3882]

The #1 issue which has plagued these for the last 3 years is the catalytic converter and Toyota did NOT fix it 🤦 That's an epic fail if you ask me!

[@bitbat9]

They should have come with the new cat shield standard

[@hctim96]

Aftermarket sound proofing/deadening is a wonderful thing..

[@KurtI2525]

Saw a dude driving one yesterday, with his arm out the window, holding a cigarette! I yelled “DUDE!”

[@ddm62571]

Not a performance car? I don't know 0-60 7sec and 88g handling is kind of performing. Especially for a car of this class.

[@KurtI2525]

Yes. In my vintage sports cars. (Wood steering wheels)

[@pazooter]

Also here a vintage sports car owner/enthusiast from way back. Just got an AWD 2023 Prius and its sporty driving feel does not disappoint. Yeah, no wooden steering wheel, but I'm totally appeased by its heated steering wheel.

[@pazooter]

Love your review, but have a bit of a bone to pick. I very recently traded in a 2015 Honda Sport for a 2023 AWD Prius. Not a performance car maybe, but only if you're used to Vettes, blown Mustangs, etc. But I can say that the Prius not only accelerates quicker and faster than the Honda Sport, but also does better on mountain curves. I live in an area high up on a plateau with a well-known 9-mile climb to the top so I test this often. Yes, the Prius excelles on steep curvy roads. Here is a link to the Pine Canyon US2 road that I'm talking about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5alZmmZbq5pjpY

[@CarsofMetal77]

Paul sounds like an army of porcupines played ice hockey on his vocal chords.

[@vopvoopone]

Absolutely shocked by this new gen! Ifs a far cry from when I had to drive my grandma’s 2010 Prius around and apologize to my friends who wanted a ride.

[@pankajnalavde]

Didnt you guys just make a Prius video a few weeks ago ?

[@TestDriveVideos]

We sure did. The red one is a Prime, with more horsepower and plug-in EV range than this FWD Limited.

[@rexfloyd2109]

I in fact do have winter gloves in my glove box

[@EdA-bz3bu]

The rake of the a pillar is dangerously cars disappear in them.

[@EMc71]

What’s the next vehicle that’s due for a redemption story? #LLCoolJ (don’t call it a comeback, I been here for years) #glovebox

[@stevemartegani]

PT Cruiser

[@joespittle1]

This might be my new guilty pleasure car.

[@joespittle1]

I cannot quite believe I just wrote that sentence but I have and I stand by it.

[@mindspinn311]

You mentioned the first gen Prius being from the late 90’s but then showed a second gen Prius from 2004 😆

[@AllyG-ig4yv]

I like the new design. It doesn't look like a Toyota☺more like a Lexus.

[@TalismanPHX]

For $36k, if I'm buying a hybrid, I'm going to buy a Camry XLE hybrid. More rear seat room, normal dashboard, leather interior and much quieter.

[@bitbat9]

Camry is ugly as sin and the infotainment system is dated.

[@chevykid00]

My wife has gloves in her glove box. I've never seen her use them though, I think it's just permanent storage.

[@bholm369]

Now imagine if they made a GR Prius. Come on Toyota, make it happen!

[@pazooter]

GR?

[@JBsC6]

Lexus version for great market expansion is needed.

[@tytennant1296]

I actually have gloves in my glovebox right now

[@myharpoon1976]

There are gloves in my #glovebox now!

[@RedPanda555]

Why does Paul’s voice sound different from normal? Been noticing that for a few weeks now

[@TestDriveVideos]

He was dealing some sickness which affected his voice for a few videos. He’s better now, and even our most recent podcasts sound normal. Thanks for your concern!

[@RedPanda555]

@@TestDriveVideos Great to hear!

[@noobody89]

This is a lamborghini's hip grandma. I'd buy it.

[@justseifert]

Are they really your friends if they can't accept the efficient beauty of a gen 2 Prius?

[@johngraham6506]

I may be wrong, but I think this car could flop. Why? Because the current Prius owner likes owning a Prius, and part of that ownership is how unique (weird) looking they have always been. Owning a Prius was a statement - who cared how they looked or how they drove. Now, they are faster, drive better, and, look, great. Should be a win? However, those who like faster cars, that drive well, and look great won't want to own a new Prius do the history of what it has stood for years. People will tire of 'I bought a Prius, no, it's totally different'. And those that have owned Prius for the statement it made and don't care how they drive will not buy it because, 'Did you get a new Prius?' 'No, it's totally different'. I am not saying that every Prius owner is like that, but I don't believe I am wrong that many bought one for the statement it made and won't like new the direction. Toyota should have just come up with a new name for the totally new car.

[@johncipolletti5611]

I love my two Prius vehicles ( Hybrid and Prime) but getting hold of them was looking for achest of buried treasure. Or worse yet, it's like looking for a unicorn with a gold and silver horn!

[@VerryJerry90]

Paul have a sore throat or something? He sounds different

[@TestDriveVideos]

We shot a series of things while he was fighting some sickness. This was the last one. He’s improving since. Thanks for watching!

[@VerryJerry90]

@@TestDriveVideos Godspeed Paul!

[@EdA-bz3bu]

Blah blah blah you guys are trying to justify it 🤦🏻‍♂️. We owned 3 of then an no way I am paying over $30k for a Prius. An no one that did not own a Prius before will ever buy one anyway. Let me know buy the end of 2023 of how much more they sold 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@krasnaludek298]

This car is boring & uninspired; the textbook definition of basic transportation. I’m not even hating on the car, as people looking for point A to B transport might find this car fits the bill. I happen to enjoy driving; performance & experience in reaching my destination. As such, this car epitomizes a non-starter for me.

[@mikej238]

nobody cares.

[@bitbat9]

All of that performance and driving experience goes out the window when you’re sitting in bumper to bumper traffic. I’ll take the fuel efficient car any day

[@justaddafan]

You guys didn't even show a picture of the ugliest Prius of them all in the montage, even though Todd mentioned it. That 1st gen car was horrible. global.toyota/pages/news/images/2017/07/21/1330/20170721_01_01_s.jpg I don't understand why manufacturers bother to hide the handles on the back doors if they're not going to do it on the front too. It just throws the symmetry off.