Deep Dive into the 2022 Toyota Prius. Is it still a good buy in 2022?

[@timseiple6882]

FINALLY! someone who evaluates a car from a maintenance perspective instead of counting cup holders or saying how cool it looks. Thank you very much. Tim

[@tuoitreomaha9096]

Check out speedkar99 too

[@QatarVegan]

Yes, what is it about cup holders??

[@paultrottier2860]

Agree, And focusing on soft touch materials throughout the vehicle. Why do they focus on the trivial.

[@pkdude5334]

THIIIIIISSSSSS... is the 2022 Toyota Prius, and we're going to learn about all the quirks and features

[@Losttouchjs]

Well, the car is not cool, so I guess all the other people has no choice but to talk about the cupholders 🤷‍♂️ edit. Actually I like the 2022 Prius. I just ordered the 2023 model because now they’re really cool looking.

[@JHuffPhoto]

I don't have any experience with this generation but I put over 300k miles on a 2005 Prius. It was the most trouble free car I have ever owned. It just finally wore out.

[@GFS695]

Can I ask what wore out, was thinking of getting a older Prius.

[@JHuffPhoto]

@@GFS695 at 270k miles the first battery finally wore out. It began consuming a bit of oil around 225k miles. I replaced battery with a refurbished unit for about $1K and it lasted to around 325k miles. At that time my daughter was driving it and the shocks were pretty well worn out as well as the interior was showing significant wear. By this point it was consuming about a quart of oil every 1k miles. I decided to help her buy something newer with lower miles. Probably with a fresh battery and some suspension work it could have gone to 500k miles as long as you monitored the oil level very closely.

[@raftermanhoward1883]

@@JHuffPhoto a quart of oil per 1k miles is still within the 'to be expected' range, at least if Volkswagen is to be believed. I understand you though, I also had a car with a lot of KMs, and it's not really about how long you can keep them on the road, but more about how long it makes sense to do so econonomically.

[@sammy71500]

Mine is close to that.

[@JHuffPhoto]

@@raftermanhoward1883 well losing more than 25% of your oil capacity every 1k miles is not good. Oh and why would I trust Volkswagen? Up until around 200k miles it used little to no oil. Still the most impressive car I have owned

[@dolphinsmadden]

Although this generation is showing its age I actually think that’s a plus for 2022. They’ve been able to master this generation and I would advise people to buy a car at the end of its generation versus the beginning. You’re likely to get a much better car, one that is more reliable despite the fact that it may not have some features that other cars may have.

[@Kilaueaorph4n]

A plus would be under 20k. A 6 year old car at modern car prices.

[@bryanl3435]

I really appreciate your talking about this car. The positives of this car won me over. I love my 2021. It was purchased because I needed an efficient and comfortable automobile. I have a Prime model and I often think of it as a submarine. It mostly runs on electricity but it is nice to have the range given by the gas motor. I am a car guy too; taught high school auto shop at one time. Being in my sixties I have had muscle cars and a lot of pickups but this is the car for today. You buy the tool that fits the job.

[@markburch5851]

Is the motor the same in the normal prius as in the prime? I thought they beefed up MG 1 or 2 in the prime?

[@robertcwalkeriii6267]

I love my Prius. I wish I wasn't so old, now. I'd buy a 2022. My 2013 will probably last me forever. I will age out before the 2013 wears out. What a great car ! Robert

[@grathore6810]

Well said!

[@bryanl3435]

@@markburch5851 The engine is the same. The Prime just has a bigger lithium battery that allows it to become a plug-in hybrid. This basically gives you a 25 mile range on battery only. Because I am retired and don’t commute far; I can do a trip of less than 25 miles and the engine doesn’t even start up. I basically have an all electric car. Kilowatts are way cheaper than gallons these days in Cali.

[@bryanl3435]

@@robertcwalkeriii6267 I have buddies that own older models. They are still going strong with 250k! Take care of your car and it will take care of you.

[@catsspat]

Take it to one of those "quick lube" places and wait for them to tell you that you need a new belt for the engine. What belt!!!???? LOL

[@toninocars]

Where is the smiling icon 🤣👍

[@dolphinsmadden]

I love my Toyota Prius 2022. It feels like I’m driving in a luxury car even though I’m paying economy price. Maybe it’s just because I’m coming from a CX nine 2012. I’ve been really happy with it and I have consistently gotten over 55 miles per gallon on the average. The other reason I bought it is because of its reliability. I can see this car being another 10 year car for me.

[@valvodka]

You have never driven an actual luxury car if you think your prius feels like a luxury car

[@BirdYoumans]

After playing in traveling bands for 20 ish years and traveling in a bus to carry the PA, I became a solo artist and used Toyota vans to carry my PA which was state of the art and much smaller but sounding phenomenal none the less. That went on for another 20 ish years. Those vans got me 300K miles each (2 of them). I retired from the road at 65 and soon after, I bought a 2013 Prius. I LOVE it. it now has 80K miles and is in pristine condition. I just had to replace the 12V battery last month. I've done nothing else to it whatsoever other than put gas in it. And not much gas compared to other cars. When I first got it I drove it very conservatively and could get anywhere from 55 to 65 MPG. But in my old age I've gotten a bit frisky and I now run it in the power mode most of the time and it gets about 48 to 50 MPG. I don't travel much anymore so I can afford the luxury lol! I LOVE this car. At 77 I'll drive it til the wheels fall off or I die, whichever comes first! Oh, I forgot. I did replace the tires once. And did I mention how good the sound system is? Like being in a giant set of headphones!

[@znrctrnn]

I paid 19.5k for mine new in 2016 and I feel like the price and reliability makes it a great choice.

[@r0cketm4n34]

how long do you go before you need to fill up

[@znrctrnn]

@@r0cketm4n34 It depends. On a flat freeway 46-48mpg. In town 30 mpg, including a lot of stops. These have a 10 gallon tank. 2016 later might have increased capacity/range. Prices here for fuel are $6.50+. I don’t worry about fuel though.

[@r0cketm4n34]

@@znrctrnn thats good that you dont have to worry about fuel especially at these times

[@artemaung5274]

​@@znrctrnn Your mpg numbers are very low for Prius. Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKOXm3yJj9VjnMk Guy is running his Prius at 75+ mpg in city traffic and 50-ish on highway. Might save you some money to learn hypermiling techniques

[@znrctrnn]

@@artemaung5274 Nope, I’m not going to hypermile. Living in San Francisco one has to get up the hills.

[@josephgriffin1065]

The Prius is a very high performance vehicle if your metric for performance is efficiency, once you realize how every element of this vehicle is designed for efficiency, it stops being ugly, says this corvette driver

[@ldbunch]

Doing research on 2-3 yr old Prius since considering buying one. Thanks for the video on the 2022 model. Blessings....LB

[@chrisalex001]

I actually love how the prius looks because I don't look at it with that sporty mentality of dominating the road. I look at the prius with the mentality that it's in perfect harmony with the environment. It almost feels like it glides through the road as if instead of traversing forward, it were not really moving at all because of how connected it is with the road and the world outside the cabin. It is the definition of feeling genuine peace when driving a car. The prius carries the soul of a true electric vehicle even though it is a hybrid. Forget about being one with the car, or making it all about you. This car shows you how to reconnect with the world, to step outside your notions and socially constructed ideas about the world and reconnect with nature. Most people are not sensitive enough to understand any of what I just said. The soul of this car is truly far ahead of its time. This is the car of the distant future, a future when humanity has stopped its obsession with agressive insensitive exhilarating driving and has begun to understand the meaning of joy, the meaning of actually enjoying the scenery that is all around us. I'm really not trying to be poetic. I honestly wanted to return the cat 3 days after I bought it because it did not make me feel like an encapsulated king, but rather a citizen of this beautiful world we always zoom by without ever truly paying attention.

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

This generation of Prius is not just the best Prius, it's one of the best cars ever made

[@77.88.]

My 2013 Prius Base model it has 164,000 plus miles and runs very well, in my opinion it is the best engineered car on the road with many safety features you could say it might be DUMB proof! Yes it is rather ugly, but the milegage is unbelievable! Thank you Toyota for the best of the best!

[@atribecalledjudah5436]

Same here, I’m the envy whenever I stop for fuel. Never had anyone ask me about it until gas reached $8 in Los Angeles

[@bmccameron7642]

As a retried mechanic, I agree 100%...Lexus-Toyota make the world's best cars period. Quality, design, world leading R&D, reliability and solid resale...along with a great overall ownership experience. I don't drive anything else.

[@artemaung5274]

I think 3rd gen Prius looks really awesome. I dislike 1,2nd and 4th gen, but 3rd gen looks great to me. Awesome even. Better than any gen Camry, better than most corollas except this gen, better than a lot of cars out there. I remember being pleasantly surprised when I first saw 3rd gen Prius in early 2010s.

[@ybyang3682]

Our 2008 Prius has 190K miles and still runs very well and still gives us over 50 mpg overall in Chicagoland (no engine oil consumption). So far I have done all regular maintenance and repairs by myself. I have replaced the converter pump once, front driver's side hub/bearing once, spark plugs twice, transmission oil twice, coolant once, brake oil twice.

[@77.88.]

Now my 2013 Prius has another 23,000 mile making it 183,000 miles and still is just as ugly and yet still the best of the best, however dose the 2022 still have the Nickle Metal Hybrid battery as they seem to out last the Lithium ion battery pack? What is your opinion?

[@bme7491]

Actually, my 2012 Prius Plug-In drives very well. I've taken it on several 1200 mile trips and it is solid and holds the road well.

[@riceburner4747]

AMD loves Toyotas. He's evaluated Prii on one of his older videos. He said if u change oil every 5,000 miles, less probs. And clean or add on a traction battery fan filter u have no battery probs. He speaks highly of prius. I see TONS of older Prii. I hope MY 2019 looks as good as all of your guys! (I've been wanting prii since 2010). Ppl say my gen is noisy, my hearing isnt so well so who cares!😂🤣 We all take pride in our prii & I didnt want u to be insulted.😁😉

[@bme7491]

@@riceburner4747 Except for my 2002 Highlander, it's the best car I've ever had.

[@leonkernan]

I've got a 2012 Prius C and it's been fantastic, specially considering its the baby of the family.

[@minnybiker4505]

I also have a 2012 Plug-In. 130k miles, still great. Few more rattles than I'd prefer, but other than that, it will likely last a very long time, which was my goal when I bought it.

[@piseypeov3050]

I-vtec engine is the best of all.

[@gianniclaud]

These things are incredibly practical. Many people use them for camping, now. And gigworkers would be remiss to not use anything besides a prius

[@jimliu2560]

They are more expensive to buy, more expensive to maintain; shorter life span and impossible to sell after ~15 years.......as compared to say the Camry.

[@yemi0]

@@jimliu2560 do you have one or you followed what some ignorants are saying?

[@jimliu2560]

@@yemi0 ??? I’m trying to sell a 2005 Prius (hand me down), no success. My 2000 Camry (180K miles) sold after 4 days. Used hybrids are difficult to sell.

[@yemi0]

@@jimliu2560 1. Shorter lifespan? - but yours is about 17years. 2. Selling point- people may be scared of the HV battery life or other conditions you may add to the advert. 3. Read the reviews after your on this video. Many going over 200k with no issue than regular maintenance. I have one as well.

[@jimliu2560]

@@yemi0 Trying selling yours...then we’ll talk

[@swlancaster1964]

Just rented a 2022 and got 69.6 mpg. Mixed city but mostly highway. Seems low to the ground as I bottomed the front spoiler and front mud flaps on normal dips in parking lots and driveways. I really liked it.

[@TS84NO]

I'm really happy with my 2018 Prius! I got the same color as well :) And, I may be in the minority, but I actually like the way it looks :) The only small thing that annoys me a bit, are some rattle sounds coming from different places in the dashboard. But apart from that, it's a great car. And it gets great mpg, which is very useful here in Norway, were prices for gaz are as high as $8.60 a gallon

[@TS84NO]

@blacknester Yeah, $10.24 were I live, and they say it migth get even higher..

[@travelswithbenny3328]

I've got 80,000 miles on my 2018 with no problems. I drive a lot of highway miles and get 52 to 58 mpg depending on time of year, winter here can get cold.

[@Emotionengne]

Thanks. Can you do one for 2022 Prius Prime. Also maybe dive into TSS 2.0. Love your videos.

[@rightlanehog3151]

AMD, This is definitely the Prius for Snow Belt dwellers. When you were doing the tour under the car I was daydreaming of the AWD Corolla Hybrid wagon they won't sell to us. Next time you are on a Zoom call with Akio Toyoda, please ask him to, at least, send over the AWD Hybrid Corolla hatch if he won't sell us the wagon 😉

[@micheleduke2200]

I love my 2021 Prius and was so happy to learn about the cat shield. I bought the Prius because I live the design. I wanted a sedan and this car looks like a sedan but is really a hatchback. I have been getting 57 mpg winter and 66 mpg summer. I love all the new gadgets on it especially the front bumper sensors that have prevented me from bumping into curbs. I also love the rain sensing wind shield wipers that automatically turn on when it starts raining. What more can I say. Thanks for making this video!

That’s a lot better than my 2020 XLE AWD Prius. My average mpg is 37. I drove through snowy mountains and across WA between east and west

[@wnose]

66mpg????? amazing. gas stations hate you, lol

[@matthewmiller2268]

@@wnose 🤣 they just don't see him as often... I have a couple buddies that have TDI Volkswagens and they are thoroughly tuned to where they get between 70 to 74 miles per gallon...not hybrid whatsoever 😁

[@ybyang3682]

We have a 2017 Prius four with ~50K miles now, which has averaged 62.8 mpg from day 1 to present (Chicago area)! No troubles whatever except the regular engine oil changes (OEM filter and Mobile 1 full synthetic oil), air filter change and cabin filter change so far. I plan to do the brake oil and CVT oil changes at 60K.

[@dustfeatherandco]

How do you like the adaptive cruise control (if you have it)? I've heard mixed reviews about the lane keeping assist so am hesitant to buy because I do a lot of roadtrips. Love the car otherwise.

[@acepilot2474]

As economic as the car can get, with the way I see some prius drivers drive, you could have sworn that they were driving a sports car. So much for fuel economy. Excellent review as always!

[@danmarjenka6361]

No matter how I drive mine, the lowest mpg I've ever seen is 42 mpg.

[@stuarthirsch]

@@danmarjenka6361 I get 60 MPG on the level highway driving at 60-65 MPH with cruise control activated. My wife gets 40 MPH on the same road by driving like a maniac.

[@bmccameron7642]

haha...after owning one for 15 years (Gen 2), yeah sometimes I punt the little bus down a twisty road pretending I'm in a sports car. Despite this it really never drinks no matter what I do....rolling average of 4.1 l/100 taking it easy....as much as 5.3 l/100k worst case, without any care. I've just bought a 2019 top spec, so will be interested to see what's improved. The heat exchanger will be great as we live in a cold clime and the car has to work climbing hills from a cold start daily.

[@bmccameron7642]

@blacknester I td'd the Yaris and loved everything about it except the size. It held a steady 95km/h in EV for a surprising distance. The HSD is much improved from the early models.

[@EfficientRVer]

@@danmarjenka6361 In my 17 Prime, to have the mpg drop to 42mpg, I've got to be driving 84mph or I've got to be camping/sleeping overnight in it a few days in a row without plugging in. Even the most terrible winter conditions don't drop me to 42mpg. At times, I've "driven it like a sports car" and very few cars can keep up with it on twisty mountain roads. Actually, pretty much nothing can run with it on mountains with big descents and many hairpin switchbacks, after you put good tires on it, pump them up, and aren't afraid to be continuously either at full throttle or regenerative braking. Cars which are "much faster" end up with their brakes smoking if they try to not let you past. Typically, I'd catch up to a car, they'd speed up, and I'd just keep pressure on them going into every corner until I smelled or literally saw smoke from their brakes, then I'd pass them by being able to brake later than them in the next corner, finally using hard friction braking rather than mostly regen. Obviously it's not the fastest car on straight roads, but it's surprisingly good at beating people off the line, basically going 0-30 before you're even across the intersection.

[@Dg034la]

This is an exceptional video, Toyota should be paying you.

[@dj3114]

He "virtually" sold me a 21 Rav Hybid. Wouldn't have bought it without understanding so much about them prior to the purchase. My thanks and no regret - really like it.

[@jinsu0504]

your customers are LUCKY to have you. wish you had a shop in NY :(

[@dominicfong6341]

Mechanical parking brakes, drums(rear) brakes, and twist beam suspension are the best stuff in the Prius C as those will probably outlive me.

[@rayderrich]

Me and my wife really like the looks of the Prius IV, plus in test drives we liked the view to the outside world and the interior which is so relaxing. If we find one for a decent price in this grossly overheated market, I will refer the haters which we will encounter to this video. Thank you so much!

[@pices229]

Prius are not ugly cars. If anything, many newer cars have the similar shape of the Prius now. They're not that slow either. If you want a fast car then buy a fast car. 0 to 60 in 9 seconds is NOT bad at all. Many non hybrids can't do that. I've looked at everyone of your reviews on Prius and many of them are more negative than positive and millions of Prius owners may disagree that they don't like the looks or speed vs the few that do. Those that hate Prius will never buy one anyway. Just saying. My 2nd gen Prius has over 200k mi with normal maintenance. Many cars don't make it to 150k.

[@sunbeam6432]

I think a mechanical parking brake is actually the better choice

[@mollyz2581]

Hi AMD, I am wondering if the same changes were made to the Prius Prime for 2022 (TPMS, etc.) Great and informative video, thanks!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Should be the same changes yes

[@PK-ef6pi]

Hi Car Nut! Love your videos, and you. I have a 2022 Prius Prime. A video on that would be great, especially for simple do it yourself maintenance. They seem more complicated to work on than my other Toyota cars. Also, where are good jack points in front, besides the side rail for changing tires??? Doesn’t seem like there is a solid jack point under engine area. The manual isn’t clear. The back is obvious with the jack point under trunk.

[@mollyz2581]

Yes, also wondering about DIY service on the Prime (2021 Prime XLE owner here). ESPECIALLY jack points. I want to change the oil myself but only have jackstands and a hand pump floor jack.

[@eddebatte9905]

I have a 2011 Prius. Excellent car! I don't have any problem with the old-fashioned emergency brake system. With everything electronic, it's good to have manual override in case you get in a jam, that's simple, feels tried and true, and guaranteed to work every time.

[@frankperkins535]

My 2021 Prius is such a great car. With today's gas prices, it can't be beat. We took a road trip from San Antonio to Seattle last October driving 5-600 miles per day without a glitch. Very comfortable and I'm 6'3".

[@alexi2460]

Has you heard about getting a Prius "lift" brings the car up about an inch and a half

[@coloradoboo1071]

We've always liked how they look...especially the new Generation! It's, also, very easy to completely remove the center console for cleaning...makes it look brand-new!! My dislikes: 1) Unable to replace headlights...you have to replace entire LED assembly ($500-800) so hoping those LED's have a long-lifespan. 2) The tires that came with it when new (NanoEnergy). In our 2017, she only had just under 24,000 miles and the treads were very low and we had a flat. Thankful for the doughnut spare in the 2017 and since the 2021 AWD didn't come with one, I bought one for it. (And a better jack.) 3) That ridiculous fastener/clip that covers the HV Filter. It looks like it unscrews but that's a lie...I end up destroying the stupid things and have to search through my two boxes of various clips to replace it. 4) The UFO speaker in the front! The 2017 doesn't have it but our 2021 does....she is wrapped up in a few layers of pipe insulation to muffle her. The new Rav4 hybrids I hear seem to be even louder!!!

[@rmwarriors16]

Good to know about these features. I think that is crazy the entire headlight unit has to be replaced if the LEDs fail.

[@coloradoboo1071]

@@rmwarriors16 Me, too, but AMD said they started using them in other models around 2014 and he’s only seen them go bad if they get cracked and water gets in.

[@davidr6865]

Such an ugly car lmao

[@bureaucrazy1234]

$800 to replace a burned out headlight bulb is an unacceptable maintenance costs that rivals a luxury car's

[@joesmith9483]

do the rav4 prime's use the same $800 headlights?

[@paulysamericanvlogs5362]

they shouldn't stop Prius v. now that wagon have more chance

[@cop2506]

Gas: $5 a gallon People: Is it still good to buy a prius??? Toyota Prius: ultra reliable and safe People: Meeehhhh….

[@ElectricityTaster]

Hate the touchscreen controls tho. Why do I need to take my eyes off the road to adjust basic stuff like the AC? Airplanes have a bunch of knobs and buttons for a reason, and they don't usually crash due to a few seconds of distraction.

[@rickm8456]

Great information. My 2017 has 102k miles and no issues. Still 60 MPG.

[@craigvincent2439]

How about talking about the Yaris or Yaris Cross with the 3 cylinder 1.5L engine (I assume to reduce frictional losses).

[@jonathansim678]

Love my 2017 Prius, but it takes some getting used to, especially when I stop at a stop sign and the engine shuts down. The other disconcerting thing is when the brakes transition from electric to mechanical, it feels like they are failing for a brief moment. All in all, a wonderful vehicle and I’m glad that we bought it!

[@stevenleighton1947]

Since about 2015 many gas and diesel cars in the wealthier European countries shut off when the car stops at stoplights, in stopped traffic etc. Stop starting in heavy traffic takes some getting used to at least with the Prius if the battery has charge it much quieter.

[@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife]

@@stevenleighton1947 we have AESS on most American car models since about 2010 and up. People who are still getting used to it probably are coming from pre-2010 thru 2012 vehicles.

[@paladain55]

@@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife It cracks me up the amount of people who will hear the engine shut off and then immediately let off the brake to kick the engine back on. Sometimes i really do think we are barely removed from cavemen.

[@rslover65]

If you're feeling that you may have an issue. I've got a 19 and feel nothing like that

[@jimapplegate3523]

The stop/start transition in a Prius is much less disturbing than in most American cars.

[@pryme2013]

I like the Prius but my money went to a 21 corolla le. just a basic old school 1.8 that still gets 36-40mpg, although its less in these frigid winter temps. a prius was 5-6k more and driving only 8k miles a year it would be wayyy to long to even recoup that investment. not to mention a more complicated car on my hands down the road.

[@mollyz2581]

Great choice on the Corolla, but I would add that the Prius also has that same 1.8, just running on the Atkinson cycle and no dual VVT. It is still very old school, and some things about Prius are less complicated, for example the transmission. Corolla has a CVT whereas Prius is a fixed gear set which is less complicated. But in your case, I agree Corolla is the better choice due to the investment return time of Prius. At the end of the day though, it’s a Toyota, they’re all reliable!!!

[@manthony225]

Why did you get a Corolla Hybrid?

[@trungson6604]

Even though the Prius costs more than the Corolla, it has the advantage of the liftback hatch that significantly increases cargo space and cargo versatility. You can carry much bigger objects like a 70-inch flat panel TV and even a sofa with the Prius that you can't do that with the Corolla. You can go camping with the Prius and turn the space behind the front seats into a nice bed for 2 people using inflatable mattress, with automatic air conditioning or heating all night long without the engine constantly running. The Prius would make an adequate shelter for the homeless. The large internal space of the Prius would bump it into a larger category that would justify the price increase. In the Prius, you'll have the chance to eventually recoup the investment with saving in gasoline cost and repair cost, with the hybrid power train being more reliable and hence lower repair cost and maintenance cost than a typical non-hybrid model. My 2007 Prius now has nearly 180,000 miles, yet so far, I haven't spent any money on repair, just the routine maintenance, and it still runs like new, at 55 mpg on average, per the meter on the panel.

[@trungson6604]

@@manthony225 -- You meant why did he NOT get the Corolla Hybrid? I guess because the hybrid version of the Corolla costs more than the non-hybrid, and he doesn't drive enough to recoup the extra cost.

[@pryme2013]

@@trungson6604 Those older priuses had a ton of room! the new ones are certainly not holding a 70" tv or sofa. they are actually pretty small in the back. we barely fit a 70" tv(in the box) in our new minivan. it was able to stand upright down the middle.

[@masterbeuner8964]

I have a 2013, it has 400k km on it. It just keeps running. And its still zipping gas. Its a great car.

[@SergiyPavlov]

This review is about AWD-e model. An interesting fact about this model about the muffler's shape, color and position. It is positioned lower (so low in fact that there is very little value in the heat shield above it) and painted dark. I owned 2021 Prius AWD-e myself and just recently (after 2 years!) noticed that when looked at friend's Prius Prime of the same year. The Prime's muffler was shiny, sat higher: very close to the aluminium heat shield at the car's bottom. The hole area was then tightly covered with plastic to improve aerodynamics and protect from the dirt. It did feel like Toyota's engineers had to come up with some hacks to allow the exhaust pilpe get under the rear differential to a point that everything does not look as sleek. This muffler's position and the cover-less design were likely responsible for the lower fuel efficiency and lower bottom clearance in the back of the car. Other ideas?

[@trwpupil]

Awesome video AMD as always I just got my 2022 Prius 3 days ago I am also a car guy and former Toyota Technician everytime I drive the car I am highly impressed with how efficient the car is and the seats are so comfortable. I purchased a Miller cat Shield that should arrive next week after watching the video I hope I didn't waste $220. Currently at 250 on the odometer excited to do my Break in Engine oil change at the 1000 mile mark.

[@FM-ij7iu]

Did you get AWD? I’m agonizing over 2022 AWD , Prime or wait until 2023. Thanks

[@AmericanRoads]

If you want a much better-looking Prius, get a Corolla hybrid. Its fuel efficiency is just as excellent as the Prius. I own a 2022 Corolla hybrid.

[@flashsushi1843]

AWD coming out for 2023 too

[@boydguie8129]

I love to see a car on a lift ,,,,

[@roadboat9216]

Again, great info. Thanks so much. This will probably be my next car. Or maybe the next gen, sorry but I like the looks of the Prius much better than the Corolla. I just sold my 2011 gen 3 prius with 151000 miles and NOTHING wrong with it ever! I drove my daughters 2022 Prius and was very pleasantly surprised at the improvements. Quieter, smoother, better braking, better handling. More comfortable. They indeed have improved a lot. And again, I like the looks.

[@leandrolaporta2196]

I will kill to have a 3rd gen Prius, unfortunately here in my country they are extremely expensive :( for rich people only , sad

[@atribecalledjudah5436]

I’ll sell you my 2013 for $8,000

[@danhoang6335]

Thanks for your detailed review, I learned from you that the catalytic converter is already protected and the heat exchanger on the exhaust. I own two of these 4th generations Prius and the reasons I have them are reliability and low gas mileage.

[@robg7149]

Great video AMD, I absolutely love all your videos. Very informative & well explained. Looking forward to the 5th Gen prius when it comes out. Absolutely amazing car. Great work. Please keep the videos coming. God bless.

[@bassimblazey]

I have a 2016 Prius and it has been great! I actually like it more today than when I first got it in 2020. Mechanically it has been flawless but it would be nice to have better sound deadening and the cabin does have a few rattles. But hey, I didn’t pay a Lexus price for it !

[@philarends7555]

Pushing up on 189k on my 16. Been a fine car. I like the center mounted instrument panel. Reminds me of my 08 xb.

[@ibeatmycatandmydog9322]

What all have you had to repair over that time?

[@philarends7555]

@@ibeatmycatandmydog9322 rear shocks, regular maintenance, trans fluid every 50k, oil every 10k, spark plugs at 120k, battery filter at 170k when I learned about it. Yesterday I detected some slop on outer tie rod. So new tie rods and alignment when weather breaks here in Chicago.

[@pritambissonauth2181]

Hey AMD, I need your help, I took delivery of a new Corolla Hybrid 2023 a few days back with the 2ZR-FXE in Mauritius, wanted to know if this one is dual VVTI? The model is ZWE219R-AEXLBQ with the transmission PA10 and Traction battery has 845.4Wh of energy [56 cells/4.08Ah/3.7V Li-Ion/ Max Voltage 207.2V]. I am lost there are so many versions around!

[@jerrygreitens2522]

Great presentation! I LOVE the built in catalytic converter shield! Another reason Toyota is the best.

[@PLavee01]

Loved the video quality, especially the slow panning around and inside the vehicle. Really improves the experience.

[@gluuuuue]

Man, I *love* the shape and look of the Gen3 Prius and I love my Plug-In. (The Prime, on the other hand... ehh... I guess beauty isn't necessarily genetic. The first gen was rather hideous-looking too. The 2022 looks passable, really kinduva lot more similar to its other Toyota small/mid-size car relatives.) There's got to be a much more efficient way to get good sound deadening with minimal weight. Lol, yeah the C pillars are like sails. When we first got our PiP, I bought one of those extra wide "sport racing" rear view mirrors that mount on top of the stock one. All it allowed me to see more of was the pillars themselves and the rear passengers' heads.

[@77777771955]

Best Engineered car I have had the pleasure to own. Wish it didn’t have stigma of being so called liberal. I would say smart and huge cost savings.

[@Blackrhyme7]

Fun fact, first toyota hybrid that had efour drive was Estima since 2001 when first hybrid version of that car was introduced in Japan. But it is good to see that more models offer that enhanced hybrid 4 wheel drive. It is really working great on slippery Road conditions. So far had no problems with driving off on snow with my estima. It also had the exhaust heating of the coolant to warm up the engine faster and my car is from 2013. Was thinking that all hybrids from around that time have it too. That headlights auto leveling system is mandatory in Europe for any car that has factory HID(xenon) lights equipped.

[@markmartin7562]

I traded a Ford F250 4x4 4 door long bed with a 16' lift and 44in wheels for a 2008 prius because gas was killing me in 2008. That truck got 4 mph uphill, down hill, full or empty. I have had the prius it ever since and it has paid for itself a dozen times over! At 189k miles the hybrid pump went out. First and only problem I have ever had with this car. I'm a car/truck guy but, I'm a guy who likes to keep his money in his pocket first! My friends at work used to call it my "vagina"..lol I don't care what they call it. It has been one of the best, most reliable cars I have ever owned and there will always be one I'm my garage. That car would get me to work in snowstorms , when guys would be stuck on the side of the road in their trucks! I cant brag enough about my "vagina" The 2023 even looks sporty! Thanks for the great review!

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

I currently own a 2007 Honda fit. It has basically been maintenance free for 260K but I’m ready to upgrade to something a bit nicer. I am fortunate that I can, now 16 years later, well afford a much more expensive car than a Prius, but I’m sold on the new 2023 Prius. I think Toyota has these cars down, and the newest Prius will thread the needle between affordable luxury and ultimate efficiency. There is no doubt the Japanese put quality at the forefront of their design engineering, with solid, reliable choices like a planetary gearset CVT and undercarriage protections. A true “car guy” appreciates engineering choices over how loud or fast a car is. I value performance and consider high quality to be a function of consistency and reliability. I think this outgoing year, and even the newest gen, to be top notch Toyota. Easily a 200-300K car with reasonable maintenance.

[@johncipolletti5611]

Now common, who cares about a vehicle that is small on the outside but very roomy on the inside. Yea, who needs a vehicle that uses so little gas (+40 mpg) and doesn't ever need to be plugged into an outlet. What we all want is a gas guzzling truck or SUV that costs about twice the price of the Prius. Oh, I can't wait for that Hummer EV that will cost ONLY $120,000 and weigh in at 9000 pounds.

[@joelackie1682]

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[@13699111]

Thank you for posting this series about everything vehicles . The biggest problem with vehicles is honest dealer support services .

[@johnrickard8512]

Personally I prefer the 3rd generation system in the Prius C. It is a little more abrupt than the 4th gen and can't go as far on battery, but I could feel when the system was switching modes and could much more easily hypermile.

[@johnrickard8512]

I guess I like to feel when my cars are doing things. The 3rd gen Prius C does not speak the same language as most cars but it can still be understood.

[@elijahw305]

I should be picking mine up on Friday. I love the main complaint I keep hearing: that it's not revolutionary. If I'm going to try to make a car last 15 to 20 years, "revolutionary design" is the LAST thing I'm looking for.

[@NovaPrincess]

I personally like the way the 4th gen Prius looks. It looks a lot better than the Tesla model Y and similar small sedans or compact cars. I get a lot of compliments on my 4th gen Prius. People still hating on the Prius body after the 4th gen are just still imagining the 1st gen IMO.

[@peterweise3836]

Yes! Prius 4 - best car in the world. Still in 2022. Own one since 2016, problemfree 101.000km since I bought the P4 as a new car. Will keep it for many more years because it is a low fuel consumption car, real average 3,5l/100km year in and out, spacy, roomy, comfortable, very good outlooks and really reliable. It is the hybrid of all hybrids, because it is build as a hybrid and not as a car with an afterwards somehow adepted hybrid system. A big difference. Drove a Prius 3 for 6 years, the P4 is a much better car and a real improvement.

[@MelvinHughesatp]

Thank you for the excellent tour! I always learn new things when I watch your videos. I have a 2018 Prius Prime Advanced which has most of the features you covered. After 3.5 years of owning the car, coming up on 45,000 miles, I can only say it's been exceptional! My total average mpg is 186.8. 95% of my driving is a 20 mile round trip to work. But we do travel in the car as well as make infrequent trips of several hundred miles. I could not be more pleased! If I were to have to replace it, I would either go for another Prime, the RAV 4 prime, or hold out until they have the good sense to make a plug-in, hybrid CHR!

[@doodlebug1820]

I would add... a used Prime is one of the best ways for middle class Americans to get an EV. Due to our geography and city layouts, it just fits right in to that sweet spot of EV 80-90% of trips and no dead-charger problems on road trips.

[@Triangle27.]

Really enjoying these deep technical overviews on all different models!

[@nunofranco4232]

What a great in-depth look by someone who really knows what they are taking about. Thank you

[@agpawpaw5912]

Same system as 2019 and up rav4 hybrid, but Prius it more smooth

[@roylappin4491]

Expect to take delivery of a 2022 LE at the end of the month! So great timing on this video, thank you. Great summary!

[@roylappin4491]

Update, had my 2022 Prius for two years now. Absolutely trouble free, great car! $5k cheaper than the new model and more importantly for me I have more headroom than the 2024. My 2022 cost $27,800.

[@AD-cy7wx]

2010 Prius owner. 134,000 miles. Not one problem. Not one. Brakes, 2 headlights, tires and oil changes. Just did a 5 hour round trip on Sunday. Still getting near 50 miles per gallon. Can’t say enough about these cars for being slow and steady workhorses.

[@desporter3525]

When the Prius was released in South Africa it was not possible to buy one, they were only available on a lease. A condition of the lease was that they would never be driven on dirt roads. Why yhis stipulation and does it still apply to modern toyota hybrids? This is a big deal in this country as getting to the more interesting places like mountains and game reserves involves driving on dirt roads.

[@user-tr5tt8fc8u]

20 years from now, those Priuses will be displayed on a podium in a science museum as a living proof of the Japanese innovation , while all American vehicles will be in JUNKYARD!

[@dpaquin58]

This guy make such a great job. I wacth all the commercial so he Can make Some money . Good review thanks

[@Chris_Wolfgram]

BTW, have you ever noticed that nearly all the people who would bash on a Prius, are people who have never owned one ? But read down through the responses here, and see how people who actually own them feel 😊 That should tell you all you need to know 👍

[@iant7964]

I totally agree with you on the Prius, it's an amazing car and technically better than anything else on the road for what it is INTENDED for, this latest generation has certainly improved it's looks for sure, here in the UK we see a fair few. We both love our 2021 C-HR 2 litre hybrid and find that the switch from gas to EV is almost seamless too, would I have a Prius, no but I can appreciate it for what it is and how well it does it.

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

Toyota has the best hybrids.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

The most reliable car in the world will always sell. A great second hand buy for proper bang for buck.

[@vitolazlo5767]

I owned a few Prius and never was the car all over the place. I 2004 a 2012 always drivable no complaints

[@gaae2000]

Ive driven the first Prius generation in 2009, it was hell of fast on the freeway! and the interior was like being in a spaceship

[@atomicorang]

My wife drives the 17 Prius. She loves that thing.

[@igortokarev2350]

Finally, some protection for catalytic converter... but, no change for dashboard layout.

[@ahmadmohamad6384]

Cannot buy this in the UK as Toyota have stopped selling them.

[@robertanderson5334]

Went to auto show in Chicago. I decided to try getting into a new Prius as it was the only car there without a line to see interior. I am 6:3 and 69 years old in great shape. I really tried to wedge myself into it after banging my knees on dashboard and had to force my legs under steering wheel. The seat position was all the way back. Trying to get out I couldn't bend my leg back far enough to put one leg out,I then had to put my whole body over passenger seat and finally got out. No thanks Toyota!

[@jasonsolomon9059]

Love your vids. I personally own a Prius Prime 2021 and absolutely love it.

[@danphan1894]

how much is the prices?

[@phileasler5401]

Obsolete, should have made it a bev 300 mile epa 3 years ago

[@matts6409]

I love the Prius and will always have one in my garage. I have found that the separation in the back window blocks some of the SUV headlights when at stop lights. Thanks for the review.

[@delldirks3726]

Thank you for your time and knowledge. I owned the 2007 and then the 2015 Prius c. I am excited for the changes on the 2022. Debating on the trim. I have always loved the Prius and the money I have saved. Very reliable and cheap to maintain. Such a great car.

[@williamkinney427]

Good video. Great cars....I bought my 2020 Prius L ECO new, and already have 282,000 miles. I am a hypermiler, and have averaged 81.33 MPG over those miles. Have not even had ONE problem yet. I always use Mobil 1, 0w-16 oil, and always replace the tires with the same, stock OEM Bridgestone Ecopia 422 Plus. Super reliable car!

[@Martinko_Pcik]

I like the storage space inside created from replacing the ancient drive selector by a little joystick on dash. I cannot believe they are still putting those useless big selectors to all the other hybrid models.

[@leifandersen2756]

The model before the 2022 looked exstremelly ugly !

[@zcmdzpp127]

The final verdict is the Prime..24miles of EV instant torque..and Prime looks good..lol

[@lilkris3008]

I hit one year with my 21 Prius I got a question when I went in at 5k miles I used my free oil change as you recommended they treated me like an idiot told me no one’s ever asked for an oil change at the 5k service. Should I find a new Dealership? Almost everything these guys said went against what you say they did do the job fine but I’m at 11000 and am debating if I wanna deal with all this just to get Toyota official servicing

[@ATRTAP]

It’s the ultimate working person’s car.

[@WDavid-bm9jd]

I bought the 2022 Prius XLE with supersonic red color, I super love ❤️ it☺️

[@tracy3812]

Hi AMD, informative video! I’m disappointed about the rear window-maybe it’s better with backup camera? My 2011 Prius has no battery fan filter. Before I order the snap-on filter, is there a paper filter available for 3rd generation Priuses? Ty 🕊

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! A paper filter is not available for that generation

[@entasis.fifty-four]

Thank you for the information regarding the Prius. It is invaluable having someone who actually works on them for a living give us insights on the vehicle.

[@petek3872]

Has anyone ever been stranded because their Prius has no spare tire? All Gen-5 Priuses will have no spare tire.

[@vickvega571]

I carry a patch kit . Never had a spare tire even in my old prius was a waste of weight. I have AAA they can tow you anywhere 200+ miles

[@charlespratt8663]

A million cab drivers cant be wrong. They love the Prius for good reason.