Don't Laugh: The 2023 Toyota Prius May Well Be the PERFECT (Affordable) Car for Your Needs!

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[@godspeedmax6038]

I got mine 6 days ago!!! It’s gorgeous. Went to the car wash and the dudes there were raving about it

[@diversityhobbit]

Looks better and probably better quality than a tesla

[@electrikoptik]

"probably better quality than a tesla" Not probably but 110% better.

[@markmonroe7330]

1000% better quality not to mention better support and part supply.

[@garysarratt1]

I have 800,000 miles on my ‘54 Tesla.

[@RobertTapia]

The outside looks better. The inside dash gets on me nerves.. but price point is on point!!

[@jcmdelmar]

There is not enough stock, as usual today. END.

[@zveck06]

Only problem is the 10k markup above MSRP

[@videosuperhero100]

Exactly. When I called about a rav prime that said call for pricing, I thought they were going to say something less than the msrp which was already too high vs a tesla model y. When they came back at me with a price 7500 higher than than msrp...was shocked.

[@AG-bp3ll]

Cars are anything but affordable with the dealer BS.

[@thecjlife7682]

same issue im having. stopped by a month ago and the car was already sold and not even on the lot. then they mentioned the $10K mark-up

[@hondabuf]

I picked up a Limited two weeks ago here in Miami, FL and paid $2,300 over sticker. I have never paid over sticker nor sticker price for that matter, but I bit the bullet.

[@videosuperhero100]

@@hondabuf i gotta know why buy that vs a tesla model 3 which costs less and is a better car?

[@rowdyroddy2895]

Great video Nathan. Prius is no longer a joke. Almost impossible to purchase in my area.

[@k0pper]

Yeah the only ones I've actually seen on the lot are $3-5k over MSRP. I've heard of some dealers charging $10-15k over for the Primes

[@gregdee9085]

Never was a "joke", has been leading edge since '97 ...just not pretty for the vanity queens.

[@JamesBond-sr7fw]

@@k0pper yes they are 14K in my area

[@joepup8348]

I would say it was never a joke. The media just made it that way, saying it was boring to drive. The Germans, who love driving, don't seem to care: What did Autobild, Germany's top car mag, say about Prius? They said it was "expremely impressive...the complex hybrid powertrain works perfectly" in a story about Germany's most reliable cars. Speaking of which, when a car runs for 400,000 easily, as many taxi drivers will attest, it's not a joke in my book.

[@EZPNZ]

@@gregdee9085just people on a bandwagon who LOVE being part of a hype train. Majority of consumers are uneducated and make purchases on emotion - not logic. Now that it looks pretty people want it! As if they haven’t been the #1 leading hybrid sales for decades.

[@markmonroe7330]

My Gen 3 Prius has a spare tire and unfortunately have had to use it on several occasions. Once was on a trip at night in a remote area with tire damange. Took me 10 minutes to get back on the road with the family. I would have been stranded for hours without a spare and would have had an expensive tow. I would have had far more downtime the next day trying to source a replacement. I just cant buy a car without a spare for myself, more less my wife and kids, without a spare. A simple flat can into a major pain in the butt.

[@marcprobin1659]

Apparently you use the Prius V tire as a spare and it will fit where the foam is.

[@ciello___8307]

there's actually space for a spare in these, but toyota didn't include it to save weight. You can probably get a spare from the dealer and put it in.

[@ThompsonFlash9999]

You'd be surprised. Modern tires with modern fix-a-flat solutions are pretty good, you just have to make sure you do things right by reading the directions, different manufacturers use different fix-a-flat solutions.

[@markrobinowitz8473]

@@ThompsonFlash9999 for some flats, not if the side wall blows out (speaking from experience)

[@sammyt3514]

Toyota did knock it out of the park with this Prius; they transformed one of the dowdiest looking cars on the road to one of the absolute best looking, especially in this silver. The only thing that would be of concern to me if I were to buy this would be the sight lines and the ease of entry/exit, which is why a thorough test drive is needed before making the purchase decision (which is almost impossible these days since no dealers where I live have popular Toyota hybrids like the Prius in stock and many customers put themselves on long waiting lists and buy it without a test drive!).

[@figmo7494]

My favorite reviewer.

[@markrobinowitz8473]

It drives nicely but it is awkward to get in and out of, especially from the back seats. And no spare tire, that's really unfortunate.

[@crystalkarma2015]

I recently got one for work; it is a head turner and super fun to drive. I have affectionately named it the ‘Priusghini’, because trust me, it will MOOOVE!😊

[@marcprobin1659]

I just picked my 2023 Prius AWD XLE in Reservoir Blue. I love the car! I have no problems with the gauge cluster and like you I really like it! I have no moonroof and it seems to give more headroom!

[@nikeenzo]

did you pay over msrp?

[@marcprobin1659]

@@nikeenzo No I paid MSRP!

[@dunningkruger9]

Nice. I’m looking to order an XLE but with the 12.3” touchscreen option. I don’t want the moonroof. Really not necessary in Florida. The sun’s directly overhead in summer and the AC is already fighting against 96 degrees on average.

[@computerweenie]

I picked mine up this past Monday from the dealer. I absolutely love the car. The only thing I have to get used to is the digital rear view mirror/camera. (you can switch it to a regular mirror if you wish). When using the digital if you glance at it like a regular rear view mirror, it's almost dizzying. I've learned to focus toward the bottom of the mirror and I see crystal clear.

[@robertk1049]

No downsides other than Toyota purposely not sending enough to North America, dealer price gouging, and the lack of the cool yellow color that the Canadians get.

[@DebbieB2023]

I love it. I'm picking getting mine tomorrow. Long wait. 11 months. Test drove it and fell in love even more.

[@computerweenie]

Got mine on Monday and the order took six months. I hope that you are as pleased with yours as I am with mine.

[@phillyphil1513]

If you guys are wondering why the front end on the new 5th Gen Prius looks both sexy AND familiar at the same time, it's because it's a "ringer" for the FERRARI SF90 (also a hybrid oddly enough). those familiar with supercars will likely have spotted the resemblance right away. you're welcome.

[@AaronKelley1969]

This is a sweet looking car, but... it's still an economy car and every economy car should start under $20k. That goes for these new compact pickups too. The automotive market is not going to rebound until cars are affordable again. If that means they have to give us manual transmissions, hand crank windows and less bells and whistles then so be it. I may WANT those things, but I also know that they are frivolous and I can do without them.

[@habababa1312]

Yep, nailed it. I just need a car to get from point A to point B that I can fix myself that's affordable. Decision makers do NOT care about the common person, it's very tone deaf

[@ralphfirley3882]

The #1 issue plaguing these for the last 3 years has been Catalytic Converter theft and Toyota did NOT address it. That's an epic fail if you ask me!

[@kenkozak]

You can buy a separate catalytic converter CAT shield from toyota for $200, but It really should be standard on all their models.

[@ralphfirley3882]

@@kenkozak Better yet, Toyota should have made it inaccessible to thieves. Right now, any loser with a jack and sawzall can cut your CAT in a matter of minutes! 🤦

[@JesusIsLord7773]

@@ralphfirley3882 not toyotas fault. Thats governments fault for not tracking the thieves.

[@aidensnow5017]

@@ralphfirley3882 To be fair it not like this is exclusively a Toyota issue.

[@kenmerunski492]

Toyota offers an anti-theft enclosure to prevent converter theft for only $140.00 (dealer installation extra), as I just put a down payment for an LE AWD with the CAT shield, front rear driver assist, and mud flaps. The Toyota dealer I dealt with works with a 3rd party for heated seats (under the fabric), for us in snow country, for an additional $450, and a remote start for $500.00. The out-the- door cost was only $33,319.00

[@Dreamweaver17]

I actually love this new design

[@_westcoastcanine_]

Longer and wider always better ❤

[@nlpnt]

No. (I have a small parking spot, in a development built when the Chrysler K-Car was the full-size sedan of the future).

[@nunosapunso6239]

It’s sad when we start considering over $30K affordable.

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

any new car over 10k isn't affordable to me

[@aaronbehindbars]

I'm a big fellow too, so my car entry skills are roughly equivalent to Buzz Lightyear's flying skills (hopefully you get the reference). Getting back out is another story... It is handsome, though! Guess It'll be the Corolla Cross hybrid with a 10 mpg penalty.

[@jackrose5077]

I have the 2023 XLE. It's better than you think. Awesome car.

[@mirceamunteanu4791]

we need a wagon AWD version, then we get all the leg and head room possible

[@stevee.2183]

I love the design, I like that there’s a lot more power and somehow, better efficiency as well, just incredible what Toyota has done with their hybrid technology! I hope this will improve their sales, but at the same time, I wish they would make a Camry wagon 😕 I know it won’t happen, but a guy can dream.

[@deannbabs902]

I used to think Nathan and Andre were the best TFL co-presenters, but Jeff has jumped WAY up there!

[@djcan9503]

I don't care for those two. Specifically the son is such a diva.

[@mr88cet]

3:34 - I gather the point of the tiny rear motor was to apply just tiny bit of “oomph” exactly when and where it’s needed for acceleration: The car will of course rear back onto its rear wheels when you “put down the pedal,” and at that time and place, even a tiny bit of extra horsepower can improve acceleration more than we’d think. It’s far from a night-and-day increase, but it’s substantial.

[@JesusTorres-bw3bn]

I have a 3rd gen Prius 2012, I am really looking forward to getting the new Prius but I think I’m going to wait a year or two to see how reliable it is, since it’s the first year of the redesigned Prius it could develop problems and I don’t want to deal with a car with problems, hopefully it’s reliable.🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@Masterahsoka]

It's really just an exterior redesign. Minor tweaks to the engine, and that pretty much it.

[@EZPNZ]

@@Masterahsokawouldn’t say minor.. 1.8L to 2L and almost double the HP. Could cause issues - but I doubt it. It’s a Prius - they’ve been at this for over 2 decades. Smart to wait a bit tho - just like the 2010/2011 model Prius having piston ring issues. Anything new is tested under optimal conditions. Real road use (and abuse) show other results

[@adrienchan2097]

Got 1. I love It

[@blu_is500]

I’m digging it. Well done Toyota!

I want this car soooo bad.... what a gemmmm. Perfect job Toyota.

[@SunnynPhilly]

Kennedy ‘24!!! ☘️

[@Dagreatdudeman]

How thick are those foam blocks in the truck? I think you can cut out a hole for a spare tire.

[@ELPJM09]

The only Hybrids I trust are from Toyota.

[@romeoroze2357]

It will be really nice if Tommy will do a MPG / head to head comparison with Prius Prime and Tesla model 3 . Most efficient Plug in Hybrid vs EV. And take a Prius prime up the Ike as well.

[@lawrenceralph7481]

At $25k great. At $38k, see ya lata.

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

You can get the Maverick truck hybrid for less than 25k

[@MostlyHarmlessNebr-gb6di]

Happened to luck into putting the first 1200 miles on a 2023 Prius from a Budget Rent-a-Car, if you can believe it. Severely tempting in so many ways. But, I'm of similar dimensions, and yeah, I get in and out, but it was a grunt every time. And that was in great weather... bad weather, ick. And, yeah, the rear visibility is painful. I'm a near-hypermile driver anyway, we had beautiful spring weather and were doing a lot of 50 MPH 2-lane sightseeing, so my 1200 mile real-world average was 62.1 MPG! Yet the handful of times I needed to give her the beans, she totally had them. Got two parking lot checkout and chats, impressive in a part of the country where Teslas don't turn heads at all any more. If you could put this build quality and all the rest into the just-a-tiny-bit-higher/bigger practicality of a Kia Niro, it'd be perfect.

[@GeorgeGeo]

My 2018 Prius Four has just about 80,000 miles and has averaged over 54 mpg over that life span.. just needed oil changes and tires.

[@computerweenie]

I work with a woman who has a 2007 with 325,000 miles on it. She's just done oil changes and tires as well. She claims she never had new brakes put on until the car had well over 200,000 miles.

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Nathan always roasting Roman 🤣

[@helloman4251]

LOOKS GREAT. POSSIBLE MY NEXT DAILY.

[@Kpass2012]

The only thing that I dislike about it is the ugly rectangle on the front bumper for the front license plate.

[@marcopolo-xj4yw]

I always though Prius was ugly then I bought a brand 2021 XLE and I love it. The most reliable car ever. I think it’s powerful and quick and comfortable. Low to the ground forsure but I’m used to it. I like the looks too now. I can’t imagine driving something that gets less than 50 mpg.

[@BrandonWatkinsBmW13294]

The last clip of the video, before you ended the video. Was that entering boulder from Longmont side?

[@trevorelliott6836]

love the look of the new 5th gen Prius,ive got the old Prius,h new Gen 5 not available yet in the UK😢 can't wait

[@JamesMcLaren1000]

I like those rims with the colour of the car. Looks great.

[@mrslcom]

Is the seat height adjustable to compensate for the poor headroom? The two screens are a bit of an eyesore…one is white on black and the other is black on white.

[@jimscheltema670]

Silly question, but I didn’t see any door handles? How do “back-seaters” get in???

[@kornholiokid867]

The front end gives me Iron Man helmet vibes. All in all its a sexy little car

[@Ryan-cf6lc]

Saw at the dealership today. Wow, no joke it’s really low. Looked like a sports car when beside a Corolla.

[@EvendimataE]

those trunk styro would be nice if they are black or dark gray, more dirt resistan

[@spartanchirho]

Looks great!!! I never considered one bc they were so ugly!! Now I'll definitely consider, esp 52 mpg!

[@bhurley1743]

I'm a truck guy but I'd get one since they actually look really nice and of course without a doubt the gas savings you get lol.

[@ilovetotri23]

I have a Prius on order, scheduled delivery in December. I am a big guy but short guy who cant easily sit in or get out of low cars. Headroom not an issue for me. This is the first video I have seen that actually like the steering wheel instrument cluster. Perhaps your height makes it work for you. I'm excited but mostly scared for my Prius.

[@garysarratt1]

Good job, Nate the great!

[@546mkj]

I have had the car 4 months now, traded it in from a 2017 Lexus is, I’m in love with the Prius. One of my favorite cars I have ever owned. Love the 12 inch screen, the tech, the mpg, feels much faster then the Lexus except for when I floor it then my old Lexus was faster but normal driving the Prius actually feels much faster

[@NethirOsman]

How is noise isolation compared to a lexus

[@cgrilley]

Did they make the catalytic converter harder to steal (I hope)? Main reason I wouldn't consider one.

[@RMmotorsports1000]

I really don't think you should knock getting in this car being not everyone is your shape, if it's a a problem then one would buy a bigger car. Not every single car should fit everyone perfectly.

[@lr937]

Much better than Tesla, better quality, more reliable, affordable, amazing design and technology, the best of both worlds… definitely a must have

[@martinbroenkow4497]

Poor Nathan seemed seriously out of breath just getting in the driver’s seat and never recovered. 😢

[@chrisb2844]

Wow I love that a lot!

[@TheMajortanner]

that front door opening is a real head knocker.

[@tmmurphy]

14:29 the camera person is escaping.

[@JimmyG3237]

Hello, I'm only 5'6 and the displays seem kinda high for me, do you know if the driver's seat can be adjusted to sit higher?

[@computerweenie]

Mine is the limited and it has power seats that go up, down, back and forward as well as lumbar support.

[@SokhomChhim]

I can't get the phrase, "electrified rear end," out of my head. 😂😂😂

[@paranoidhumanoid]

My local dealership is sold out. They are waitlisting only ATM.

[@wallyblackler46]

So you answered my question it doesn’t really go the speed limit that’s posted on the road

[@1589chicago]

I din t see the awd version online;(

[@dudefromlaveenaz]

The car looks amazing, the passanger space makes it impossible for me unfortunately

[@WW-wf8tu]

No teddy bears were harmed in the making of this video. Jeff is a trade mark of TFL.

[@riotousomen1773]

right off the bat I have to say the back window to see back is pretty small

[@gmercede]

We can all get over losing USB A ports. They offer very low wattage for charging todays phones. It's easy to get a cheap converter if you need it. USB C cables are higher wattage, easier to plug in (no up/down alignment) and will charge an iphone or android in quicker.

[@TalismanPHX]

I'd personally buy a Camry XLE hybrid with a spacious rear seat, a normal dashboard and a much quieter interior.

[@acobos0014]

Until it starts rattling. Garbage quality control

[@bitbat9]

Camry is so dated looking inside and out

[@ladder3257]

hatch is more convenient for me personally

[@FrankyRedEyes]

Raise the roof 3 inches and make it a wagon.

[@Josh-179]

You end up with the horrendous looking Prius V. We finally have a great looking Prius and a few concessions had to be made.

[@OldThomMerton]

Oh, that's Jeff in the back . . . I thought you'd attached a 'Garfield' to the window ala LA Story.

[@TheClintonics]

I love to look at this Prius, but the sacrifices they made to passenger and cargo space as well as visibility kill it for me. I'll have to keep my gen 3. Families and Uber drivers are left out and those are large segments. The difficult entry and exit have seniors left out. Car critics and college students are the market here? 😢

[@bitbat9]

Visibility is not an issue at all. I do Uber a couple times a week in my 2023 Prius and no one has had issues with the passenger space

[@jd-py5nm]

Wife and I have owned two primes since 2017 we are currently on a waiting list to grab one of these

[@jml9550]

A dealer here is asking $2k over MSRP in Prius and Prime. But I don’t need a car since my 2017 Lexus ES350 just hits 39k miles. I will wait a couple of years for its price to go back to MSRP or wait for the 2025 Lexus ES hybrid. Just bought my wife a 2024 Lexus NX350H at MSRP and no add ons, I remember for the last year or so every dealer were asking $3-5k markup, I refuse to play that game.

[@billwilliams9527]

Totally agree, but find one!

[@Martin-vc6by]

One problem is availability. I have a deposit down for one. My dealer says that Toyota plans to produce only 36,000 for the first year, which is how many they sold last year. There are 1,270 Toyota dealerships in the U.S., meaning that on average each dealership will be allocated only two Priuses per month the first year.

[@computerweenie]

I picked mine up this past Monday and it was only the third 2023 Prius the dealer has delivered so far. I had to wait six months to get mine from the order date.

[@johnasbury3261]

It's 65 And 400 pounds there is no way I could have the Is car It's beautiful and everything I want except the roof is too low

[@EvendimataE]

would be nice if tha front plate that tommy doesnt like, is remobable....there are places where front plate is not required

[@rcpmac]

You should be reviewing the Prius prime. 61 mpg and 39 miles pure ev

[@HablaConOwens]

One thing i always hated about my prius was the brightness. Too much windshield

[@tomastylecek2065]

i missed does nathan fit in the trunk?

[@HadesOmega]

So the new Prius interior is similar to the Chevy Volt in size. that was one of the downsides to the Volt that the Prius had over it.

[@wantsanewvehicle]

This or elantra hybrid, and why? I put 1500 miles on an elantra hybrid..averaged 50mpg and I wasn't easy on it. Mostly highway 60-90mph. Fully loaded 30k msrp..only thing I didn't like is the sedan feel after having suvs for a couple years now. I put 450 miles on a maverick hybrid and got 34mpg at speeds of 75-109 mostly around 85 and flogging it the whole time. Would love to pick one of those up, but it's nearly impossible to find one at or below msrp and I'm not paying over msrp for anything.

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

Hyundai and KIA engines blow up.

[@nc3826]

Toyota wheels fall off

[@pedrito77]

Nice car. I'll wait until my Honda Clarity decides to die to get a new car. I appreciate you thoroughness.

[@uli3119]

Its almost time for 2024 versions to come out and ive yet to see any dealers within 100 miles selling these. Youd think maybe its because people on a waitlist are getting them first but where are these guys? I havent seen any of these on the road yet.

[@jeffreyfurtado3681]

These Japanese JVIN cars take longer to import and are slightly higher quality than the north American built Toyota cars. In Japan, they take care of panel gaps and more quality control. Look at the car care nut channel on KZbin. He has a Prius that is under 6 years old with 341,000 miles with original brakes!! Insane.

[@Platform115]

I bought the mine on January,but the dealer said that will coming next year

[@markb446]

Another great Toyota product! Best fact - Toyota's industry - leading mechanical reliability should convince people to buy Toyota. The new Prius looks & appears to drive (& saves on gas) the best in the automobile industry (though Tesla will beat Toyota when battery technology improves). I really like this presenter's information & also his personal style. Casual, like a regular guy, not a super-informed nerd nor like a salesperson.

[@dyingangelo]

you could put a lotus logo in the front and it would not look out of place

[@timothyriley8995]

The headroom is lacking, but that is such a great looking car

[@cmoney0345]

Imagine the rav 4 prime power train in a Prius, perhaps TRD Prius?? 🤔

[@bobdylan6773]

Awesome!

[@ladder3257]

The Penis is such a good car now! it's amazing what they've done to it. I'll probably buy one soon!

[@tommaybury]

That darn auto correct got ya lol

[@ladder3257]

@@tommaybury i said what i said

[@tommaybury]

@@ladder3257 ok

[@jwalbrig]

Nice LOOKING car (Outside). Great mileage. Misses on everything else! As a six footer I will never buy this car. My second generation Prius was a great car.

[@BobboNaught-YT]

If only I could find one at a local dealer!!

[@koyamamoto5933]

No wiper on the rear window is a problem.

[@thierrysf]

I don't know why he enrolled Jeff in the review, but it is funny as hell. He sure got my attention.with this giant teddy bear.

[@radzer0966]

The only issue with the Prius. They didn’t think it through on the front bumper. Nobody wants a big rectangle block on the front of there vehicle. With more and more sticker front plates coming along you can’t even blame that.

[@amcreech]

See now I'm in an awkward position because I spent YEARS poo pooing on Prius' (Priai?).. but I'm not gonna lie.. this one looks good.

[@wulongchai]

no prius around my area(need to wait at least one year) or there is one like far away with insane mark up price with 5k to 10k more. I personally looking at other brands for hybrid

[@hurle0409]

I heard rear motor power increased. It is 40hp not 7hp. I think.

[@haydnw869]

I just hope it’s reliable and fuel efficient. I can’t afford much.

[@tonyparker843]

Good luck finding tires as the size isn't standard in America. Also know toyotas expected goal was to sell 35,000 this year and sales numbers thus far aren't even getting there so don't expect these tires to become common, they won't. Toyota sells that many rav4 in a single month. This will vary depending on where you live but where i am I checked around and only place i could find a tire for it was 45 minutes away at a dealership, dealerships closer to me didn't have it. Now imagine blowing a tire out of town... yeah, this could and honestly very rightfully should be a deal breaker for many people.

[@davidhunternyc1]

I love these silent electric cars but then they cheapen out with the sound insulation so road noise comes through.