NEW Toyota Prius review - best Uber ever? | What Car?

[@abu269]

I'm glad to see that Toyota still understand the value of having physical buttons in the interior! Some manufacturers think it's cool to remove all buttons but it's literally off-putting!

[@shy.kumquat]

Literally I’m so grateful for physical buttons. I cannot imagine needing to operate a vehicle entirely off a tablet like some shitty manufacturers *achem tesla achem*

[@1958plymouth440V8]

The one number to note is that the Prius has had a colossal power bump. The previous Prius Prime PHEV has a total combined output of 122hp - this new one has 223hp, an increase of nearly 55%. Much more useful and one upon a time, hot hatch territory.

[@toyotaprius79]

@@1958plymouth440V8 contribute that to Toyota's overall incompetence a d indifference to PHEVs. The previous Prius Prime PHEV had an all electric output of over 80bhp but that full power was not utilized with the engine. Potentially it could've had over 170bhp if Toyota bothered to change the software inside the motor controllers.

[@woutberenschot44]

What, an increase in 83 per cent you mean?

[@JW-jc4vi]

I have a Toyota RAV4 PHEV. I get over 50 miles on electric - apart from the winter .I use it mainly as an electric car from home. It costs about £1.20 to charge at home. I find if I leave about 10 miles electric range left in the battery it does about 52mpg in hybrid. If I drain it the does about 45mpg in hybrid. In hybrid it uses a bit of the 10mile pure electric range. If you completely drain the EV range the engine runs more. Great on long trips as I run it as a hybrid. I have had it nearly two years. I get about 42 mile ev range in the winter.

[@aka7kak8]

They overshot with sportiness, but “prius plus” body would be a real hit, as with proper interior space it would be real pearl

[@toyotaprius79]

@@aka7kak8 They squandered it , yes. A halo Prius is fun and all but pretentious and short sighted without a "Prius plus" and other variety

[@jermainebrown206]

I agree. The Prius plus to me. Was the best Prius of the generation.

[@LegSpinna]

A car! Not a big frumpy SUV!🥳🎉🎆

[@toyotaprius79]

@@LegSpinna that's the CHR, yet equally unpractical

[@aye3678]

I honestly love it and am glad they changed their minds and brought this over to the UK. Hands down the best looking Prius BY FAR. I want one in yellow!

[@toyotaprius79]

@@aye3678 looks isn't everything

[@djjorge87]

@toyotaprius79 is way more than looks lol it's the best car most people can buy if you drive evert tab but of you don't use your car so not water your time

[@THEGREATShoTz]

100 percent getting this in the future

[@PhotosWithBhav]

Bring back the Prius Plus +

[@toyotaprius79]

@@PhotosWithBhav Exactly. And the Fiesta-looking Prius C/Aqua that's still sold in Japan that puts the Yaris to shame.

[@nialldunleavy1935]

If you press the back button on steering wheel, the drivers display will show just the " main circle". The additional information is optional.

[@crocosnz3322]

Try getting a Prius in Australia or New Zealand, you need to import - go to Toyota's websites and you get a message that the Prius has been discontinued. Massive big MEH to that.

[@k.j.hulander2204]

Same in Sweden 😑

[@CHUNGHO3]

0:50 and 1:00 That is adorable with the 4 little birds at the rear wheel!

[@Guvb235]

Best Uber car? Nah, that’s a Camry hybrid because the Prius’ rear seat space isn’t great (like the C-HR). But I don’t care, this looks wonderful 😍

[@GuyM-hp6in]

I'm increasingly struggling to see the point of PHEV's. If the bulk of journies are local a BEV makes way more sense. If your travel is a mix of local and regular long distance, a standard (?) hybrid makes more sense than a PHEV; lower initial cost, less to go wrong and not lugging extra weight around. It's such a shame as this new Prius is a good looking car but as a PHEV only it ends up being neither 'fish nor fowl'.

[@pollumG]

I don't really understand PHEVs.

[@TomLawlor-iq6gm]

We have a 2024 Prius Prime SE with 17" wheels. I can achieve over 97km (60.6 miles), in EV mode during summer driving. And, no, that's not crawling around. That is driving above the posted speeds.

[@forestdad]

Never thought I’d say this….a good looking Prius

[@RahanUllah]

They really need to bring out a self charging hybrid, not sure why they went with the plug in hybrid

[@dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697]

Aye, weird decision. Just another car in the EV charging queue and for those lucky enough to have home charging.

[@RahanUllah]

@@dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697 exactly, they have other cars that have self charging already, why change it to plug in hybrid makes no sense

[@RahanUllah]

@@dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697 I would have considered this prius if it was self charging

[@toyotaprius79]

Self charging is misleading PR first of all. And you're right, it's not just the lack of a regular hybrid that's the issue Toyota is depriving the European market from more options that the Yanks get such as more base trims and a 1.8l engine. Hell, there's no 1.8l PHEV either.

[@toyotaprius79]

​@@dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697yknow these things don't rapid charge like most PHEVs? (except the Mitsubishi Outlander). So if you actually see these trickle charging on a high demand fast charger, then they are simpletons.

[@olliet2977]

Can we please get the new Camry in the UK too

[@AndrewKNI]

The A pillar looks very low compared to head position. Seeing traffic lights up close might also be an issue with the low roof line. I suspect the full hybrid Corolla is a better buy and more practical.

[@Backpfeifengesicht45]

A very impressive car. Test drove one last year when they were introduced in Ireland. It's remarkably good to drive which I wasn't expecting

[@emgee9775]

Prius is a tried and trusted legend. The ultimate reliable long haul car. Brilliant for cities; not too big and not too small, so great for cab drivers. I use these everywhere and they have never let me down. Totally recommended.

[@Koulis_]

Sounds like this will be marketed at the private buyer with sales limited in numbers, Uber drivers will just go for the Corolla equivalent.

[@eliotdeag8040]

Interesting review Doug. We are currently running a Toyota Yaris Cross (23) and partly due to your review. 64mpg in the real world and even with 115bhp, not slow as a hybrid. Other car is a 20 plate RAV4 hybrid, 4WD that is used off road a lot and currently approx 46mpg. Both seem really robust! Wish I could still run an estate as well but boot in RAV 4 I ok. Cheers

[@davegahan5908]

Best looking car around.

[@skorpio999]

I do love Toyota's recent design language 💯

[@nikolayvitanov9198]

Want to see the new Camry in UK. I would probably get one if the price is right. This Prius is a bit overpriced and got very small boot. Probably won't be very good seller

[@Mack6234]

Grossly overpriced.

[@DayumSonny]

The design makes it an evolution of the 8th gen Honda Civic Hatchback(FK/FN). Love it.

[@Manuel-rl6um]

This brings me hope that they will release it in Spain as well.

[@bluejellymaker]

Thanks for really great review. Outstanding location and very helpful hints and tips. Really like this new shape & I'm glad the UK is finally going to get it. For me, the downside is the dull grey plasticy interior and the not very competitive price point.

[@John-p7i5g]

Needs to come to Australia, especially the Prime

[@tetsuyo11]

Stunning and much better looking than the current crop of EVs.

[@alisonjones9089]

Visibility is essential for a cabbie especially in cities

[@Come_on_geeza]

That windscreen is virtually horizontal

[@chalkyc]

Really smooth great looking car!

[@Nueng-Andres]

A few years ago I was in Japan drinking morning coffee in a cafe. I was reading a carmagazine and came across new car prices. Starting price of this new model Prius starts at ¥2.750.000,- that is £14.607,- or €17.291,-

[@yo2trader539]

Perhaps you were looking at regular Prius. The official price of the latest Plug-In Prius is currently JPY 4,600,000.

[@madisjaagura]

Not suitable for taxi duty - during entry easy to hit your head.

[@philipwookey599]

Childish to keep harping on about bloody Uber. What's the point of testing the fuel economy with a flat battery? Utter nonsense. A Prius has just driven across the USA and achieved 92 mpg. I have a PHEV and regularly get over 90 mpg, and no, I'm not a bloody Uber driver.

[@bjsimon802]

the car is incredible, they really did a good job

[@dazzwilko]

Smart looking car. I would buy one on looks alone. But who wants to drive a taxi!

[@toyotaprius79]

Let's be real, a "sexy Prius" with terrible A pillars, terrible rear room and a halo car price tag is just Toyota is squandering itself by moving everything more upmarket and that recipe is turning out badly for VW while Chinese EVs are looming large.

[@andrzejs6523]

Previous model was very unstable with side wind and wet surface. Annoying things was boot cover. And black piano plastic attachment. Chairs were too short . I'm looking forward to seeing new prius next week

[@Mack6234]

At almost £40,000 for the top model that's far too expensive. I was seriously considering this car until I heard the price. It a no from me, I'm out!

[@johnm7251]

I wish it was available in Australia

[@SmokingJoe-y3g]

Hybrids. When you absolutely must have all the disadvantages of ICE (lots of repairs/uses petrol) combined with all the disadvantages of EV (an expensive price tag).

[@WestonMike]

Golf. Golf. Golf. The problem with the golf is it's Volkswagen. Like all German brands, reliability is pretty dire. And the golf has too many issues like touchscreen controls.

[@chieftanke]

In my part of the world, VW, Peugeot etc are never really a competitor to Toyota precisely because of what u said - horrible reliability

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

That's a strange outlook. I've had a multitude of Volkswagens and none have ever let me down. Currently on my 2nd Passat, and it's flawless

[@trevoroutram9033]

@@Edvard.Munchkin its not a strange outlook. I've had Toyotas and Volkswagens. The Volkswagens never let me down but they suffered many niggles and gremlins.The Toyotas are far more reliable, and the dealers are better too.

[@urbanstrencan]

Really great design by Toyota was surprised when I saw it for the first time 😊❤. Great review keep it up 🤟💪

[@ThrottleBody]

Looks great tbh.

[@vladmihai306]

that wind screen on your head is funny

[@FreeWareFrolics]

How can you tell which cars are comparable? Quite surprised I thought the prius is larger than a golf - or at least the ones I've sat in certainly have been/felt larger than the golf's I've sat in

[@OgboEmeka]

That 'handy spot' is a wireless charger

[@harivinayak03]

This one's come to the UK this late, is it?

[@vernhill-wv7pp]

In english?

[@valiro09]

I really like it!

[@Sweety1915-nono]

All the uber drivers in london seem to drive Kia e-Niros these days - they've realised that BEV running costs make it a no brainer!

[@cliffgreenhalgh5008]

Can you choose 18” wheels ?

[@arad907]

I can’t tell whether a car is hatchback or fastback. As of today, I thought this a fastback since the rear end has a pretty sharp angle.

[@wayneheyes4934]

Huge mistake making it a PHEV this will not sell! And at £40k and now with premium £600 a year VED Huge pass and will be a sales flop

[@alanjenkins1508]

You don't have to plug it in...

[@wayneheyes4934]

@@alanjenkins1508 not the point this new generation you do

[@hereigoagain5050]

Good for Toyota, but gotta ding them for compromising ergonomics and visibility to become style forward. A Prius almost smashed me after he ran a stop sign. I think he didn't see me because of the big A pillars. Fortunately, my collision avoidance system kicked in.

[@henryviiifake8244]

Not sure I'm sold on the new Prius being PHEV-only. That just makes it far less accessible to those who drive for a living (because PHEVs generally cost A LOT and need a home charger to make the most out of). My understanding was that, while Toyota made more and more of their lineup available with HEV powerplants, those models (e.g. RAV 4, CH-R and Corolla, in particular) are happy to sacrifice some MPG for comfort. Meanwhile, the appeal of the Prius was an efficiency first ethos (while being comfortable _enough_ for a driver), without compromising on practicality. That's why, in my opinion, there are still a lot of Gen 3 and even Gen 4 Prius models running around. Toyota going PHEV only just limits sales from a significant customer base. Hyundai's HEV Ioniq is no longer manufactured, and the Kia Niro is a crossover, so there's no direct competitor to the HEV Prius on sale any more.

[@7spursfan]

Just say hi, I'm the guy who said hi to you in Milan airport !

[@grahamjohnson4702]

I can't see this car improving on the previous model in sales as the last one, I can see why they didn't want to import it in the first place.

[@ms-jl6dl]

A given percentage of their cars sold (22% in 2024) HAS to be electric (or plug in hybrids) due to the climate fatalists' induced laws. If you don't comply every non-electric car sold will be punished by 15,000 £ fine per vehicle. Thank Greta Thunberg.

[@grahamjohnson4702]

@@ms-jl6dl Every car in excess of the mandate will be fined, not every car sold.

[@MTsang26]

So would you go for a Prius or Honda Civic e:hev

[@djjorge87]

Wait. I'm still watching it, but there's definitely wireless charging. Just not under the a c control....

[@MrSensible2]

I'm sure it's a very good car but £40k??? Seriously? No wonder private buyer car volumes in the UK are falling off a cliff! We're turning the country into another Cuba, where old cars are maintained for decades after they really should have been scrapped...

[@jonathanmellish4439]

It’s a ploy to get us all using pcp.

[@FéargalO]

No rear wiper..big mistake.Just look at the typical UK weather in review. That same dated steering wheel..horrible..can't believe they did not update it.

[@colinleaford7317]

Just for the record only the Excel trim has heated front seats.

[@richardpiper4828]

Great looking car but like all Toyota’s the predominance of black inside makes it look rather Uber utilitarian. As I guess Toyota are aiming the new Prius more towards private buyers and user choosers they should have done more to differentiate the interior ambience from the Corolla. The entry level car doesn’t seem bad value to me compared with the rather too expensive Golf GTE. I think a car to recommend even if I would not rush to put on my shortlist.

[@Travel_addict_81]

The best driving position it is in Prius 2. Why Toyota is making this car lower and smaller?

[@renitur2292]

Crazy expensive. Just like Rav4 plug-in

[@victorgrasscourt3382]

What a pan having to charge this car. The worst of both worlds - the inconvenience of a charging cable plus having an ICE to service

[@vitovitale169]

Volkswagen makes a hybrid that's better than a Toyota? The ones they sell in the States are nothing, but junk and the company is barely relevant anymore. After owning 5 Jetta Turbodiesels and 3 Golf GTi's , a Passat and a VR6 Eos I am not dealing with the multitude of electrical/mechanical problems (just like Audi's) anymore, I am finished with that company.

[@aimanfthr]

This vs honda civic which one is better?

[@tan8813]

the uber drivers would have loved it if the head room was right, the rider comfort is not considered

[@leolevosky7744]

Firstly I think your reviews are way better than anyone elses. But I think Toyota has lost the plot in the UK. Great it has physical buttons but who is the car made for? Taxi drivers won''t want a plug-in hybrid nor will they want the lower roofline. The same is true of other Toyota models. The previous CH-R just needed updated tech. I liked that model. The new one is a failure in my view. The Yaris Cross would have been great for people with young children but the doors don't open wide enough. And why does the UK not get the Corolla Cross? That is the only model that really makes sense to me in the UK unless you want a tiny car.

[@Emaratilfy]

The biggest trim is EUR73,600/GBP63,000 here in Denmark which is just ludicrous. Even the entry level trim is abysmally high priced.

[@haukionkannel]

It is Toyota… what to expect…

[@ClipMania247]

Hope that wasn’t the roof leaking water at 2:56 😂

[@qrogueuk]

May be the door open for filming

[@MarinaSerwaahmanu]

it looks absolutely gorgeous

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

Why does it have huge wheels with stupid low profile tyres? They need to be at least 2" smaller

[@dcvariousvids8082]

Without any grants and that many owner of PHEVs never plug them in. I can’t see many paying the extra for the PHEV. Unless they regularly drive in a ULEZ and want to dodge the fees. It’s got sharper looks but I doubt it’ll capture the hearts of an Uber or taxi driver. Though going back to real buttons, is a step forward to design.

[@toyotaprius79]

@@dcvariousvids8082 said owners aren't actual owners, what you're describing are company car drivers and a smaller cohort of wealthy air heads.

[@dayoadeosun1520]

I have a Prius Excel phev 2020, I drive it around UK and plug-in daily. It gives me abt 95 mpg in the last 44k miles.

[@FancyaBevMate]

With that size boot LoL its comical as a phv vehicle good luck getting a family of 4 and luggage 😂😂😂 sensible its not! Cheers

[@canadaman3]

One problem with the golf … is it’s a VW.

[@MoragDrummond]

That looks better than most of the electric cars. Wish Toyota would do a decent EV though.

[@Goodman-4525]

Do we not get the vertical wireless charger??

[@Ominence1]

whats up with the fake birds ? awesome car pity only phev.

[@davidvestey6014]

It’s still burning non renewable oil. I don’t understand why it’s not fully electric. So last century.

[@philhough3596]

What do I think? I think your camera angles etc are almost the worst you could have chosen. Compared to its predecessors it looks amazing, just not from those angles.

[@gingerb36]

It looks so much better than the golf tho

[@sergiuoxigen]

It's not true that there's no wireless charging. There is wireless charging besides the shifter.

[@Milen4u]

It's too expensive even compared to the internal competition. And if compared to the Civic or some Renaults or Hyndai/Kia models the price/performance just doesn't make sense.

[@localreviewking134]

Looks like my UBER driver will be putting his prices up. Great car though...and great review.

[@doozeruk2000]

Entry level includes 17" alloys... As opposed to what? These days that's just a car coming with wheels which they all need

[@anemeth9281]

Finally it is an exciting a nice shape

[@toyotaprius79]

All looks no substance and practicality.

[@dancinglizard6034]

Hate how norway dont get this 🥺

[@TomLawlor-iq6gm]

Hello Jan, I know in Norway EV's escape a sales tax completely. But, how about PHEV's, how are they taxed.

[@barrycrosby8602]

Uber or taxis won't buy this car as toyota have made the Prius expensive and not as practical as it used to be, they will continue to buy the corrola touring sports which is much cheaper and more practical with more luggage space

[@georgemorley1029]

No thanks, Corolla Touring Sports for me. Estates are amazing. Edit - chaffinches at 2:18

[@StephenButlerOne]

The ioniq hybrid was a much better hybrid than the Prius was.

[@steveGee5787]

The title of this video... 😂 Even if you don't hold a driving license, this is a car you will have quite a lot of experience with, be it outside the train station or the pub at 1am.... Joking aside if a car is widely adopted by the taxi trade it means they're generally bulletproof and/or cheap to run... A good omen you might say?

[@wolvoman1]

If ever i hear the words ear plugs again, enough is enough..............

[@seanpaul5161]

Uber-London TfL accept plug-in and electric car only

[@mateja176]

Uber should have sponsored this video.

[@toyotaprius79]

@@mateja176 🤮

[@stepheng8779]

Or VW

[@WabbitCrouton]

Looks real nice.

[@marklola12]

Its dead on arrival lease wise as with all plug in hybrids. For a realistic milage of 10k a year on 24 month contract and 1 month upfront its over £500 a month You see places them stating oh its 290 a month...thats with a unrealistic 5k miles a year and over 3k upfront!