Is the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime the BEST sedan ever built?

The Prus Prime is totally redesigned by Toyota for 2023. Besides tge sportier look there is more horsepower & a faster 0-60.
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[@tomokokishi3066]

Fact: currently you can't order a Prius in Japan because Toyota got just too many orders and the waiting line is over three years 😳

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow! Thank you for sharing that

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

You can get them here in the US easily. In fact, sales are down.

[@YouTube_can_ESAD]

@@pulsatingsausageboy2076Cant get them in my area at all, but whatever… 🙄

[@PBorn-cm3sj]

Recently visited one popular toyota dealer in north west to put my name on the wait list. Because they don't charge any markups. But I just gave up after I heard there are 100+ people waiting. 😂 Finally ended up with getting a Venza hybrid. Because only 5-10 people were waiting on.

[@KC-lg8qf]

Man they really nailed it with this car

[@TempleScoop]

I have owned the new 2023 for the last few weeks. Has much more pickup than any previous versions. The car has a much smaller trunk. If you need to put a walker or wheelchair in the back, you must take down both back seats. You can’t change out any of the lights on the inside for aftermarket; they all use a circuit-style light. The dome and reading lights in front aren’t that bright. The car looks very sporty inside and out. If you are six feet or taller, watch your head getting in and out; the ceiling is cut significantly lower than in previous generations. The main car battery is back in the trunk, which is more accessible. The car has no spare tire, so if you buy one, you lose a lot more of your trunk. The vehicle makes a cool noise when driving slowly through parking lots, more of a head-turner for people. I do like the lock and unlock noise from the car; it’s new and sounds great. You can turn on your vehicle and off from an app. Car has built-in Wi-Fi from AT&T, not as fast as Verizon, but the connection has not been an issue as the connection is stable everywhere. Also, in the app, you can see the health of your car, see if your doors are unlocked, and lock them. I wish the app would let you roll windows up and down. The car is ultra quiet on roads and freeways. This is the fifth Prius I have owned; they have never broken down. I have never taken any of my Prius previously to a shop for any repairs and that’s with the cars having over 300k in miles. ~Chad James

[@PanzerBuyer]

Does yours have the solar panels? What is their function if you do?

[@ianjay5301]

Canada cannot get the solar roof option, sadly. I have asked the dealership to add it to my order IF Toyota changes their mind as I will be waiting more than a year for the car.@@PanzerBuyer

[@TempleScoop]

@@PanzerBuyer I added ones myself on a roof rack; both panels are 450 watts more powerful than what Toyota will give you.

[@1HeatWalk]

Very good information. Thank you.

[@leeringduckling]

Thanks Chad

[@spike6385]

Toyota's design language is great from top to bottom right now.

[@kE0N420]

Best looking car Toyota has made in a long time to say the least!!!

[@anwarjaw2260]

Since 2018 camry

[@BretFrohwein]

I drove one of these recently. it is an improvement but I didn't feel like it was worth 41K. Not to mention, the only dealers that ever have any of these on the lot are the ones who are still charging a $9,995 markup. the two local dealers who do not charge markups are selling these before the truck arrives.

[@ahsoka6807]

Yeah for a car thats 41k i expect it to have less plastic in it, dual climate and rear ac lol.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Looks like Toyota has got a real winner with the Prius Prime. Maybe they can come up with a special logo like Amazon Prime does with the arrow that looks like a smile. Another great review, Joe.👍

[@kickstand801]

In Jamaica i still see the older Prius sedans with its weird looking shape. The current redesign still blows me away. And with superior MPGs, this car is definitely worth taking into consideration.

[@alanklaus7774]

Put a Porsche badge on it and list it for $135k and they'll still sell out. Seriously it is a nice looking car now. Good job Joe and all.

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

Apparently not. Sales for the Prius are down in the US.

[@sternoak]

@@pulsatingsausageboy2076the usa economy just sucks rn lol look around you man

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

@@sternoak Hahaha!!!! More jobs available than people to do them all. How terrible! 😱

[@FinalVibes]

It's a great redesign, but it's no Porsche.

[@alanklaus7774]

It was a sarcastic point directed at how ridiculous the prices are and how some people will buy anything

[@ExcellentDude]

You've set the car review machine on high! Wow! Daily reviews! You are a beast!

[@ELPJM09]

The only hybrids I trust are Toyota’s. A family friend has a 2011 Prius. She has had no problems and fills up every 2 or 3 weeks. Where I live, currently gas is $4 a gallon so its definitely worth it.

[@PanzerBuyer]

I wish I had traded my gas guzzling 69 Camaro for a Honda Insight hybrid when they first came out.

[@usergvhhyu1223]

Saw a Prius Taxi in the Bay area with 360K miles on the clock, one owner car. Owner said that only oil, breaks and tires had been replaced.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

I've been seeing these on the road, and i always take a double take because they actually look good!

[@grimtooth2336]

Where exactly do you live?

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@grimtooth2336 California. You?

[@grimtooth2336]

San Diego. You? @@SonyEnthusiast

[@SonyEnthusiast]

@@grimtooth2336 San Francisco 🤙

[@MitzQuilog]

Yes, seen one in NY flushing and it looks good

[@nursejen1111]

Just put a deposit down, I ordered the limited AWD in black! I was told 3-4 month wait time😬

[@Slimothy]

21:09 I thought I was tripping until I realized you just accidentally copy pasted the same clip twice 🤣

[@86_therapy]

12:48 "iPhone 48 Plat edition" killed me LOL!!

[@R3c0nf1gur3d]

He said that dry and straight. The Prius is vest.

[@mattmekhaeil]

To continue with the sleek styling that this generation brings next step give us a GR version

[@bryanwashington9511]

The new Prius is stunning especially in the silver!

[@bambeedo]

Curious if you have you seen the car also in Wind Chill Pearl for comparison to the silver

[@mustafaalhussainy95]

I really like your videos and the way you review cars thank you

[@Mr.PAPO2k]

Only real one remember the typo in the title Love it Joe 😂

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man! I fixed it!

[@HansDelbruck53]

Joe plays close to the vest.

[@paulelliott682]

Very unique rim design. I wonder if it looks as cool when it's spinning as you go forward

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice video keep up the good work Joe

[@RaitisRides]

You got it Marcus!

[@RyanDoonan]

That definitely looks very sweet Prius Toyota has rocked it with the new design

[@ahsoka6807]

1 million subs raiti! Congrats dude, i remember when you had only a few hundred thousand a few years ago. Congrats dude!

[@mikedallmeier]

I saw one of these on I64 in Southern Indiana today...very good looking vehicle and it was quick. I had to do a double-take to realize it was the new Prius.

[@jasongillis1336]

Yes absolutely! I own a Wind Chill Pearl 23 Awd LE (non Prime) and its just amazing in every regard as a daily driver. Plenty of power, and hypermile efficiency. If I didnt need the awd, I would have picked up a Prime! One of the best looking vehicles on the road😁

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing those great points from your ownership experience!

[@heistbrian5486]

I just got the same model, different color. Getting over 60mpg commuting to and from work, in ECO mode but otherwise not trying to drive efficiently. Very pleased with my choice.

[@btchidz]

Vest one since the Prius name came out 😂💯 thank you again for blessing us with amazing content

[@sonalmalhotra07]

Lovely Car Joe Great Job!

[@bakoguy5330]

I like this guys review he’s fun to watch!

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve and keep up the good work 👏 and I love the video 👍 💯

[@DAh-xo8zm]

This needs to come to Australia - that MPG is incredible.

[@Emphasis213]

The prius WAS the HS nerd that was laughed at and picked on. Decades later its a force to be reckoned with.

[@mohammadtabrez4849]

I liked the way you explained, nice 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for taking the time to say that.

[@Slimothy]

*Step 1: Remove the PRIUS badging along the back.*

[@JohnSmith-nj6wn]

Appreciate the alternative camera POV....how tall are you and how does interior space compare to Honda Civic? Recently test drove Civic and was impressed with interior space.....cant find a Prius in person to look inside.

[@xlr498]

The Prius is the Vest car ever made

[@RaitisRides]

I like what you did there lol

[@ytonsaybin991]

i LOVE it! i think my least favorite part is the front door handles not being flush-mounted.

[@RaitisRides]

Good point!

[@billyd7806]

Looks amazing. What’s max total driving range on full tank & full charge? Great review as always Joe & Stephen. 👍🇺🇸

[@luk2965]

640 miles .

[@joeymadden7456]

Beautiful car. Great technology and pretty... good price as well 👍

[@Requinix17]

I have owned one of these for about a month (the regular version not the prime) and I catch people staring everywhere I go. It's very weird especially after having driven a gen3 prius for the last 10 years where the only looks you ever see are eye-rolls.

[@curiosityredpill7030]

Lol

[@MegaRetr]

Best looking car Toyota has made in a long time

[@RaitisRides]

They did some really big changes!

[@WhyHandleYouTube]

Dang. That rear door panel sounds as hard as Plymouth Rock!😁

[@jefflass699]

In Michigan and wish I could buy one of these, but as a dealer told me, they rarely see them and they're more allocated to dealerships in coastal states. That and the fact that I cannot do an order for one to my specifications has me looking elsewhere. Why, Toyota?

[@First_Stop_the_Bleed]

Only Joe could compare a Prius and a Camaro. Love it.

[@igorfraga545]

I don't see this Prime version even listed on Toyota dealers in Florida so far, not even the builder on Toyota site allows you to select it with FL zip code 😢

[@mrpig286]

I like it. Too bad they are difficult to get as of now, but hopefully that changes. This is what the Volt should have been if it wasn't discontinued. My 2018 Volt gets 70 miles electric in the summer, drops to 45ish in the winter depending on heat use. Would love to go to the Prius Prime when the time comes to get something new.

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

This Toyota Prius Compared with: - Nissan Leaf SV Plus - Honda Insight Touring - Hyundai Ioniq Plug In Hybrid - Kia Niro SX Touring - Tesla Model 3 Performance - BMW 3 Series 330e - Audi A4 Plug In Hybrid - Lexus IS 300h - And More

[@brycepilgram]

for us we had a deposit on a 23 prius xle trim. we were on the list for a few months and we are thinking about putting a deposit. on the prius hopefully we can get a new prius within 1 to 5 months.

[@lbrahimalwarshan2003]

Such amazing car.Unfortunately, I think it won't be available in Middle East markets 😔

[@paulkwan2006]

sorry for asking a silly question. for the prius prime, I don't really need to charge the vehicle, correct? it can still run on regular hybrid, correct?

[@alanb76]

True. You can run hybrid mode. or you can charge to 80% on the engine if you want to have EV mode for silent running.

[@splinky45]

My 2022 GR 86 didn't have a license plate mount for the front that you could mount without drilling into the bumper. On one of the forums someone suggested using the tow hook.

[@RaitisRides]

That is a nice touch

[@DoubleMM70]

42,000 for a Prius... Yeah OK

[@alanmendoza3872]

It's design on dashboard best so easily vision, and fuel economy 👍

[@Rusty5000]

Did the door speaker have a red ring around it?

[@amill1563]

Wow, squirrel attacks, Grandmaw's cookie cakes, and bubble gum cigars. Oh my!

[@MitzQuilog]

Do they make stick for this? If they do, this is everything I need!

[@stellantistom6881]

What up Joe? Toyota Let's Go!!!

[@R3c0nf1gur3d]

The wheels looks like the emblem from Dr. Strange . Pretty cool.

[@stevedolan5065]

Never thought I would say this…but very cool car!

[@pumpkinsnow5847]

Lower stance 3 inch deep to the ground Wheels and rim set up Wide body kit 5% tint NO EXHAUST (wife gets mad) You just made an affordable efficient good lookin gas saving car

[@omarcortes5754]

Understanding the purpose of this car I'd say it is a great car. It has some zonks but it's all about fuel consumption.

[@ronaldclarke8198]

I don't remember bubblegum cigars, but I remember candy cigarettes 😊.

[@wardellward]

I’m diggin that color & think god no flat black

[@daynevickers1079]

Toyota has the right idea with the Prius. The majority of people don't drive over 40 miles per day, so the Prius makes perfect sense; take advantage of the 114 MPGe that the EV mode offers, yet still have the ability to travel any long distance without range anxiety. Well done Toyota, you made a beautiful, well performing car that people actually WANT to drive.

[@purevanilla4438]

It’s sad that they don’t sell good anymore now they barely hit 40-50 k sales per year in the us

[@Josh-179]

This new generation will rebound quite a bit although since it's a car, not a crossover, it'll never reach its peak from a decade ago.

[@surfingtothestars]

Bc they have the RAV4 hybrid as an option and that size is what most US consumers are looking for instead of sedan size

[@grimtooth2336]

Here in San Diego, CA (foreign car central of Asia - Toyotas, Nissan, Honda Hyundai) you cannot purchase any Prius Primes. None to test drive, none to purchase. Just staring at YT videos. Good job Toyota.

[@Blackwing668]

Joe my setup would be a red definitely.

[@markpenske7]

How is the headroom? Looks like the windshield is really slopped back and close to your head

[@RaitisRides]

It is actually really good surprisingly.

[@josegil3470]

If there is ever a TRD prius i would definitely have it under serious consideration

[@mementos24]

How was the paint quality on your model ? Our blue Prime XSE has the worst paint I have ever seen on a vehicle.

[@jasongillis1336]

My Wind Chill Pearl LE awd is flawless in the paint. I paid a friend who is a detailer to apply a sealant, and it's smooth to the touch, water beads right off. I wonder I you can contact Toyota to remedy the paint situation.

[@wolflarson71]

Hope the new Camry adopts this design language!

[@edwarddejong8025]

Toyota had a disastrous 2022, but 2023 is a recovery year, and i suspect 2024 will be a very good year for Toyota. This is a very rational update the previously very ugly Prius. So much faster and better looking, this might be enough to reverse the steadily declining sales of the Prius, but at 42k this product is not competitive with the RAV4 Hybrid, which gets good enough gas mileage, but has probably double the versatility and interior volume. Toyota is effectively trapped by the RAV4, which will be for the foreseeable future Toyota's #1 vehicle, and this car coming in above the price of the RAV4 hybrid doesn't even make sense mathematically. Toyota needs some cheaper product, but they don't want to bring that lower end to the USA. I think the dealership system is deeply harming the parent company, because the dealerships don't want low end product either. It's creating an affordability crisis. You used to have cars at 20/30/40/50. Now it is 40/50/60 and squeezes out too many folks. Toyota makes some very nice econoboxes, we don't get them.

[@nooshiofficial]

Very well said!

[@mrxman581]

A comparably spec'd Rav4 Prime costs about $8-9k more and the hybrid only mpg is about 10-14 miles less.

[@usergvhhyu1223]

Toyota should go in a direct sale/ vertical business model like Tesla does. It affects the brand. All and all, Toyotas are the most reliable vehicles in the market, a reputation well earned only to be damaged by unscrupulous dealerships.

[@dr.freddyb.wilson4541]

Great review as always! I have to make a correction if I understood you say the Prius was the original OG hybrid. That is not correct! In 1999 the two door Honda Insight was the first hybrid available in North America! I know because I bought one. The Prius followed about six or seven months later. I ended up buying the second generation of the Prius and loved it. I’ve owned many different hybrids from different manufacturers, including Lexus, since that time.

[@RaitisRides]

I was referring from Toyota. You are very correct though!

[@dr.freddyb.wilson4541]

@@RaitisRidesCool! Keep up the great reviews!!

[@mrxman581]

Would it be a good idea to only carry half the gas tank filled if you'll be doing 95% of your daily driving in EV only mode? I figure the battery efficiency should be better instead of lugging around a full tank if you rarely need to use it. Any technical reasons why it could be bad, maybe? Thanks

[@alanb76]

saving 30 pounds of weight on a 3500 pound car is not going to matter much.

[@MrTresto]

I dunno if it's a good sedan but it's a good hatchback for sure.

[@Ram88man]

I love this redesigned Prius. However, the hard plastic in the back, no vent in the back, or pocket in the back for your passenger seating area is a bust 👎 The top of the line Pruis is over $42k. I feel at that price range a few more things could have been added. I can go without the power seats for the passenger, it would be nice though. No spare tire really worries me... I know it can be bought at an extra cost... I hope a few of these missing things are added in the next couple of years.

[@user-du5ps8vr6m]

Great !!! Love it !!! I want TWO !!!!

[@ProdNumb]

If you could leave purchase links it would be great

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

My dream Toyota Prius sedan I can buy one.

[@andrestrat]

This will kill the other brands. Beauty and technology

[@shallow3038]

This car with mods would look very sport and i love it

[@adrienchan2097]

Yes my next one . I have 23 prius . Nice prius xle

[@fe2nq]

It looks smart in silver . I’d want the solar roof for sure and theses wheels are good. Great used car for someone to get in 2027 when the price will be a steal

[@PauloNideck]

best car review ever

[@adventureforesterblog]

4 weeks and I should receive my plug-in (the EU spec). Can't wait!

[@RaitisRides]

That is super exciting!

[@michaeljosephs6439]

Joe Raiti: There is 4378 pine needs in the rectangle area!! Me: but how many can fit in the glove box?!?!?

[@fiestastowner7850]

It looks pretty good!

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@fiestastowner7850]

My wonder is how good the mpg can actually get. I know my current car is advertised as 36mpg highway, but just this week I averaged 46mpg on the almost 600mile ride to Tennessee.

[@paulelliott682]

I like the Red & Black Toyota Crown slightly better. But I bet the Crown gets 1/4 to 1/3 the MPG of the Prius.

[@HansDelbruck53]

I like the new Prius, but I wouldn't even buy a bicycle with a CVT.

[@fallguy4209]

Technically it’s not a cvt. It’s a power slip device using planetary gear set and has proven to go well over 300,000 miles without an issue. It just drives like a cvt

[@HansDelbruck53]

@@fallguy4209 My wife had a brand new Altima with a CVT a few years ago. The CVT failed with less than 5000 miles on the odometer; Big Problem! A CVT by any other name smells the same to me.

[@deundreward7057]

What a sleeker car!👍🤯

[@tomdrummy4984]

Ah, Raitis happy hour 5pm 😃 Big improvement over the old one 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Toyota knocked it out of the part with this one

[@davidp2888]

Actually a good looking Prius this time.

[@paulelliott682]

Did Stephen count the pine needles ? LOL

[@eugenetadie9347]

I own a 2023 Prius XLE. It is an excellent vehicle. I would drop the little bit of black plastic in it, make the 360 camera an option across all trims, and add a rear window wiper. However… Rodents ate the soy based electrical wiring sheathing in my car. It will cost $6500 to repair. Insurance will cover most of this but I am left wondering when (not if) this will happen again. I would appreciate any suggestions you and your readers might have. Regards.

[@Darkvirgo88xx]

The older Prius didn't have dual climate either. The 2018 Sentra Sv I'm driving has it so its odd. But I like Prius especially this body style.

[@valueofnothing2487]

1) how bad is the road noise? How bad is the CVT engine noise when revving? 2) does the battery emit fumes from the back that are of concern? 3) how bad is The steering wheel over the display in front? 4) what is torque curve like?

[@TomLawlor-iq6gm]

In EV Mode the Prime is near silent, especially with the 17's. When the engine kicks in, there is more noise but, not bad really.

[@homoerotic85]

This is probably going to be my next car. I just wish the Prime had AWD especially with extra horsepower.

[@anwarjaw2260]

Toyota is the best

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad you think so!

[@Getusom]

Maybe the first time I never heard Joe say ok” on throttle” or if he did. I wasn’t paying attention…..

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

I'm thinking of buy a new Toyota Prius Joe.

[@iNeverHadMercy]

This car looks like a $1M in Red !

[@angelrbarajas]

The fact that these don’t have dual climate zone, and no rear ac vents is what kills it for me. You’re paying $45k for a car and it doesn’t have what should be standard features at this price point.

[@depecheddurand]

To my understanding they did it because the interior is very small and won`t need back a/c vents.

[@TomLawlor-iq6gm]

@@depecheddurand Our 2024 Prime has backseat vents for Heat/AC, under the front seats. But, no control for backseat travelers. No big deal.