Why is the 2020 Toyota Prius Prime the BEST hybrid car ever built?

The Prius is celebrating 20 years since it rolled off the Toyota assembly line. This 2020 Prius Prime is a direct descendant of that first generation, but now with Plug-In capability. Under the hood of the Prime is a 1.8L inline-4 that is paired two electric motors to produce 121HP and uses a lithium-ion battery. On the outside you will find the unique style of the Prius. This Prime features an industry first carbon fiber hatchback. On the inside the unique styling continues with a center mounted dash and large vertical infotainment screen. Why is the 2020 Toyota Prius Prime the BEST hybrid car ever built?
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[@mostmost1]

The driving on the electric motor feels so great in this car. The acceleration is quick also. I leave cars through stops, however they catch up easily.

[@triple_gem_shining]

xD

[@mallow610]

It actually does have Apple CarPlay

[@gthieber]

Yep 2020 has carplay... He must have the 2019 version

[@littledovecitydust]

With the recent gas shortages, it may be wise to get at least a plugin hybrid just to be safe.

[@2927usmc]

Generally good, flattering, accurate, and positive review, thank you. As a 2017 PP owner, few inaccuracies - (1) Apple CarPlay is available on the 2020 PPs only, the 2021 added Android Auto but only on the lower LE trim, (2) alloy wheels under hubcaps, not steel, (3) Lithium Ion battery not under your butt, it takes up the rear hatch area only, (4) driving in B mode not recommended unless you want to use engine braking, and (5) you insinuate that the Limited Trim has upscale features like chrome, those same features come standard across all 3 trim levels.

[@flylfb]

Is B mode really not recommended? I use it most of the time. It does have less gliding but give me a (fake?) sensation I would have more battery range.

[@extorian]

@@flylfb B mode is intended for very long downhill roads when your battery is full, only. Once the battery is full, you no longer have regenerative braking, as there's nowhere for that energy to get stored, so when pressing the brake it's entirely on the normal friction brakes (no regenerative braking). A normal car can split the braking between friction brakes and engine braking. That's exactly what B Mode does, it ENABLES ENGINE BRAKING. Your engine will now stay connected to the drivetrain and rev up when slowing down, adding to the braking effect by making the wheels turn the engine, just like dropping a normal car into a low gear would do. As your car is now favouring engine braking over regenerative braking, you're wasting that energy by turning it into heat in the engine and brakes. So, ONLY use B mode when your battery is full and you're going downhill and needing to brake lots, otherwise you're basically turning off the majority of regenerative braking, and vastly reducing your fuel economy.

[@2927usmc]

@@flylfb In the owner's manual the only applicable notation I could find regarding your question is "If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will become low. Usually, select the D position." Page 341 of the 2019 PP owner's manual.

[@tayinternational]

@@extorian what about in EV mode and using B ? I rarely use B mode but if there is no traffic and going down the downhill part of my route I sometimes switch to ev mode / B

[@avecrux333]

@@extorian EXCELLENT clarification. Thank you.

[@scatdaddy3790]

As always I love your unbiased thorough review. The Prius is a awesome car and does not deserve the hate.

[@gingerbreadman5756]

That’s what I love about RR ... he doesn’t discriminate ... if it has a throttle he’s on it!! Be it a minivan, hybrid, hypercar or school bus, Raiti is ready to ride 🤣🤣🤣

[@-Brandon_]

“At a mysterious location” *shows exact GPS location on the screen at **8:55* xD

[@MrWawer]

I drive 2018, and it is incredibly smart car, with efficiency imbedded in every inch. 1000km road trip mountain highway 4 ppl plus luggage no problem with fuel efficiency at the pump 3.4 l/100km / 69 mpg ! The only down side I see is the heavy trunk with batteries which in slippery conditions in EV mode gives spinning front wheels.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great input from your ownership!

[@derekintrovert5619]

Get winter tires ! Helps in Areas that get snow ice sleet

[@jalenwright3777]

That interior is amazing. Toyota did some awesome things for this car

[@willbelasco]

Joe, I just discovered your channel the other day, have been binge watching like crazy. Dude you are cracking me up here with all these videos. The candy bar references and the books, like it’s funny but you are also legit speaking truth 😂😂 Seriously though, I really appreciate your style. Someone said it in another recent video, that all your videos have long takes, not constant cuts. It shows you really know so many facts and details. Some other channels have obnoxiously long intros, over explain or continue saying the same thing. You are to the point yet engaging. And I really appreciate your formula, how you give a little history in the beginning. It’s so helpful. A realistic dream car of mine is a WRX, yet I’ve recently been curious about where Prius is, and I’ve lost track of the line up. You answered all my questions. I’m subbed man! Keep up the great content!

[@RaitisRides]

You really made my day with this comment! Thank you for letting me share my passion with you. It is great to have you as part of the Raiti’s Rides family.

[@dr.killjoy5001]

@@RaitisRides Please keep your style, we love it! It is so refreshing especially in a "market" that is so flooded like car reviews!

[@Emotionengne]

I can see why people hate Prius drivers. These cars judge you and score your driving each time you drive, from the acceleration to speed to even braking with many graphs and data available. Driving this thing is like playing a video game to get that high score, the more score you get, the more money you save.

[@gerradwalker346]

Oh I never thought of it that way!

[@autonewstv86]

Great review. That's a good looking Prius.

[@kirneh666]

Great review. But you should not drive in B unless you want to motor brake. Use D for driving...

[@lemjebbed9438]

BTW, Prius Prime has Apple carplay, you mentioned it hasn't.

[@kjmacmaster1350]

That was going to be a deal breaker for me! Thanks!

[@weeweeman5822]

It also has a ferrari 458 engine with a convertible roof top

[@lemjebbed9438]

@@weeweeman5822 very funny...... not

[@Leadloose]

Glad to hear it does..

[@thinkabout602]

That's a good looking Prius. Great review. I like those mileage figures $$$$ ✔

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@MoreThanRocks]

Taylor Very funny. 🥱

[@MoreThanRocks]

Denis Dougherty To each their own.

[@MoreThanRocks]

Taylor What a big man you are.

[@thinkabout602]

@@MoreThanRocks more like a child - sad

[@doubleatube]

Traded my 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited for a 2021 Prius Prime Limited and I wondered why I bothered to buy the Ioniq in the first place. The difference in ride quality and build quality is miles apart. Love my Prius. The Ioniq, not so much.

[@Undisputed_King]

Ioniq has a better interior, infotainment, features and looks.

[@Kendkend]

Please tell us more details. I had nothing but problems with hyundai so far. Their 10 year warranty is great but not so great if it stays in the shop most days

[@user-kl7xo6jx3q]

Lmao your examples of the spacing is the best. Twinkies and snickers love that

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting em share it all with you!

[@fluffyres6107]

Great, Reliable commuter car! I would definitely recommend this hatchback to indecisive buyers. Also this does come with certain benefits the Model 3 doesn’t have.

[@andygagakuma690]

What type of benefits

[@enegizedadam]

This prius is my dream car don't laugh at me pls I also like teslas

[@Aryan-qf6vj]

The Prius is an amazing car. I have the Prius prime with leather seats and 11 inch screen and it works great

[@jackvanepps7301]

Top 5 best hybrids! 1: Toyota Prius 2: Porsche 918 spyder 3: McLaren P1 4: Ferrari LaFerrari 5: Lamborghini Sian

[@orange1025]

Also Acura nsx

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Also Porsche 911

[@nikonmark37814]

You need to add the Honda Insight, I've got a 2019 Insight EX and it has more power and a nicer interior than the Prius. I really wanted to buy a Prius but it was a disappointment and it was $2500 more than my Insight which get the same gas mileage. BTW, the Insight also has your choice of Android or Apple car play.

[@kenedtsu]

@@nikonmark37814 The new Insight is so underrated. Wheels look great, solid and sleek looking car. Big brother of the first hybrid in the US (Honda beat Toyota's Prius originally by a few months).

[@martizzy]

Getting my 2021 in 2 days!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome John! Congrats!

[@alondrasanchez3131]

I don’t think his humor is as funny as he wants it to be…

[@tracy3812]

This car looks very low. Is there an undisclosed or mysterious snowy location to film in?

[@MarkRossi]

*Toyota Prius Prime what an amazing CAR!!!*

[@serious_in_seattle6917]

Some employers have charge stations for their employees with electric vehicles. If your commute is less than 25 miles you can commute all week without using gas ⛽️ and have no limitations for weekend road trips.

[@RaitisRides]

This is true.

[@rncondie]

Six months one tank of gas after driving 4,400 miles in our Rav 4 Prime 42 miles of range Winter 34 miles of range. Maximized $7,500 Federal Tax Credit

[@brucewayne2773]

I have owned all generations of Prius, started with the aweful first gen back in 2003. However I hate my stupid 2021 prime, I use the word hate because I now regret ever selling my favorite Prius of all generations. My 2013 Prius plug in advanced. I have owned it now for a month and put about 300 miles on it. As compared to my 2013 plug in it had 2 glove compartments, bigger center console for storage. More storage under the shifter. I can care less for the ridiculous big screen, most of the bottom half is taken up by the stereo and other half the navigation which I find totally unnecessary. Who needs to stare at the navigation screen and stereo while driving or have the entire screen filled with navigation. I have it turned off most of the time. I miss the radio knobs in the plug in Prius and the stereo and back up camera was sufficient. I don't need Apple play. As long as I can pair the stereo with my phone that is enough. The Plug in stereo was much more superior than the new Prime. Seems like all car manufacturers are now trying to add the biggest screen they can into the car, which I think is totally unnecessary. It now robs off all the room on the dash and center console and takes away the practicality . Heck I use my Android phone for all my navigation and music anyways. The single Prime glove compartment is tiny, it is smaller than the plug in. My other complaint was the lack of the visor extensions on all previous Prius gen 1 to gen 3. Now they finally included one , however it does not extend out very far, hint for Toyota, please if you are going to add a visor extender make sure it extends back to the B pillar, that's where most driver's head is with the exception of shorter people to have their seats close to the most forward position. The biggest disappointment is the rear trunk , it's tiny, ridiculously tiny. I used to take my plug in to Costco as the go to car as it holds a bunch of stuff. Now I can't even rely on taking this stupid car. I have to take my Prius V wagon or my Sienna . The lower roof made this an impractical all around car, it's harder for rear passengers to get in and again the trunk is non existent. You would think with the lithium battery the engineers would be able to get the same trunk size as the 2021 regular hybrid Prius. The back cargo shelf is literally 6 inches higher as compared to the regular Prius. I am planning on selling it in a couple of years after I get tired of it. I normally put on around 1000 miles per month, the evidence proves that this Prime is not as practical for me . Gas mileage not plugged in compared to my older Prius is only 3 miles per gallon difference 49 vs 52 mpg average relying on just gas which is how I use it. I don't plug in because I've done the math, it costs more to plug it in than just relying on the gas. Electric range 13 miles vs 24.5 miles so what, big deal. I do not recommend this stupid car. I also noticed that the electric motor when you first back it out of the garage is much much noisier, a noisier humming sound. Really? Build quality is not as good either, seems like it has fallen to the victims of fewer parts, cheaper to build, more profit for Toyota.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that input and perspective from your ownership!

[@fleetingdays]

No turn signal indicators on the mirrors, thank you Toyota USA.

[@brucewayne2773]

@@fleetingdays I added aftermarket turn signal mirrors on my Prime shortly after purchasing it, I sourced my kit from ebay. Seller is in Taiwan. Pain to install but they work great

[@Rhaman68]

Very sorry but the Hyundai Ioniq. plug-in hybrid is a much better vehicle. 29-33 miles EV range vs 25; 63 mpg hybrid mode, the Limited trim can have all safety and comfort items, the cargo area is spacious and the Lane Keep Assist/active cruise control combo works very well. Overall, a larger nice riding PHEV. Thanks

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great input on this one Ramon!

[@gerradwalker346]

You like it better?

[@GaryAttaway]

The 2020 does have Apple CarPlay

[@Hboogie182]

The 2021 is getting android auto. I'm going to wait a few years and buy it used.

[@Syn-eo7yv]

@@Hboogie182 Just grabbed a base model 2021 prius this week, will confirm it has android auto and it works flawlessly. FYI, a lot of "extras" have been left out of the base model, no wireless charging spot, no electric chair controls or heated seats, only 1 control for inside temp, and probably more stuff I'm missing. I'm 100% fine with all those missing, just more stuff to break, I prefer mechanical over electric and I'm coming from owning a 1997 gt mustang that didn't even have electric windows, lol. It keeps all the important safety features and all the long distance driving features, very comfortable, feels more like a sports car honestly. I'm 6'4" and have a TON of room with room to spare. Definitely in love with it so far!

[@Hboogie182]

@@Syn-eo7yv that's awesome. I'll buy one used when it depreciates down to $10k

[@maggie_codes]

I'm looking to pay cash for one of these sometime this year. Thank you for the detailed review for this model

[@goofyahh7971]

Prius hater be like: 😱😱😱😱😱😱😵😵😵😵😵😵😵😵

[@hariascalgary]

Interesting video. I drive a 2012 Prius and I could not be happier with it. Interestingly, I am hitting 52MPG on average, which makes me wonder if the Prime upgrade is really worth it right now.

[@gl4989]

It depends on your daily mileage

[@FourJaysFour]

Depending on your driving style & city vs HWY, some ppl consistently get (the equivalent of) over 70mpg in the Prime.

[@urbanturbine]

I have a 2012 as well i love it. my commute is 10 miles. So prime would actually work for me...

[@kikilala365]

3 ways of fuel ? plug in, internal electrical battery charge + regular charge like prius?

[@robhelinger1143]

The current model year (2022) now comes with Android Auto and Carplay. It's a nice car, and a great review!!

[@angelobelton2125]

I really enjoyed how you took the time to explain things I am definitely going to buy one be safe take care thanks for all the information I appreciate Angelo

[@rncondie]

Smarter purchase is the Rav 4 Prime SE with weather package $41,000 Negotiated -$7,500 federal Tax Credit $33.500 final cost 18.1 kWh battery nets you $7,500 Federal Tax Credit. Prius Prime $4,502 Federal Tax Credit. 42 miles of range vs 25 miles is a no brainer. In cold weather both batteries will drop in range but the Prius will drop into the teens for range. Six months one tank of gas 4,400 miles.

[@pierrickmiston3702]

No apple Car Play or Android Auto ??? ....Fire whoever decided that !

[@amill1563]

Well I'm glad you didn't have to barf for this review. Toyota had the vertical tail lights on this in the first year or two then switched to the horizontal which looks much better. I am expecting an all new Prius soon.

[@RaitisRides]

It should be interesting for sure!

[@jywn]

the vertical LED tail light had more character IMHO it looked totally fine when I saw it in japan, but it looks out of place here in north america in general looks over-designed

[@UnitedPebbles]

Still 50 ish mpg? Only 100 mph as max speed y'all. 10 seconds? Omg? The older models were 6 and 7 secs? Oh use less gas now. Gas engine placement is a third instead of 40-55%? Less than 2 hour charge for

[@zeldamachina6305]

The greatest, sexiest hybrid ever built. I want a Prius so badly. The king of hybrids built by the the king of the industry. 日本が大好きです!!!

[@lil----lil]

It's sooooo FLORIDA....u can't fool another Floridian!

[@god-son-love]

I drive a Lexus but Prius is gorgeous.

[@am3986]

I love how hard he tries to make a horrible gal look sexy! We all know the Prius looks hideous but no one loves it because of its looks... but c'mon...lights on the bumpers? stupid designers! and that big ass plastic toy like screen...uugh!

[@edwardsmith4353]

IF you live in the city... DO NOT get this car... keep your gen 1, 2 or 3... total waste of money and the financing after charges will kick your ass.

[@mikemoreau932]

Cheaply made, no power, terrible in snow and ice, not the best gas mileage, crappy ride. Ford Fusion energi, Honda Clarity make this a lame vehicle.

[@kevtheecurious]

Great review, I have the 2020 Prius Limited, not the prime model. I have all those features. Mine came with AppleCarPlay, auto leveling headlights (the headlights follow while turning). Since mine isn’t a Prime, I don’t have auto start or the A/C feature. Love the Prius, it’s slow but the features and fuel savings are awesome.

[@GoaWay...]

That infotainment is such an eyesore. I hate that giant ipad look. It is so obnoxious and conspicuous. It also prevents people changing the radio and putting in a different kind of infotainment.

[@UnitedPebbles]

Is it winter and water proofing yet? Eh new system and model means more risk? Maybe 2025 V model for mec

[@alfredoarizmendi1648]

“The manual is the Bible“ 😭😭😭😭😭 crying

[@jkftr6]

Girlfriend made us get a Prius in 2009. I’m a gear head. I had three performances vehicles and bikes. I loved driving all of them. Fast forward 11 years Prius still standing with 170k miles with no major issues. She is now eyeing a Prime. Will be keeping the 09 just to see will this thing every die!

[@mariowhyte2816]

Maaaaaaaan you never cease to amaze us bruh!!! We literally went from a fire breathing 'Stang to a Prius Prime!!! Toyota is buttoning down the hybrid powertrain in this one and look at it. It's a little easier on the eyes than the regular Prius... a little. Thanks for the upload Joe!!! #RaitisRides #OnThrottle #ToTheDoorPanel #TwinkiesForDays #CrownVic #PriusPrimeRollOut Edit: I had to return here cause man I burst out laughing just before the drive section!!! I knew i wasn't the only one to think Optimus Prime everytime i see a Prius Prime!!! Thanks for the laughs man!!!👍🏼😂😂😂😂🚗🔌⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡💨💨💨💨

[@RaitisRides]

I really appreciate all of your great comments! Thanks for letting me share the cars and laughs with you.

[@M-.-Jones]

Ask and Joe delivers! Was waiting for a review of this.

[@WDavid-bm9jd]

In Japan, they launched GTR sport Prius and also launch Prius with solar panel on the top of the car, but why Toyota doesn’t do this in California?

[@ajaybhaskar5052]

hi raiti toyota corolla hybrid is better than prius prime as corolla is cheap and is same in mileage. except that 25 miles which it gives free but that costs a lot more.

[@gregoireansari6651]

This car DOES have Apple CarPlay but DOES NOT have android auto.

[@rn3119]

Dude what are you talking about, it does come with CarPlay etc

[@alansorensen7177]

The latest models this year, yes

[@DarkstarDarth]

The Honda Clarity has twice the range as the Prius Prime,

[@TheEvdiggity]

I like the term undisclosed location. It's a good one. You should stick with it. Also, haven't heard you reference powdered donuts before, that was a good one!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Evan for letting me share some laughs and cars with you.

[@AbdullahHood]

18:12 good job you told us it was On Throttle as we would not have known! 😂

[@LorolinAstori]

Doesn't seem like much room in the back. What is the MPG for real pro drivers? I suspect it must be in the 55-60mpg overall but that room in the back seat seems really small. Not sure if a few extra mpg is worth compared to the loss of carrying capacity.

[@LorolinAstori]

Imo, my prior experience with the Prius V, the b gear was an excellent aspect of the vehicle when used correctly.

[@andrejdestradi7414]

how many secret location you have moore then C.I.A ha ha ha ciao bro

[@rinsecycle]

You brag about the range but I wish you would have just stated the actual numbers in your road sequence.

[@lyndahammel9502]

Fast forward a few months and I'm actually thinking about buying a Prius Prime as a second car. I wish that it had a sunroof option.

[@RaitisRides]

This is a very good point!

[@briandeguzman6540]

This prius has level up to my expectation and im lovin it😎

[@achyutsingh9103]

See I love Toyota but the pries is not a car for a 6 foot tall 13 year old kid 😆😆😆

[@tomdiffley5578]

I’ve had the 2020 PP Limited for a year with 5,200 miles driven - no regrets and love all the tech. It does have Apple CarPlay which works well. Toyota’s Entune app has been dumbed down so no longer worth using. In full EV mode its responsive, smooth and very quiet. I get around 31 miles on full charge in the NJ summers, about 24 miles in the Winter (garaged).

[@bleurose8380]

I have a 21 Prius prime XLE. I absolutely love it.

[@RVBizzy]

Eff it, Im getting a Prius Prime limited. Im tired of pumping premium gas 🥲

[@w4rma]

"B" does not turn on "regenerative braking". It turns it OFF. "B" turns on "engine braking": To keep the brakes from being overloaded if you're on a long, steep grade. That's when you would want to use the feature - just like a lower selection on an old-fashioned automatic transmission, or a lower gear in a stick shift. www.businessinsider.com/toyota-prius-mystery-b-shfiter-2016-5

[@w4rma]

Good review, excepting this mistake.

[@yggdrasil9039]

Nice car. Except it's only available in about 3 countries in the world.

[@Quincy556]

I’m gonna zonk that shifter for looking like a little weenis.

[@carguyns4348]

This car is ugly 🤢

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Agree

[@RaitisRides]

Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder.

[@edwardvalivonis23]

@@RaitisRides beauty is when is beautiful - Homer

[@swatkat1363]

it's a planetary gear system or in toyota's term E-CVT not just CVT. you really need to learn about your cars man.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great info!

[@jimtrantow6355]

two of us are averaging over 186 miles per gallon. and no one passes me . the first year i bought 100.00 worth of gas and went over 20238 miles the car does not go over 199 in the charts. feel safe . drove to venice, flo. 3 times last year , i enjoy the b brake for going into turns or curves, especially with ice and snow on the road. if I get tried i let the car run in park and the inside ai stays even , quiet, take a pillow and light blanket and park at a convenice store for bath room and drinks , food. cost 10 cents per hour to do this. so no need for paying for a room. the auto set speed control works great , no need to use the gas pedal

[@pigybak]

on throttle???😸

[@janetroberson1]

The 2020 does have Apple CarPlay.

[@jerrykorman7770]

Here in Canada, the Prius Prime Upgrade, and Prius Prime Upgrade with Technology Package, come with Apple CarPlay only.

[@Idontknow819918]

Got mine last week. 84 mpg so far

[@jeffreysantos9070]

BIG QUESTION - Whenever I drive out of state, I have to plug it somewhere? I really like the prime But it's a hassle to plug it in a hotel lobby or Air BnB home. It's great on gas, technology, etc etc. But that one thing really turns me away. I will look into another hybrid or gas vehicle.

[@Natalie5316]

You know you don’t have to plug it in to keep using it. It’s not going to be any easier to plug in other electric and electric hybrid cars on the road.

[@jeffreysantos9070]

@@Natalie5316 No kidding?!?!???!!! Stating the obvious, Captain Rogers! Or should I say Natalie!

[@Natalie5316]

@@jeffreysantos9070 well Jeff, you are the one saying you want to look at another hybrid or regular car because of how hard it is to plug-in. I guess you’re just a troll.

[@jeffreysantos9070]

@@Natalie5316 Look who's talking Troll. Btw, I don't need your unsolicited so called smart advice.

[@meridianmedia1093]

I’m absolutely surprised at all cars don’t get this kind of miles per gallon. It uses a traction battery in conjunction with a centrifugal force charging motor. I was so tired of having a car that got 25 miles per gallon. Now I’m getting 60to approximately without charging-and oddly enough I’m not getting tailgated. Thoroughly enjoy the car (quite inside on the highway) and I’m glad they have it priced so that we could afford it. Tesla’s amazing, but priced out of the range.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your great input and perspective!

[@hashimshuaib2566]

good review of the prius better than the British one full of negatives

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and say that!

[@nickarntsen4873]

Damn I’m pretty early and don’t know what to say. Keep up the good work Joe 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Nick for being here!

[@martfermart]

Yes, from 2020 cars , Apple play and Android Car

[@RaitisRides]

Yes indeed!

[@kimnguyen3641]

Is it safe to take this car for car wash with the car on neutral gear?

[@RaitisRides]

yes

[@FourJaysFour]

Yes, Car Care Nut described this on his channel.

[@retributionalhazard8626]

Looks amazing I'm just not a fan of the tablet I feel like if I get it someone will break into my car for it 🙄🙄🙄

[@cpbutler567]

Replacement battery is $10,000 do the math

[@Karem19782]

I don't like Toyota Prius it's ugly

[@mrparkerdan]

The parking brake - you have to push a mini pedal with your left foot. Out of place for such a high tech car! No zonk for that? 🤨

[@nfugitt89]

I wish they sold a quicker Prius or a hybrid Camry wagon. I would love a hybrid hatchback/wagon that doesn't have a HP rating that looks like a European city car's

[@jazzlover10000]

The strippee Prius Prime with the nice small display and mechanical controls + vents in the center console is the best model. In the Prime groups it's been called 'the real deluxe model' jokingly for years now. I don't like new cars typically but this car has been really great. I highly recommend it. You can watch Scotty's video on this too for a really great overview of the car.

[@gerradwalker346]

Are you referring too the one with the CD player?

[@skatedrew]

B is for motor braking so don’t do that unless going down steep hill.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.

[@emermbiemer302]

The most uncomfortable cars in the world I don’t care how reliable they are. I’d buy a wv or ford any day before I buy Toyota/Honda etc.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that input and perspective!

[@DoorisJ]

They could get 1 more MPG if they got rid of that manual in favor of a digital one

[@george.carlin]

Yeah, that's crazy for 2021, everyone has a phone and it's much faster to search through PDF than flip 900 paper pages.

[@yuser5821]

Toyota and lexis need to ditch the ugly grills

[@Hucklebuz]

I believe the wheels behind the plastic hubcaps are alloy, not steel.

[@ioannistompros1830]

B mode engages Engine braking not regenerative braking. Yes it increases the regenerative breaking but it is less efficient as it also uses the engine to brake loosing energy. It is only ment to be used on long steep hills.

[@Tominaga1973]

Great review, it is a very good Prius, here in Japan the name is different, called Prius PHV.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for that information and I appreciate the compliment.

[@Traysandor]

20 years ago this car was cutting edge and revolutionary. Fast forward to today and there's little reason to get this over a Toyota Corolla Hybrid (That is almost $10,000 cheaper than this car is). Heck even a RAV4 hybrid base MSRP is still a base price under $30k (Before taxes and fees)

[@natalie2070]

You’ll never go thousands of miles without refueling a corolla or RAV4 hybrid. You will with this Prius Prime if you keep the battery charged.

[@Traysandor]

@@natalie2070 Only if you're going less than 20~25 miles at a time and don't mind that once depleted you're gonna be stuck there for at least 2-5 hours while you wait for that battery to recharge. So have fun with that! Sure it's great if you plan on commuting short distances over flat terrain and good weather. Oherwise it gets basically about the same MPG as a (Corolla or Camry) Hybrid does.

[@orreng]

Lordy, I love your channel so much. So fun. Great info. Thx!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it all with you!

[@MMKYT1]

4 twinkies😂😂😂😂😂

[@douglasanderson9407]

Watched the whole thing just for "on throttle" in a Prius. 🤣 I would never have known about the carbon fiber either.