The 2020 Toyota Prius Prime Can be Driven WITHOUT Any Gas

2020 Toyota Prius Prime review by The Straight Pipes. The Toyota Prius Prime is pumping out 121hp 105lb-ft tq from a 1.8L 4 cylinder with a Hybrid battery system. Would this be your pick over the Hyundai Ioniq, Honda Clarity?
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[@TheStraightPipes]

What do you think of the Prius Prime? This is the LAST car we drove about 2 months ago before we had to stay home

[@alliejr]

TheStraightPipes Gotta peddle faster on that initial send. Great review.

[@FelixMe123]

Ugly

[@ehmmmjay9907]

Still looks like an appliance. Would love it if it just looked like a cool little hatch, like a Fit!

[@TranTek]

i always have enjoy watching you guys and have good laugh. When you have to work on any Toyota/Lexus you realized how bad they are, my friend own a garage swearing at them every time he sees one come in. example those front wheel bearing 👎

[@NoName-nf5xl]

Look like something that I drove when I was 18.

[@jumpyg1258]

0 to 60 time is eventually.

[@Pototoes949]

0 to 60 time? Yes

[@sadladcinn]

0 to 60 is woah there don't get to ambitious

[@Samosayummyyay]

The irony is that this Prius is faster than the average car in Europe...I'm from The Netherlands, west-europe and the majority of people have a car that is either SLOWER than a regular Prius or at best just as fast. People tend to always buy the most base-model a car has to offer. People drive lots of Volkswagen cars. The most popular from the past 3-4 years is the Volkswagen Polo (75-90HP), followed by the Golf (90-110HP). Another popular car is the Opel Corsa (90HP). The average BMW 1/2-series comes with 100-110HP. But the BMW's are a lot more expensive than a Prius. Now think about it, the Prius taking the lead from a red traffic light, ha! Welcome to Europe ;)

[@RandyTWester]

Calgary to Fort Mcmurray time is one day faster than a Tesla Model 3.

[@veganeric]

As a Prime owner, this is very true. It's slow! Buuut, after 10k miles of mostly winter driving I've averaged over 100 mpg.

[@derekchisholm972]

105 lb ft? Absolute torque MONSTER.

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

I think that is output for just the engine. It uses the 2ZR-FXE which is good for 98 hp and 142 Nm torque (105 lb-ft). The two motors in the drive system (MG1 and MG2) are capable of 23kW and 40Nm and 53kW and 163 Nm. But of course, these can be blended to any amount with the planetary drive system. The prime can generate about 68 kW (91hp) when running just the motors. Still pretty torque-lite of course! but perhaps not as straightforward as the spec sheet might suggest.

[@Neojhun]

LOL 40km / 1000km. Still majority Gas Powered car, got no torques.

[@jeffroetman5132]

As was already mentioned, there is a fair amount of torque provided my MG2 (which isn't shown in the spec sheets for some reason). I drove a Prius for 7 years and in rain/snow, the wheels would easily break free if the traction control was disabled. And torque from MG2 is available at 0 RPM.

[@AAMSFR]

Yes I don’t know how long can those wheels can live😂 they r shredded every time u accelerate

[@blaneblue1739]

That's the complete opposite of the purpose of this car Mr I need attention on social media.

I guess part of why it's so comfortable is that it doesn't have 90 inch wheels with a millimetre of rubber on them.

[@toyotaprius79]

and it looks like a Citroen, that helps, right?

[@adrianotero7963]

If I'm not mistaken......15 inch wheel....very forgiving on road imperfections.

[@Marco-ki2jr]

Lol my old AMG. Beautiful though.

[@Igor-pd1wp]

220k miles in my 2010 prius and still nothing breaks, so i'd pick another toyota in a heartbeat over any other brand.

[@djjuice6154]

I have a 2010 Prius as well with 135k. You give me hope to keep it!!!

[@nishies]

Exactly

[@castironrichie1445]

Did you ever change your trans fluid ?

[@bronkdog]

2010 Prius 380k . Same motor battery.

[@laneman6412]

try a honda :]

[@michaelcancerfree]

I have had my prime for exactly 3 months have 2216 km and have used $46 of electricity and $29 of gas love this car it also rides beautifuly

[@qualityguacamole9142]

Ooo thanks for your input. Fuel in Australia isn’t the cheapest so it’s nice to know this Prius has got my back

[@onextoronto]

Which year do you've? I'm planning to buy a used 2020 one. It was a leased car. Km 32k.

[@hyri3188]

Unpopular opinion: I like this prius

[@puregsr]

Because you've grown up … I was a car nut before and I make a very good living, but I drive very practical cars now. Achieving financial independence is more important to me

[@basshead.]

I feel sorry for you.

[@edwardm.6132]

There's a level of maturity in liking practical cars. I'm 36 and wouldn't personally own this, but my retired parents own a prius and would like to upgrade to this and I totally understand why. I think it's a great car.

[@andrewbolivar3040]

Your not alone HYRI :3 the Prime is the luxury Prius.

[@GHinWI]

We own an older one. It’s a fantastic transportation appliance.

[@osimmac]

7:48 its for down hill, if the battery is full it just enables engine breaking, thats all. without it enabled, if you go downhill, and the battery fills, you will start to coast and speedup because hybrids are designed to not engine brake.

[@ModernNeandertal]

We bought a 2017 Prius Prime Advanced and love it. I agree completely with the confusing selection of drive modes. We usually just keep it in EV Mode all the time. I don't care for the chrome on the front dash because of glare. The screen is hard to see with glare. Toyota should have a way of keeping track of ICE miles so that oil change interval would make more sense. We find it to be way more quiet and physically more comfortable than our other Prius which is a 2010. One thing I really wish for would be a 100 mile EV only range. 25 is not enough. If it had 100 miles then Toyota would own the EV market.

[@Corpse1984]

Totally agree on extending the EV range. Not everyone has a short commute to work. With a longer EV range everyone that has a long commute in a cold climate would buy one where regular EVs just don't have the range.

[@chriswells3535]

That would require a much larger battery and a much higher price tag, unfortunately, but i agree with you.​@Corpse1984

[@hyri3188]

God forgive me for what I’m about to do *opens Prius configurator page*

[@astrosecret7260]

they are the best normal cars one can buy. I have several 4x4s and suvs, always keep a prius for majority of my driving. my 2008 has 220k miles. made in japan, more room than any other hatchback available until you go to wagons. i just picked up a chrystler 8.25 rear axle and drove it home in my prius with the seats down.

[@dalpizzol7427]

OH NO

[@obkf-too]

I would buy one if they sell it here, 1000Km is really appealing.

[@ilyakopyl]

@@astrosecret7260 if only they came with leather seats and the auto-open/close of the rear hatch...

[@RahulJha-mc6nz]

Better to order Tesla SR+

[@sk8inPingwin]

I bought a 2018 Prius Prime Hybrid Advanced about 2 months ago and I love it. Great video you guys. I thought I was the only one confused about the drive modes lol. Two months in and I'm still unsure. Anyways, you can see the mileage range of the electric battery. If you press the "TRIP" button on the left side of the steering wheel (opposite of the heated steering wheel button, in a mirrored spot of the "MODE" button), it will cycle through a few things including the gas mileage and electric mileage. It also shows your lowered electric mileage when you're running your A/C. It's super handy) 2.

[@pbasswil]

The problem with the Hyundai plug-in hybrids is: They depend on the gas engine for all heating. So here in Canada, for 5 or so months per year, you're operating a normal hybrid - the pure electric range (that you'd buy a plugin _for)_ is unuseable, unless you're willing to drive frozen. So the total cost of year 'round ownership (and hydrocarbons burned) ends up being considerably lower on the Prime. Plus, Prius's are known to be one of the most reliable, long-lasting cars you can buy, no matter the price.

[@danmartinrc]

I bought a 2020 Prime when it came out and have been super happy with it. I used to have a Subaru Legacy GT, so the power loss was the biggest thing to get used to, but my gas bill made up for it. I only need to put 30 L in every 6 to 8 weeks whereas the legacy was every week or twice a week. It's super comfortable and the hatch is great. You can fit a lot of big things in there.

[@KaneGregory]

650 miles on a tank of gas ⛽️ you could drive to New York to Miami on 2 tanks of gas!🤯🔫💣

[@m3ile0hig3h]

For a whopping total of around $50 🙌🏾

[@colin6994]

You can actually see the total EV range on the Prius Prime if you scroll through the trip button on the steering wheel.

[@thedragonreport5054]

Reason to buy the Prius: Toyota Reliability

[@nasser9642]

And L/100km

[@skiran69]

@truongtu0191 i don't know man. Uber drivers seem to love it. One person said that he drove over 500000 miles on it said that it's extremely reliable.

[@mythicx3604]

Doesn’t apply to hybrids

[@skiran69]

@@mythicx3604 does apply to hybrids.

[@Nikkk6969]

Any hybrid is very unreliable compared to normal gasoline vehicles.

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

Toyota reliability still makes the Prius top of the hybrid pile.

[@boborton521]

Cristopher Reeves it’s not Made to go fast, it’s not made to be fun. It’s made to be reliable and to save you money on gas. Not every car is made to go fast

[@Pau_Pau9]

Christopher Reeves, Why don't you get off your high horse? Oh wait, you did.. Big time.

[@Aaron0705.]

@Cristopher Reeves if people choose this car because it perfectly fits there needs where is the problem? It's not like everybody wants to have a race car

[@BlueToku]

Cristopher Reeves lmao you probably drive a 92 Paseo

[@rockino2562]

Uber Driver’s top choice

[@individual_disk_936]

I just bought the 2021 Prius Prime and I adore it. It's not like, a zip around town car. But the tech is super cool, the design is great, and it gets insane gas mileage. For daily commuting, there's nothing better.

[@ingenaire]

Brand new Prius Prime owner here after having watched your previous video two dozen times! I prefer this guy to the Ioniq: I figured a Toyota would take a beating for the next 10 years whilst being economical and environmental. It feels roomier up front than the Ioniq and has slightly less cabin noise on the highway. It also never needs to run the engine in the winter (driving as an EV), whereas the Ioniq idles the engine for heat despite having a full charge.

[@LazerLord10]

I'm just glad that those wheels still have a decent amount of rubber on them. I know that thicker rubber is a tad worse for looks and handling, but more rubber is more better! - This message brought to you by 14 inch rims on a honda fit.

[@hanynowsky]

225/55R16 on my bmw. Not changing anyday.

[@anthony.rt.]

Lmao my dad has a fit and the tires sure have rubber also it's kinda slow but it's fun to floor it unhill cause cause after like 1 second of have the pedal on the ground you can hear the v tec kick in I love the car and I hope he dont get rid of it anytime soon so I can do my drivers test in it

[@JesusIsLord7773]

Thats what she said

[@samlung2724]

@@hanynowsky Only 225? Well I guess since its 55, you're going more for comfort than handling lol.

[@hanynowsky]

@@samlung2724 yes dude. Who wanna handle when going straight like an arrow on the highway 😂

[@benz500r]

Technology in this car is amazing and what super important is that it never breaks down.

[@undercoverbiggs877]

POV:your scrolling through the comments for the hate comments on the prius

[@krielle3877]

Julian Smith Haha yeah always surprises me how incremental improvements are for a lot of Toyotas, something I wouldn’t expect from the largest auto manufacturer in the world. For me a Prius will always be a taxi driver car sorry Toyota 😂

[@undercoverbiggs877]

@@krielle3877 or uber lol

[@helveticacalibri4036]

It's a good car tho

[@undercoverbiggs877]

@@helveticacalibri4036 it is in terms of practicality but its ugly

[@angelo_alexpaguntalan411]

@@undercoverbiggs877 ugly indeed....

[@nagrajpuppali6108]

Get these guys to 1 million most underated channel

[@TheStraightPipes]

Then we can be overrated!

[@gamestar8180]

I know you guys did a road trip with the Ioniq, I think you guys should do a more in depth review like this one the refreshed 2020! Thanks, stay safe, and keep up the good work!

[@JIMMY_NEMESIS]

3:13 " Toyota solve their own issue, on the wrong car" LOL dead

[@GHinWI]

Thing is: Toyota probably sells 10 Prius’ for every Supra they buy from BMW. They solved the problem on the right car.

[@spoortifyy]

Technical thats a bmw

[@du8305]

7:45 "B" Mode for extended regen while lifting the gas works only when in pure EV mode. If used in HV or CHG mode it just keeps the combustion engine in for breaking

[@jcl410]

In either HV or EV mode, with your foot off the throttle, no fuel is going to the engine. It's just working as an air pump. Also, you can get the same amount of regen just using the brake pedal

[@tomaszrychlewski8454]

B Mode is for engine breaking, not regen.

[@Mikesky10]

@@tomaszrychlewski8454 sorry but it has nothing to do with engine braking, that only happens in heavy duty diesel trucks, it is for a more strong regen. braking, this transmision has 2 electric motors, when is in D when you let off the accelarator pedal only uses the main motor for the regn brake, but when you put it in B it uses both motors for the regen braking encreasing the braking force to slow down the vehicule

[@schoonerthedog]

This is false, its engine braking

[@Mikesky10]

@@schoonerthedog the name "engine braking" itself is telling you that is not engine braking, because as the name tells you engine braking is when the engine itself is used to brake the tires, and this is not the case, is the magnetic field created it in the electric motors that force the wheels ti stop rotating, it's not simple to explain.

[@Johnnyynf]

I think this Prius looks really really cool Just imagine a set of rims and coilovers

[@karlalejandroresurreccion5778]

Oh they have them in Japan. Try looking up the Toyota Prius PHV GR on Google.

[@lutim8836]

Nice photo

[@WhaddupImJohn]

And a v8 swap

[@mirumask]

@@karlalejandroresurreccion5778 It actually looks somewhat decent

[@M67v]

Karl alejandro Resurreccion It looks so cool but it needs the 2.5L from the Camry Hybrid, or a turbo, or something.

[@RealShkillz]

I think the big problem with the Hyundia Ionic in Canada is that if you want to use the heater you need to run the engine (plug in version). This is where the Prime has the advantage, as it can run the heater with battery power alone, which means all year long you can run all electric for commuting, vs half the year with the Ionic.

[@timo80ssmedia24]

It is amazing how much your youtube channel has grown, it makes me smile. It has also inspired me to start my own channel any support would help but well done straight pipes im really proud of you guys.

[@zredflamez]

TIMO80SS yea it is I subbed 😁

[@Mechanical.Flesh117]

I’ve been driving my Prius 2008 for 4 years and the only thing I’ve had a problem with my car is the minimal keep up like oil change or tire inflating. Honestly one of the most reliable cars I know.

[@nicholasbabeaux2052]

Hey thanks for the video guys, I think these are amazing cars, currently have a 2012 Chevy Volt and most likely I’m going to upgrade to this, it’s one of the most reliable cars as rated by JD power and consumer reports as well as US news and I’m sure it’ll last a long time plus I’ve heard people get around 60 miles per gallon. The piano black is a drag but I’m a clean freak so it’ll be cleaned daily LOL. The color is awesome but I would have to go with one the lighter color interiors, black gets old sometimes and very dark especially when you tint the windows.

[@tyggerdev]

The back up beeping can be turned off using a ODBII adapter and an app on your phone. However it will still beep only once, which is not as annoying. I've also modified mine where the lane change blinkers blink 4 times instead of the standard 3.

[@teslantho]

I have a 2018 Upgrade Technology Package, and LOVE IT. The only complaint is the infortainment because the 2018 doesn’t have Apple CarPlay. But except that, I just love it. In summer, I can go as much as 52km, which is way more than announced by the dealer!

[@kevinburchmore1634]

My 2018 prime goes 55k on EV only in summer, 2.5 months between gas fill-up

[@mrxman581]

I have had my Prius for 16 years with over 275,000 miles. Best car for driving in L.A. traffic 50 miles a day. Want to up the efficiency but not go full EV so I waited for the Prius Prime and was disappointed with numerous things so I was leaning heavily to the 2nd gen Ioniq PHEV until I saw and read about the Toyota RAV4 Prime. The RAV4 Prime will be my next car. It checks all the boxes. Supposed to come out this Summer in the USA. Look forward to you guys test driving it. Thanks.

[@plemieux84]

Try the Kia Niro PHEV, you will love it over the Prius Prime. It pretty much solves all the things you don’t like about the Prius.

[@morashc]

Charge mode charges the Traction battery pack up to 80% and charges while driving or sitting at a light. B mode is to be used for steep grade downhill runs to ease use of physical brakes, don’t use it all the time. Eco mode places emphasis on slower pedal response and dials back the heat pump to be more efficient.

[@DarklordMan]

Toyota Design Pitch Meeting: You know decent looking cars? Let's make it not that way!

[@jd_99]

I think it looks like a Prius should: Something different, but not wildly out there

[@-_--le3zk]

@@jd_99 soooo what is the wild car according to you?

[@Neojhun]

Nope it was literaly Toyoda: No More Boring Cars Designer: Soo Insane Nightmare

[@Tool0GT92]

I like them.

[@johnbuscher]

google doodle Did you forget that the Cybertruck exists?

[@morashc]

Reverse beep is customizable at dealer. I have mine to beep only once. There are a litany of other changes that can be made too. For instance auto window open from remote fob. Disable those horrible rain sense wipers to function like normal intermittent. Ask your dealer for a list of custom settings they can alter.

[@TheStraightPipes]

We don't get cars from dealers. They are from manufacturers head office

[@hereigoagain5050]

Thanks Yuri and Jakub. I enjoyed your video. I'm waiting for the Prius Prime Sport AWD with a 50 kWH electric motor on the rear trans-axle.

[@JonathanPaulin]

If they tune the steering and nail the rear wheel assistance, this could actually rival many sports sedans in terms of driving dynamics. I'm very interested in that tech.

[@justjules15]

Unpopular opinion, I use Apple Maps because I like that it tells me the best lane to be in in order to get to my destination efficiently and it also factors the speed limit into eta and it shows stop signs and stop lights on the map and says at the next light rather than in 100 feet. More convenient for me personally in carplay

[@gurvaaz1703]

last time i was this early was... literally 3 days ago bcuz quarantine.

[@MrOmgfreak]

i have a 2018 prius prime drove it from detroit to florida 5 times in 6 months there and back and it never missed a beat

[@dan.raceoilpro]

It's feels like it's been so long since a driving video. Probably the reason why I'm hyped for a Prius review. 😂

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Glad you guys are back to the older ways of videos. Which means the Quarantine is over in Canada yey! As for the car I plan to buy a Prius as my next car. For the price they are amazing and useful. (:

[@seanhershey3390]

Bring back the V wagon w/awd....perfect.

[@adrianotero7963]

Have a 2017 Prime plus.... I work within its electric range....and have several charging stations at work.....have not used gas in the last 5 months......and i never have to worry about running out of battery charge and being left stranded.....best car I've ever owed.

[@jrmt6]

Alright flame suit on: I actually liked my Gen 4 Prius, my biggest regret was not getting a Prius Prime because that tiny 1-2mi EV range of the regular hybrid sucks lol. The Prius is the perfect appliance for an efficient reliable commuter, and Toyota's target with these are not car enthusiasts. With that being said, the TNGA platform is actually pretty well sorted! My Prius took corners flatter than some of the econo-cars I've driven in same price area/size. Like I didn't expect somewhat competent handling in a Prius of all cars!. Also, despite it handling pretty decent it IS slow as shit lol. I ended up paying it off and giving it to my brother who needed a newer car and just wants a reliable A-B car. I actually ended up buying a Mk7.5 GTI thanks to the Straight Pipes! I didn't know they had refreshed the GTI until I saw their video. Yuri, sadly, the current standard Prius also got a slight refresh! It doesn't have that long "Z" looking taillight anymore.

[@motch6182]

@TheStraightPipes .... Not sure if it has already mentioned, but since i don't feel like reading all the comments, but the BACK UP BEEP can be changed to ONE BEEP, (to let you know at least that you put it in reverse!) Easy to do yourself, if you have an OBEII device or if you can ask your dealership to not charge you to do it, they'll do it for you. good luck.

[@Pooters73]

Covid-19 making me so bored I'm watching Prius reviews...

[@TheStraightPipes]

Reply from the future but also the past. This comment is from a Patreon.com/TheStraightPipes member. 3 weeks ago datestamp is correct

[@clement0bis]

Imagine paying a patreon for a prius review

[@axel3895]

How did you commented 3 weeks ago

[@cleverdood]

the look at 6:32 priceless! Great little car, we opted for a C-MAX plugin because my oldest would bang his head on the rear door frame every time he gets in.

[@nodrogkam]

In Canada, will the dealer disable the reverse beeping? Years ago in California, our dealers would disable the beeping in our Prius.

[@zeldacuz]

I asked them to disable mine when I bought one last month it only took like 5 minutes at the dealer.

[@waltwright84]

I had mine changed to a single beep at the dealership. It took only a few minutes after I looked it up in the owner's manual for them.

[@nealewalter]

Beeps because if running electric it will be quiet otherwise. Safety.... Hopefully only does it when electric...

[@zeldacuz]

nealewalter it only beeps inside, which is why everyone is annoyed by it

[@turboclaybird]

nodrogkam You can disable the beep yourself in a gen. 2 (2004-2009).

[@leysin]

Was able to turn off the reverse beeping by going into the OEM dialogistic and switching it off. Just get yourself a Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner and set it up to your smartphone with the proper app and your done. Only spent 20 bucks to switch off, well worth it.

[@swazi5]

I first learned about the Honda Clarity from you guys and ended up getting one. I don't see much that's better about this except a nicer info screen and a bigger gas tank. Clarity has more electric range and you get the full tax credit.

[@polish-greek]

There is also a thing called toyota Mirai ! if you'r interested !

[@morashc]

You can get it to display its total electric range. Press the Trip mode until you find it. Also you can get into settings and change the % to read in km/miles if you so desire. It is customizable.

[@LoveTheTentacle]

A LTT/Straight Pipes collaboration video would be AMAZING.

[@Neojhun]

2nd that, Review his Volt 2.0. Way better competitor to Prius Prime that was sadly discontinued.

[@waltwright84]

I bought a 2020 Prius Prime Limited and I love it. For the haters this is my third Prius--- I had a Lexus SC400 as my midlifecrisismobile but as an adult I don't need a sports car for a daily driver; ymmv. Anyway, just a couple notes: I really hate the lack of Android Auto as well, but that's my sole gripe. I considered the Hyundai Ioniq but found it too drab to get excited about, and the Honda Clarity has longer EV range but inferior gas mode mileage. For my needs I basically won't use gas in my Prime unless I leave town which would have been true of any plug-in hybrid I could have bought. Oh, and that constant reverse beep is the worst! The dealer can change it to a single beep--- if they give you any runaround (my awful dealership did) it's in the owner's manual under dealer-adjustable options.

[@chewie94116]

Best prius built so far. Saves a lot of gas with plug in option.

[@chewie94116]

@To the point. wait a year or 2 and get a used one.

[@du8305]

5:44 You can display the pure electric range by selecting it with the "trip" button on the steering wheel, at least my european prius plugin does it.

[@orvvro]

3:17 Can't help it but these headlights make me think of a Bugatti Chiron.

[@joshgeurink2131]

The performance does too

[@77.88.]

The 2013 Prius is a total lighting failure go back to H4 60/100 watt bulbs and also give a wider view to the drivers side when turning a corner as today the cities like to use candle stick dim quality lighting as some women wanted more romantic driving and crashing conditions as you cannot see the 8" high curbs that don't even have reflector paint in Plano ,Texas Plano Parkway west bound and on Jupiter turning south in the rain or dark of night.

[@rafaelmarchipucci1370]

Hey guys, nice review from this Prius. I have a CR-V, and I'm looking for my first PHEV car, and the two options over the table are: Prius and IONIQ, but I can't decide between them. As I have a CR-V, I don't care a lot about performance, but I love technology and I'm looking for fuel efficiency.

[@waltwright84]

I drove both (and the Honda Clarity) but settled on the Prime and I love it. No shade on the other cars at all, though--- the Ioniq just looks really boring to me and the Clarity has inferior gas mileage. Obviously your tastes and priorities may vary :-)

[@Stan_sprinkle]

How the hell do they focus on a carbon fiber hatch, but not a real extending visor?

[@tjrejor]

my favorite care reviewers. Love to watch you guys. alot of fun to see you together

[@evanayars8612]

I’m excited for the RAV4 Prime. That might make me switch from Hyundai to Toyota

[@alanmay7929]

totally agree with you, i hope the rav4 prime doesnt reduce the practicality with the biggest battery

[@jg5001]

@@alanmay7929 The Rav4 Prime might delete the spare tire to fit the extra batteries.

[@Neojhun]

@@jg5001 Can't they go back to the classic Tail Gate Spare Tire.

[@EdPMur]

The RAV4 prime seems really promising

[@rncondie]

We purchased a Rav 4 SE and it has a spare tire goes realistically 42 miles on EV We have owned it for 3 months and we have consumed 1/4 a tank of gas after driving 2,500 miles. The EV range of 42 nikes takes care of 95% of our driving. If you road trip hybrid mod on the freeway will net you 38 miles per gallon

[@AlexPotvin]

@thestraightpipes so I own this car and it took me two years since I got it to find out that there IS rewinding radio and sat radio, but the feature is buried in a radio sub menu. You sort of find out if you take calls because the radio gets paused.

[@Megalon_28]

The Prius is so slow that I can see background more clearer during the driving shots.

[@gemeric4400]

I have a prius eco I press the power button and leave mustang's in the dust from stop signs. Very fast car

[@littledope3993]

William Brignardello you’re joking? Right?

[@Robbbie1974]

Can you guys review the Prius AWD-e sometime? It would be good to see how well that AWD system functions.

[@mannykings5]

I prefer my Honda Clarity plug in hybrid. But I'm waiting for the RAV4 plug in

[@BertoTweets]

I've literally have owned this car for 2 Years and just now learned about the charge mode

[@darkside91]

0:06... diggin’ this MUSIC! 💿💿💿🔈🔉🔊🤗🇺🇸🇯🇵🇺🇸

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

I feel like, with the Prime, they realised the MK4 was a bit of a duffer looks wise, so they restyled the front and back to make it a little easier on the eye. It does look better than the normal Prius.

[@robertseely4469]

Good review from the pre-apocalyptic era! I've almost have forgotten that two non-related people could actually be in the same car.

[@CapnT87]

My mom has a 2011 Sentra with 13,000km. When I visit back home I enjoy the pure CVT that hangs at redline forever until you let off. You can go a while before you’ll get a speeding ticket 😂

[@harrismi7]

I just checked Toyota's website and you can't even get one of these where I live, it won't even let me build one on the configurator. Damn Toyota - I was going to trade my MX5 for this!!! I'll just have to suffer and keep my gas guzzling Miata.

[@davidpaulin]

switching from a miata to this .. you're gonna cry everytime you have to drive that thing lol

[@MannyFresh1x]

A miata a gas guzzler?? Pfffffffff I'd take MX5 gas mileage any day for my MS3

[@davidpaulin]

@@MannyFresh1x miatas dont get good mpg unless you go with the newer model.. a first generation miata burned mode fuel than my genesis coupe did

[@maikwei8402]

Keep in mind that it's not called Prius Prime everywhere, in Europe they just call it Prius Plug-In

[@polish-greek]

well if you live in europe its called prius plug in Sir ! It should be available anywhere , this is not a hydrogen toyota Mirai it is a Prius and you should check once moe i thinks it worth it

[@colefrycklund8268]

My 2010 Jeep Compass has a CVT in it and it doesn’t fake gear changes (unless you put it into ‘manual’ mode) and it is hilarious to floor it and just keep the engine pinned near redline.

[@thatguy-or2td]

Toyota: we put extending vis Straightpipes:LIAR!!

[@bababla12]

On Toyota Vehicles with Amazon Alexa capability you need to download the Toyota+Alexa app on your IPhone or Android mobile device. You also need to download the Toyota Entune 3.0 App Suite to enable the advanced Bluetooth connectivity. Make sure the phone is Bluetooth ON and connected. Make sure both APPs are installed and running. Run the setup and logins and BAM you have Amazon Alexa!

[@natetarbox6660]

7:05. “Good lord. That thing in reverse sounds like a patient dying on an operating table.” LMAO😂

[@jas4696]

Carista app and it’s gone. One beep only 👍🏻

[@kens97sto171]

In the older Priuses there was a way to disable it pretty easily. I think in the 4th gen you either have to take it to the dealer or as the other person mentioned use carista or some other scan tool. I have no idea why they put these in the cars. But they've been doing it since 1997 and they still do it. I imagine the reason is that the car is silent a lot of the time especially at slow speeds. And it is theoretically possible that you could pull into a parking space put it in reverse forget that you did so open the door and start to get out and the car could run over you. But honestly what they need to do is just have it beep two or three times in a row and then shut the hell up.

[@Samosayummyyay]

@@kens97sto171 I drive an Hybrid myself and it too makes the beeping-noise when in reverse. I understand why. The car is silent. So silent that it's easy to think that the car is off as it simply makes zero noise. There are too many scenarios in which it could go wrong if you'd had no annoying beeping sound. It prevented me a few times from giving gass while in reverse!

[@kens97sto171]

@@Samosayummyyay Yeah I turned the beeping off as soon as I could, on the second gen Priuses it's a pretty easy thing to do. There are videos on KZbin showing you how to do it, it's of course reversible also. I never had a single situation where I didn't realize it was still in reverse. And I think the better solution would be for it to beep two or three times quickly in a row and then stop. I believe on the newer Priuses when you disable it that is exactly what they defer to is a single beep or several beeps in a row. You should keep in mind that I drive for a living 50k per year , and I drove an 18-wheeler for a hell of a long time. So I am perhaps a little more observant than your average casual driver. 15 years no tickets no accidents, probably 3 million miles.. If I can keep track of all the stuff I needed to remember to drive an 18-wheeler, remembering to put my Prius in park is not really an issue lol.. They're definitely awesome cars, a bit boring to drive. But super reliable, practical and comfortable. Pretty much the perfect car if you drive 50,000 mi a year. Hope you have a wonderful day and drive safe.

[@RandyTWester]

You should hear it backing into a tight garage with the driver's door open.

[@mfzasr5665]

Break mode is not for charging. It's there to simulate engine breaking.

[@mateuszcornejo2372]

great day to start the week (even tho it's Tuesday)

[@shimeih2287]

Nowadays everyday is the start of the week😂

[@MXsporttourer]

There's two ways to get the DTE for the electric portion - in the instrument panel by pressing the TRIP button to cycle through (odo, Trip A/B, Since Start, DTE, OFF) or on the HUD. Well I guess there's a 3rd way but it's more convoluted to change - it basically swaps the % left in the top left hand corner of the right hand multi-info display with the DTE.

[@wouterh5729]

8:34 i definetly mind CVT's in slow cars. They make them feel even more slow and boring. I think all cars with less than 150hp should at least have to option of a manual transmission because that allows you to have a little bit of fun and get the most out of the little power you do have.

[@alanmay7929]

CVCTs are the best choice when it comes to fuel economy nothing beats that

[@jg5001]

Hyundai/Kia set up DCTs in their Ioniq/Niro respectively. I love that transmission more than my Fusion Hybrid's CVT.

[@trianggaindralukmana2184]

Hybrid system wont work with manual transmission, and hybrid regenerative system only work with e cvt config trans system

[@jlmnjr88]

It was a 4-Seater previously because Toyota was worried about too much weight over the rear axel with the larger hybrid batteries compared to the standard Prius.

[@rhinonaryder6136]

half the screen is black if you drive reverse? why don't they turn the xamera? smh

[@aceofspades6667]

My testicles are try to burrow in my body while watching this vid. Good luck on your march to a million , pipes !

[@cwjsam]

The dealer can turn off the reverse beep. Plus Toyota needs to bring back the V. Make a Prime version and even iAWD version. Wagons are cool.

[@e70_x5_guy4]

I agree. They should bring back the V

[@BoBarker]

Ive got over 200k miles on my 2017 and Im loving it eve more than my 2012 Prius C.

[@musky420]

Next year's, they're gonna come up with Prius Umbra

[@franzthompson6661]

It’s not bad for what it is I’m sure there is a lot of better ones out there but this is the wave of the future soon I’m sure . It’s nice to you guys behind the wheel for sure great job as always I did have a suggestion about the start of your videos how you guys have your toy prowler and raptor respectively you guys have footage of you guys getting in your cars would be cool if you split that instead I’m not sure of the logistics of it all but just a suggestion take care and hope you and your families are staying safe as always come on every let’s get them to a million subscribers

[@luka_abh]

Quarantine got you reviewing a Prius, damn

[@dew62169]

Luka D. Did you read the disclaimer

[@JonathanLouie]

Quarantine got you watching a Prius review, damn

[@rileypart1]

You left off a feature 2016+ Prius / Prius Prime comes with Intelligent Parking Assist System would be fun to test it lol.

[@Djoki1]

Tail light on the prime look like some weird women's sunglasses I too prefer the regular Prius tail lights

[@flakeu]

The big difference between the Ioniq phev and this one for Canadians is that the Prime has an electric heat pump.. on the Hyundai once you turn on the heating, the engine starts.

[@AzurBarnitzke]

Looks like Toyota is stepping up their game...

[@cgeetaryan]

you guys should utilize the suggested video feature, when you guys mentioned the hyundai ioniq, a tag linked to the video can be popped up !

[@tonyren.tr5]

Honda Clarity... hands down!🙌🏻

[@jg5001]

Hyundai Ioniq/Kia Niro all the way!

[@wirelessnet2747]

Agree! Get openpilot on the clarity for a baby Tesla!

[@noahcisneros1787]

Both the 2nd Gen. Chevy Volt and Honda Clarity are better plug in hybrids than the Prime. All are compatible with Openpilot. I see you @wirelessnet2

[@kevinburchmore1634]

Toyota hybrids are the most reliable, don't trust Hyundai and Honda just can't get it right

[@johnbuscher]

So this is basically what the Volt used to be. I wonder if they’ll put a bigger battery in for next gen to get 40 miles or so on battery alone. That covers most people’s commutes.

[@tamimahmed7857]

What's the intro music? I love it!

[@caydenm.6734]

Hey you can turn off the beeping it's in the infotainment somewhere just look through the driver's manual

[@ridgefrost]

Look, there might be some issues as with everythng but honestly for a toyota *That infotainment screen is really cool*

[@narasimhasb5009]

Cant wait for you guys to get back to these reviews anyways the video is top notch as always!!!!