This Race Car Builder Daily's a Prius! Here's Why

[@RogueBeatsARG]

The new prius looks so good people actually care about making it look better

[@PlatinumNath]

The 2024 Prius is probably the only Prius that I'd unironically buy if I have the money, not because I need it, but because I want it for once

[@hondamanvtec2894]

What 😂😂😂

[@RogueBeatsARG]

@@hondamanvtec2894 would you modify a pontiac astek? a ford pinto? for people to want to customize a car it needs to look decent already

[@BitcoinTo150K]

Finally they made a good looking Hybrid only took them 25 years The Prelude is the next one to come out

[@buildingsalvage]

100% first time I saw it on the road I wanted one.

[@Prisonmike89]

I recently bought a 2010 prius, Fixed the headgasket and now it's my DD. Fantastic car that is smooth and quiet and also gets 47 mpgs. 400k here I come!

[@danieley4]

I love the way this generation looks. Im at 250k

[@tarutran6391]

how hard/expensive was the fix?

[@jaygoodie7890]

Is the best looking Gen. 3rd Gen was slept on for looks. All white with persona wheels 🤤

[@Prisonmike89]

@@tarutran6391 Honestly really easy. The engine doesn't have any belts so you basically just undo all the wiring, intake mani, exhuast mani can stay in place, motor mount, harmonic balancer and you're down to the bare top end. I could do another one way quicker that's for sure. Pretty straight forward though!

[@tarutran6391]

@@Prisonmike89 thanks man always wanted a prius but the headgasket has always made me hesitate

[@-phos-]

$750 for mirror covers, this guy is smokin the good stuff guys.

[@rasheedlowery]

This video validates how I felt when I first saw this generation of Prius.

[@derkarmaczar]

Toyota nailed it with the new Prius. This thing looks great!

[@francishall5422]

3rd gen Prius here and I’m glad the Prius is evolving and not devolving. Hopefully we can see a gr version or a return of the ct200 soon!

[@automospeedcrew]

A GR would be awesome!

[@supavln]

Toyota teased one at the 2023 24hr le mans

[@automospeedcrew]

Ooooo, can’t wait to see specs and how it looks!

[@nickwinng]

I got this 2023 Prius Prime XSE and you would be surprised on how many time people are actually complimenting this car. This car looks so good in any color and it turned a lot of head. I'm a delivery driver and having to charge it every day, I run around 600-700 miles/10 gl tank. Amazing car and I love this.

[@SheenylHassan]

You know, after daily driving your project for some time, you really start to get tired of getting stranded by the road. It's nice to have a car that works

[@kuladeeluxe]

While it looks cool with the carbon fibre and lowered, what I want out of my"GR" type Prius is the same wheel travel with more wheel control, lighter 215-55-17 tires, with negative camber up front and more bolster in the seats. Slightly quicker steering. Maybe add an even better stereo than the JBL. That would be my home grown GR Prius. Lighter aluminum control arms might also make the wish list. A carbon fibre hood would save quite a bit of weight.

[@automospeedcrew]

Hey that’s a fair point, can’t disagree there

[@landmine55]

There’s a guy who’s installing GR Corolla suspension bits on his Prius to experiment.

[@junior17medval]

@@landmine55who?

[@robob221]

There needs to be more of a movement towards thicker sidewall rugged wheel and tire setups. Low profile tires, bigger rims introduce dynamics you only explore on the fringes of a daily driven economy car. You really want a cushy suspension and sure footed feel over bumps around a corner. This is why I got rid of my 18’s on my carolla hybrid and put on 16” sparco’s with 55 series side wall cross climate 2’s. Unbelievable transformation in ride, highway noise and suspension flexibility over unforgiving terrain. I drove on long service roads across the country with entertaining levels of grip and very little concern over fist size rocks along the way. People underestimate the fun of having thicker grippy tires and cool looking 16’s. Stop with this rubber band trend manufactures push. These are not sports cars. Lamborghini and Porsche are onto something with there rugged trim levels on traditionally low slung fragile missiles.

[@user-qx1gj4uk2o]

great review and i agree it looks fantastic. I have a 2013 prius and it's still going strong.

[@oceanbreeze685]

So check it i drive the same vehicle....race car driver and reviewer are spot on. I almost bought a lexus is 500...however needed to save gas bc i commute. The prius is honestly the funnest and most comfortable car i have ever driven.

[@KaigaiProject]

When our family was car shopping for a new commuter we were instantly drawn to the 2024 Prius when we caught a glimpse of it at the showroom, after reading all the specs on it combined with it's looks it was too hard to pass up for a practical but stylish daily driver.

[@ericcindycrowder7482]

I work in pro motorsports (road racing) for over 30 years, and I’ve been daily driving a 2011 Chevy Volt for almost 15 years!

[@dempsej]

what are the winning Powerball numbers for 2026?

[@giorgio.]

I'm curious about the wheels and tires sizes. The OEM tires are quite narrow with a width of 195mm. I wonder what's the max that fits, because from what I read and watched, the turning radius is pretty short, therefore the wheels turn quite a bit in their wells; larger tires could easily rub without spacers or out of spec offset. I still can't believe I'm watching videos about the Toyota Prius and can see myself buying one for everyday use... There's a mustard yellow Prime in my neighbourhood, it makes my head turn and makes me envious! What's happening?!

[@67daltonknox]

The Prius is a great car. So are most of the current Toyota hybrids; cheap to run with reliability that defies the complexity of the design. What German engineering spelt out 40 years ago (but has since lost the plot) Toyota/Lexus is happy to provide.

[@automospeedcrew]

Totally. I still love German cars (I mean I drive a BMW wagon) but Toyota and Lexus’s are excellent cars no doubt

[@tinkerdiy]

This is so rad!!! I might need to get a Prius now too!!!

[@automospeedcrew]

I know right? I’m honestly keeping an eye on them now

[@JNAMOTORSPORTS]

Reminds me of the SVX and MX6 coupes of the 90s that were sleek and cool even if they were they weren’t fast. They looked amazing and were fun to drive.

[@ek.related]

I’ve always loved Japanese imports, and this new Prius definitely hits a lot of the marks for me to buy one however, and today’s current market and where I live. There’s mark ups on everything if I could find one without a markup, I would totally buy it. I absolutely love the new Prius.

[@automospeedcrew]

Yeah I feel you on that

[@mikeseal5515]

From what I have read, it has some big blind spots, less cargo space, less head room , the steering wheel partially blocks the gauges. Someone said it’s not really a Prius anymore. They just used the Prius name. It doesn’t look like a Prius. I like my 2020 Prius without all of the above issues.

[@thegreenskeep1]

Looks are always subjective, but I'm sure most people can agree the Prius looks fantastic.

[@jaykua6193]

I love my 2024 Prius. Best car ever.

[@markgould4895]

Love it, had the last model Prius rock but more importantly so do your glasses, can you tell us who makes them, thanks!

[@automospeedcrew]

Thanks! They’re from a British company called Booth and Bruce, they’re the Brown and Crystal model

[@gambit_toys6554]

when you're having a hard day, sick, tired, with kids, etc. you just want a relaxing car. PRIUS.

[@siopowar]

It shares a lot of corolla parts, so sourcing important parts will be easy.

[@jonathanhawthorne1821]

Such an underrated car inconspicuous/ low maintenance/ amazing gas mileage you can’t go wrong

[@nf1369]

You nailed this review. This is a regular car that’s accessible to the masses but is truly special. It has really good power, is quick, handles beautifully, is efficient, and looks and feels special. That’s why people are losing their minds over the new Prius. It’s not a 911 GT3 RS, but it’s a really damn good car, be it if you treat it as an appliance, or as an enthusiast product. Toyota knocked it out of the park.

[@Jack-wy9sv]

This is the best Prius commercial ever

[@automospeedcrew]

Toyota should call me!

[@aliensporebomb]

Have the 2024 Prime XSE Premium and the carbon fiber parts would look awesome. Got the factory alloy wheels but these rotiforms look great with the slightly lowered stance and the carbon - perfect black/white motif. Nice.

[@Hippienolic2]

He recently lowered the price on the parts because they aren’t flying off the shelf

[@ZACH_95_]

Yes because not a lot of people who own Prius’s don’t do shit like that. It’s just that small percentage that will.

[@junior17medval]

@@ZACH_95_ I also think that most people know that these parts are available. If it weren’t for this video, I would have never known.

[@hwnwhaler1]

@@junior17medval

[@aliensporebomb]

There's not a lot of these - the complexity to build means for the first year they could only build 10,000 and they were going to try and make 15,000 for 2024 but that seems like a very aggressive goal. It's a great car but hard to get one, year waiting lists are common.

[@mikeseal5515]

Isn’t Prius about saving money. Modifying a Prius is a waste of money. If you are a real car guy, I don’t think you would ever be happy with a Prius, no matter what you stick on it. If you are a car guy, you should only buy a Prius if you would buy it if it only gets 20 mpg.

[@ScottLe]

This was Toyota responding with all the hate the Prius has gotten over the years. I loved the video thanks guys

[@automospeedcrew]

Glad you liked it! Lots more coming up. And I agree, I’m glad Toyota finally took the Prius seriously and made it look good

[@rslr]

Good editing. Short video. Succinct and to the point .... seems like this channel should have more subs. (Nice work!)

[@automospeedcrew]

Thank you I appreciate it! And I agree, we should have lots more subs, but I may be a bit biased. More reviews are coming up soon!

[@rslr]

@@automospeedcrew Damn .... and a responsive / quick reply. Well done. Ok. I subbed. Best of luck w/ the channel!

[@automospeedcrew]

@rslr thank you! My day job is at my desk and I happened to have my phone in front of me haha

[@KashfiFahim]

Fun facts, the 2017 Prius Prime had a carbon fiber components to make it as light weight as possible. I know that the hatchback was carbon fiber and the charging port also had carbon fiber parts. The next update to that generation, no more carbon fiber parts.

[@EZPNZ]

Didn’t know this! But seems like it’s not only for the 2017 year. Found this in the 2022 prime manual: Carbon-fiber-reinforced-polymer rear hatch: Prius Prime's rear hatch features more than just the unique design of the dual-wave glass. Made of carbon-fiber reinforced polymer, a Toyota first, the rear hatch is made to be rigid while still being lightweight. Using this advanced material reduces the overall weight of the car and helps contribute to its fuel efficiency. See numbered

[@EfficientRVer]

I have the 2017 Prius Prime, indeed with the carbon fiber hatch you REALLY don't want to break and pay for out of pocket. Ditto for the amazing Bugatti Chiron looking headlight assemblies and the multi-curved rear hatch glass. I tapped the front (blinker) signal light into something and the assembly was $700+. Thankfully found one from a wreck on eBay for $150. I was not aware that later years in this 17-22 Prime didn't have the carbon fiber hatch structure, and I follow things on Prius Chat now and then. Are you sure about that?

[@rickyauyeung4338]

Awesome video! I want a Prius now.

[@burnie896]

noise warning for the cold start lmao

[@chewie94116]

looks awesome!!!

[@Nekooo157]

Is the car lowered and if it is what coils/lowering springs is it on ?

[@OnlyDubai]

Wat a big different between an old and the new prius . Before they used to make fun of the prius owners . And now it’s the opposite 😂❤ I love it

[@Clemente4u]

I just purchased my 2024 PPP and I love it! AutoNation in Cerritos CA. Took great care of me. I also own a 2024 GR Supra, thus driving the prius is the ultimate gas saver, A to B car in contrast to my weekend brawler. I started to look for customization for the prius because the body lines are fabulous and I love the proposition of carbon pieces. I must be honest, although these look to be high quality, I feel the prices should be slightly adjusted... Especially the small side mirror upper small pieces nearing the price of an entire front or rear piece.🤔 Just being honest and factually down the road, you may just see my prius sporting these parts! 😎👍

[@escapenguin]

I remember Car and Driver discovering a race car driver's daily was a Ford Escort GT. Not the cool Euro one, the USDM one... and for the same reasons as this. He wanted something relaxing to drive home.

[@Thrust83]

There are plenty of bolt-on options out for the M20A-fks and TNGA suspension parts for the E210.

[@geewelch]

I ended up getting the Civic Hybrid for many reasons. The Prius looks nice though.

[@Klempenski]

Should slap a spoiler on there for another 100 HP 😂

[@automospeedcrew]

True! Plus, everyone knows the bigger the spoiler the more horsepower

[@edventures9884]

I never thought I would want a Prius but when the en Prius was released I instantly wanted one. Might end up getting one when I’m ready for a new car

[@D0praise]

Set a record for road trip mpg too. LA to NY averaging 93 mpg

[@greeneking77]

At what highway speed on average?

[@D0praise]

@ I don’t remember but recall thinking it was reasonable, 60-65 and not interstate, mostly two lane highways

[@EfficientRVer]

Not happening, except in the Prius Prime with a ton of charging stops. In which case, just say LA to NY on no gas. No way 93mpg in non-Prime Prius , even at 35-40mph, where both my 2005 and my 2017 Prime could both get 80mpg in good weather with good driving and 50psi in the tires. An honest number to shoot for, for Gen2, Gen3, Gen4 non-plugin is 62mpg at 60mph.

[@benmisner6457]

Ive been hooked on the look of prius since i seen them slammed with nice 3 piece wheels. They look so good. And the new one is actually decent looking stock

[@gmax876]

It's all about the efficiency and its a legendary in that regard.

[@sidebproductionsllc8353]

Yup would own this prius, Stuart treatment would be required!

[@automospeedcrew]

No doubt! It also looks amazing in white!

[@lons5472]

Glad i found this video, was wondering since this new design to customize it like Tesla owners have been doing.

[@navdeepsingh3508]

New prius is so good looking i would buy it as my only car if i could. Also what if it's turbo charged? It's already hybrid so lag sh0uld be manageable. This is just a hypothetical question.

[@MotoTuned]

The Prius Prime is a monster 0-30 with the electric mode, and can easily spin the fronts at full tilt. Amazing how far an "Economy" car has come.

[@s5SnipEmo]

I have a fairly modded 6 speed Corolla Hatch and it's been a blast. I'm probably only making about 190WHP, but it sounds mean, is reliable, and gets 40MPG.

[@sbfhawk4343]

Same here I own two CRXs , A Supra , Type S Acura and yes my new Prius 2024 fits like a glove...

[@HeyElliott]

Thanks for this funny review video. That is a damn good lookin' Prius!

[@automospeedcrew]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@WillThat]

I really liked my ex wife's CT200h (Lexus Prius). It was plagued with the head gasket issues though.

[@jmdrstv]

Stance is so good. Lowered? What size wheels and tires?

[@williamschwa-hq8sf]

What is the brand and size of the wheels

[@automospeedcrew]

I got you. Rotiforms 19x8.5 5x112/5x114.3 45 Offset

[@l00tur]

So if you’re in an area that requires a certain degree of expertise (for this example, race car building), you understand the trials and tribulations of building them which, no matter your passion, takes a toll on you. That said, I’m almost certain the Prius was the one car that just “works”, in that it’s soft on gas, easy to drive, and gets you to the destination with little drama. This allows you to “recoup” as it were. As someone who specializes in I.T. The last thing I want to do when I come home is work with more computers, networks, servers, etc. I just want something that’s low level and ‘works’. Passion can only go so far with fighting burnout, once it stops softening the blows of burnout, you’re on your own. For me, I simply disconnect. In that my ‘prius’ is a 70s Honda CB, or my bicycle. I ‘get’ it

[@automospeedcrew]

I also work in IT (engineer) and I couldn’t agree more

[@TheSnowmanLicker]

How the heck do you get those couple plastic pieces off the windshield wiper assembly on both sides. I cant seem to release them to get to the top of the struts

[@_Murky_]

Such a good looking car and the wide body concepts I've seen look amazing

[@SkyyMi]

My only gripe with the new prius is the cluster and steering wheel position. No matter what I tried I could not get a good view of the instrument cluster. It felt like this design was intended for a yoke style steering wheel. Besides that it was fabulous.

[@coleworld8265]

A Prius Prime Sport would go crazy

[@assassin7250]

My black LTD is coming soon.. I'm already thinking of modification for wheels and suspension..

[@automospeedcrew]

You should!

[@harunhenry455]

Sold!

[@66cptsfmf-fapedres14]

Opted for a 2023 Corolla Hybrid SE because prius is 10k more than the corolla. Corolla gets 560miles per tank being hybrid.

[@jvisser9191]

Gen5 look amazing!!!

[@u2oasis]

I have an S2000 in my garage, and my daily drive was a Prius V. I recently upgraded to the new Prius. I saw one of my boys fully expecting to get roasted. He said, "Oh man, I want to get one of these 😂. " I was speechless. My Prius V has 170k, and it was an excellent daily driver. I expect no less from the new one. I will be dressing it up.

[@automospeedcrew]

That’s what I’m talking about! Even enthusiasts are excited about this new one. Hope you pick up some carbon fiber bits for it!

[@u2oasis]

Yeah looking at your site for sure

[@tasstychezbugu1563]

coolest looking hybrid by far

[@TOBYH]

BECAUSE THEY LOOK AWESOME! ONE OF THE BEST LOOKING NEW CARS ON THE ROAD, THAT'S WHY!

[@qtv6496]

What trim is that Prius?

[@DadSwagg]

I love my 2010 Prius, can’t wait to get my hands on a newer body style

[@maiy8786]

Had one as a rental for a month. Good looking car considering todays design landscape and gets good gas mileage (~3l/100km) but the visibility is really bad in tight corners.That A pillar always in the way.

[@spinnetti]

Love it! I like the kinda mustard yellow color.

[@automospeedcrew]

Had to look that one up, but I agree it’s a good color!

[@lukenukem1207]

This year the IIHS made it a lot harder to earn a “Top Safety Pick +” rating. The Prius was only 1 of 3 Toyota/Lexus offerings to earn one. Not the prime though.

[@zackerymcpherson9409]

I drove behind that Dakar this week in Dallas. What do you keep in the roof bag? LOL

[@ICON-11-]

I would love to daily drive that same exact one in the video, finally looks cool 😎

[@bambu8]

It would be cool to see an install video

[@automospeedcrew]

Definitely

[@williamschwa-hq8sf]

Where can I buy the wheels? Mine is all wheel drive and the tire rack says that these wheels won't fit.

[@exprssve3477]

Rotiform wheel specs?

[@automospeedcrew]

Good question let me ask!

[@automospeedcrew]

19x8.5 5x112/5x114.3 45 Offset

[@eddieeggers4966]

What size rims is that

[@jamesk9551]

Does anyone know if he had to go wider tires to fit the rotiforms on it? The wheel shown is 8.5 width, stock wheel for the 23+ Prius in 19" is 6.5 I believe.

[@richiyo2011]

Tire dimensions and brand? Would love to know this

[@nomad2772]

Yeah this new prius is cool

[@JamesCopeland-i1j]

I'd like to see the guys at OakTec have a go with this one...

[@juda8054]

I’d buy a yellow one but unfortunately they don’t offer them in the US.

[@PLPOR]

cool wheels

[@josiahcharlemagne4961]

I was expecting him to talk more about the carbon fibre part

[@Louielou50]

That Prius is badass!

[@Bimp_Lizkit]

Don't think it was mentioned...what kind of wheels are on this beast?

[@automospeedcrew]

Rotiforms! I commented somewhere else here what specific ones

[@davidhunternyc1]

Does the sunroof open?

[@automospeedcrew]

That’s a good question. I didn’t test it but I assume so!

[@Seebema]

Gen 2 parts plz?

[@xxmobstrxx8535]

I’m a gear head and own a BZ4X. EV cars are perfect for comfort and luxury due to their acceleration and smoothness

[@tjaym8844]

Don't forget, it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.

[@automospeedcrew]

Absolutely true!

[@zackerymcpherson9409]

The carbon fiber reminds be of the i3 carbon fiber chassis

[@tigerrider6711]

I’ll say the quiet part out loud: once you have enough track time under your belt, street driving is so boring and easy. You feel like a pro athlete forced to play with preschoolers. At least with the Prius you get some fun trying to squeeze out the max MPG.

[@Tigerex966]

Civic hybrid or this?

[@xexas3000]

So sad toyota didn't make a battery only version of this... would be a great looking ev daily.

[@mevalemadre6223]

You mentioned 10 HP gain, but no mention of how?? Overdrive the electric motors for so many seconds??? Just curious.

[@automospeedcrew]

Everyone knows carbon fiber, spoilers, and stickers add horsepower ;)

[@CelestialTrieye]

this is awesome, i have a black '24 xle and i'm not sure i like the 'chrome' front fender piece. this carbon fiber one is sick, might have to get this soon. cheers!

[@automospeedcrew]

Thanks! You should pick one up, I’m sure it’d elevate the look!

[@k4piii]

Bro, get the rav4 prime: Zero to sixty (0-60) in 5.5 sec 94 MPGe & 38 MPG ICE only Plug-in Hybrid for 42 mi Only Made in Japan only. aka better build, longer lasting. Applies for some EV incentives. That thing is a beast!

[@xGRASHOPAx]

Test drove it but I'm way to tall for it. The windshield slants way to much that it obstructed my view. Beautiful Car though. Chose to get a 2025 Corolla instead and I love it.