Toyota Prius PHEV - Real life car review

[@joeteejoetee]

I'd like to be the 1st to say this is a very fair +/- car review. I REALLY like the rear view cameras, and am going to add "Qi" wireless charging inside of my LS-400s' center console.

[@Carnold_YT]

The rear view camera is a great example of implementing technology that really works great. The Ioniq 5 also hasn't got a rear wiper, but it has a rear view camera. However, they both get dirty in rainy weather, thus blocking your rear view. This works way better on the Prius. Thanks for watching Joe!

[@mrxman581]

It was one of the best kept secrets in the automotive industry. It debuted in Los Angeles before the 2022 Auto Show. I have the Prime XSE Premium which is the top trim level in the USA. I got it in blue about 2 months ago. I love it. The low end torque in EV mode makes the car fun to drive around the city. It really feels like an all EV car.

[@Carnold_YT]

Blue is a beautiful color for the new Prius, enjoy the ride and I wish you many safe miles!

[@SkyRL25]

lucky you you got a blue! I only saw one here in Canada my first one in MAY! I got guardian grey because it's the one I found available! But wish I had blue since it's only available on XSE but we got yellow also here!

[@user-tb5pq7yo5n]

Hello Arnold from the future. Nice review. You bring up some very specific but interesting points none else mentioned so far!

[@Carnold_YT]

Thanks for your comment! It is one of those things you'll notice in this time of the year. Thanks for watching!

[@iulian2548]

Nice insights there, well done. How do the steering and cvt feel?

[@Carnold_YT]

The steering is precise, the amount of assist can be adjusted via the drive mode selector. Even in it's lightest mode (most assist) there is a nice weight and feel. The CVT is ofcourse the power split device based on a planetary gear set. In comparison with the prior models, the current Prius has a lot more power, so it doesn't has to rev all that high to produce power. Especially this plug-in version is pretty laid back and delivers power with easy. That results in a smooth but firm acceleration without the typical engine roar we used to know from a Prius.