Wait, What!? Can a PRIUS Actually Keep Up with a Dodge Charger Pursuit in a Drag Race?

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An obvious disclaimer: We're emphatically NOT suggesting ANYONE go out and try to race the police! This is just a fun drag race to show how quick the new Prius Prime actually is, and no one should ever go out and try to emulate this in real life (or drag race on the streets, either. If you're going to drag race, take it to a proper drag strip!).
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[@TFLcar]

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[@shelbyM-r9h]

Everyone hates these bullshit plugs

[@mirthenary]

for those not interested in the setup, the drag race starts at 3:56

[@TFLcar]

And to state the obvious: We're emphatically NOT suggesting ANYONE go out and try to race the police! This is just a fun drag race to show how quick the new Prius Prime actually is, and no one should ever go out and try to emulate this in real life (or drag race on the streets, either. If you're going to drag race, take it to a proper drag strip!).

[@ribbit1964]

Welcome to modern society where statements/disclaimers like this have to be included 😂 Go on, go be stupid, go get into a situation where po po wants to limit your rights and impose a gray bar vacation 😂

[@sergeysmelnik]

Do you really have to say this?

[@andoniades]

It's sad you had to put out this "public service announcement."

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

​@sergeysmelnik never underestimate the stupidity of the general populace...

[@automation7295]

@@ribbit1964 What does this have do to with modern society? Disclaimers always been a thing.

[@vwsandvettes3253]

370 hp sounds like a lot, but it is impossible to over-estimate the curb weight of new generation Dodge Chargers and Challengers, so the hp advantage takes a BIG hit from this.

[@HereForSomeReason]

I got a newer charger mf has a curb weight of 5300 pounds the hemi sounds great tho

[@taurussho86]

​@@HereForSomeReasonlol

[@TheGunBub]

@@HereForSomeReason4300 lbs 5300 is truck territory like big trucks like Escalades

[@senorpepper3405]

​@devenvandiver5036 which one weighs 5,300 lbs? A magical one that doesn't exist?

[@markcoopers1930]

Nathan's trash talk adds 19 more horsepower

[@richardmahoney9415]

I absolutely love this type of pointless automotive content keep it coming fellas please and thank u

[@brandonpittman5243]

I’m offended by 44k . People will pay 44k for a Prius believing they gotta deal and saving money and saving the world. Buy used buy cheap save money

[@nlpnt]

It's a press loaner, those are usually the top of the line, most optioned-up, highest spec on offer. This is just about the fanciest Prius there is.

[@DavidKeadle]

Some people have to buy new so other people can buy those same cars used.

[@palebeachbum]

Used cars aren't cheap these days either. I was looking at low mile, late-model Grand Marquis in 2019 for around $5,000. Dealers are now asking like $15,000.

[@brandonpittman5243]

@@palebeachbum I just bought a Nissan xtera for 1000 needs about 1500 in repairs I bought 2012 Avalon for 4500 last month

[@deyeatdapoopoo7582]

Base model non plug-in hybrid gets 57mpg and costs $28K. Car manufacturers always send top trim or optioned out models to reviewers.

[@tundramanq]

That racket in hard braking is Toyotas Anti-skid kicking in. That pump is real noisy and the brake pulsing vibration is highly noticeable on purpose. First time my Tundra did that in ice it sacred the bejesus out of me.

[@Baebon6259]

it happened to me on my Camry and also on my Tundra.

[@HD_Kerino]

As a salesman, every new car does that shit.

[@joemattes8389]

For being apples and oranges they are closer in performance than I’d of expected.

[@VortexVibe634]

Loved the two headed cat analogy 😂

[@Powersproductions130]

lol I skipped over it.

[@MiguelRodriguez-mj2ec]

And he’s got an Aquabats shirt. 😊 Excellent song!

[@wildmaninid]

The new Prius Prime is definitely no slouch. I am pleasantly surprised to see how fast it actually is. Press the pedal and it doesn't mess around. 220 hp is nice!

[@jimdon7377]

as fast as a Corvette! LMAO

[@HD_Kerino]

@@jimdon7377what corvette?

[@jimdon7377]

@@HD_Kerino 1930, it was a joke

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

​​@@HD_KerinoA Corvette with its engine turned off

[@TheBb6prelude]

​@@HD_Kerinoprobably the C4 that they race on this channel

[@DavidRamos-sr8cx]

My car may be ugly as hell, but the 195 mpg is beautiful!

[@PaddyBoy644]

Can a Prius keep up with a V8 Dodge Charger? I’m going to take a stab in the dark and say not a chance in hell! 😂 Edit: jeez this comment didn’t age well 🤦🏻‍♂️😂😂😂

[@jothew1274]

No it did just showed how hard they're trying to make it not be true lol

[@speedracerjeff]

The Prius got gapped in the drag race from a dig, so no it didn’t keep up at all.

[@906MediaProductions]

​@@speedracerjeffToyota has an aggressive traction control on their hybrids, the electric motors can produce enough torque to snap the CV shafts on launch, so they soft start them, and it shows in this vid, you don't get full beans til you start moving. On the old ones if you floor it holding the brake then release the brake it skips this and takes off hard.

[@CuriousJefff]

I'm terrified with how much I like the way the Prius looks...😅

[@Jmar3945]

Did Nathan say "gooch"? 😂😂😂😂

[@bradpittiful7288]

love nathans aquabats shirt!

[@Emilthehun]

This shows how hard toyota is pushing this prius. Also shows how creative TFL is in delivering. Ps you can outrun a cop car , but you cant outrun the radio 😂😂

[@borf42]

So many bonus points for all the Aquabats references. 😂

[@richardmahoney9415]

Nathan if u gripped that steering wheel any harder you would have snapped it lol

[@romeolongoria8730]

This one’s a goodie

[@CaptainCJ97]

After all these years they finally made a good looking prius

[@mujjuman]

that's suprising actually... impressive. prius prime high demand will have dealerships adding $15k to the price

[@mcglsr237]

Seriously doubt it. A 16 second quarter mile is not fast. A 24 Camry is sub 14 second. This is a misleading video. And I doubt this video will cause a high demand for the Prime. Because most likely where you drive - unless you too are at high altitudes...you will be passed by Camrys and Civis all day long. And even at high altitudes, they probably will still pass you if they have a turbo.

[@foxtrotwolf6081]

I don't think traction is an issue if your quarter is 16 seconds.

[@cwescapexlt4x4]

"It's a F'n Hybrid" - Nathan :)

[@markspence3750]

I have said this a zillion times: The 1967 Corvette looks like a TIGER SHARK, not a MAKO SHARK !! LOL A mako shark has a very pointed snout, the tiger has a wide snout.

[@robertnichols7131]

I am not sure you have ever really used a hybrid for a long period of time. The fastest way to get a hybrid to its max speed is not to put it in sport mode and floor it. The fastest way is to put the accelerator down about 25% immediately and then slowly continue to accelerate to the floor over the next few seconds. It takes a while for the CVT transmission to compensate and by going to 25% and then slowly accelerating, it maintains the better gear ratio combined with the battery providing full power. The curve of the speed is noticeably different. Try it, you will like it.

[@Squidward_Tikiland]

That’s also how a regular fiesta works

[@loitersquadX]

Why would u say this? Altima drivers will now beat the Tesla model s across the American freeways

[@leifhietala8074]

Regarding "shark," if I recall correctly ToMoCo is referring to the styling language as "hammerhead."

[@erich6950]

GR Prius coming soon?🤔

[@RonnN-gf8tm]

New Prius reminds me of the current Corolla

[@romeolongoria8730]

As a current corolla AND previous gen prius owner NO WAY! I mean it’s still a Toyota and you’re seeing this new front end kinda go away from the polarizing big Toyota and Lexus grilles. But this in my opinion is going in the right direction for a funner brand

[@aaronw8606]

Nathan...Nathan...Nathan. I think you might want to look into TFL getting a Better Help sponsorship. A nuclear powered, two-headed cat that'll rip off your face and gooch at the same time? That's not right. Talk to somebody. We're all here for you because you are cared about and you should know that. Keep up the good work, really appreciate the great content across the board from the whole team.

[@Rickmakes]

Love the Aquabats shirt!

[@RichtrucktionTv]

I enjoy Nathan’s videos lol he has a sense of humor 😂

[@JustinTorres-mp7zp]

He’s hit or miss for me tbh. Sometimes it seems like he’s trying to emulate Matt Farah too much, but he’s got plenty of charisma which is enjoyable to watch lol

[@marsdensclassicmotors6150]

Loving the aquabats T-shirt Nathan 😂🤘🏻

[@winstoon]

to be fair, they’re both very slow because of payload and the charger has one or two extra full sized humans it’s hauling in there.

[@Veyronp87]

dang that prius freaking moves

[@jimdon7377]

if you have the battery fully charged!

[@MRslipperyRichard]

Is this guy really dropping Aquabats lyrics

[@RichtrucktionTv]

I was cracking up the whole video 😂

[@tfcooks]

You should invite that buy with the 'Booty Patrol' truck up for a race." A Florida man was cited this week for driving a truck that was painted similar to the look of Border Patrol vehicles but read “Booty Patrol”."

[@Arcturuseyes]

I hope the face-gooch attack cat stays fictional or we are all doomed!

[@quincyrhinehart3635]

The Prius is quick 3rd generation in up I will say especially in sport mode

[@tazmaster03]

How can you have a fair comparison with a 5 year old car with 150k on it in elevation vs a new pile

[@MA9494AM]

Would be fun to test this against cars used as police cars outside of the US. Volvo XC60, VW Passat, Opel Inignia (Buick Regal), BMW 525/530, Toyota Camry and Highlander etc.

[@RichtrucktionTv]

Andre is just to serious all the time 🤣

[@armaan78696]

still confused by the two headed cat example 😂😂

[@user-oh7tm5vr4y]

Put the Prius into Maintenance mode for a real test. That will wake it up for a better start. That can delete the standard Toyota safety programs and allow for instant on torque.

[@bravosava]

You guys forgot 1 thing. If it was a active cop car it would lose even from launch. police cars are heavy -- about 1,000 pounds (454 kilograms) heavier than their civilian counterparts

[@courtneymitchell5940]

Ohh no… not the face and the gooch 😂😂

[@AJ-rg3pr]

I would love to see how the hybrid max crown does against the charger lol

[@DuaneCaldwell]

I think it is a good thing Toyota is taking advantage of the acceleration benefits from hybrid power, but Nathan's observation on steering feel confirm that Toyota is still more about comfort, reliability, and efficiency than performance. Putting sleeker, sportier styling on the Prius makes it easier to look at, but not necessarily more desirable for a driver who is an enthusiast. The latest Prius is also uncomfortably unusable for drivers with taller torsos.

[@nf1369]

It's interesting because most reviews laud the new, 5th gen Prius for having much better steering and has been a hell of a handler.

[@DuaneCaldwell]

Being better at handling than the first 4 generations is commendable, but hardly a ringing endorsement of sporting achievement. The bar was set pretty low by those earlier generations of Prius. I haven't driven the 4th or 5th gen Prius, but I was underwhelmed by my drives in the first 3.

[@nf1369]

@@DuaneCaldwell Jason Cammisa is just one person, but he was raving about how well the Prius is balanced. Other reviewers followed suit once they drove the Prius too. It's a REALLY great driving car. The 4th generation was also pretty decent (was the first Toyota on the TNGA platform). Sure it was butt ugly and slow, but it handled well in the corners. The new one solves the power problem, but also loves to carve corners too.

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

Charger for car meets, Prius for daily driving.

[@marlygee3859]

Sooo we just gon ignore he said snatch his gooch?🤣🤣

[@TheGunBub]

Nice to see how slow the average pursuit is i have a charger I’ve ran low 14’s high to mid 13’s depending on what’s the climate and stuff

[@warpedreality6428]

When you see things like this, it makes you wonder how the hell those guys who run from cops in hellcats and supercars somehow get caught.....like wtf????? lmao

[@jd-py5nm]

wife has owned two primes so far we quite want this one but just a bit worried about the space of the interior...

[@davidbattaglia2336]

It feels claustrophobic compared to the previous gens

[@peterlennihan4996]

I have a phev Outlander if I slam on the breaks it does the same thing crazy noise from CVT helping to stop the car.

[@austinwebster8495]

A Prius is one of the slowest cars made so I’m not shocked that it listed

[@quincyrhinehart3635]

@austinwebster8495 Actually, you’re wrong the Mitsubishi mirage is in also nissan kick The Prius is faster than those cars

[@woody4u247]

Most people dont live at high elevations like these tests are performed. High elevation creates thin air...this reduces the ability of the engine to breathe properly & power drops.

[@christianglaude6659]

I don't believe the break test was legit The Prius was behind the charger at the breaking line But im not a scientist

[@oldtc3615]

It does not matter as long as it was the same speed. It was done at the cone. However the result is too good so yeah I think something is up with that.. The drag race looked like the Prius had a bad launch too. It's not because of the AWD difference, it was complexly still. I also think the Prius is available with AWD that adds an additional electric motor to the rear.

[@christianglaude6659]

@@oldtc3615 perhaps I need to rewatch it but it believe that they didn't cross the line at the same time if they were really going the same speed.

[@oldtc3615]

@@christianglaude6659 My point was they did not need to cross the line at the same time. They just had to be going the same speed when they approached the line. Only they know if it was fair but I have my doubts. I think they should have done all the test multiple times and perhaps changed drivers.

[@aussie2uGA]

brakes!

[@nix4644]

@@oldtc3615 Agree, and I think they should do the brake test individually anyway.

[@chrissmith-rv5ro]

Those Mopar chassis are ancient. It doesn't matter if it has a lot of horsepower, it can't effectively use it from a dig or even a moderate roll.

[@TheMarineDoctor]

Run the 30 again without the downshift.

[@phillipw2493]

I would still get the ppv for the cool factor....😎

[@Meme_Stream]

Y'all it's a 2023 vs a 2019

[@ojbarberena7090]

Guys do a drag race with our favorite movie cars...like the Smokey and bandit the General Lee gone in 60 seconds

[@myharpoon1976]

It's hilarious the way you guys always measure the braking distance for the 2nd car by starting all the way back at the cone. Nathan finally came to the conclusion that the better way would be just to measure the distance between the 2 cars (front wheels) and subtract from the first car's braking distance. This method is not only faster, but more accurate.

[@rokzavrl8411]

Man u have 100hp more with 5.7 hemi v8 than me with 1.4😂

[@mcglsr237]

Alright, something isn't adding up, right boys? The Prius is a 15 second quarter mile car - which, let's be honest, is not that fast. A 2024 Toyota Camry is like a sub 14 second car. And then you have the Police cruiser, which is supposed to be a sub-14 second quarter mile car, and it has a favorable power-to-weight ratio over the Prius...and it's that close. So what's really going on here? My bet - assuming the Charger hasn't had any ponies leave the stable over the years - is you are running at a high altitude, which means the Charger motor most definitely is down on power, and the Prius is running on an electric motor...which requires no air. This is kind of misleading. A more interesting and appropriate comparison would be the Prius against a 2024 Honda Civic with the turbo motor. Civic makes less power than the Prius, but weighs less, and the turbo will help even the playing field at a higher altitude. Otherwise, this comparison is kind of meaningless. Everyone knows at this point that electric motors can be monsters for acceleration, and oh look, the Prius has an electric motor. This test is further exacerbated by the density of the atmosphere, which plays to the strength of the electric motor. Run this race at lower altitudes and I'm willing to bet the outcome is quite a bit different. Or maybe run the test in a cold climate.

[@southpark159753]

A boat is still a boat

[@toddaulner5393]

Priest only goes 130 miles on a charge? For $44,000? Save the planet.

[@jimdon7377]

38 miles not 130!

[@ELDOUBLES]

Uturn from weeds would definitely upgrade his Prius fleet to the new ones just to out run cops 😂😂😂

[@khalidmuhammad4408]

Sorry I don't agree with the Prius braking distance😂 No way possible it stopped that short...🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@r2ba435]

Get the 3.0t explorer interceptor. It’s quicker than the charger hemi, especially in elevation.

[@1guyin10]

Is anyone else somewhat disappointed that nobody got pitted? 🤣

[@isaacperez7136]

The pursuit vehicle will last and crash more secure and safer. And cheaper to buy

[@PVo-1111]

Hit the Sport button in the Prius 😂

[@dennisl6198]

Nathan's launch on the first test was about .4 sec late. run that again and i think its uncomfortably close.

[@NathanDAdlen]

We ran in a few other times. The engine has an unusual reaction to acceleration, and we did our best to match the timing with the launch

[@2URLex]

This will be shared on dodge platforms everywhere hopefully.

[@mcglsr237]

Yup, and it will be laughed at. But not the way you think.

[@trionic5]

The new Prius is the ikea shark

[@ahmedsyed3436]

Race starts at 3:57

[@lego4virgo]

Hmm...guess ne'er-do-wells will be trading in Hellcats and ScatPacks for Prius XSEs.

[@AcesA02]

Get a charger from Georgia State Police and I promise nothing will top it.

[@DurdenTyler21]

The heavier the car, the more horsepower it will need in order to perform.

[@Hanguanjun68]

Love the new prius ❤️it's beautiful

[@Rickmakes]

I would guess the Prius was using regen and traditional braking at the same time. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

[@Illtronic-hq2vg]

Its only fair if the Prius has an optimal charge before racing.. just saying.

[@paulg9484]

that v8 muscle car internals is from 20 years ago. so it's expected

[@FrankySilverFace]

Lol No replacement for displacement is so 1970. Turbos superchargers nitrous and electric motors plus light weighting and gears are all replacements and I'm sure I've missed some.

[@haydenformica8571]

Until you put those turbos and nitrous on the bigger displacement engine 😂

[@animalloverjulian8243]

Could you please race Tesla’s against the Dodge Charger?

[@jimdon7377]

This if not legit, Prius tops out at 112, that Charger will fly!

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

112 electronically limited Disable the limiter, at least 120.

[@jimdon7377]

@@KitKitChanIsaac yeah sure, it's just slow anyway! and it is limited for a reason, besides, that engine sounds like is going to pop out through the hood!

[@dro4042]

The cop cars are heavier then factory model. Try a none squad car dodge

[@MickelFrisch]

OK now load the prius with a car seat and backpack full of clothes or something then fill the cop car with all the standard cop gear lol. Like 100lbs extra in the prius and like 800 lbs of gear in the charger and do it again lol. Maybe Toss a line bar in the back seat or something. I want to see some real world test lol. Maybe do some chicanes and a skid pad test too.

[@trevorshark16]

You might outrun the cops but you can't outrun the radio.

[@Changingtesting]

Can’t wait for the prius prime to lower in value so it’ll be easily to pick up a nice, gas, and cheap car as well as being easier to repair compared to more cars

[@L_G_Brandon]

Prius vs mk7.5 GTI

[@adrianl6754]

some ones a little too excited for a Prius lol

[@tactical_potato81]

Prius does look okay, but I'd still take that Charger

[@SlammedImp]

The cop cars are slower then the stock rts

[@brianbethune862]

A mile above sea level, a naturally aspirated engine will produce approximately 15 percent less horsepower. So,performance will decline by 15 %.

[@oscaralvarado4438]

Charger vs caprice ppv

[@sidneygriffiths5737]

Break test was a joke the cars weren't side by side!??? The thing is you must have absolutely known it, Fake Lane car show! First time watching and the last!

[@trevorshark16]

Tires also play a big role

[@ChicagoBob123]

44k no sun roof? Geez buy a tesla