Why Toyota doesn't want you to buy the Prius.

Way overpriced and possibly produced by interns.

[@toninocars]

Most people disagree and kind of overhyped this car but this man is actually right about it. It’s a mess especially the dashboard and cluster. Get Corolla instead

[@mrvang8077]

Just seeing it and looking at all the features. I can already tell that nothing about this car looks right. The interior is NOT even that great quality. Looks cheap, feels cheap, features are awkward and funky with the layout. To sum it all up. Nothing makes any sense. I'm better off buying a near luxury quality with a much better layout that looks and feels right. Is this prius worth $40 grand plus? NOT REALLY!

[@mrvang8077]

He bought the vehicle only to find out later down the line that the vehicle is far more of a nuisance than it didn't need to be if the vehicle is built properly.

[@alginyes]

Nah, I'm good with my 2024 Prius XLE.

[@TheYoungMontana]

Have zero issues with the cluster at all. Adjust the steering wheel and the seat and you can see everything.

[@alanmonson2739]

Love my 2024 Prius LE drives amazing and average mpg stays above 60

[@Guiler662]

You missed the fact you are comparing it to the base price of cars that are not plug in hybrids or at the same trim level even.

[@RoadandTract]

The point is Toyota is overcharging and its only because they can't kill off the model.

[@afcgeo882]

@@RoadandTractAnd yet they sell every single one as soon as it hits the dealers’ lots.

[@Grompus4]

This review screams petty and is weirdly personal for some reason

[@RoadandTract]

Tell me you weren't alive when the original Pirus came out, or know the Larry David Prius reference without telling me. Grow some hair!

[@Grompus4]

@@RoadandTract yeah there it is again. Odd way to conduct yourself. Go to therapy

[@adnamamedia]

If you can't see the instrument cluster... maybe that's a hint that you should adjust your seat and steering wheel 😭

[@RoadandTract]

You think I ride around like some gangsta thug in my pimp'n hybrid going from crib to crib collecting rent and vaping from light to light while blasting trash from the stereo and texting my bitches?

[@busterdouglasiii3838]

@@RoadandTractYou sound like an excellent upstanding klansman. Keep it up!

[@flubbernugget888888]

@@RoadandTractyeah this just confirmed your a retard

[@Ash-cz7gp]

@@RoadandTract LOL..... Also, the video clearly shows your head is damn near at the headliner.

[@AS7352]

Not sure why this is even uploaded, maybe looking for validation on emotional venting. Maybe read the car manual next time or try to go for a hike to vent out emotions then look at life again. As for issues, looks like the only two oversights is the sprayer and phone charger. Vent situation works well. Price comparison is wack, rav4p is 43k, PriusP is 32k and they are different segments.. For instrument cluster, as for any car, you adjust your position and steering wheel.. And volume knob is on the steering wheel like any normal car... and the other one is in good location for passenger to reach. A real facepalm moment for these two points.

[@RoadandTract]

Time is money. I'm not reading a manual every week I get a new car. I need to get in and hit the road. I don't need validation from anyone as I'm the guy doing all the work. You can critique a review all you want, but you're wasting your time. Perhaps that's why you can't afford things you really want?

[@AS7352]

@@RoadandTract Of course, if this would've been a review. And you're right I am wasting my time. Good luck with whatever this is.

[@carlosescolar]

I have had a Prius Prime XSE for 2 weeks now and I love it! It has an MSRP of $36k. 1. I am 5'7" and I love the cluster instrument panel. I lowered the steering wheel and raised the seat and I can see it perfectly 2. There is a volume control on the steering wheel, so the knob on the console is for the passenger 3. My son complains about the lack of air in the back, so I agree that rear needs vents 4. I drive 60 miles a day, and I have not needed to used the gas engine yet 5. I get 5 miles per kilowatt hour, which costs me $0.37, when I don't recharge it for free while I shop at Publix 6. I had owned two Priuses before, a Camry Hybrid and a Lexus 300h (hybrid). This car rides like the Lexus!

[@ruidiw212]

most petty and dumbest review ever

[@RoadandTract]

Your comment is lame and reflects your inner thoughts of temptation and suicide quite drastically. Get help.

[@afcgeo882]

I agree with you. The most intelligent thing he said was that the button graphic doesn’t look like a Prius.

[@mikesmith1702]

did it hurt your feelings? why did you watch it?

[@afcgeo882]

@@mikesmith1702 You watch things not knowing how they’ll be. Is that a difficult concept for you? Are you just here to troll?

[@mikesmith1702]

@@afcgeo882 you think no ac vents in the back are a positive at $43K?

[@bleaujos9927]

Love my Prius Prime! Don’t pay attention to groundless speechs and go try one, it will make you smile!

[@RoadandTract]

Don't pay attention to hyped fanboy fodder! Skip it and get a Camry or Highlander for less!

[@alginyes]

@@RoadandTract No. Like @bleaujos9927, get a new Prius. I have the Prius XLE 2024 and love it!!!! (Side note : Ventilation is in the back - under the seats - and you can control it from the front. RESEARCH CLOWN)

[@ricka.6758]

Hi. Thanks for the review. I purchased my 2024 Prius LE for < $30k including destination charges of $1,095 and dealer/port-of-entry add-ons of $1,000 such as floor mats, door edge guards, mud guards etc. My trade-in 2004 Prius was 20 years old.

[@RoadandTract]

You did it properly!

[@83goobmoonlight]

On the newer Electric Toyotas has a terribly designed steering wheel that blocks the speedometer

[@kev2034]

10:31 isn't that the volume paddle on the steering wheel?

[@RoadandTract]

Yes, and it's annoying because the increments are so small and you end up spending 5 seconds to crank it or lower it.

[@keenakyra]

im looking to buy the new prius and your comments made me lol

[@RoadandTract]

Never buy the expensive cheap car.

[@Gritt982]

The Mazda 3 has far better features. 12 speaker premium audio, dual zone climate, a real full color heads up display in your line of sight, reverse-tilt-down side mirrors with auto dimming, and a typical Mazda driving experience with G-Vectoring Control Plus (brake based torque vectoring) for less. Not really comparable but you get more features for less. I don't agree that all cuvs are so much greater, what with being higher up and having a large unused space underneath, it kind of reduces load space for ground clearance that you likely won't use. Wagon designs would be great but most people like to drive around sitting above the dash rather than behind it. Some people still like to sit behind the dash.

[@ElmoBHD]

you're the wrong shape and size. Perhaps its designed for smaller mass. I'd rather have buttons than not having them. Its efficient and sells in 10s of thousands, so I think Toyota knows what it is doing way more than you know how to use a camera. I poor video, Limited effort put into production. Serious lack of knowledge.

[@RoadandTract]

This is youtube. Productions belong on television. Voiceovers belong in post because someone made a mistake. I'm rolling LIVE. This is real life. Nobody is the right shape and size... you sound like you have a foot fetish.

[@superset5]

that trunk release button is on a RAV4 fwiw.

[@SchmooFuzzy]

stop whining

[@RoadandTract]

Live a better life.

[@jonathonalsop2120]

Well I sat in the thing and could adjust the wheel to be comfortable and see the instrument cluster so that's a personal issue. None of these other complaints are relevant, it's a PHEV, the only other equivalent option in the Toyota lineup is the RAV4 Prime. And it's around $10k more which might make sense if you want the AWD/larger size, and you might be able to find a used one for about the same price as a new Prius Prime. Now if you shop the regular Prius, yeah people should also try the Corolla and Camry.

[@RoadandTract]

Everything I point out is relevant. That's why Toyota sent me the car and not you. I call the shots around here.

[@marcprobin1659]

Granted, they should of put an air vent in the back but I believe your blowing out of proportion. I have 23 XLE AWD and I have no problem seeing the cluster. Your saying 43k, which is the top trim! What is the top trim for the Corolla or RAV4, Please compare apples to apples. If you find 43k is too much, go for the LE

[@RoadandTract]

Ok, so let's say you get the LE... is the $10k price difference for the same car really noticeable?

[@afcgeo882]

Every other car in its class has no air vent in the back.

[@marcprobin1659]

@@afcgeo882 Yeah, I know, but it would be nice, especially when you have a passenger/dog.

[@afcgeo882]

@@marcprobin1659 I don’t disagree, but it’s a small interior and running ducts would add quite a bit to the price in order to keep the same profit margin. Honestly, the car’s HVAC keeps the car nice and cool, even in the back. If it didn’t, then it would be a problem. My old 2005 Camry didn’t have them either and it was never an issue.

[@d3edlo1s]

why do you keep referring to "interns"?

[@RoadandTract]

Because only interns could get approval for these oversights while management teams preserve their budget and have staff that only does what they are told. Nobody cared when this Prius launched and Toyota can't kill it off due to fleet sales. So get the cheapest staff possible and put something out there and try to make as much money as possible at all costs. Interns!

[@TomLawlor-iq6gm]

Ah, no, The "Charge Mode" button next to the shifter is not meant to charge the battery to a full capacity. It's meant only for recharging the battery enough to get you a short distance (i.e. through a condo parking garage and such). Driving a long distance in Charge Mode will result in an MPG of around 28mpg. Not the 100+mph you get in hybrid mode. Arsehole.

[@RoadandTract]

I disagree. So you're incorrect.

[@TomLawlor-iq6gm]

@@RoadandTract You disagree. That's what makes you an arsehole.

[@stevendegreef93]

Completely correct. As in the Rav4 prime

[@stevendegreef93]

@@RoadandTract Youre reaction: That's logic in reverse, thus absurd

[@HughJashole69]

My 2 cents and I’m only commenting bc some of the comments are from obvious Toyota fanboys who can’t remove their bias for a minute. I had a Prius for a long time. A 2010 with a ton of miles on it. Everything worked but I can tell it was starting to go downhill so I looked at options at replacing. I initially wanted a 23 or 24 Prius but I couldn’t find them near me much less willing to pay a markup the dealer would charge bc they know they could bc some dummy would pay over msrp. I looked at the Camry hybrid and I wanted that body style but the LE doesn’t have some features I want at that high of a price and if I did get a Camry with the features I’d be paying a fortune and might as well look at a Corolla cross hybrid or something similar. This is what happens with Toyota. Over charge for features so you have to get a high priced model you want or get a more “premium” car that’s a lesser trim but costs the same as the initial higher trim car you wanted. Anyway, thought about the Corolla hybrid and I really liked it but it’s too small for me needs. I really needed it to be a midsize sedan at minimum. I wanted to stay with Toyota bc I’ve been a Toyota owner for years but I’m not paying over msrp on anything much less a depreciating asset and the only dealers around me weee charging too many fees and market adjustments. I looked outside my area but would have to travel 3-4 hours one way to get a deal done and didn’t have the time or patience after talking with these dealers. I started looking at other makes and models. I was really interested in the Chevy trax from a value proposition but the 3 cylinder killed me at the thought of how reliable it would be 4-5 years from now. I test drove a Buick envista and while I liked the way it drove, the seats were horrible and they didn’t have auto hold which is a must for me. I went to Hyundai and test drove the sonata hybrid (2024) and knew it was the one. I didn’t need a plug in hybrid but I wanted a hybrid. It’s extremely stylish, roomy, and the base model is perfectly equipped for me. Since they only have two models (base and limited) it wasn’t worth the 8k extra to get leather seats, power trunk, ventilated seats, heads up display, and better radio so I chose the base specifically because of the cloth seats. It has wireless charging, wireless CarPlay, heated seats, REAR vents (wtf Toyota) lifetime remote start via app, super comfortable seats, well thought out design… I’m sure I’m missing more things but it’s 6am and I haven’t had my caffeine. Long story short I went outside or my Toyota fanboy stage and bought a different brand bc it suits me the best. It took me a couple of months and countless hours to make my choice. I don’t just buy on a whim. The car was 32k, the limited 40k but even at 40k it blows the Prius out of the water with the additional features that the Prius doesn’t. Don’t get me wrong, Toyota quality and whatnot is great but they’re always dead last in comfort and features and if you don’t think so you’re blind. I put 4K miles on my sonata in about 6 weeks and I love driving it. Going close or far it’s super comfortable and with me being a stickler for maintenance I’m sure this will last a long time and for a lot of miles.

[@angiewu932]

Valid points, except for the volume control, which I generally use on the steering wheel as the driver. (09 prius owner)

[@silvertube52]

Yeah I'm old, but my family never had a car with AC when I was growing up. It was a luxury for rich people. So I have to laugh that you complain that the back seat of a small car doesn't have AC vents. 🤣🤣 You are right that the upper trim levels are over priced but the LE is a bargain. The only complaint you make that concerns me is the bad aim of the windshield wiper spray. The base model is better than the other cars you mentioned because of better mileage for $30K.

[@RoadandTract]

Throw dogs in the back seat without vents and tell me how that works out for you in Texas.

[@mrvang8077]

Don't gripe when you buy it without really looking at the overall features of the vehicle before buying it. Most people just buy it because it has one or 2 features that they like, but totally ignore all the rest of the other details. If if look funky and out of place. It's a tell tale sign of a poorly engineering and design of the vehicle that just didn't look or feel like it made any sense. Your money, you scrutinize the vehicle to make sure it has everything you want for a reasonable price.

[@SkyRL25]

Understand point but Toyota made that car more fun to drive and good looking.........yes they will sell you a Camry instead lol

[@RoadandTract]

It looks new but it still drives like the old Prius. Not fun to drive at all.

[@SkyRL25]

@@RoadandTract ahahahahahahah you just lost a lot of credibility ............. can't compare 220 horsepower with the old one......anyway to each their opinion

[@begley09]

We get it, you don't like it.

[@RoadandTract]

I don't hate it.

[@adamr-4343]

These aren't oversights this is just how Toyota has always built cars. People continue to buy them because "its a Toyota". Great LOOKING car though. Love the new design.

[@RoadandTract]

They are charging a halo premium for sure.

[@califrexan]

Here’s the seemingly impossible unicorn we’re chasing right now: Quiet Interior AWD Hybrid (not plug-in) Compact-ish SUV, 35-ish mpg. Don’t care about horsepower or pickup, it just needs to be quiet inside. Your Volvo review looks enticing. The Highlander is going away in non-grand and the grand is too big for us. We did test a non-hybrid non-grand platinum, but it didn’t seem to do anything to insulate ambient freeway noise.

[@RoadandTract]

Mazda cx70. I was just on a press trip for that. Video posting soon.

[@califrexan]

@@RoadandTract ooo, interesting. Looks like they've not yet published the MPG specs, did you test the plugin hybrid model?

[@RoadandTract]

Both i6 and phev. Great rides.

[@afcgeo882]

The CRV, Rav4 and Tucson/Sportage all fit that bill.

[@califrexan]

@@RoadandTract I just spoke to a dealership who told me that we are a couple months away from Toyota releasing a "Crown Signia" which sounds like it could fit our bill. Have they released one to you yet? We would love to check it out. We're local to you too if you want to do a first impressions collab video :D (we met years ago at HH South)

[@mikesmith1702]

was quoted $42K for Crown Limited and I'm sure I can get it for less.

[@walkmanlee2617]

What city you quoted the Crown limited for that number$ ?

[@mikesmith1702]

@@walkmanlee2617 phoenix got it through Costco auto buying program in writing

[@sysomyoung7437]

Thank you

[@califrexan]

Fascinating review, thank you for doing this. It does seem really awful. That invisible instrumentation looks terrible, I really shouldn't have to work to see how fast I'm going, or just basic metrics. I'm still driving my 2014 Prius, very much the base model or as I liked to put it "I'd like the cheapest Prius on your lot", I think at the time the MSRP was like $23k, and the interior feels superior to what I'm seeing in your video. I don't have rear seat ventilation either, but I think that's okay on small-ish size sedans and also how cheap it was. I still love it, it runs great, I'll probably keep it for another 10 years.

[@mutatedAi]

Honda's are still amazing 🤩

[@RoadandTract]

Perhaps.

[@mrvang8077]

There's a reason behind why toyota doesn't want customers to buy. It's horrendous looking vehicle that made absolutely zero sense. Even dealership knew how poorly design the vehicle was. Hence why they rather try to sell it asap.