2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in

Rating from gas saver enthusiast

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I like to say that the prius plug in toyota is one of the best built,reliable, dependable and gas saving car in the market today,Im very happy to have purchased one ."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Prius Enthusiadst

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Vehicle is attractive - handles very well - comfortable to drive - economical with excellent gas mileage."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Disappointed & Angry Prius Plug-in Owner

(2)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"For those of you interested in a Prius-Plug-in to achieve what Toyota is touting as 95-100 mpg, hear this: the only way you can achieve that mileage is to charge the car, drive 11 miles, rechrage the car, drive another 11 miles, et certera, et cetera. For those of us who drive longer distances, this is clearly ridiculous. For those who drive 11 miles or less per day, you don't need this car and its hefty price tag to do that - a smaller, less expensive all-electric car would do just fine. Toyota has priced the Prius plug-in several thousand dollars higher than the non-plug-in model on the rationale that there will be comparable $$ savings from the 95+ mpg mileage. But unless you use the car just to commute to the train station or get a quart of milk, this is not going to happen. So if you want a car that can take you 11 miles without gas, get an electric car or find one of the companies that can adapt a conventional Prius to be a plug in - which can ahcieve an all-electric range of 40-50 miles. or if you want a Prius hybrid, get one of the lesser expensive convenional models. It is grossly misleading at best for Toyota to market this car as getting 95+ mpg. Plus the plug-in cord is only 20 ft. long and Toyota sternly warns not to use an extension cord. Plus there is no spare tire. Having said all that, in all other respects it is a beautiful, well-engineered car and rides like a dream. But then so is the conventional non-plug in Prius at several thousand dollars lower cost."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Pri-ii Fan

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Absolutely incredible car that seems much more than a regular Prius, the plug-in feature aside. I also own a 2010 Prius II, and the 2012 PHV standard model feels like a luxury car in comparison. The ride alone is more precise and has a silky smoothness to it that you can't appreciate unless you've owned an earlier model Prius. The built-in GPS with internet apps and backup color video cam are really great to have. Finally, being able to drive up to 62 mph in EV mode is what sets this car apart from other Pri-ii. Sure, the range in EV mode is limited, but it all depends on how far you drive on average. I mostly drive in town, so I've already seen my MPG go to as high as 105 mpg. I recharge the car every day and it only takes 3 hours max for a complete charge, and that's using standard 120V house current, not 240V. This car is a keeper that will save tons of gas money over the years. I would also mention that the body and paint finish is impeccable - I got the Blizzard Pearl, which is absolutely gorgeous. Can you tell I love my Prius PHV? Also looking forward to the $2500 tax credit when I do my taxes later. When you take into account the federal tax credit and, if you're lucky, state tax benefits, buying the standard model Prius PHV is actually competitive with a regular Prius III-V. This car has exceeded my expectations in every way."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Plug-In Car Enthusiast

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I wanted a Plug-In car with 36 miles electric only range, volt could have fit the bill but it is only four seater and getting in and out of the car was tight, so I leased Prius Plug-In with 12 miles EV only range hoping that by end of lease their will be more options for in the Plug-In cars."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from ValueSeeker

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have had my Prius Plug-In for about 4 months and have 4000 miles on it. I averaged 63 MPG from my "B" trip counter, which I have never reset. I work 2.9 miles from home and all the normal destinations, like grocery, dentist, office supplies, hardware stores and restaraunts are very close. This is good, because it only gets 11.4 miles on a 3 hour 110VAC charge. The things I like most are how zippy this car is. I can burn rubber from a side street intersection. The cruise control really is one of the most apt and tight that I've ever had. The bluetooth, sound and Gps are a great addition. The interior is very accomodating and it is a pleasure to be in. The all 4 1-touch up & down windows are a plus and all the controls and displays are superb. I hauled about $160 of liquid refreshments in this baby; it can take a lot of weight; even with the great air conditioner running full blast. The car is definitely good looking, too. What I don't like is that it should run at least 20 miles on a charge, 11.4 is just too little. But, it transitions to the hybrid mode automatically when the battery alone reaches zero. Oh, but you have to select hybrid if you want to save 8-10 miles for when you return from a long trip; you don't have to do this, but I like to. And, while you coast down hills or brake, it charges the battery. I like the hill brake feature, too! Back to the minuses: I don't like the voice activated feature because it could use some improvements. Maybe with future software updates it will get less frustrating to use. Also, after using the Garmin Nuvi all these years, we're spoiled and don't like the GPS 100%; maybe only 95%! Overall, I love this car. If they could have made it in all wheel drive and added a full spare tire, I would buy 2 of these."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Ragr

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Good: 46 mpg is the lowest I've gotten and that's when driving long distance over mountains. 61 mpg is the best when I'm only driving short distances around town and able to charge every night. Comfortable ride. Hands free Bluetooth with clear sound. Bad: lots of road noise. Closing doors sound like they are toys and doors might fall off (they haven't). Entune (Toyota's apps) is completely worthless but I don't need it anyway. Passenger seatbelt knocks against sidewall when driving with window down. Hatchback does not have auto close. Must close manually. The good far outweighs the bad and the Prius Plugin shows the future path of all cars. Love it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family