2012 Toyota Prius v

Rating from Prius V Owner

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

"We have had our Prius for 11 months, and after a few months it whined upon starting to drive when cold. It has done it off and on for many months. Toyota is trying to find a solution to this whine, but has been unable to. There are only a few Prius Vs in our area with this problem, unfortunaely we got one. It drives fine, and does not appear to be life threating, so Toyota won't refund the money we paid for it. We like the car and the gas milage, so we are trading it in on a 2013, with hopes that it does not have the problem. Other than that, we really like the car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from New to Prius

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

"It is what it is - a small wagon with awesome gas mileage. You're not buying this car for performance or styling. But I've been getting 42-43 mpg combined hwy and city, it is a comfortable car (although not for everyone, my wife hates the seats) with good cargo capacity. I have the V3 model with navigation but cloth seats. The enTune system didn't work right initially but was fixed with a software upgrade by the dealer after they ran diagnostics on it. Overall glad I bought it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Pearl

(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

"We love our new PriusV! I've never owned a new car before and this Blizzard Pearl one is so beautiful. I like watching the dash boards MPG and think of all the gas I'm saving!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Old Retired Great Gramps

(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

"This is our second prius the first being a 2007 that now has 73000 miles and has averaged 44 MPG way lower than the original sticker 50/60 without any mechanical or electrical issues tires seem to only last around 30k. The 2012 Prius V 5 Has more room and significant upgrades that include heated simulated leather seats, gps, auto LED headlights etc. The ride is great and is averaging 43 MPG . In my personal opinion the Prius techknowledgy is the best on the market. I have 40 years experience in the automotive field and believe me with fuel prices continueing to climb I feel the combination Gas and Electric is the way to go. I do believe Toyota Prius is the most reliable and fuel efficent vehicle on the market."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Prius lover

(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

"I was pleasantly surprised with the value, the great gas mileage, the comfort, the more room and comfort plus all of the extras that the car came with. It was the best choice in care that I have ever made."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Windgineer

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

"I bought a new 2012 Prius 2 to take advantage of the "supposed" 50 MPG on the sticker. Every tank of gas has been driven to "10 miles" available and the trip meter "mileage" and "miles per gallon average" have been noted. The the tank has been topped off and the trip meters reset for the next study. The car has been driven on flat suburban city miles combined with flat city highway miles. The EV "mode" has been selected and great care has been taken to keep the car in EV status without causing accidents on the road....... NEVER EVER EVER EVER....NOT ONCE has the car performed any better than 40.8 MPG over a full tank of gas...A FULL 20% LESS THAN THE STICKER AND TOYOTA ADVERTISING CLAIMS. I have run the test over and over and over. I have called Toyota...they tell me to suck eggs, as does the dealership that sold it to me. The service department says that, without an "engine light" on there is nothing wrong with the car and nothing they can do. If this is the case, then THE CLAIMS BY TOYOTA OF PRIUS GAS CONSUMPTION OF 50 MPG ARE COMPLETELY FRAUDULENT. The dealership and the factory have been completely unresponsive. I AM STUCK WITH THE CAR DEAL - BUT THIS IS THE FIRST AND LAST TOYOTA I WILL EVER PURCHASE.!!!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from 58 in pa

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

"I traded in our six-year old Camry Hybrid for Prius V to get the new entertainment features (i love hd radio) and because i liked the higher seating. Driver seat comfort and entry/exit is my favorite part of owning this car, far better than the Camry. I like that the driver seat is NOT power, making it a superfast adjustment from my wife's position. The front seats are perfect for me, at 5-11" and 190lb.and very,very comfortable (never any driving fatigue). I am still getting used to driving this car and almost feel like it is adapting to me. My wife and I both drive it and have averaged 47 mpg, but that requires slow take-offs. Last night we did a 50mile flat roundtrip with four in the car and logged 54 mpg. We like the quiet, smooth running but camry had better visibility and a more compliant suspension. My hope is that steering doesn't get loose over bumps like it did with the camry after 4-5 years. Otherwise reliability has been excellent."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Toyota 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

"I have owned a Toyota Prius for 2 years. I was so excited when I learned that Toyota was "super sizing" the Prius. We travel quite a bit and I do agility trials with my dog so cargo space is important.We finalized the deal on our "V" in late August. Great choice, love my new car!! Attention to detail on the interior is fatastic. It's hard to believe how much more room I now have. There are so many great features. I highly recommend this vehicle."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Blown away by Prius v

(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

"Went shopping for a Prius and was hesitant about the smaller size and cargo space. When the salesman told me about the Prius v, I was immediately intrigued. A wagon Prius? Sounds too good to be true! Six weeks later, I am crazy about the car, especially the 42 mpg I average! The price was great, I've got plenty of room, very comfortable, and loaded with extras and modern styling. So far, really the best car I've ever purchased."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Rik

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

"You're not buying a luxury vehicle here, although many of the features suggest that. The leather-like seats are very nice, and I've already used the seat-heaters - very effective! The "media center" is impressive, and the voice-command is accurate and cool. The inside room is great - I move equipment, and everything that used to fit in my Rav 4 fits in the Prius v - a big selling point for me. The seats are adjustable, and very comfortable. Not luxury comfort, but good, solid comfort. Visability from the driver's seat is good; no overt blind spots. I like the garage opener buttons. I got the pearl white paint, and it's very nice. The pick up is ok, but not stellar. Then again, you're buying it for the mileage, not because it gets up to 100 in 3 seconds. Overall, I really like this vehicle, which I can't say about all vehicles I've owned before. "Value for the money" would have been 5 stars, if I didn't think all cars were overpriced to begin with."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around