2012 Toyota Prius

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2012 Toyota Prius

Starting MSRP $24,000–$29,805

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MPG City: 51 Highway: 48

Available Engines

98-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas)

Transmissions

2-speed CVT w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.7) 44 consumer reviews

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New or Notable

Restyled bumper, headlights, taillights
New standard touch-screen
Optional self-parking feature discontinued
Genuine leather discontinued
Gas/electric drivetrain
50 mpg combined
 

What We Like

Gas mileage
Roomy interior
Forward visibility
Hatchback versatility
Reliability history

What We Don't

Braking feel
Balky acceleration
Noise
Rear blind spots
Ride and handling
Low-res instrument display

Toyota calls its Prius an "Eco-Icon," and the latest generation should have plenty of available gadgets for technological and environmental die-hards. Among them are a solar-panel moonroof that powers modest air conditioning in hot parking lots and LED headlights that use less energy than conventional halogen lamps. The five-seat Prius competes with Honda's 41-mpg Insight, and indirectly against Volkswagen's 34-mpg Jetta TDI diesel.

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4 Available Prius Trims

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    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
Two 5dr Hatchback
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4 cyl 48/51 $24,000 $22,560
Three 5dr Hatchback
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4 cyl 48/51 $25,565 $23,799
Four 5dr Hatchback
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4 cyl 48/51 $28,235 $26,284
Five 5dr Hatchback
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4 cyl 48/51 $29,805 $27,744
Destination charge: $795
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