2012 Toyota Prius Summary

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) 46 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

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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Standard Equipment & Options

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