Cars.com Family Reviews the 2012 Toyota Prius v

By Jennifer Newman
March 5, 2015
1843755368 1425510252245 jpeg automatic-content-migration

To create the family-friendly 2012 Toyota Prius v, the automaker took its well-liked Prius and increased the space in the cargo area and the second row. For Cars.com Family reviewer BreAnn Ahara, a 2008 Prius owner, this extra room made the Prius v an excellent vehicle for her family of four. The Prius v’s fuel economy numbers take a hit, though. It gets 44/40 mpg city/highway, which is lower than the regular Prius’ 51/48 mpg.

2012 Toyota Prius v Review
Editor-in-Chief
Jennifer Newman

Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Newman is a journalist with more than 25 years of experience, including 15 years as an automotive journalist at Cars.com. Jennifer leads the Editorial team in its mission of helping car shoppers find the vehicle that best fits their life. A mom of two, she’s graduated from kids in car seats to teens behind the steering wheel. She’s also a certified car-seat technician with more than 12 years of experience, as well as member of the World Car Jury, Automotive Press Association and Midwest Automotive Media Association. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennilnewman/ Instagram: @jennilnewman

Featured stories

volkswagen id buzz pro s plus 2025 08 interior cargo jpg
By Joe Bruzek
June 13, 2025
toyota toyota corolla gr 2025 01 exterior front angle silver scaled jpg
Photo of Conner Golden
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
nissan leaf 2026 01 exterior front angle jpg
By Conner Golden
June 17, 2025