Cars.com Family Reviews the 2012 Toyota Prius

By Jennifer Newman
March 5, 2015
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When it comes to Toyota’s venerable Prius, the automaker has changed little about its gas-sipping hybrid, says Cars.com Family contributor Sara Lacey. The gas-electric hybrid has surprisingly good pickup on the highway, and it can easily fit a smaller family. The Prius gets an EPA-estimated 51/48 mpg city/highway, which will help any family’s budget, too.

2012 Toyota Prius Review
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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

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