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2012 Toyota Prius consumer reviews

$23,015 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Prius Toyota
(130 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.8
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great hybrid

This is the fifth Prius I have owned. Great mileage, safety features, and reliability. I always get at least 100K miles out of them. Planning to sell the 2012 for a newer Prius!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Toyota never lets you down

This is one of the highest quality cars we have purchased. It has a fantastic ride, along with great styling. The gas mileage is also a major plus. We have been averaging about 53mpg and that includes quite a bit of highway driving.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Hybrid

Surprising more storage than expected. Can fit 3 passengers and 3 snowboards in the car. Or 3 shortboard surf boards. Comfortable, and smooth. I?ve had 4 people get this car after speaking with me. It?s a no brained for sedan hybrid. Drove it on highway during snowstorm. It handled great going 45 mph.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Cost Efficient Car

This car is my best by far in terms of fuel efficiency. I have saved a considerable amount of gas money driving a Prius. Plus, it is dependable on the road and has aesthetic value both inside and out.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this car. Best one I've ever owned.

Excellent gas mileage. Always better in the summer. The only shortcoming is the comfort. It is a little hard if you have to drive a great distance. Could use a little more padding. I've gotten up to 80 MPG, but mostly I get 60 to 70 MPG. In the winter, it usually runs between 45 and 50 MPG.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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OK car

I just got it hence the scores. Time will tell if I like it. One disappointment so far noticed is that you have to drive MPH for the hybrid benefit.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best daily driver

This car is very comfortable and affordable. Gas is very inexpensive, and very efficient. Fits a family of four with two dogs comfortably. Great commuter!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car i have owned

!st Toyota 1975 Celica GT 4 star 2nd Toyota 2008 Avalon 5 star 3rd Toyota 2012 Prius 5 star. All were and are reliable. Still own the Avalon and the Prius .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This is my second Prius. Love that car.

This is my second Prius, best car I've ever owned. The only issue I have is the rear window view is difficult. Design issue.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I can drive on the high occupancy vehicle lane.

Toyota has done a great job reliably manufacturing a vehicle that get better than 40 MPG in nearly all conditions. I have owned a Prius for work and personal use. I don?t think I could easily switch to anything that does not get the same fuel economy again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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