2018
Toyota Prius c

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Available trims

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  • One (SE)
    Starts at
    $20,630
    MPG
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • One (GS)
    Starts at
    $20,630
    MPG
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • One (Natl)
    Starts at
    $20,630
    MPG
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Two (Natl)
    Starts at
    $21,430
    MPG
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Two (GS)
    Starts at
    $21,430
    MPG
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Two (SE)
    Starts at
    $21,430
    MPG
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Three (Natl)
    Starts at
    $22,855
    MPG
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Three (SE)
    Starts at
    $22,855
    MPG
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Three (GS)
    Starts at
    $22,855
    MPG
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Four (Natl)
    Starts at
    $24,965
    MPG
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Four (GS)
    Starts at
    $24,965
    MPG
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Four (SE)
    Starts at
    $24,965
    MPG
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    Seat capacity
    5
    Warranty
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Engine
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
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Notable features

  • Backup camera now standard
  • Automatic emergency braking standard
  • Smallest Prius version
  • Gas-electric hybrid
  • Seats up to five

The good & the bad

The good

  • Fuel economy
  • Lower price than regular Prius
  • Hatchback versatility
  • Easy-to-use multimedia system

The bad

  • Highway acceleration
  • Road noise
  • Unnatural-feeling brakes
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Toyota Prius c base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
Combined side rating front seat
Combined side rating rear seat
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
Overall side crash rating
Rollover rating
Side barrier rating
Side barrier rating driver
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
Side pole rating driver front seat
11.8%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
Side pole rating driver front seat
11.8%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 25,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
2 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12, 000 miles
Dealer certification
160- or 174-point inspections
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Consumer reviews

94% of drivers recommend this car
Based on 18 reviews
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Comfort
4.8
Interior
4.8
Performance
4.5
Value
4.7
Exterior
4.7
Reliability
4.9

Most recent

  • By Joel from Fullerton, CA
    Owns this car
    July 15, 2020

    So cheap to run and all the modern conveniences.

    A straight forward economy car to save money but it is very comfortable and fun to drive because it's so light. The gas savings at almost 50mpg are amazing.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Mainer from Monroe, ME
    Owns this car
    June 20, 2019

    Cool little transportation unit is this....

    So, our 2nd c. This little bugger has wheels (a 2), is sandstorm colored, has rails on the roof (like you'd ever carry much on it) and is just a great little car to drive. Our other car is a newish Forester and we fight over who takes the little c every day. Avg mpg over 50, even with Maine winters.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Lizzy from Folsom, CA
    Owns this car
    January 22, 2019

    Awesome little car

    This car meets all my requirements, terrific gas saver, cute interior and get up and go. I previously owned a Prius C and gladly purchased a second.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Lzcar from CA
    Owns this car
    December 29, 2018

    What a nice car, we love it!

    This car is so impressive to me. Equipped with almost all we need. Nice design and very beauty little baby. I would really recommend to all to own one of this car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Disappointedgirl from San Luis Obispo County
    Owns this car
    December 4, 2018

    Gutless and a lot of road noise.

    Not worth the price. Don?t feel safe when driving in raining conditions. Unsafe in heavy traffic as it has no power. Difficult to get up grades. Big disappointment.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort
    3.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    2.0
    Value
    1.0
    Exterior
    4.0
    Reliability
    3.0
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  • By laurafarren from Boston, MA
    Owns this car
    November 14, 2018

    Love this car!

    Great car. Reliable, fuel efficient, and surprisingly roomy. I commute over an hour each way everyday, and this car is perfect for both highway and city driving. Super easy to park.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By g3shankar
    Owns this car
    August 14, 2018

    fuel efficient car

    the perfect small car for fuel efficiency. it is ideal for city driving. most comfortable and has all the Toyota safety features. thanks so much for building an amazing car
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Helge from Van Etten
    Owns this car
    August 13, 2018

    Leather heated seats sooth away my pains and aches

    Love everything about it so far great mileage with high end luxury to boot. I've loaded up the hatch back with all my bug out gear and it fits perfectly.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Jeremy from Vancouver, BC
    Owns this car
    July 30, 2018

    This car is perfect for me

    This vehicle is a perfect fit for me, being a hybrid but not a plug in. The styling inside and out is great, and just the right level of features that I wanted in a new car. The engine is a bit lacking on highway hills but it's still ok for my style of driving. I love this car!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Fish from Santa Cruz
    Owns this car
    July 14, 2018

    nice car!

    Incredible mpg! Excellent visibility from inside vehicle, looking outward. It?s soooo cute! Very comfortable seats (but the Prius C - One, seats, look like ghosts- not attractive-but who cares?)
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Michael c from wall, N.J.
    Owns this car
    July 10, 2018

    Very comfortable car, economicle

    This is my third Prius and it is the best model I ever had in so many ways. it has great features like lane change warnings, auto cruise control safety feature that automatically slows the vehicle down if you are getting too close to the car in front of you. Back up camera and sensing system that alerts you if you are getting too close to the car behind you. Great dashboard features that can easily be read. Great overall vehicle, we love it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    5.0
    Interior
    5.0
    Performance
    5.0
    Value
    5.0
    Exterior
    5.0
    Reliability
    5.0
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  • By Warror97 from Fountain Valley
    Test drove this car
    July 8, 2018

    Sorlara

    Nice car but not much power with it's acceleration. Interior is nice and comfortable, and exterior is good looking. Price seemed within range for the car
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort
    4.0
    Interior
    4.0
    Performance
    4.0
    Value
    4.0
    Exterior
    4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Toyota Prius c?

The 2018 Toyota Prius c is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Four (3 styles)
  • One (3 styles)
  • Three (3 styles)
  • Two (3 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Toyota Prius c?

The 2018 Toyota Prius c offers up to 48 MPG in city driving and 43 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Toyota Prius c reliable?

The 2018 Toyota Prius c has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Toyota Prius c owners.

Is the 2018 Toyota Prius c a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Toyota Prius c. 94.4% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 18 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.9

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