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2012 Toyota Prius c consumer reviews

$18,950 starting MSRP
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(99 reviews)
93% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.8
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reliable with awesome mileage

I have owned this car for 5 years, and have never had one issue! Reliable, comfortable, and 50+ MPG. What is not to love.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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49mpg @100,000miles in real-world driving!

What more can you ask for...minimal maintenance, 49mpg, reliable and a good sound system to boot. Best commuter car I've ever owned (15+ years with a 100 mile daily commute).

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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Very Modern, small reliable easy to drive

What you would expect from a toyota hybrid. Quiet electric engine and the acceleration surprised me(thought it would be noticeably slower). Would have purchased if the car didn't have damage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best on the Road

It may be a "used" vehicle, but it rocks! Better gas mileage; easy to maneuver; very comfortable; many standard options!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most economic car my daughter likes

i bought this car for my daughte because she just graduated from high school. She has been looking for a car and this the best best she found. excelent condition,Bluetooth, electric, low on gas mileage

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most economic efficient car I've ever owned.

This car is very comfortable and the interior design is very nice. The fuel efficiency is great, I only have to replace my gas every 3 weeks when I'm driving in town, every 5 hours when I'm driving on the highway. The exterior of the car could have some redesigns to make it look more pleasing to the eye.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice ride

Great fuel efficiency, I'm very happy with the vehicle, good quality for the price, good job Toyota

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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Fuel Efficient and Reliable!

I bought this car because I wanted the fuel efficiency of a Prius without the Sci-Fi aesthetic. IMO the C is the least Prius-looking Prius, and for me that's a good thing. I picked this car up when I was working a job that required a lot of traveling in my own car. Having such a fuel-efficient vehicle helped me make a solid profit on mileage reimbursement. While a Prius C isn't a flashy car by any means, it does make a statement. It is an urbane and understated choice for those who want to save money on fuel and still look cool.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • 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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Great Little Car

The Prius C is a great way to get into a Prius, but stay in a sub-compact sized car. Aside from the electronics, there are no luxury elements to the car, and it was not comfortable for trips over about 4 hours (my husband and I are both average weight and I'm pretty short). The road noise is pretty bad, so I always had to have the volume cranked...especially when listening to pod-casts on the interstate. The seats are comfortable for short rides, but not at all for long trips. I would joke that I drove a little cat toy. Yet, I still loved that car and every minute I spent in it. I used it mainly on my short daily commute of all city driving, and I maintained around 50 mpg.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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most reliable car I ever owned

It is stye perfect commuter car for anyone that needs to watch the wallet, but still wants to have a nice looking car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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