2017
Toyota Prius c

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Available trims

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  • One (GS)
    Starts at
    $20,150
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • One (Natl)
    Starts at
    $20,150
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • One (SE)
    Starts at
    $20,150
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Two (Natl)
    Starts at
    $20,950
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Two (GS)
    Starts at
    $20,950
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Two (SE)
    Starts at
    $20,950
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Three (GS)
    Starts at
    $22,375
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Three (SE)
    Starts at
    $22,375
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Three (Natl)
    Starts at
    $22,375
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Four (Natl)
    Starts at
    $24,965
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Four (SE)
    Starts at
    $24,965
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Four (GS)
    Starts at
    $24,965
    48 City / 43 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
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Notable features

Automatic emergency braking now standard
Lane departure warning now 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
Backup camera only available on top trim level
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Expert 2017 Toyota Prius c review

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What it is: The subcompact Toyota Prius c hybrid is a smaller alternative to the regular Prius and Prius v. C stands for "city," and the Prius c is a four-door hatchback that competes with high-mileage subcompacts like the Hyundai Accent, Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Sonic.


Toyota's Safety Sense C system is now standard. The system features lane departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking.

Significant Standard Features
  • 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motor make 99 horsepower total
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive 
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Power side mirrors
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Power moonroof
  • Cruise control
  • Split-folding rear seat
  • Navigation system

2017 Toyota Prius c review: Our expert's take


What it is: The subcompact Toyota Prius c hybrid is a smaller alternative to the regular Prius and Prius v. C stands for "city," and the Prius c is a four-door hatchback that competes with high-mileage subcompacts like the Hyundai Accent, Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Sonic.


Toyota's Safety Sense C system is now standard. The system features lane departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking.

Significant Standard Features
  • 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motor make 99 horsepower total
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive 
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Power side mirrors
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Power moonroof
  • Cruise control
  • Split-folding rear seat
  • Navigation system

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Safety review

Based on the 2017 Toyota Prius c base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
4/5
Combined side rating rear seat
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
4/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
4/5
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
4/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.8%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
4/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
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

90% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
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Comfort 4.1
Interior 4.2
Performance 4.0
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

  • By Quad_father from virginia beach
    Owns this car
    July 25, 2020

    Low Cost of ownership

    Is it the most fun car to drive? No. Is it a really cool car? No, unless you're an engineer. Is it reliable, cheap to operate and maintain? Yes! That's what this car is designed to do. It doesn't get up like a sports car or carry as much as a truck. Over 3 years of ownership I've experienced Zero problems with this car. I routinely transport my 4 kids around in it. I have moved 2x4's (8ft limit) in this. I have driven 500 miles at once in it. I have driven it in snow (once). It's a great car for anyone concerned about total cost of ownership.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Christydawn12 from Longview, WA
    Owns this car
    April 20, 2018

    Best car ever so happy I bought it!

    This car doesn?t burn gas. It is so solid, drives like a dream. I can?t wait to do a road trip with my new Prius. Beaverton Toyota is the best!
    • 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 Stephen C from Washington DC
    Owns this car
    December 29, 2017

    More efficient, safer, easy drive -- near luxury

    it has more of the safety and navigation features I was looking for, but also is more efficient than the 2012 prius. i'm a tall person, and it is comfortable once in the car. (the steering wheel is a bit low, so getting into the car I bump my thighs. the vision in and around the car is great. I preferred the gear shift feel and location of the 2012, but will easily get used to the 2017. love the higher tech features -- the 'holographic' speed, speed limit and navigation in the windshield, the automatic notifications, the safety features, etc. I feel that the car is too good for me -- and is at least too sophisticated for me to understand all at once.
    • 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 TWA Licensed Psychologist
    Owns this car
    December 11, 2017

    Not only practical but fun to drive

    Excellent handling added to the superior handling and interior design. Since I've only had the car for a couple of weeks and have not had occasion to drive it a good deal my reliability rating is meaningless.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By New Car from Sequim, WA
    Owns this car
    October 28, 2017

    20 seconds 0-60

    Nice looking car. Toyota "Entune" audio apps spotty at best. For their top of the line Prius C 4 the sound system is weak with not much "oomph". The apps cut out often. Sometimes don't work. Great gas mileage. 51 MPG so far. With a 9 gallon gas tank you're not breaking the bank to fill up. Voice recognition often needs you to repeat and speak extremely phonetically. Pleased with the car's looks and ride comfort but 0-60 takes time. Small engine. Need an engineering degree to figure out how to work all the stuff and it is not very user friendly. I'm not disappointed I bought it. For the top of the line Toyota Prius C4 hybrid model, it is priced very nice and if you try you've got quite a bit of negotiation room on the price at most places. Keyless locks and power on and off are nice to have. The Prius C4 model comes with standard moon roof. Do get the door moldings for parking lots or you'll be sorry. I negotiated those and the carpets into the price and negotiated almost $6000 down off of list price.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Tonytheiceman70 from Orem,ut
    Owns this car
    October 16, 2017

    Gas efficiency personified

    I love how little gas we use. We got almost 700 miles on a tank that?s only 11 gallons and change. It isn?t the fastest, it can?t tow anything, but when we take our trip to California I?ll be laughing at how little gas I used.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Kegs from San Francisco
    Owns this car
    August 19, 2017

    Love my zippy Prius!

    Big enough for me yet small enough to find easy parking. I love my zippy Prius C! Great handling, looks good , great gas mileage! I love the Bluetooth setup and easy controls.
    • 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 jacqs from Lincoln, NE
    Owns this car
    August 16, 2017

    I love it!

    This car drives so smooth! I love all of the interior functions, especially the LDR & pre collision alert.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Car buyer
    Test drove this car
    July 3, 2017

    Decline in quality from Prius of prior years

    I owed and LOVED a Toyota Prius from 2004. Car ran for 14 years and was only in the shop once to replace a sensor. We thought the Prius C would be as good, it was not. To make the car cheaper they made the car junkier. The ride is also a lot clunkier, but what really bothers me is the high price tag for such a drastically lower quality Prius model: 20k for a base model! Some models are pretty nice (i.e. Kia Soul) but this one is as stripped down as you can get and still be a car. I wouldn't recommend the Prius C, which is sad because I loved my base model Prius model from 2004.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
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  • By DD from Winfield IL
    Owns this car
    June 12, 2017

    Second Prius c for the Wife!

    Inexpensive to maintain. Easy on gas. Cheap to insure. Prius technology for $8,000 less than a regular Prius!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • 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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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2017 Toyota Prius c?

The 2017 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 2017 Toyota Prius c?

The 2017 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 2017 Toyota Prius c reliable?

The 2017 Toyota Prius c has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 Toyota Prius c owners.

Is the 2017 Toyota Prius c a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 Toyota Prius c. 90.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 4.2
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.8

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