2017 Toyota Prius Prime consumer reviews

I've had my Prius Prime for just under one month -- have driven close to 1000 miles, and haven't had to put any gas in it yet (left dealership with a full tank). I love the responsiveness and handling, and I'm slowly learning to utilize all the amazing tech features. I am continually stopped by strangers in parking lots who ask about the car, both for the great style and the plug-in hybrid feature. It's a great car!

I mean nothing derogatory by the title. I have driven the Tesla and it's a wonderful car, but far out of the price range of most buyers. The Prius Prime is a very practical alternative to the pricey "battery only" products currently available. For around 30 K you can own a car that, depending on your driving, will never need fuel. Yes, if you drive 25 miles or less per day and charge daily you will never need to buy gas again. If you charge nightly and drive 25 miles to work one way, the return trip will only burn 1/2 gallon of gas to drive 50 miles. That's about 100 miles per gallon plus the cost of one charge. I estimate about 1.50 per charge. As of this writing we have just about 1000 miles on the car and have only burned one tank of gas. That was for a 400 mile trip my wife took. It has a lot more power and handles better than other Prius's I have driven. It comes in 3 model levels. I have the premium level which features a (Tesla like) glass panel that controls the radio, the GPS and environment. Overall it's been a fun ride and if it performs long-term like the other Toyota's I have owned, it's going to be a great choice of a car. So if you're interested in a car that gives you the benefits of a battery driven vehicle without the possibility of being stuck with a dead battery, that's an affordable alternative, this might be worth looking into.

Plug in Prius premier gets fantastic MPG depending on your driving routine. Since we drive about 20 miles daily and occasionally 50-75 miles, we hardly use any gas. Much better driving comfort and performance compared to older Prius with many features requiring reading and learning but fun to accomplish. Could have waited for an Ioniq plug in due end of 2017 but decided to go for another Prius now, due to Toyota reliability and out of State high volume dealer price flexibility and discounts in NJ---avoided CT conveyance charges as well for a fantastic deal. Ct is choking business.

I love this car and would highly recommend anyone to buy this car! I get 64mpg on only gas. I get 35 miles of electric range. I have driven 4200 miles and only filled up once with 460 miles left on the second tank! I love the advanced trim with the Entune app where you can set your temperature ahead of time before you get to the car, you can manage and monitor your charging status, and compare other Prime Advance drivers to see who is the most efficient. It is a highly efficient and technological!

I love this car. It gives me 26 miles on an electric charge. I can do all my local stuff and I don't run out of charge. I wish it had more electrical miles but it really is great. It has built in safety features and the cruise control is great. There is nothing more irritating when you are in traffic and everybody slows down the radar on the cruise maintains distance between the car in front and reduces the speed. IT'S GREAT! Automatically stops car when someone in front stops.

Love the way the car rides, handles. The only problem is the car is very new and nobody even the dealer knows how to program the climate control from your mobile phone. (so you an start the car to either cool/warm it outside. If anyone knows how to do solve the problem please advise.