2010 Toyota Prius

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2010 Toyota Prius I 1.8L I-4 engine continuously variable automatic transmission 2WD 51 MPG City / 48 MPG Hwy The standard features of the Toyota Prius I include 1.8L I-4 98HP engine, 2-speed CVT transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, driver knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, automatic, 15" alloy wheels, ABS and driveline traction control, stability control, and power mirrors. There are 4 other Prius trims available: » View all trims

Consumer Rating: » Read reviews Starting MSRP: $ 21,400 Starting Invoice: $ 20,330 Your Price: Get Pricing » Availability: Most Areas » Check Your Area Customize this Car: » Price with Options Financing: » Great Financing Offer

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Editorial Reviews Consumer Reviews Customer Reviews » Read reviews of prior year models Average Consumer Rating Overall Rating 4.8 out of 5 Comfort 4.4 out of 5 Performance 4.5 out of 5 Quality 4.6 out of 5 Appearance 4.5 out of 5 Based on 8 consumer ratings for this model. » Review this vehicle   great vehicle July, 2010 by bruno (Tunkhannock , Pennsylvania) Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 Comfort 4.0 out of 5 Performance 5.0 out of 5 Quality 4.0 out of 5 Appearance 4.0 out of 5 Pros: automatic cooling in summer Cons: no power seat "has all the features I wish were on the 2008 prius I previously owned. fantastic mileage more power better power in power mode "   Recommend this vehicle to a friend?   Yes How long have you owned this vehicle?   Less than 1 year Just what I Wanted July, 2010 by B (San Antonio , Texas) Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 Comfort 5.0 out of 5 Performance 5.0 out of 5 Quality 5.0 out of 5 Appearance 5.0 out of 5 Pros: everything Cons: nothing "Have had my Prius over a week and I love it. The ride is great , gas milage is wonderful, plenty of room for 4, have not tried 5 people in the car yet. It is a great car!!!"   Recommend this vehicle to a friend?   Yes How long have you owned this vehicle?   Less than 1 year A great Car June, 2010 by JB (Chesapeake , Virginia) Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 Comfort 5.0 out of 5 Performance 5.0 out of 5 Quality 5.0 out of 5 Appearance 5.0 out of 5 Pros: mileage Cons: the false publicity about acceleration "We love our 2010 Toyota Prius, especially the 50 plus MPG fuel consumption. We will definitely buy another one. "   Recommend this vehicle to a friend?   Yes How long have you owned this vehicle?   Less than 1 year I Love My Prius! June, 2010 by Mary (Carthage , Illinois) Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 Comfort 5.0 out of 5 Performance 5.0 out of 5 Quality 5.0 out of 5 Appearance 5.0 out of 5 Pros: The seats! Cons: There is nothing I don't like about my car. "My Prius is very comfortable, (I'm 5'6' and a bit overweight). I have the leather seats and it is a IV model. All the gadgets are cool and it runs very well. Wonderful on gas, 50+ mpg. For a small car it is great, doesn't feel small inside. My 6'4' cousin rode in it and was comfortable."   Recommend this vehicle to a friend?   Yes How long have you owned this vehicle?   Less than 1 year Practical Commuter Car May, 2010 by dyboston (Irvine , California) Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 Comfort 4.0 out of 5 Performance 3.0 out of 5 Quality 5.0 out of 5 Appearance 3.0 out of 5 Pros: Gas Mileage Cons: Lack of Power "Great on gas and comfort. Easy to maintain and a quiet, comfortable drive. It has all of the features you want in a commuter car. Don't look for performance, you're not taking anyone off a stop light or a freeway entrance. "   Recommend this vehicle to a friend?   Yes How long have you owned this vehicle?   1 - 3 years Be ready to have no trade value after 2 years especially with all the recalls!!! February, 2010 by George F (Evansville , Indiana) Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 Comfort 4.0 out of 5 Performance 3.0 out of 5 Quality 3.0 out of 5 Appearance 4.0 out of 5 Pros: Handles OK and still beats 21 mpg. Cons: Ridiculous price for options. Floor Mats set $200 for an econony car same price as Camry! "Our 2010 Prius mpg sucks! Winter is probably the culprit according to dealer service manager! 38 low to 42 max mix of driving is mainly suburban and city where mpg is supposed to be over 50. Wife had to have it got the one with sunroof. Bunch of bull having to pay for other options you don't want to get it. Toyota sticks it to the customer on unneccassary accessories. Third Prius we have had and none ever averaged close to their ratings. Have a 2009 RAV4 4 cylinder getting close to 25mpg higher seating and just as comfortable."   get yourself a couple of weeks to get use to the car. Also watch the dvd that comes with the car. December, 2009 by Matthew Z (Warrensburg , Missouri) Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 Comfort 4.0 out of 5 Performance 5.0 out of 5 Quality 5.0 out of 5 Appearance 5.0 out of 5 Pros: great milage, smart key, looks, car come pretty loaded up Cons: armrests, dash lights "We have put on about 3500 miles on our red 2010 Toyota Prius. The car has managed over 51 mpg since we have had the car. I love the way it drives and handles. It really moves out when passing on a two lane road. The Prius comes pretty loaded up, which includes many safety options. I feel it is a great looking car and also love the interior. Toyota could improve all the dash lighting by making them brighter and maybe a different colors. If you are wearing sunglasses it can be hard to see some of the information, even with the dash lights turned all the way up. The other thing I would like to see improved is the armrests, they could us more padding. Other than that we love the car."   So far so good - don't expect a sports car and be willing to pay a high price for the extras. October, 2009 by Jim K (Hays , Kansas) Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 Comfort 4.0 out of 5 Performance 5.0 out of 5 Quality 5.0 out of 5 Appearance 5.0 out of 5 Pros: Smart key and mileage Cons: Driver position and harsh bumps with the larger tires. "We've put almost 3000 miles on our Prius V. We love the look, the mileage and the driveability. We opted for the V knowing that because of the larger tires our mileage and comfort might suffer, but we're happy with the trade off. We're averaging about 42 overall and the ride is rough over bumpy roads. The handling is super with the larger tires. Overall so far so good. The interior is very spacious, more so than our '02 Camry. The Smart Key is great and the back up camera works well - you need it because rear visability is not good. I'm having a hard time adjusting to the lower seat position of the driver, you have no idea where the front end of the car is!! I'm sure it's that way in most newer vehicles. Overall we are enjoying the Prius. The biggest drawback is the price of the V - ouch!"