Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 11 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2010 toyota prius Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...The EPA estimates the 2010 Prius will return 51 mpg city/48 highway and 50 mpg combined. That's the best fuel efficiency of any mass-market vehicle sold with an internal combustion engine. Safety: Every 2010 Toyota Prius comes standard with antilock disc brakes (the old car had rear drums), stability and traction control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. Optional equipment includes a pre-collision warning system and a lane-departure warning system. In brake testing, the Prius stopped from 60 mph in a short 118 feet, with less fade than the previous... |
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2010 Toyota Prius Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...A deep center console houses a charge point and the MP3 jack for the stereo system, and the dual-level glove box has plenty of room for more than just a pack of baby wipes. There are seatback pockets for containing backseat sundries and enough cupholders for everyone - two in the front, two in the rear armrest and two bottleholders in the front doors. Somehow, it seems like the perfect balance. There was enough room in the Prius to fit everything I needed without inviting me to schlep my whole life along, and I'm not even talking about the impressive cargo area. A massive stroller or two... |
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2010 Toyota Prius Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Driving like that on a regular basis isn't practical, but it does illustrate what the car can do. The driving experience, particularly if you're interested in obtaining optimum mileage, borders on boring. The car is tight and quiet, although the tires made quite a racket on some surfaces. The brakes are extremely sensitive at low speeds, the steering has nice on-center feel, and the cabin is spacious. The blue shift knob is a shift-by-wire unit that has reverse, neutral and drive positions. A button on the console engages park and applies the emergency brake. Watching the gauges with an eagle... |
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Flash Drive: 2010 Toyota PriusSource: MSN Autos...Plus, the car beeps constantly when it is in reverse; it's quite annoying. If fuel efficiency is your only goal, then the Prius is the car for you, but be prepared to make a lot of sacrifices. –Perry SternHow do you improve on the best-selling hybrid in the U.S.? You make it even more fuel efficient, while not drastically changing the overall package. The 2010 Toyota Prius follows these guidelines. The design is basically the same as the previous version, though it is more angular and aggressive looking. The best part of the Prius is the impressive fuel economy. I averaged 48 mpg but... |
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2010 Toyota Prius Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...That is the car I drove. Stability control, traction control, anti-lock brakes and electronic brake distribution are all standard. Fancier models have items such as a voice-activated navigation system, radar cruise control, intelligent parking assist and a system that alerts you if you stray from your lane. A solar-panel sunroof that powers a fan to keep the car's cabin cool during the hot summer is also optional. The Prius is tight and quiet, although the low-rolling-resistance tires can be noisy on some surfaces. The ride is quite firm. The brakes are sensitive at low speeds, the steering... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2010 toyota priusSource: CarGurus
...Thanks to its new powerplant and resulting boost in fuel economy, the 2010 Toyota Prius remains one of the most fuel-efficient sedans available today. |
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2010 Toyota Prius Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...lane-departure warning and lane-keep assist, and a pre-collision system that takes over control of the car when a collision is determined to be imminent. The new model is quieter than either of its predecessors. New steering-wheel touch controls show up on the instrument panel, just below the driver's natural view of the road ahead, so eyes do not have to be lowered to the steering wheel to see which controls are being pressed. Also new are an electric water pump and an exhaust-gas recirculation system, which helps boost engine efficiency. The engine requires no drive belt under the hood... |
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2010 Toyota Prius Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Under the Hood Last year's 1.5-liter four-cylinder has been replaced by a 1.8-liter engine augmented by a number of high-efficiency tricks — among them an electric water pump, exhaust gas recovery, a more efficient automatic transmission and optimized regenerative braking. Coupled with an electric motor, the drivetrain makes 134 horsepower, versus 110 hp in the outgoing Prius. Toyota says the new car hits 60 mph in 9.8 seconds; its predecessor made the run in about 11 seconds. Being a "full" hybrid, the Prius can drive on electric-only power, gasoline power or a combination of the two... |
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2010 Toyota Prius Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...For multi-taskers yapping on their cell phone, yelling at their kids and driving, this system might prevent a few accidents. Toyota also debuts its Safety Connect system, which will notify authorities after an accident, has an SOS call button and can locate the vehicle if it's stolen. Of course, if any future owner chats up this system too much, just reply "On-Star." Not every great idea starts at Toyota. * Performs better: Owners may love the first- and second-generation Prius, but those were awful cars to drive. The goofy shifter mounted on the dash, the silly hybrid screen. It has the... |
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2010 Toyota Prius Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...It seems for the majority of Prius drivers, that's more than enough: That the fun in driving a Prius is that astounding fuel mileage. I just wish the driving experience itself was more fun. As with previous models, the Prius is the leading example of car-as-appliance. A lot of owners are no more looking for fun in the driving experience than they are washing clothes or cooking with a microwave. So what's wrong? The hard little Yokohama radial tires may roll easily, but they squeal when cornering. The suspension wallows, the electric power steering has a numb, slightly notchy feel. The... |
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2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Revealed Ahead Of Frankfurt Debut
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Why should I also consider these?
Toyota's hybrid hatchback, the Prius, has inspired a whole raft of gas-electric vehicles—including the Nissan Altima hybrid sedan, which actually uses Toyota's hybrid system with a Nissan-sourced gas engine.
The Altima's snappier looks and handling cancel out its less impressive fuel economy (by Prius standards).
More noteworthy is the Fusion Hybrid, which gets 41 mpg in city driving and benefits from an overall revamp that brings a nicer cabin and more trim styling.
Left-brain thinkers will opt for the VW Jetta TDI diesel, which costs more than gas-engined Jettas but delivers fuel economy in the 40-mpg range and a reputation for durability—as well as great handling and a suave interior.
From a distance, the most obvious rival to the Prius is the 2010 Honda Insight; at first glance the two look identical in side profile.
But when you size the two up more closely, you'll find the Prius is considerably larger inside, with more usable backseat space for adults.
The Prius also has the advantage in fuel economy; the Insight is rated at just 40 mpg city, 43 highway, compared to 51/48 mpg for the Prius, but most Insight buyers will likely see better.
With a starting price a smidge under $20,000, the Insight is a better choice for those who want to keep it simple and be frugal, while the new Prius and all its high-tech options are a better bet for gee-whiz hybrid fans wanting something to show off.
Finally, there's another new rival coming this year, from Toyota's own Lexus division.
The HS 250h is a small luxury sedan based on the new Prius but incorporating a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a variation of the Prius' hybrid system.
Expect fuel economy well into the 40s.
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