New-car test drives are like fine dining but with higher stakes. Fewer steaks, too. In both cases, the experience is heightened when you know what to look for as everything comes together. That’s ...

All three Prime trims share the same front-wheel-drive powertrain, which includes a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine, a starter/generator, and a primary electric drive motor for a total system ...

The new Prius is our Car of the Year, but can the plug-in-hybrid Prime survive the challenges of daily life? Where did this car come from? The new, stereotype-shattering Prius surprised us with a come ...

Some modern features are absent in lower trims Headlights aren’t great in really dark areas No interior or fob hatch release on SE trim The outlook toward the humble Toyota Prius took a global shift ...

While a lot of automakers are charging headlong into the full electrification of their lineups with electric vehicles to challenge the domination of Tesla, Toyota has long advocated for a slower, more ...

If you're in the market for a reliable, efficient compact car, you're probably looking at the Toyota Prius and Prius Prime (now named — or, rather, renamed – Prius Plug-in Hybrid). Both offer ...

Electric cars may not be practical for everyone yet, but a plug-in hybrid Toyota Prius Prime may be the next best thing. The Prius Prime offers a substantial EV-only range for everyday driving. It’s ...

We’ve always had a soft spot for the Toyota Prius at Consumer Reports. This hybrid model has never been flashy or sporty, but for the past two decades each generation came with two promises: Practical ...

I’ve always wondered what it would be like to own a plug-in hybrid, and recently, fate handed me that opportunity. On a recent trip to Vancouver, I rented a 2024 Toyota Prius Prime for nearly two ...

Practical Prius Prime tips and notes on how not to charge the car. New-car test drives are like fine dining but with higher stakes. Fewer steaks, too. In both cases, the experience is heightened when ...