2023-2024 Toyota Prius Night Review // Hot Hatch with a Fuel Miser Soul
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
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The new Toyota Prius came out for 2023, and nothing has changed for 2024. Still very hard to find at the dealers, the new Prius has become a highly-desired fuel sipper with impressive power and design.
00:00 - Intro / Exterior
02:36 - Interior
06:19 - Night Driving Impressions
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I have a prius, that car has saved me so much money. The corolla hybrid is just as good or even better. But the New prius is an amazing car.
New prius is a another home run and class leader from toyota yet again .miles better than any mazda 3 civic or more . Cant wait until the next gen corolla
Not any civic🙄🤔🤥🙃🙂
Not any corolla🫣🤔🤥🙃🙂
I think Toyota kept Prius production low because they were afraid the Prius wouldn't sell well and didn't want to risk being stuck with a pile of unsold inventory like Ford is with the Mustang Mach-E. Keep in mind Prius sales have declined significantly over the last decade and there was no guarantee the new Prius would take off like it has.
I'm also hoping Toyota can increase Prius production quickly but I wouldn't hold my breath. I think Toyota management underestimated demand when setting production plans for the Prius and was caught completely off-guard by the Prius' newfound success. Immediately increasing production from currently planned levels would be very expensive and difficult to achieve, so I think Toyota will opt to spread out production increases over a couple years to keep costs controlled and reduce the risk of overproduction.
I bought the 2024 Prius Limited Guardian Gray for my 19-year-old daughter. The car is looks sporty and beautiful!
Kirk been following your channel for a long time. I live in Canada just outside of Toronto. I ordered a Prius XLE AWD on December 10, 2022 prior to car going on sale in Canada. I got delivery of a 2024 Prius on December 21, 2023. No mark ups in Canada. Paid MRSP. I had also ordered a Prius Prime XSE on April 8, 2023 but the dealership stated it would at least another year before it would be available. I have been very happy with the regular hybrid. Keep up the great car reviews on your channel.
Nice! I am also in the GTA (Milton), and have had my Prime since August. Fantastic car. Agreed that pricing in Canada is easier since dealerships are not allowed by law to sell new vehicles above MSRP, and the $5K federal rebate make the Prime a no-brainer in Canada…. If you can find one! That said, I do know a few people in Ontario who have already got their hands on one, and I lucked out with a dealership having one come with without a buyer, so I was able to get it in about 3 months, and canceled my deposit with my local dealer... If you are on the west side of Toronto and see a yellow prime drive by, it may very well be me so give a wave! 😉
@@kevinsargent6282 Kevin this Randy from the Milton Curling Club. You had shown me Prius Prime after curling in December. You had spared for the Monday night men's social curling. It's a small world that you also follow Kirk' channel.
I would definitely get the Prius LE. You get the better fuel economy and likely better ride quality with the 17" tires.
You can always get the smaller wheels with the higher trims.
Sleek looking car. Coolest Prius ever.
Kirk, excellent review, as always. As someone who looks at a computer screen all day long, does the infotainment and digital instrument cluster bother you? We are inundated with digital displays everywhere we turn. I long for analog gauges. If I need maps, I'd use my phone. There's something calming about an unfussy dash that allows the driver to concentrate on the real world in front of them, outside the windshield. I love the Prius. It's my favorite car of 2023 but I'm not sure if I can live with all the digital cr*p everywhere. I would be tempted to get a Volvo XC40 (though it only gets 26 mpg) instead of the Prius because of the less intrusive instrument cluster and smaller infotainment screen that's inset lower in the dash.
It doesn't bother me at all. You can always opt for the 8" screen instead in the lower trims.
We’ve had our 2024 Prius Prime XSE Premium for just two weeks now. It replaces our old 2014 Prius. While I was thrilled with this new Prius initially, every time I drive it I like it even more. Would I have purchased this trim level if a lower trim had been available? Probably, not, but finding any Prius Prime in a state just next door, we had no qualms about grabbing it. Believe it or not, we’ve been trying to get a plugin since the spring of 2021! If you don’t live in a CARB state, good luck finding a Prime at any trim level locally. I agree with everything that Kirk has talked about. And I certainly cannot believe that Toyota has been so stingy with new Prius Prime allocations.
Congrats on the PRIME! Such a good car.
I have the 2023 version in the same trim as you. Got it in September with a full tank and I've only put $15 of gas since. Still have a quarter tank of that original gas. Will need to use it soon though because I've read gas starts to become stale after 6 months.
I especially love to drive it in EV mode. It's fun to drive especially right off a dead stop. It has a good amount of low end torque in EV mode.
I waited 6 months to get mine in the Los Angeles area. And it would have been longer had another customer hadn't canceled his similar trim reservation to mine. The only option it didn't have was the Technology Package. The rep told me that Toyota wasn't building Prime's with that option due to problems with the automatic parking assist feature. They were only including it with the regular Prius back then. The main reason I wanted it was for the digital mirror and rear heated seats. I could have declined it, but was afraid I would have to wait for many more months to also get it with the Tech Package. I needed a car because my 19 year old Prius started having the blacked out guage cluster problem and sometimes I couldn't turn it off. Ifound two hacks to fix the problems but it had happened twice in the three previous months. So, I took ownership of the 2023 model they offered me. I did get my preferred color though, Reservoir Blue.
I love the grind kirk. Keep the videis coming. It has become a part of my day to watch your videos. Enjoying it!
Thanks so much!!!
Really love these night review videos! Keep it up!
You just have to break it in like your old Prius.
I was able to average high 50 to low 60 on the previous gen after a year highest was 80s for about 200 mile cool summer no ac needed lowest was high 40s winter. With heat.
Seats were not comfortable because of short cushions very little thigh support and no individual tilt or the bottom.
Great city car, even though slow the battery gives instant zip at low speeds for about a few seconds.
Omg!!! Blind Melon in your playlist. love that group.
If you're the type of person who only likes to listen to 1 song, then yes! Awesome band!
I have a limited trim 2024 Prius, and got $2200 off MSRP! Amazing car, amazing price.
How the hell did you pull that off?!
Killer deal... congrats!
Now that's a deal!
How? my local Toyota dealers are being a B**** when it comes to price negotiation
@@steak5599 no markup Toyota FB group. I bought it out of state.
Amazing car fr bruh 👌🏼
Night review! I’m here for it!
I’m driving a Crown limited , with the new bipolar nickel metal hydride battery , and learnt that I was driving way to cautiously with the throttle , thinking I was going to get better mpg , when I drive just regular in normal mode , taking the speedometer just a quarter to half inch into the power band , the economy is much better ;
52 mpg when the temperature is warmer .
We wanted a Prius initially, but couldn’t source one.
More . More we want more Build more hybrids
Great vid kirk! Question: how confident is the lane tracing assist with this new prius when going around freeway curves? Thanks!
Excellent..and an LE in Guardian Grey it will be😮!! Can't wait..and dealer was accommodating, has very good service reputation and sells at MSRP..it paid to shop a bit and they were a mere 40 mi. away!
I ordered one here in Canada , the dealership told me I will be waiting atleast one year for the prime xle premium
I ordered a regular previous it took a year and three months
In canada
I’d probably wanna get prime just because I like quiet cars. I also hope they make a 2025 Prius. Also you okay kit? You sound deeper? Yo7 got cold or something?
Looking forward to your future comparison video against the upcoming Civic Hatchback Hybrid. Features and biases aside, I'm curious which one will be the best value for the money.
Me too! I’m super curious as to what the pricing will be like on the new Civic Hybrid.
So am I. I think the civic hybrid will have similar appeal as the Prius too. Since they will start production this Summer, I assume it will debut at New York Auto Show this spring.
Same color that I have! except I have the XLE AWD
I love those front signals. They remind me of my corollas signals that are like that too.
Yellow is my favorite color
You had me at "feels like sport mode"
I just can't understand why this is not available in the UK. Would have bought one in a heartbeat.
Do you get the C-HR instead? basically same vehicle with different styling.
@KirkKreifels
Prius Prime is coming to UK, they've changed their mind in Toyota. However, unfortunately there will be no simple hybrid Priuses in Europe at all, that's a shame. PHEV is 10000 euro more than 1.8L CHR, or 6000 above the 2.0L, thus there could be a similar gap for prius. 10000 euro is enough for gas for 50-60k miles, that's insane. Probably plug-in will pay for itself around 150k miles.... 😂
Prius is better than CHR, test drived both, suspension is better, handling is better... However - Prius is only PHEV in Europe, no towbar for prius, not possible to get high trim with 360 deg camera and other options without solar roof, etc, etc. And solar roof is +5000 more. Who need the solar roof for this price? It will give 3 miles of range per day in case of staying full day outside in the sun. Max 600 miles per year of additional range if you live in the south and don't have a garage.
For CHR it's possible to get whatever you want in all combinations. 1.8 Hybrid, 2.0 Hybrid, Awd 2.0 Hybrid and 2.0 PHEV. Toyota did everything to force people bying CHR in Europe.
@@Airtemeus Wow dude. Thanks to your comment I've just found out that they have changed their minds and are bringing it to the UK. That's awesome. I actually spoke with Toyota UK about my disappointment that the new Prius was not coming to the UK. I'm so happy they've changed their minds.
@@KirkKreifels Yes we have the CHR in the UK but honestly it is a nice car but I would much rather this new Prius over the new or old C-HR
had the prius prime xse for 3 weeks now. Previously had a 2010 (3rd gen) prius. Best upgrade ever. we still have the 3rd gen but i'm just not using it. Now a 3 prius family lol
that strip blinking at u is like hey, traffic is moving, stop looking at ur phone
Hi Kirk, you said the headlights are very bright. May I ask how the headlights light up the sides? Just curious how they work. I’ve noticed newer Toyotas headlight cast decently in front of the vehicle but poorly on the sides. Example old Avalon limited models had corner lights.
Kirk, I am relieved to see that you got the mpg up. The Prius is not alone in being in short supply, can you name a single Toyota Hybrid that has a sufficient supply? 🤔
Best of Best 👍
Just wondering if you could elaborate the fact that the Prime model has more premium build quality compared to the regular Prius Limited you test drove. Do you think the Prime has better insulation, thicker glass or even different suspension. Yes, the blue light does blink at you when the car in front pulled away from you cause I have a '23 Limited. So far I enjoy every single moment of driving the new Prius. 😘
I ordered a Prime XSE in Guardian Grey November 2022 the day after the unveiling. Was called this week about taking a 2024 Prime XSE Premium in yellow but declined. I know you like the yellow, Kirk!
How is the noise level in the cabin in comparison to a 2019 Camry?
I previously had Prius gen 4 but it was to noisy for me and I changed to a 2019 Camry which is much more quiet and therefore great on long distances too.
New Prius is probably a hair quieter than the Camry. It gets kinda loud at highway speeds though. Below 60 mph Prius is super quiet. However its synthetic noise below 23 mph is annoying.
Is the Prius, a Series Hybrid setup like the PHEV Chevy Volt or more like a non-plugin Nissan e-Power hybrid?
I can’t decide what looks cooler, the Prius or the Mazda3 hatch.
I'm with you bro, but in my city Prius availability is very bad, mazda3 is always available...
They are both so amazing that I would grab the pair of them if I could! 😂😂
@@JoVERICAIN As a Mazda 3 hatch owner get the prius, you'll have similar performance, interior space dimensions, and significantly better fuel efficiency.
@@shinn43 oh don't worry. I'm perfectly aware of this. I'm talking about design rather than anything else. I used to have a Corolla touring sports 2021 which was fabulous. But I sold it because I needed the money and I'm currently riding a Prius 2. Don't ask me why but I fell in love with a 17 year old car! There is something about this particular generation!
In any case, I've tried the Prius 5 and the new hybrid generation from Toyota is out of this world!
I drive a 2014 Prius 3 always in ECO mode. and it is great. I only use "power" mode when getting on highway or to improve heating system. What is it's top speed, I got 120 mph in Texas.
I'm curious if the 5th gen Prius has the issue with traction control when braking over bumpy roads. In my 4th gen Prius, when I brake over bumpy or gravel road, it very often lurches forward for a brief time and it makes you feel the car was out of control, just briefly. Looking in Prius forums, that seems to be very common, but I am hoping it is fixed in the 5th gen.
The entire light bar lights up? So weird I saw one on the freeway with a small LED on either side of the rear and it looked really good
Kirk: If you aren't hitting your head, you are hitting your right ear everytime. The only way you can't hit your head or ear is if you are concentrating hard in moving your head all around while you get in and out each time.
My kia fortes blind spot monitoring comes on a semi length away from someone if they’re going the slightest bit faster than me lol. Helpful for safety, not for switching lanes
I would like to see the AWD Vs FWD vs Prime reviewed for their sportiness. Is the AWD add any performance gains?
AWD does not add performance. It's slightly heavier, only two more HP. Better traction is what the awd model is for.
I love my new XLE but I would swap the 19in. Wheel for 360 view and a moon roof any day.
I also just filled up a full tank today- 8.3 gallons total. I got about 48 MPG, mixed hwy/city under normal realistic driving conditions. The limited is rated at 50 MPG combined.
Do you have Limited AWD?
@@KirkKreifels yes, correct!
whats that white stuff on the left rear door?
Cool
What do you think about the Prius Prime only supportng front wheel drive? I would love to see an AWD version of the prime.
Prime AWD would make it perfect - which ISN'T Allowed lol
@@KirkKreifels LMAO... It would be too good and we cannot have that right ;)
Maybe the best looking non exotic car in decades.
Would you say this is louder on the highway than a current generation Camry?
Does WAZE work on the screen?
You forget to do 4runner 2025 spy 🕵 pictures on your channel 😊
Prius2024 Best 6.1 L/100km not sure what I’m doing wrong ? , it is winter in Canada, I do have winter tires on , and I’m driving in Eco Mode now
this is normal, with warmer weather and summer tires you will see much better fuel economy, at least this is what i observed.
Can you tell the difference in power with RAV4 Prime vs Prius Prime?
Yes. Rav4 Prime has 80+ more HP. It's a lot faster even though it's bigger and heavier. Plus it has AWD in R4P
Can the big screen be turned off for night drive?
yes
What was the estimated fuel range when you filled up?
11 gal tank x 57 mpg = 627 range
I never thought I would be dying to get my hands on a Prius. That thing is so cool looking especially in silver….it looks like a bullet. Not 100% crazy about the dashboard layout. I’d rather have the cluster from a Corolla but that’s my only criticism.
Compared to the Corolla hybrid, would this be the better buy?
Depends on your budget honestly.
If you want more power + great fuel economy, more premium features then the new Prius is the way to go. The one negative about this Prius it seems, is the visibility. Because of the new design there seems to be a compromise in visibility.
If you’re on a budget the Corolla hybrid is a great choice, you will get almost identical fuel economy for a lower price.
Both have AWD available. Can’t go wrong with either car.
I would get the Corolla hybrid for the price. If you have more money Prius Hatch is better for strollers, dogs, camping and bikes.
If they just made a Corolla hatchback hybrid...
There is a huge difference in cargo capacity comparing a small sedan to a slightly larger hatchback.
@@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444
If you mean the current form factor of the Corolla Hatchback, then I don’t think it would help with cargo room that much. The current Corolla hatchback seems very cramped as well. I think in terms of of cargo space, upcoming Civic Hybrid hatchback is the way to go.
Perhaps you’re thinking of the Corolla Hyrbid Wagon in Europe? That would have significantly more cargo space. Unfortunately, I don’t think there’s a big market for wagons in the US.
I wonder if Toyota snatched the "crab claw" front lights that so many mocked on the Gen X Honda? Now, these same headlights are exciting, stunning, new...😂😂😂
Can you turn off the big display at night, or at least dim it?
And can you dim ( I missed what you called it, so I'll call it the sudo heads up display)?
Toyota putting 195’s on this is insane I get they do it for efficiency but I doubt putting 235’s makes the fuel economy that much worse
I don't have the math to back it up but a 40 mm x 4 (all wheels) is a big difference when it comes to frontal area and how it affects fuel efficiency. Not to mention the difference in weight. Used a tire weight calculator to estimate the difference between a 195/50/R19 and 235/40/R19, avg weight of 55 vs 59 lb respectively ~ 16 lb difference. Minimal but it's weight loss which is hard to do. Besides that what is there to gain on a 235 mm tire? Car is made for commuting and grand touring instead of tracking/autocrossing where lateral grip is required. In a market where people are pursuing either electric or more fuel efficient cars, it makes sense why they chose to maximize fuel efficiency over aesthetic on the tire choice.
The bigger the contract patch, the worse the mpg’s. I would estimate about a 4-5 mpg decline with a 235 series tire.
Somewhat wider tires using a smaller wheel diameter would probably not lose much MPG, if any. That's an important question though.
@@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444 Yes if you use a smaller wheel diameter because you've reduced weight. However, it'll be more fuel efficient with narrower tires especially for city driving (frequent start & stop).
$37,000 the heated seats don’t work and you’re OK with it?
I wish the Prius was taller. The Rav4 is too rough and rugged for me and I need something nicer inside.
XLE is worth it for the wheels alone, as the wheel covers on the LE are ugly as hell. Also the smart key on the LE doesn’t work on the passenger door or the trunk! And no front and rear parking assist, or garage door opener, on the LE. Finally, no luxurious, stain-resistant and easy-to-clean Softex FAUX leather seats in the LE. (Even you liked the steering wheel feel, which is Softex on all trims, but only XLE and Limited have Softex on all the seats.)
Oh, and the LE has nearly 1/2 inch less ground clearance which matters at only 5.6 inches, vs. 6.0 inches on the XLE.
The blinking light strip is actually a helpful notification of traffic moving again! The larger 12.3”infotainment screen is unnecessary (and is a costly OPTION, not standard, on the XLE), and worse, has volume knob inconveniently on passenger side! The 8” screen is more than large enough, with the volume knob on the driver’s side, where it should be.
The prius going to mark the death of the corolla. Its starting to look too similar in profile.
Corolla is cheap AF. It will continue to outsell Prius.
I need the premium stereo. Haha. No LE for me.
The JBL is pretty good here.
Apparently Toyota cheating on fuel efficiency for 35yrs in japan.
Toyota's partner Hino cheated on emissions for its trucks and buses since 2003. Or are we talking about different things?
Your old prius is 121 HP not 130 HP. Beautiful car thanks for sharing your video take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
The 3rd-gen Prius is 134 hp. The 4th-gen Prius is 121 hp.
It’s indeed the best car but the markup price is insane. 40000-50000 cad already and it’s just a Prius zz
Proactive guiding assist is a "guy"????? And why do you turn it off?
The car brakes and steers for you unexpectedly. It's almost like having cruise control on the whole time except you still need to press the gas. It's not safe imo in most circumstances. Turn that guy oFF!
Just like the bedroom, my girl says it's too small.
Story of my life bro! 🤣
I need little bigger cargo. Seems like it’s getting smaller and smaller wit every generation. Hatch line now like sedan
so weird your voice sounds so different in this video
40+ mpg, but no spare tire 🤦♂️
I still have my Gen 2 with 220k miles. I get about 42mpg. Trying to figure out if I want this new Prius but for this price, I may just get the Model 3 for next car.
who cares..most people can't get these at the toyota stealership..with rip off/mark ups up $10k..and wait list over a year...over $40k easily..not worth the headache..there's better deals out there.
So the older Prius is more economical
Wow, $37k for a Prius, I paid 22.1k for my 2016 Eco2(before taxes). Mind you it's a much different car buy my how times have changed.
Congrats, it looks great except for interior cabin size.
I paid $33,000 for my new top trim 2004 Prius. That included a $3,000 mark up over sticker. This 2nd gen Prius was the it car in 2004. The only hybrid car in existence at the time. It introduced the Hybrid Synergy Engine to the world. Drove it for 19 years and put 282,000 miles on ut. Finally, replaced it with a 2023 Prius Prime XSE Premium and paid MSRP, around $41,000. Best car I've ever bought.
@@mrxman581 I recall my 2016 at 22.1k was 5-6k below sticker. I’ve always bought below sticker.
I recently got a Tesla model Y for 7350 below sticker coupled with a 7500 federal tax rebate, in total 14850 lower than the 48990 msrp
@@mrxman581 33k in 2004 was more expensive than a BMW 3 series back then(That’s crazy.), I recall my friend bought a 2006 325i for $31k.. .
Your camera is awful