2024 Toyota Prius REVIEW - better Hybrid or PHEV than electric?
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- This is our in-depth review of the 2024 Toyota Prius (PHEV / Prime). We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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00:00 Prius now a design object?
01:06 Length, wheels, rear doors
01:55 Solar roof for Prime
03:01 Rear and lights
03:31 Interior: doors, seats, steering
05:34 What needs to be improved
06:05 Cockpit and user interface
07:31 Storage
07:56 Drive modes
08:20 Rear seats
10:12 Trunk / boot
12:25 Hybrid or PHEV
13:14 Driving and acceleration
15:22 Motorway, handling and comfort
19:54 Assistance systems
20:47 Economy / consumption / mpg
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00:00 Prius now a design object?
01:06 Length, wheels, rear doors
01:55 Solar roof for Prime
03:01 Rear and lights
03:31 Interior: doors, seats, steering
05:34 What needs to be improved
06:05 Cockpit and user interface
07:31 Storage
07:56 Drive modes
08:20 Rear seats
10:12 Trunk / boot
12:25 Hybrid or PHEV
13:14 Driving and acceleration
15:22 Motorway, handling and comfort
19:54 Assistance systems
20:47 Economy / consumption / mpg
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I’ve been waiting for this proper review for so long. Now I’m enjoying it cause this new Prius’s design is striking.
Will you buy it?
@@phillipbanes5484there is only PHEV available in Europe tho
It's so ugly and the performance is like a grandpa's.
We finally have a Prius with a spectacular design behind it, it looks like a Lamborghini Urus
and spectacular price...
@@americanninja9163sure but u can bet it won’t break down and comparing the previous model this once is amazing.
Looks nothing like Lamborghini Urus! You need your eyesight checked.
yes it has something from. the Lamborghini urus
No it doesnt
I just bought a 2024 XLE hybrid US model two days ago. It is so sharp looking - it holds its own visually against any other car. It drives unexpectedly well compared to other Priuses I've owned. It is very fast (for a Prius) and it rides and handles so smoothly. It has so many features that I wonder how long it will take for me to explore them all. I only ask where has this car been for the last 15 years?!?
lucky you, I'm jealous! seems like the perfect car really.
Yes
It means you can turn on the steering wheel heater when you leave the car and remote start it and it's warm when you get in ...... Makes total sense
Bought an XLE 2 days ago …… I’m happy I waited …. And sad at the same time…. All that gas I could have saved driving a 18 mpg truck
Such a good looking car, finally up to date styling. It's a huge seller here in Japan, and the limited practicality (small boot) can partly be explained by the Japanese market with loads of compact MPV type cars that are uber-practical. This Prius looks best in dark grey!... very slick. 😊
Never thought i would say this but that is a goodlooking prius
Whether it'll age well is the question
@toyotaprius79 It will because it's an elegant design with simple lines. It's not trendy.
One of my favorite CZcams channels. Thanks Thomas and Merry Christmas.
merry xmas !
Looks good, fuel/electric efficient with proper range, interior with real buttons and logically put together?
I would 100% buy this over a Tesla.
It's a shame that german automakers have gone all in on capacitive bs, screen only, unintuitive interiors, and are having oriental manufacturers show them up in modern cars.
Very well done Toyota.
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I really like your style of making these videos. its very honest and informative. thank you
Excellent car and excellent review channel! Happy holidays!
The prius was always years ahead in development compared to many other cars ... well done toyota, now adding a stunning design to it. We had 2 of the earlier generation ones, never any fault and prefect to the detail that even then non-hybrid/standard battery was commented on by the battery man (who replaced it once - after 9 years!) Sold both for more than bought for too, rare in the car world, another sign of quality, appeal and just 'the right buy'
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Excellent review. One of the best because it's balanced and objective. Well done. Danke
Thank you for the review of the coolest looking mass-produced Toyota in years. And it's a Prius no less.
Great review! Thank you! I like the new design much better!!
Great review. Graphic slide to show numbers on range and mileage gas consumption would help too. Thanks!
Great review, vielen dank!
Great review. Thanks.
Thanks 🙏
Merry Christmas 🤶 to you all & thanks for all the content in 2023 👍👍👍
Design team knocked it out the park and beyond with this one. Such a cool looking car.
great video ,
i really really like this new prius, saw one exposed at the mall in the same color a few days ago and damn is so nice irl, if only it was cheaper, starting at over 45k euro is quite a lot for such a car but eh, i appreciate they actually made it look good this time
@@phillipbanes5484 ye at that price it almost makes sense but i dont see that option where I live
If you compare it to the VW Golf GTE, the ridiculous price is not outstanding
@@phillipbanes5484the US has a more affordable Plug-in/PRIME
here in slovenia its 41.400 €, quite steep. it makes sense if you drive a lot i guess.
problem is you still have all of the regular maintance of ICE motor... oil, etc...
with pure EV, you just have battery after like 20 years, maybe brakes after 5 years, everything else is maintenance free
@@biziluxgames8924No, my friend. In addition to what you mentioned, you still have tires, transmission, suspension, coolant, brake fluid, cabin filter, and electrical components(12V batterie for ex) . The cost will not be the same but an electric car has the same components as a combustion car but without the traditional engine.
It's quite fancy looking, I walked past one in Portugal yesterday, it's quite cool for a Toyota
Happy Christmas 🌲 Thomas and Lea...the best review channel in 2023
cheers my friend !
I finally saw one in person (with solar roof) and it looks very fresh. I hope the next generation model retains this design and with a slightly higher capacity battery. 40-45 miles is perfect for most daily commute to work and running errands. I would only need to fill up if traveling long distance!
But for most europeans, the solar roof doesn't make any sense. I wish they make the glass roof and vented seats possible together.
@@TrinomCZThey do in the higher trim levels.
@@mrxman581 They don't. The top level has vented seats and solar roof. There is no chance to combine glass roof with vented seats. Glass roof is only for middle level, which doesn't offer the vented seats.
Fantastic review again Thomas, many thanks.
Looks great, must admit never thought I’d say that about a Prius.
Merry Christmas
merry xmas !
Great video Thomas! Did you steal a New York City Taxi 😂
Turning indicator sound is definitely lovely))
One of the best designed mass market car in several years! Hope toyota sticks to this design for at least 5 years
Mazda has been doing that for the past 5 years! 🙂
Gorgeous cars with a clean & simple design.
@@Kev27RS mazda? i dont think so
@@Manulajes Yes Mazda!
Mazda 3 hatchback and especially the sedan, the CX-5, the MX-5 RF etc.
All clean and simple designs!
No overstyled mess like most cars nowadays!
Plus, their "Soul Red Crystal" color is gorgeous and like nothing else out there!
One of the best looking cars launched in the last few years. Also love the Tokyo Gold colour ❤
Hi, I am from the Netherlands and drive the new Prius Plugin Hybrid (pearl white). All I can say that it is a fantastic car to drive. I receive compliments from everyone about the beautiful appearance of the new Prius. The car is very comfortable to drive! And autogefuehl I enjoy your video's on CZcams!
Cool! And thanks for the feedback!
Thank you for this great review, very informative!
We`ve had Toyota Prius as our main car since 2008, two different generations with no problems at all. Now I`m desperate after getting this one! It`s not taken in to Norway by Toyota Norway due to high taxes so I wonder how and from where I can get it/import one from...
Any advice is welcome 😊
I think with new Toyota integrated GPS software for plugins you can let vehicle choose EV or HV depending on road and destination. It could even rev engine to replenish battery before your destination in low emission area...
nice, very practical review and important. frequent short trips the hybrid is very economical and may be the better choice when occasionally doing long ditances
cheers !
beautiful car merry Christmas and happy new year to all
A big improvement on previous gens', living up to Akio Toyodas claim "No more boring cars".We have the same saying in english "Knock on wood" (even in New Zealand).16 or 17 inch wheels are fine, bigger ones reduce range as well as comfort. A lower priced small pickup based on the Corolla Cross platform with a lot of the same tech is coming, that will be interesting.
Turning indicator's sound is good!
Hello,
Good to view your honest opinions on the new Prime. Thank you.
We waited 21 months for our 2024 Prime and "on balance", we are pleased with our choice. As you have pointed out, there are some down sides with the car compared to previous models but, we think those are canceled by the improvements.
I checked what gas costs in Germany just now. Humm, folks here love to complain about fuel costs (especially as our province is a big oil producer), but you guys are paying far more than us. 1.81 Euro per litre, wow, that's $2.68 per L in our currency. Right now, we pay $1.82 L CAD. In buying this (our third Prius but, first PHEV), our aim was to eliminate gas usage as much as possible. And so far, it's working. After two months and over 1,850Km travelled there's still a third of the Dealer's free fill-up in the tank. Not bad !. We will see at least 2,000Km on a single fill-up.
For now, hydro pricing here is reasonable (under .15Kwh), so running in electric mode only gives us an 80+ Km range for less than $ 2.00. As good as the hybrid system in this car is, we'd still use 3.75 L worth of gas to cover 100Km. Call that 3 L for 80Km. That would cost us $5.46 in gas. We seldom exceed 80Km of driving per day so the hydro approach is far more economical for us.
I noticed that your car does not have the trim level designation on the boot lid. Seems outside of NA the model nomenclature is different. Your car has a power boot lid. In Canada, to get that you'd have to pay for the Premium trim level (XSE). And that model would give you the wireless phone charger, yet your car lacks that feature. Also, I notice the car in your video does not have the same rims as you'd find on the upper trims here. Did your car arrive with plastic wheel covers ? Ours did, but, I was amazed to find that under those is a set of nice rims, not the simple stamped steel rims normally found behind plastic hub-caps. Just one of the many odd things this model brings to the market.
My wife and me (with four friends), spent a day in Hamburg last month. Nice place.
hey! Thanks so much for your kind and extensive feedback! Great to hear that and best greetings!
@@autogefuehl You are welcome. One of these days, I'd love to go back to Germany for a longer stay. I've been there twice, but sadly, only for "flying visits". I'm fairly certain I have relatives there who I've never met and who are not aware I exist. Long story.
That does look amazing
Best indicator sound.
The wipers look optimised for left seat driver, I wonder if they are different for Japan/UK etc
Spectacular review Thomas! This car looks so good now!
A nice set of rims on this and it would look really really good and be such a good daily, a solar roof here in Australia would be just fine
Toyota won't sell the new Prius in Oz at all.
No idea why, but they also blocked the Rav4 PHEV for Oz so maybe they don't see Australia as an important market.
@@shaun2072.. In that case maybe Australia will start to think that Toyota are no longer important any more ? There are plenty of Chinese brands that are willing to fill the Toyota vacuum..
I agree and lighter, upgraded wheels should help get back some of the efficiency and range lost with the heavier stock 19s. Something from Rays/Volk or Enkei should do the trick.
We got our 2024 Prime about two months ago. Imagine my surprise when, after a hub-cap nearly fell off, I discovered a nice set of rims under the plastic covers. I've never seen a car before that had "cool" rims behind plastic caps. Usually, you find bland stamped steel. Odd that.
Smaller door entrance offers better protection but watch your heads LOL
Yeah definitely picking the prius or a rav4 prime. Just makes more sense. I take alot of trips per year. I think my in-laws rav4 prime gets around 750 miles before they have to fill up the tank. Just awesome. I thinks evs have there place but i like to get to where im going quicker.
I like your your thorough reviews, At 11.20 when you have the measuring tape and the back seat has been folded down, it would be interested to know the length, and to see if it folds as one flat surface. This is interesting if you want to carry items home from IKEA or if you want to sleep in the car. It is als interesting to know if the backrest of front passenger seat can be tilted forward. This willl enable the transport of long objects.
Thomas is the best. I would prefer a yellow jacket nevertheless😊
haha =)
I hope to be wrong but a vendor told me one CANNOT put a roof box for the occasional ski week-end. If true that’s really problematic when coupled with the small trunk
There is a roof-rack available that fits the new Prius. There is a video on here showing one.
I have really enjoyed this review, please use graphics on screen to explain the MPG, litres per kilometres figure.
And Happy Christmas from Dublin Ireland
Thanks 🙏 you can also turn on the subtitles for that 😎
Even when you live in a place with low sun the solar panels makes sense because they can help take idle load off the battery.
Are there differences between the 2023 and 2024 models?
Hats of to Toyota. That is one cool looking car
can you test drive a GLC 300e which has 130km electric range? That can be a better fuel efficient car.
‘Unusual’ is his favourite word!
My only concern is that its ride height seems quite low?
For some reason there is No front passanger seat height adjustment in Prius.
If the yellow was available in the U.S., I would have chosen that. Instead, I have it in silver. The design really looks best up close, except for one evening when it happened to be parked in an empty lot as the sun was setting. That brought the design to life and I just stood there from 30 meters away admiring it. And about the driving experience - aside from Toyota's "futuristic" sound during EV mode, I am extremely impressed with the responsiveness and fuel efficiency.
We ordered a red 2022 Prime in June of 2022. Our third Prius but first PHEV. A Pearl coloured one landed in late March of 2024 !. Seriously. It actually took us a week to finally notice what we had considered to be a white car is actually not. If you look closely it really is pearl coloured. My preferred colour was the Guardian Grey but my wife wanted the red. The day we picked-up our new car the dealer had a Mustard hued XSE parked next to the unit assigned to us. Odd that, as, that colour was never intended to be sent to NA. We loved the colour and would have spent the extra money for it but, it was "spoken for". Love this car; 80+Km on a charge. We'll get at least 2,000Km from one tank of fuel.
We're not getting this in the UK are we?
Looks stunning.
Thanks for the review 😘
I didn't think so either, but it's now appearing on the Toyota UK website. Hopefully this means it will be available.
We are, Toyota changed their mind
I noticed the watch. What is it?
This looks better than modern BMWs.
All cars should do solar. I have been thinking for the last 30 years. Finally. Best eV
Toyota nailed it with this new Prius!
What to do?
High spec Toyota Prius PHEV or Mercedes a class PHEV?
Wow, that's awesome, it looks like Toyota went with blue ambient lighting for the 2024 PP model as well as grey accents on the front seats instead of red!
I believe the blue vs red ambient lighting on the Prime/PHEV is a difference between North America and Europe, similar to the seat trim which is grey/silver vs red, but I could be wrong… 🤔. I know the regular Prius in North America has blue ambient lighting. I prefer the red in my ‘23 Prime. 😎
Yeah, I think you're right. I checked some 2024 PP reviews in NA and the seat trim and ambient lighting are still red. Oh well, it's not a big deal. I've got a 2024 PP on order and I'm looking forward to finally getting it (1 year wait time) in a few months.
This is really at the sweet spot currently
If Top Gear us in search of a new host, you should be it!!! Your review was very detailed, concise, on point, and extremely informative.
I have to say that I totally love the new design of the Prius and years ago I would never have said that! It is truly a very efficient vehicle that has come a very long way. Of course, I might be a little biased because I have a Toyota Camry hybrid 2015 XLE model that I totally love. It's the best combination of sportiness combined with practicality and of course efficiency. In the future when Camry comes up with a plug-in hybrid model, that would definitely be something I would consider. I still personally feel that EV's are a technology in their infancy, and I really would not like to be part of the beta test group of a first generation product. In the years that go by, battery life will be much more efficient as well as the infrastructure for EV will be much better. For now, the prime line of vehicles are the best way to go.
thanks so much m8 !
Hmm, I think you're referring to the original Top Gear programme from 3-4 decades ago, when TG was a very good informative motoring programme. It was somewhat a niche programme back then but did a far better job at serving its car buying audience. Thomas would indeed suit that programme superbly. Pity it doesn't exist anymore.
Won´t come to Sweden, why?
The car is way overpriced here in europe ...
It's not just about there being or not being a charging infrastructure nearby. It is also about how long it takes to charge the EV battery, and how long you may have to queue at the charging station if all chargers are in use. It is also about how much you may have to pay for a new battery if the one in your car currently gets damaged in an accident. or dies of old age, or for some other reason.
@@superleggendaToyota is limited to only selling the PHEV version in Europe due to EU requirements.
The Prius Plug-in only is practical to either charge it at home or work. When you're on a longer road trip, you simply drive it in hybrid mode. No need to charge on road trips just use gas.
Though you could use the charging mode so that the hybrid engine charges the battery. However, it's the least efficient way to drive the car.
Toyota quality is second to none. The power train is very refined and well proven. It will easily last you 10-15 years.
The solar roof makes sense when you go to a supermarket in Germany most of them have outdoor parking spaces. In summer you can turn the ac on, to let the vehicle stay cool inside wich is good for passengers as well as the fridgerator goods you buy don't melt down because the car has not turn down in an oven of hell! So you don't loose electric range for cooling in standstill!
Love this car
I love this prius, I heard that they are releasing them in the UK, is this true
Yes!
I would go for the normal hybrid and not the phev.
Frohe Weinachten Thomas!
The car looks clean AF. Too bad this won't come in my country.
I am from NYC sales guy has 2019 Prius and I never had clue before about Toyota Prius but after getting company car I have to say that I drive on average 450 miles per week and after a 7 months of driving I really like more Prius than some more luxurious cars I drove. It drives very smooth and good and it grows to one heart. You will either totally love it if you have to drive a little and saves you money on gas. You do not get better more reliable car than Toyota Prius. Only what I hate about it that it is low and sometimes at parking I hit the curb that would be better if Prius would have front camera by parking. Otherwise than that it’s perfect car and if your roads have a lot of holes than it’s not car for you because it’s low ave when you hit big hole it feels really harsh
My new dream car
I like it.
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I don't understand those people who buy a PHEV out of charge anxiety. Because they don't want to be constantly at the charging station, they buy a PHEV with a miniscule battery that can then often charge slowly and only on AC. So with 1 charge of a PHEV you can then drive 40-60 km before you have to recharge again, while with a BEV you can get 300 km with the same charging time. So if you want to charge less, just buy a BEV, right? Unless you don't want to drive electric most of the time? But then why buy a PHEV?
You don’t just drive it for 50km in full EV mode on longer journeys until it goes flat, you use the hybrid mode. EV mode is mostly for short trips.
@@cyberpope2137 I understand, but after each short trip you then have to recharge for the next short trip, right? So you're going to charge more than someone who would do the same short trips with a real electric car. And considering our daily trips are very often just short trips, and we only need to tap into the full capacity of a BEV's battery a few times a year, on average and over a year, you're going to hang more on the charger than someone with a BEV. So the explanation that a PHEV is ideal for people who have poor charging infrastructure is just nonsense. Unless you never drive in EV mode, but then why a PHEV?
@@phillipbanes5484 the worst of both worlds you mean, Constantly charging to drive in EV mode, and while just continuing to pollute and depend on oil products. real world range is more likely to be 50 km, at best. What we can agree on: overpriced and only true Toyota fans are going to buy this. My EV is now out here in the driveway at 80%, and I can drive over 300 km. More than I will need today. And the same for 360-350 days a year. No charging anxiety, no range anxiety and never having to go for refuelling. Unless we are on car holidays, and then I charge on the way while we eat or take a break. That is what I would call “the best of all worlds”.
@@elektrischverhaal5166 I would look at it differently. We already have a level 1 charger capable plug in our garage. To add a level 2 Tesla charger is $475 + $600 installation = $1,075 (prices are wildly different depending on where you live). When the car is parked in the garage it only takes a few seconds to plug in and it's got the full 44 mile range the next morning. Meanwhile, high speed charging is virtually nonexistent over large parts of the state I live in. So there are places we can't easily go with an BEV because they are too far off of a main road, too far away from a city. That might change in 3, 5 or 10 years, but in the meantime, I can get a full EV experience around town and on my usual short trips, but get hybrid performance when I go upstate (or to visit family in Indiana) and there is no high speed charging infrastructure to speak of (and little population to bring them there quickly). Regarding Federal tax credit, there is a loophole in the US law that allows a $4,500 tax credit when leasing. Toyota passes that through as lease cash (at least in the mid-Atlantic area as of this writing) which helps to greatly reduce the price difference between the PHEV and the HEV. Finally, when I priced car insurance for the Tesla Model 3, I would've paid approximately $1,200 more per year than the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime SE model costs to add to my insurance. So there is a lot more to this decision, depending on individual circumstances, than you've mentioned in your post frankly,.
For us, the main reason to opt for a PHEV was the economics. Here, you can't purchase a BEV for under $ 60,000. Our 2024 Prime cost us a lot less than $ 40,00 after trade-in and government rebates (we traded-in a 2012 Prius C and got half of the original purchase price !). With the range we are seeing (in spring temperatures), 80+ Km on electric only we're going to save a considerable amount for gas over the expected ten to twelve year service life.
Right now, to cover 80Km in EV Mode it cost us just under $ 2.00. The same distance in Hybrid Mode currently runs around $ 6.75. It's a rare day that we drive over 80Km anymore. But, when we eventually do we won't have to rely on private chargers and all that entails.
It looks like a New York taxi in that colour. Which is what a Prius is destined for 😂
The whole car looks great ...especially on the 19 inch lighter colour wheels....really smart design ...I really like it...👍
This Prius is one of the best cars available for purchase.
Are you going to buy one.
Interesting that you have dual zone climate control Here in Canada only single zone.
Turn signal sounds are an opportunity for manufacturers, if regulations permit it. Some supercar signals still sound like those in a 1948 Chrysler!
The moment Chevy said they were discontinuing the Bolt & planned for the Equinov EV to be its successor, I knew. It was inevitable.
Probably the best looking Prius. But pity the rear door material is unlike the front ones.
Best looking Prius that’s for sure, but will this model stop the mini cab drivers from driving in the middle lane only as they do here in the UK🙄.
New Prius looks amazing. I would buy it rather than Tesla 3
@@phillipbanes5484 what makes it so? I've never driven one or be driven in one, so I don't see why.
In that case, the looks must be what's most important. For performance, utility, maintenance cost and EV range, the Model 3 is way superior. But I agree that the new Prious is certainly great looking and for the first time also a driverscar with steering that's direct and responsive. Would be fun with a side by side test against a long range model 3.
@@phillipbanes5484The Model 3 is a premium car at best. Definitely not luxury. During my most recent ride in a Model 3 I was shocked at the cheap plastic in the backseat, the suspension noise, and road noise. My Camry was nicer.
@@teitpoulsen7183Prius folk like myself want a car that will last us 10 years and not have to pay 20k when the battery dies.
Thomas review your own car
Which factory make this car for EU MARKET ?
What about putting 3 child seats at the back ?
Considering how much steps manufacturers need to go through, it’s actually kind of weird we have loads of ugly looking vehicles on the road… you’d think that especially the larger manufacturers like Toyota could spend a bit more on customer surveys… But with this they got it mostly right, finally…
I like the color.. Battery electric only for me.. Thank You
well, i think it depends.
for people who dont drive more then 60 miles ~100Km-ish per day, a full elctric car is great. but for people who do drive long distances on almost daily basis, that could be annoying, so for them a plugin hybrid, is the best option.
untill we have reasonably priced cars (not more expensive then a Tesla model Y) with real world 400 miles/ 640km-ish range (NOT WLTP).
where is yellow available??? I just bought a 2024 supersonic red because I didn't want black, white or silver.
The Mustard colour was not intended for NA, yet, our local dealer had one in March when our "white" one arrived after a 21 month wait. Had it for a week before we realized it's not really white. Look closely, Toyota calls it Pearl. And, it is.
BTW, we ordered the Supersonic Red too but settled for the Pearl after almost a two year wait.
@@TomLawlor-iq6gm I'm confused by your comment that the mustard colour was not intended for NA (?) what is NA. It seems this reviewer is in Germany so is the yellow available in Europe but not in the US? I waited about 3 months for the red and I had to find it myself in Toyota inventory at a dealership about 65 miles away (not bad). It was in the build stage and they wouldn't trade with my local dealer.
@@donnasmith7988 Hello Donna;
The video refers to the colour as yellow. For the North American market (NA, North America, which includes the larger than US country of Canada), the Mustard hue was not supposed to be an option. We asked for the supersonic red. Nearly two years latter a Pearl unit was offered and we grabbed it. The day we picked-up ours the dealer had a Mustard coloured car on their lot. Disarray all around.
I think it’s the best looking Toyota, they need to get this guy to design EVERY new Toyota. Whoever did the new Tacoma should be fired.
Looks great outside (especially in deep yellow with black wheels). Door closing sound was fine/good on both my laptops (one Windows, the other MacBook Pro). Interior also fine, though the dark materials don't give the best impression. Main problem is, when it's finally available in UK, it's rumoured to be as much as £5K or even 10K more than the Corolla, or the latest Honda Civic which most reviewers (inc Thomas) say is fantastic (Civic faster & more practical too … though for me, it's styling is bland).
As this really good review shows, Toyota are doing some seriously interesting things with hybrid EV technology. As Thomas points out the car looks good and drives really well. My view is that at the moment we need hybrid technology until ubiquitous public charging is available, everyone who can has home charging, and something is done for city apartment dwellers where home charging is impractical. By impractical you need to imagine a friend who lives in an apartment on around floor 26 near Canary Wharf in London; home charging does not work there and never will; underground garage charging might work if the lessor was prepared to install it.
What I think we are about to see is a switch in the assumption behind filling up your car. In the petrol era you went and still go to a petrol station. In the EV era almost anyone who can will fill up at home, and no we are not quite there yet. So EV charging stations will not be where most of us fill up except when we are well away from home, especially if you can also fill up at work. This is a mental and actual switch from what we have been used to since cars were invented.
There are knock on effects for car design if you mostly fill up at home or at your destination without using charging stations along the way. Firstly range anxiety and battery capacity becomes ever more irrelevant. If cars do not need huge and heavy batteries, EVs start to handle and cost something more like a well sorted ICE vehicle. So maybe buying a car with a huge Li battery and >300 mile range is a lousy investment and will be subject to serious depreciation within - say - three years.
Which brings us back to Toyota. They claim to have battery technology which will be in mass production by 2027 where the batteries have twice the range and half the weight, or for a given range might have a quarter of the weight of present Li. In the mean time their and others’ PHEV technologies look good.
thanks for the feedback !
you have to explain to me how you think a rechargeable car like a PHEV is more practical than a fully electric car, knowing that the PHEV will charge slower and needs more energy to drive the same distance electrically, so that PHEV, you have to charge it every day to drive 50 km, while you only have to charge a BEV once for the same amount of time to get 8 to 10 times further. Crooked logic. Unless you're going to drive it like a regular hybrid, but then why buy a PHEV?
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I can speak from practical experience. My Mazda CX60 PHEV presently stands at >90 lifetime mpg. When I have to go any distance, say > 150 miles, I do not rely on any form of recharging but can use good old petrol. Almost all my driving is done on the battery because it is usually with a 15 mile radius. So that explains why most of my driving is done on electric.
The PHEV is not especially efficient, as you point out. However it works in the absence of public charging stations, which matters with the current status of public charging infrastructure in the UK. Perhaps by 2030 a full electric car will get me around, but not yet.