2023 Toyota Prius Review

The Toyota Prius is the OG hybrid car and its name has been synonymous with the term for almost 25 years now. It revolutionized the automotive industry with not just its immense fuel savings, but also its out-of-the-box style and high practicality. Now, its latest model – the 2023 Prius – is out.

The following is a review of its highlights:

Features

The 2023 Prius represents the 5th generation of Toyota’s iconic mid-sized hybrid sedan. It has been redesigned completely and has been given 3 trim options and a single powertrain option. It sees many improvements over the previous model, with a lot more emphasis on performance.

Powertrain and Numbers

The all-new Prius 2023 has a 2-liter hybrid engine that produces 194 hp and 139 lb-ft. It comes with a front-wheel drive powertrain, upgradable to all-wheel drive. Opting for the latter gives you more power with the extra traction.

You can tell that this is a powerful car for its class and in general. This is how it is able to deliver excellent acceleration. The 2023 Prius can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just about 7 seconds, making it one of the quickest sedans in the Japanese-American market.

The best part is that the quickness doesn’t adversely affect the Prius’s famed fuel economy figures. This new model can do up to 57 mpg in the city and 56 on the highway with FWD. The AWD variant isn’t far behind with 53 mpg city and 54 mpg highway.

For even greater fuel savings, you can check out the 2023 Prius Prime which does up to 121 MPGe with 44 miles of pure electric driving range.

Interior and Technology

The new Prius 2023 gets an attractive and functional interior design. It comes with a solid build quality worthy of the Toyota badge. Its reviewers have noticed an upgrade in the quality of the materials used in the cabin. There’s more than enough room for all the 5 occupants of the car.

It doesn’t let you down in the storage department. The trunk space is quite good for the class and the cubby storage deserves extra praise thanks to a creative new slot in the center console. Toyota offers you a power liftgate as well for increased access to the cargo bay.

The following are the trims of the 2023 Prius and their standard offerings:

2023 Prius LE
The 2023 Toyota Prius250 comes with stippled black interior trim and a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob.
The tech includes dual-zone climate control, push-button ignition, remote start via the app, and 8-way power-adjustable front seats that are heated.

You get a killer infotainment system featuring a 9.8-inch screen with a 10-speaker stereo, plus a 7-inch instrumentation screen. There’s also wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

For safety, there are a lot of standard amenities offered here, starting with adaptive cruise control.
You also get automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring with rear-cross traffic alerts, and lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist.

2023 Prius XLE
These two trim levels basically upgrade the powertrain and unlock some optional extras.

2023 Prius Limited
On this variant, you unlock the dark graphite aluminum trim and F Sport perforated leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob.
You also get F Sport aluminum pedals and heated front seats with enhanced bolsters.

There are now displays showing you your g-force and turbo-boost, and a 10-inch head-up display for some more info.

2023 Prius LE

2023 Prius XLE

2023 Prius Limited

Exterior and Driving

The Prius has always had an unorthodox look but the all-new Prius 2023 may just have the most stylish and striking exterior in the class. It looks sharp and aggressive and is quite the attention grabber. It complements the car’s sportiness very well.

All the models feature a set of stylish bi-LED headlights, LED taillights, and heated side mirrors. The base model comes with a set of 17-inch wheels, while the other two trims offer 19-inch ones. The Limited variant also features a glass roof.

The following are the colors available on the 2023 Prius:

Do make sure to check out which ones are offered on the trim of your choice.

This new version of the Prius gets a lot of points for the way it drives. Testers have praised how amazing the driving position, handling, braking, and steering are. At the same time, it also gives you a serene environment inside its cabin. All of this is very impressive for a fuel-saving car.

Reliability and Warranty

JD Power has given the 2023 Prius a score of 25 out of 100 for average reliability. Consumer Reports also expects it to be more reliable than its peers. There have been no recalls yet and the response from its buyers is also positive.

The 2023 Prius gets good aftersales in the form of a limited warranty of 3 years/36k miles, a powertrain warranty of 5 years/60k miles, a hybrid warranty of 8 years/100k miles, and complimentary maintenance for 2 years/25k miles.

Verdict

The 2023 Toyota Prius is a stunning vehicle on all fronts. While it was always a practical and fuel-efficient vehicle, with this model, Toyota has also added quick acceleration and excellent driving dynamics to the mix, making the Prius an all-rounder.

There’s a lot of tech inside the cabin and a lot of it is standard. Toyota has equipped it with all the latest safety equipment, built it to be reliable, and has also given it the best aftersales in the market. The new Prius 2023 is truly a force to be reckoned with.

To get the 2023 Toyota Prius in Woods Cross, North Salt Lake UT, Centerville UT, and Bountiful UT, check out Performance Toyota Bountiful here.