The 2009 Toyota Prius is a 5-door, 5-seat Sedan, available in
3 trims, ranging from the Standard to the Touring. Upon introduction, the $22,000
Standard is equipped with a standard 1.5L, 4-cylinder,
engine that achieves 48-mpg in the city and 45-mpg on the highway.
an Automatic transmission is standard.
The $24,270
Touring is equipped with a standard 1.5L, 4-cylinder,
engine that achieves 48-mpg in the city and 45-mpg on the highway.
an Automatic transmission is standard.
Consider the dilemma Toyota faces when it considered refreshing the Prius.
Almost as soon as the first mass market hybrid was first introduced in Japan in 1997 and in the U.S. in 2001 it has won...
The and are pretty much on opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to the auto market. The Prius is a small, fuel-efficient hybrid sedan that delivers 48 mpg in the city...
Cons: The car (performance, comfort, material quality)
My Prius returns very good gas mileage but at a price. It is too slow to safely merge with freeway traffic. I can't pass anyone and I feel any accident may be my last (at speed). I will not buy another. The brakes are only fair and the car does not inspire confidence in spirited driving. Lastly, for what I paid I would expect a higher quality of materials in the interior.
Recommend this vehicle to a friend? No
How long have you owned this vehicle? 2 years
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2009 Toyota Prius
Submitted on 6/11/2010 7:11:08 PM
Summary
Pros: Fuel Economy
Cons: Very little 'do-it-yourself' maintenance possible
Love the car! Very roomy & comfortable. Plenty of zip when needed. I smile everytime I pull into the gas station.
Recommend this vehicle to a friend? Yes
How long have you owned this vehicle? 2 years
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2009 Toyota Prius
Submitted on 6/11/2010 6:56:44 AM
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My favorite ever
Pros: quiet ride low gas
Cons: automatic
Wonderful car great service
Recommend this vehicle to a friend? Yes
How long have you owned this vehicle? 2 years
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2009 Toyota Prius
Submitted on 5/20/2010 5:27:57 PM
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66 years experience
Pros: M.P.G.
Cons: nothing
Finally found the perfect sensible car.....
Recommend this vehicle to a friend? Yes
How long have you owned this vehicle? 2 years
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2009 Toyota Prius
Submitted on 4/22/2010 5:26:02 PM
Summary
Some what of a disappointment
Pros: Economy
Cons: ride
I was able to spend several hours in a 2009 Toyota Prius, and was somewhat disappointed. Road noise was much louder than expected, and the ride was not as good as you would expect from a $26,000.00 car. It was not as refined as one might hope, considering all of the hype about how quiet the car is. Admittedly, the engine starting up was almost imperceptible , but there was a slight shake as the engine shut down at a light. The car seemed to wallow more than expected with three passengers, perhaps because of the weight of the battery. Performance was acceptable.
My thoughts are that the car, considering how complex it is would be a good choice for those who trade in every few years. For those of us who keep their cars for years, and put well over 100,000 miles on them, the cost consequences of repair of the complex drive line, relays, battery, and controls might make considering a simpler, less complex fuel efficient design, such as the VW Diesel vehicles a more appropriate choice.
Recommend this vehicle to a friend? Yes
How long have you owned this vehicle? 0 years
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Dangerous on highway
Pros: Gas mileage
Cons: The car (performance, comfort, material quality)
My Prius returns very good gas mileage but at a price. It is too slow to safely merge with freeway traffic. I can't pass anyone and I feel any accident may be my last (at speed). I will not buy another. The brakes are only fair and the car does not inspire confidence in spirited driving. Lastly, for what I paid I would expect a higher quality of materials in the interior.