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Who is the Toyota Prius a good car for?
What is the Toyota Prius like to drive?
Tech & spec features in the Toyota Prius
Similar cars to the Toyota Prius
Is the Toyota Prius a good car?
Those looking to beat the fuel-price blues with a hybrid vehicle should certainly look into the Prius, which hasn't been enjoying as much attention since the launch of the Toyota Corolla hybrid and Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid models but has been a favourite with celebrities since its initial launch.
Who is the Toyota Prius a good car for?
The Prius is a good car for anyone looking to own a futuristic, well-specified sedan with a hybrid drivetrain (strangely enough it's classified as a hatch).
Is the Prius a good first car?
The Prius is not cheap and most young drivers won't be able to afford it. An older, used Prius model is worth looking into, or if you want something smaller, look into buying a used Yaris hybrid model instead.
Is the Prius a good family car?
The Prius is ideal for families; it's safe and spacious and has all the latest in semi-self-driving tech such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance.
Is there an electric Toyota Prius?
There are no fully-electric Toyotas in South Africa at the moment (July 2022).
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
"The Prius is classified as a hatch, yet is spacious like a sedan. It has a lower centre of gravity than the previous Prius, which does improve handling. But there’s no denying how heavy it feels around tight bends.
The Prius is meant for leisurely driving – after all, you won’t get those stellar consumption figures by drifting it up a hill like Ken Block. The Prius also helps you to improve your green-footedness by evaluating the way you drive, offering tips as well as a score, which you can’t help but want to improve every time you go somewhere."
Ané Albertse, AutoTrader
Read the full Toyota Prius review here
What does it look like?
One of the reasons the Prius isn't flying off showroom floors is perhaps because of the way it looks. It has a kind of anime character vibe and the rear is quite strange too.
What is the Prius like inside?
We like the Prius's layout and driver-centric cockpit, but the previous Prius with its white accents was a lot more interesting.
Tech features
Some of the standout features include; Heads-Up Display (HUD), Reverse Camera, high-definition Multi-Information Display, seat heaters with electric lumbar support and wireless (cellphone) charging. Dual-zone climate control, rain-sensing wipers and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror ramp up the convenience quotient. - Toyota SA
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Prius?
There is only one model in the lineup - see below.
How much does the Prius cost?
The only Prius in the lineup will set you back R604 100.
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
Similar cars to the Toyota Prius
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid XS
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Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid XR
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Toyota RAV4 2.5 Hybrid GX-R E-Four
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