Consumer Reports New Cars – November 2019

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Facts & Figures
Exterior Dimensions


Cargo Measurement


Fuel


Facts & Figures
Exterior Dimensions

Cargo Measurement

Fuel

Reliability History Reliability History
Trouble
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Trouble
Spots

NEW CAR
PREDICTION

NEW CAR
PREDICTION

Engine Major
Engine Minor
Engine Cooling
Transmission Major
Transmission Minor
Drive System
Fuel System
Electrical
Climate System
Suspension
Brakes
Exhaust
Paint/Trim
Noises/Leaks
Body Hardware
Power Equipment
In-Car Electronics
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Engine Major
Engine Minor
Engine Cooling
Transmission Major
Transmission Minor
Drive System
Fuel System
Electrical
Climate System
Suspension
Brakes
Exhaust
Paint/Trim
Noises/Leaks
Body Hardware
Power Equipment
In-Car Electronics
USED CAR
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Toyota Prius Prime


The Prime is a plug-in Prius that can usually drive about 23 miles
on electricity only. But the gas engine tends to start up in cold
weather and under hard acceleration. It takes 2 hours to charge the
Prime through a 240-volt connector and 5 hours on a regular 120-volt.
When not running in EV mode, the Prime operates much like the
regular Prius, alternating between electric and gas power, returning
50 mpg overall. With styling that’s slightly different from that of the
regular Prius, the Prime can hold only four passengers, and it loses
the rear wiper. The infotainment system, with its large touch screen,
is unintuitive to use. The compliant ride and responsive handling are
quite similar to those of the regular Prius. Standard safety features
include automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assist.

Overall Score 78
Predicted Reliability 50
Owner Satisfaction 50
Road-Test Score 74
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05

Base Price: $27,600-$33,500
Body Styles: 4-door hatchback
Trim Lines: LE, Limited, XLE
Drive Wheels: Front
Seating: 2 front, 2 rear
Engines: 1.8-liter 4 electric (121 hp)
Transmissions: CVT

Length (in.)..................... 183
Width (in.) ......................69
Height (in.) ......................58
Wheelbase (in.) .................106
Weight (lb.) .................. 3,410
% weight front/rear ...........56/44

Max. Load (lb.) ................ 670
Cargo Volume, cu.ft.............. .20
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR

Regular
CR overall mpg ..................69

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Toyota Prius


In our tests the Prius returned 52 mpg overall, which is among
the best mileage for a car that doesn’t have to be plugged in.
Plus, the car handles responsively and rides comfortably. Colorful
digital gauges dominate the dashboard with abundant fuel-economy
information. The touch-screen infotainment system is fairly straight-
forward. The sensible Prius has always been about efficiency and
low running costs. The car can drive solely on electric, usually up
to about 25 mph, but the engine moans a bit when it kicks in. In
addition, the seats have mediocre support, tire noise is noticeable,
and the car’s low stance makes it a challenge to get into and out of.
Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are
standard. The 2019 Prius has optional all-wheel drive, mild styling
updates, and new trim names.


Overall Score 78
Predicted Reliability 05
Owner Satisfaction 05
Road-Test Score 75
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 50

Base Price: $23,770-$32,200
Body Styles: 4-door hatchback
Trim Lines: L, LE, Limited, XLE
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 1.8-liter 4 hybrid (121 hp)
Transmissions: CVT


Length (in.)..................... 179
Width (in.) ......................69
Height (in.) ......................58
Wheelbase (in.) .................106
Weight (lb.) ..................3,080
% weight front/rear ...........61/39


Max. Load (lb.) .................825
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 22
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR


Regular
CR overall mpg ..................52


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