Overview & Reviews

The 2006 Toyota Prius gets a tire-pressure monitor this year, along with an optional backup camera. Exterior styling is refreshed with new headlights and taillight clusters, while the interior receives darker seat fabric and a textured instrument panel center. Leather seating with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and an audio mini-jack port are newly optional.

• Outstanding mileage, ultralow emissions, generous amount of interior room, hatchback utility, reasonable price, excellent build quality.

User Reviews:

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  Save on Gas - Help America - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Jimmy - July 30 - 10:00 am

  We just bought the car two weeks ago and so far love it. The savings at the pump was the number one reason we bought the car. The ride was very smooth. Like you were driving in a Disney monorail car. Im a big guy and felt there was enough room for me.

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  Fabulous Car, highly recommend - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Sandy - May 28 - 7:16 am

  I bought a 2006 Prius in February of this year. I previously drove a Toyota Highlander. I am so happy with my decision. I have not once wished for my Highlander back and am relieved when I go to fill up at (currently) $3.12 per gallon that I will average 45 mpg.

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  Prius Delivers - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Jewel - May 27 - 3:10 pm

  We took ownership of our 2006 Prius in mid-January. We have package #7 with the added addition of leather seats. So far, we have been truly thrilled with our experience. The Prius is comfortable to ride-in, really fun to drive and we have honestly been averaging 54 miles to the gallon in all kinds of driving conditions (although we live in the south, so not really any truly cold weather. And we do drive somewhat differently in this car. We use cruise control ALOT, we glide a lot - meaning take feet off the brake when gliding to a red signal, for instance...and we try to accelerate slowly. The pick-up is great when needed thought.

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  An engineering marvel - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Victor - May 4 - 7:20 am

  Toyota clearly began with a clean sheet - asking what could they do to minimize emissions but sell to a large market. Once they had gone hybrid they looked at what the presence of a large available source of electricity could mean. Very responsive electric power steering. Electric A/C - no serpentine belt to put a constant drag on the engine. Electric water pump. Electric fan. You get the idea.

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  Great so far - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By RB - March 21 - 10:00 pm

  Prior car was a mid-size SUV. Absolutely no problem with the difference in size.The Prius has plenty of pep, is comfortable and handles extremely well.Do not feel that I am in a small car. I do mostly "city" driving and have been getting 40 plus mpg! Looking out the back window takes some time to get accustomed to.

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  A joy to own, a joy to drive - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By wolfcrow - February 26 - 6:16 am

  It was a difficult decision to give up my beloved Lexus, but after watching Al Gores movie, we decided to put our money where our beliefs are.... We tested the available hybrids and chose the Prius for environmentally positive reasons, but were also seduced by the advanced technology, design, and other features. Although we havent had it very long, were completely happy with it; it was easy to start driving although we still have things to learn about the dps system and other advanced features. We went for the top of the line since we liked the add-ons, but friends are happy with the basic, as well.

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  2006 Toyota Prius - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By NOTSORICH - February 11 - 5:40 am

  I love my Prius. I have had it going on a year, and thoroughly enjoy the comfort, and mileage. I am 63" and enjoy the inside room, as does my tall wife. I get 43 to 44 miles to a gallon, which is lower than EPA estimates, but so is ALL others - people would go crazy if they knew the actual mileage of their big hogs and "SUV buses"! I have done nothing to the car except change the oil and rotate the tires. With the smart key, I never take the key out of my pocket, all doors and the hatch can unlock and lock automatically. Displays are perfect, sound system is excellent, back seat is roomy, plenty of room for luggage for two. P.S. I do not own Toyota stock, but wish I did!

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  Dont know how they did it - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Lee Mariano - January 16 - 10:10 pm

  I wish I knew how they got 60mpg. We drove from South Florida to central New Hampshire and back up and down the Smoky Mountains, on freeways, small towns, fully loaded (by the way this car holds tons of stuff) in cool-cold weather, in high heat, with and w/o a/c during the gas shortage. travelled 3100 mi---paid $210 for gas the entire month we were gone! Still, mph for the month was 44.6 We use cruise control as much as possible, everything we can think of--still cant get to the 60 they claim. Great comfort, great bells and whistles. Love the car.

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  Awesome car - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By USMCMOM - January 1 - 9:00 pm

  We test drove this car and I fell in love with it. This car is just totally awesome. I am averaging about 45 miles/gal. I like the looks I get when driving it. The inside is roomy, my 6 ft, 1 in. hubby fits in the back with plenty of leg room. I have never looked forward to driving a car as much as I do this one.

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  Fortuitous purchase - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Compucowboy - December 22 - 10:10 pm

  I bought my Prius before the gas crunch and I have never been more glad of a purchase since gas went through the roof. Now if Toyota only had a hydrogen fuel cell engine.