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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  evaluating our Prius - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Ann Talbot - October 29 - 9:50 pm

  There is a ratle in the dash but that is the only complaint.Mileage is 30 % less than advertised but 42 mpg is fine. I sorly miss instruments like tachometer compass temperature.The exterior is alarmingly velnerable to dings due to the lack of any "bump- strips". The ovehead sunglass tray looks and feels cheap. The upolstry does not look or feel in the same class as our old 1990 626. Im glad it says Toyota on it. Time will tell if it was a good idea.

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  Impressed - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Satori - October 25 - 7:10 pm

  I do my part any way I can to help the environment, including converting to a Vegan lifestyle in order to reduce toxic emissions from meat processing. The obvious way I could do more was to get rid of my two Infiniti gas hogs, which I did. Coming from luxury vehicles with every amenity to my Prius was very easy, like a breath of fresh air. The only things anyone could miss would be power seats, lumbar support, a sunroof and more sound deadening. However, all of these add considerable weight, therefore reducing mileage. I feel as if I have lost no features from my luxo-barges, and gained a clearer conscience. I really love that I am not assumed to be pretentious, or image-conscience anymore.

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  Toyota Prius evaluation - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Gordo - September 17 - 4:30 am

  Best vehicle I have ever owned!! Terrific gas mileage, handles well and is comfortable on long or short trips.

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  love my new car - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Olga Mankevitch - September 6 - 7:20 pm

  This is the best car I have ever owned. Its weird not having to go to the gas pump two or three times a week. I would highly recommend this car to everyone. If the prices were lower then they would outsell everyone.

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  My Prius - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Ann Dougherty - August 25 - 4:46 pm

  Comfortable car, many safety features that make me feel secure while driving. Excellent highway mileage. Disappointed in town mileage since they advertise 60 MPG. Im getting only about 46 MPG. Backup camera and high window visability is an excellent help. Headlights range is very good making night driving more comfortable. Backseat passengers have given positive feedback as far as comfort, some of whom have been large people.

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  As Advertised And More - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By bob in ohio - August 14 - 1:00 pm

  This car looks great. Smooth ride. Plenty of power. No you do not have to plug it in. Do not relly know its a hybrid from power. Inside it is more roomy than it looks like from the outside. Very comfortable, and I am not a small guy. The mileage jumps even more after about the first 1500 miles, the break-in period. I just drove round trip 353 miles, including much city driving. I averaged 50.2 miles per gallon, with A/C on. Reliable, as in any Toyota. Cannot go wrong with this car.

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  So Kool! - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Pebbles2006 - July 27 - 4:43 am

  My driving and ownership have been nothing like my driving and ownership of may cars in the past. When Im in my Prius, I feel like Im somewhere in the Future. I know I made the best choice. When passengers ride in it, they cant believe the smooth, comfortable ride and the touch- pad system for temperature and audio control, etc.

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  A Good Car - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By bh_okedoke - July 25 - 4:40 am

  Bought a Prius, pkg 5, about a month ago. Have 1500 miles, averaging about 43 MPG mixed commuter driving of approx 45 miles a day, half back roads, half highway. Live in New England, so I’m hoping the colder temps is the reason for the lower MPG. Kind of bounces about in heavy wind. Pickup will get you up to highway speed, but it’s no barn burner. Engine very loud under very hard acceleration. Seats are so so on comfort, fronts not bad, but backs need longer bottom cushion. Many blind spots, but can overcome with proper mirror placement. Rear view camera was a great idea.

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  Great Mileage - But Uncomfortable - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By E S - July 11 - 12:16 pm

  We love this car from a standpoint of the mileage, great GPS display, etc. BUT, after driving in this car for more than an hour - both my wife and I get so uncomfortable it is painful! The seats are very, very uncomfortable.

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  Hard to beat! - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Watermanjr - July 9 - 5:16 am

  Have moved from a Volvo into the Prius since July. I have been pleasantly surprised with every aspect of the Prius. If I could change anything it would be the seat design. The seat is somewhat less comfortable when compared to the Volvo.