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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  30,000 Update - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By okedoke - March 24 - 8:10 pm

  Just hit 30K. Car running strong, developed rattle in front dash, fixed by dealer. Had Toyota service per manual, plus alignment, replaced OEM tires with Fuzion HRIs. These tires make a big difference in handling, the car now sticks like never before. As of this writing, the best car I have ever owned. Avg MPG in summer 48-50, avg fall through spring 42-44. Change oil @ 10K intervals, use Mobil Full syn 15K rated oil. Oil is still pretty clean at 10K, and still shows 100% full on the dipstick as it did when filled at the last change. Engine seems nice and tight after 30K. If they keep building them this way, Ill be getting another when time is due. Solid car!!

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  Prius performance - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By prius - March 21 - 3:00 am

  The car is great to drive, nice looking and very comfortable. Seats 5 easily even very tall people. I am not as thrilled with the gas consumption as I had hoped. When I bought the car I was led to believe I would get great mileage. It says 50-60 mpg in the ads and in the booklet and I am getting 44-45 and a range of a bit over 350 miles per tank . They should change the ratings and give the consumer better information.

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  Its Easy to be Green! - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Mikey1951 - February 22 - 9:46 am

  Bought the car just before the hurricanes of 05, so great timing on our part and a stroke of luck. The car immediately did pretty heave road duty ferrying our son to travel soccer tournaments and games...most out-of- state or on the other side of the state. Love it! Rides well, road noise is minimal, has a bigger interior feel than our Mercury Sable, great mileage. Head room is great, cargo capacity is fine, good visibility.

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  2006 Prius can even surprise its fans - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By meurdrac - February 18 - 2:36 am

  I bought a 2006 Prius just over a month ago, and I must admit, there have been some real surprises for me despite my intensive research. This is a car thats truly fun to drive. While the hybrid system may give some pause who demand lightning accelleration and response, I want to assure you, this is a different kind of car that will help change the way you drive. It makes you more one with the machine than any other car ever Ive driven. How does it do this? The interactive nature of the driving system and the onboard computer that gives you a clear idea of how your driving is affecting your fuel economy. This car will help you to become a better, more aware driver.

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  One step at a time. - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By joe sosa - January 30 - 5:23 am

  We wanted to walk the walk and not just talk the talk. By going hybrid we are trying to take that first step and wonderful things are taking place. People are talking to us about the idea, logistics, etc. The car seems very well thought out and user friendly. Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is most important that you do it(Gandhi) Hopefully our Prius will lead to many good things. I have to give credit to my wife as she really pushed the idea!

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  I love this car - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By linda - January 9 - 12:43 am

  I bought my car about three weeks ago, and just love it. Doing lots of freeway driving in southern california, I was a little nervous that I would be run off the road by the suv hogs. But these fears have proved to be unfounded. Its not as quiet a ride as my old lexus, but I didnt expect it to be. The car is the topic of conversation everywhere I take it. Almost everyone is interested in the technology, mileage, etc. Its been pure joy.

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  What a Great Car - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By Katherine - December 10 - 11:06 am

  I bought my car new in 2005. I am six feet tall and the car is very comfortable front and back. I get between 46 and 52 MPG. I watch the consumption level which changed my driving habits. No jackrabbit starts and I drive a with my cruise control a lot. We have mountainous uphills and Ive never had trouble passing on them - lots of get up and go! Have had no problems with it. You can stuff a lot of stuff into this car. I have always owned Toyotas and this is my favorite.

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  GOTTA HAVE THIS CAR! - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By EarthSavySuprGrl - November 24 - 5:53 am

  This car is amazing... for the price you will never find another sedan like this one, plus it saves you so much on gas. They also are giving away substantial tax breaks in some states for owning these cars plus "Clean Pass" priveleges (HOV lane w/o carpool). Also, its sooooo quiet, youll never even know its on half the time. Overall, for the money and the features you cannot beat this car!

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  2006 Toyota Prius - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By desertdragon - November 18 - 7:53 pm

  A phenomenal engineering feat available to mere mortals - thats the Prius in a nutshell. This is one of the most highly optimized vehicles Ive ever driven - it combines economy, performance, convenience, and passenger comfort almost flawlessly. I just wish it had an EV mode plus an external recharge option - but it is brilliant even without those... highly recommended!!

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  my little prius - 2006 Toyota Prius
  By gerald shook - November 7 - 2:06 am

  My only complaint is the touch screen.. when it is cold, it is nearly black when it is bright outside the message is almost wiped out. I made a cardboard shield, painted flat black(inside), taped it to the border, and could then see the message in bright sunlight. You should offer this!! I love this car!!