Overview & Reviews

Toyota now offers a slightly decontented "standard" Prius model that lacks cruise control and heated mirrors but in exchange has a significantly lower base price.

• Outstanding fuel economy, low emissions, generous amount of interior space, easy to maneuver in tight spaces, space-age interior design, a lower price for 2008.

• Less powerful and agile than other midsize sedans, a few disappointing interior plastics.

User Reviews:

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  Very Nice Car - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By Doug - August 3 - 3:16 am

  Weve had the Prius (package #2) for three weeks (~ 1200 miles). Its a very nice, comfortable car. It doesnt take long to get adjusted to the different controls. It feels very solid on the road and handles nicely. The acceleration isnt great, but certainly good enough for all reasonable driving, including freeway. The gas mileage has been outstanding, 50 - 53 mpg overall.

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  My red 2008 Prius is an awesome auto - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By Bill - July 28 - 4:43 pm

  I purchased my 2008 metalic red prius 5-20-08 with only 5miles on the odometer. My first 100 miles city driving Im averaging 51.5 mpg. This car is by far the best valued auto. The car is very roomy with a lot of leg room front and back. The seats are very comfortable and a lot of storage. My only complaint is that there is no compass on the mirror which I had on my Saturn 3-Ion which I traded for the Prius. However- I love-love- the Prius.

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  10K Update to 03/07 Review - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By Dave - July 19 - 6:26 pm

  The comments provided in my 03/07/2008 review hold true. I have now reached the 10K mark and have learned how to drive to max the mileage - regularly getting 54 MPG in VA summer mixed city/hwy driving using pulse & glide. I am getting ready to switch to synthetic oil which, I am told, will show a slight increase in MPG. One long trip from VA to MA and back proved comfortable with 52 MPG hwy miles. The cars funky design still turns heads and all passengers are impressed with the roominess and cargo carrying capacity. If a Toyota fan, test drive the Camry Hybrid and then the Prius; for me... hands-down selection of the Prius was a no- brainer. Only complaint - hood dings easily.

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  Standard Vs Touring - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By Mead5.0 - July 17 - 12:50 am

  I just recently purchased my Prius used with 6000 miles. Here is a little information I havent seen. Toyota gives you a slightly better warranty on a used vehicle than on a new one. Mine went to 7 yrs, 100,000 miles. If you try the standard model and are not satisfied with the ride or handling, try the touring model. I had decided not to buy the Prius as I had taken it at a high rate of speed over rough road. The dealer said to take the touring model over the same road. It felt like a different car. Wifes opinion also. The only thing I dont like are the super bright headlights. They cant seem to regulate them. I told them if they cant, to put standard lights in. We just love this car.

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  What It promises - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By j - July 9 - 3:33 am

  I am a first time Toyota owner happily surprised with quality. My previous car only got 28 mpg, even if I get bad mileage on Prius it is still above best on the previous car. Very impressed with mileage over 51 mpg first tank, computer says second tank over 50 mpg. Lots of leg room, 6 foot son sits in back with out complaining

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  What a great CAR! - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By 64alpha - June 27 - 3:43 am

  Oh man this car rocks. The only thing I dont like is the acceleration of the electric engine. You can only accelerate so much then boom gas. But still it could use like a 60hp electric engine instead of 40hp to give it more acceleration without using gas. It gets great mileage and we fill $41 at $4.22 a gal. Only about 9.75 gallons. This car rocks. Buy it NOW! The waiting lists are rising! Best hybrid yet!

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  Holy Gas Mileage, Batman!! - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By Tom Nelson - June 2 - 9:23 pm

  Its a blast driving down the road at 35-40 mph, look at the display and see you are on electric only. I think Ive put gas in it 3 times since I bought it in early March. Average about 42-44 mpg. Handles really good and is very quiet. As annoying as the backup beeper is, it is a good safety factor as the car is so quiet.

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  Great Car. - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By Toyota Fan - May 20 - 12:00 pm

  I have no regrets about my purchase. This car is fun to drive, and the usual Toyota quality. I have now driven 5600 miles, and no complaints or problems what so ever.

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  LOVE my Prius!!! - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By The Jedi Prius - April 19 - 7:20 pm

  I almost feel guilty about how much I enjoy my Prius. Going from my big, super-trimmed out (but warranty-expiring/$60 a week gas hog) Town & Country van, I worried the Prius would be a big step down in comfort but a huge step up in gas mileage w/ the security of being back under warranty. Forget worry--Im wowed. Although it appears small, its actually bigger than the Corolla, & the cabin is amazingly roomy, even for adults in the back. It has a respectable amount of cargo room, w/ 2 fold-flat rear seats which make for a very spacious hatchback. The navigation pkg is loaded w/ so many extras I havent even begun to figure it all out. Cleverly engineered, sexy, fun 2 drive & very safe.

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  Spunky and Funky - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By Dave - April 4 - 8:36 pm

  I have my Highlander hybrid set aside as my comfortable, long trip vehicle and bought the Prius for my daily compute (25 miles each way). The car is surprisingly comfortable with only adequate power (spunky). I got the package 6 (high end) version and am very happy with the leather and the bells & whistles (funky) - others warned me about the cloth seats comfort and its affinity for picking up dirt and stains; leather was expensive but worth the $1400 extra fee. The visual feedback on the electric/gas interaction makes the hybrid owners secret "pulse & glide" process very easy - it changes your whole way of driving!