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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  Best of Cars - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By Patti - April 3 - 8:46 am

  My Lexus SUV has been parked over a year now,I LOVE this car.It can make a U turn on a dime with a lane left over.It consistantly gets 47 mpg plenty of power and acceleration on hills.Parking it is great in crowded lots because it is too skinny to get dinged but much more roomy than a Civic and almost as much as a Camry. If you havent driven a Hybrid it takes some getting used to it dieing at a light...and then taking off like a golf cart but totally cool! My parents love my car so much they are buying one.I might add I am 47... worse thing I can say is it is a bit noisy on the freeway and using Bluetooth is a bit rough for the other party to understand you clearly in that condition.

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  Ny Army green - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By warrior8@charter.net - March 19 - 12:33 pm

  Outstanding. Test drive in the Sierras. Handled just fine. Averaging 51.1 MPG Ive only have had it 6 months, unable to enter annual mileage.

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  Safety and reliability - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By Snow - March 14 - 2:33 am

  I own a Prius for more than 18 months now. Its a fun car to drive with great fuel economy. The only thing that bothers me is how safe I am in this car. Had met with 2 accidents and the car got damaged badly in both. Luckily I was alone in the car on both the occasions. The body is not strong. A simple hit can cause bumps. Just wonder, is economy that better than the safety!!

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  Perfect car - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By George B. - March 4 - 6:16 pm

  Ive had this car for almost a year and wouldnt trade it for anything in the world. Ive hauled some things with it as well. When my co-workers and I go out for lunch, we use my car cause "Im saving the planet".

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  best hybrid on the market - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By nic-in-WI - March 1 - 2:26 pm

  Overall, we love this car. Weve had it for almost a year and a half. Handles reasonably well in WI winters and also performed very well in the mountains. Averaged 60mpg through Yellowstone National Park while being fully loaded with gear. Plenty of leg room for my 61 husband. Would definitely purchase another.

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  Code Red! - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By Audrey - February 19 - 2:46 am

  I have been researching the Prius for 4 months and decided it was time to move on it. Its fun to drive and quiet. The controls are easily accessible and Im getting 46-48+ miles per gallon. My previous car was averaging 16 mpg. Im getting 3 times my moneys worth. Its an awesome car and Ive never been happier with an auto purchase before.

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  Worthwhile purchase! - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By hondoman45 - February 13 - 9:43 am

  Ive waited a year to write this so as to have some experience with the car. Was very hesitant to buy due to fear of the unknown with the high voltage battery. Can say now that this is not a concern as these fail rarely and with many miles and usually with at least a decade of time. My dealership might replace 5-6 a year on the first generation (2001-2003), but 1-2 on this generation. Not as expensive to replace as I thought, either, as I received quotes of $2500 parts and labor. Realistically, that would be at least 12-15 years down the road. I get about 44 mpg in the winter and 46-49 mpg in warm weather. No repairs have been needed; easy to work on.

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  Love It! - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By MikiC - February 10 - 3:20 pm

  Get 47.8 to 55.3 MPG. Package 3 that has more features than the car it replaced. Comfy ride everywhere I go. Sound heavy vehicle that is very smooth and fun to drive. Wasnt interested at first because thought it was too small until I test drove one. Very impressed with what I saw, and walked away that day with one!

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  I did okay for myself - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By Jim in Wimberley, Tx - February 1 - 7:56 pm

  My soulmate wasnt sure about trading her Ford Escape, 20 mpg, since she loved the amount of rear storage space. After less than a week, she loves it. We were on a waiting list for 7 weeks for our Silver Pine, Pkg 2 Prius. The first two fill ups averaged 44.4 mpg which will get much better as we learn how to manage better fuel economy. The ride is wonderful, sound system very good, and it handles very well. With todays fuel prices I cant understand why other auto companies didnt develop a decent hybrid. Toyota will be laughing all the way to the bank for several years to come.

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  No charge for rattle - 2008 Toyota Prius
  By Rob - February 1 - 4:40 pm

  Generally like most aspects of car. Handles like a go-cart with quick steering and low to the ground. Mileage is great - this is why we bought it instead of our dream Avalon. Have a ghost rattle from dash near LCD monitor/CD player area that appears and disappears with no apparent cause. Very annoying considering Toyotas reputation for quality body work and the price paid for the car. Otherwise it is fun to drive and well detailed. Still have to get familiar with many features in the manual that we are still experimenting with. Looking forward to winter driving in Wisconsin - will extra battery weight provide better traction in snow or more prone to sideways sliding on icy roads?