Overview & Reviews

There are no significant changes for the 2009 Toyota Prius.

• Outstanding fuel economy, generous amount of interior space, easy to maneuver in tight spaces, high-tech and luxury goodies available.

• Less powerful and agile than other midsize sedans, uncomfortable for 6-foot-plus drivers, a few disappointing interior plastics.

User Reviews:

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  Great Car - 2009 Toyota Prius
  By Roger - February 16 - 9:50 am

  I have only owned the car for a week so Im still learning how to operate a high tech hybrid vehicle, I drove a similar size car for five years that rode, felt and sounded like a small car. The Prius drives like an upscale mid-sized sedan. Its quiet, comfortable, handles well, and has gotten over 50 mpg in city and highway driving the first week of operation. Fit and finish is outstanding. According to CR, reliability should be well above average. So far, Im very satisfied with the car. I was interested in waiting for the new 2010 model but was able to save thousands by purchasing one of the last of the 09s.

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  After 2500 miles - 2009 Toyota Prius
  By jsw - October 5 - 12:43 am

  2 months later... its taken that long to get used to the drivers seat and call it comfortable. It is particularly spirited off-the-line until 40 mpg (the electric motors torque) 40-60 is a little dicey. Once on highway, this car can get out of traffic quickly. Mileage in mixed driving is around 42 mpg. I no longer worry about the gas bladder. I go plenty of miles before fill-up for very little money!

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  2009 Prius - 2009 Toyota Prius
  By GrammyB - August 27 - 8:56 pm

  We just had our 5000 mile maintenance check in out 2009 Prius. We test drove a couple cars before buying the Prius. We love our car. It is comfy and of course the gas mileage is great. When we were looking we had 2 cars in mind to compare (one being the Prius) and the other being a Honda Civic hybrid. We thought we would lean towards the Honda as we owned one before, there is no comparison between the 2, the Pruis won hands down.

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  Comes Up Short On Fuel Economy - 2009 Toyota Prius
  By no - August 19 - 8:40 pm

  I had a 2006 Prius prior to this Prius. No major complaints with either one except for reduced MPG on the 2009 Touring. I averaged 44 MPG on the 2006 but only get about 41 MPG on the 2009.I live in a small "city"(10,000 people) and my in-city MPG is approximately 38.5 MPG. I make up the difference on my round trips to Albuquerque. Seats are a little uncomfortable on long trips but manageable in the city.

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  Re-learning driving a car - 2009 Toyota Prius
  By Jim - July 16 - 11:16 pm

  I dont have much available money so I went for the #1 car that would keep me away from the service department and the gas station. So far after only one month so good, but its still early. Everything I could have asked for. Everyone asks me how I charge it and what kind of fuel I have to use and I almost laugh when I tell them I never have to charge it and I can use any gas I want.

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  Very good car - 2009 Toyota Prius
  By rodman - February 1 - 11:43 am

  I am more than happy with my car, I test drove Insight and Prius in same day and I can tell that insight has a really cheap interior and shakes really bad when it switches from gas to electric and vice versa. But prius runs really smooth and its really fun to drive. GO prius.

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  As advertised - 2009 Toyota Prius
  By peter - December 10 - 11:13 am

  Does what it has to do well. Looking through the real window can be a problem. Plenty of room for a car of its size. Gas mileage on short trips is not real good but wonderful when warmed up.

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  Great Car - Bought Used - 2009 Toyota Prius
  By silver7577@aol.com - November 29 - 3:53 am

  Didnt know much about a hybrid before but now have a great respect for them. But not all hybrids are worth the money but this one is in this writers opinion. Love to jump in and run my errands and even take it on longer trips. (1st review) After having the car for nearly 3 yrs, cant say my opinion has changed much. Its still an awesome little car and as time goes on, and running into other Prius owners and drivers, their feelings are the same, we love the little cars. Gas mileage is great. Maintenance is very little. Other than oil and filter changes, I have replaced the small battery in it. But once in 8 yrs, who can complain?? I now have roughly 51K miles on it and before too long, I may look into replacing spark plugs and checking brakes, etc. However, as far as driving the car goes, I can not tell, it needs anything at this time. Tune ups are sometimes overlooked until plugs are badly burnt and cars are running very rough.

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  2nd generation Prius - 2009 Toyota Prius
  By GBRACH - August 16 - 3:06 pm

  Have owned 04, 05, 06, 08, 09 Prius. No other car is even close. Very quiet, tracks perfectly, extremely fast. CVT is only transmission to have. Shift by wire is magnificent. Trunk space is incredible. Comfortable. If gas was 20 cents a gallon I would still buy Prius. Will get 2010 next. We have an 08 and 09 at present. Excellent brakes and build quality.

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  Super car - 2009 Toyota Prius
  By Jack - January 10 - 10:03 am

  We only have 500 miles on the car but could not be more pleased. Most driving has been in snow and cold and it performs as well as any other front wheel drive. This car is easier to get in and out of and has more headroom that the Chevy Impala I traded. Mileage around town is only about 35 mph to this point but it is small town, stop and go and temperatures have been near or below zero. Expect improvement when it is broken in and temperatures rise.