Overview & Reviews

The 2004 Toyota Prius is completely redesigned with a larger overall size, more power, better mileage and even more available features.

• Outstanding mileage, ultralow emissions, hatchback utility, reasonable price, excellent build quality.

• Less power and room than other midsize sedans, center-mounted gauges not intuitive.

User Reviews:

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  Couldnt be better! - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By bs - January 6 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle has met, if not exceeded, all of my expectations. I would recommend it to anyone, especially those who commute daily and dont like spending so much money on gas. And it rides better than my previous car. Its roomy and has lots of storage space. Its an all-around great car!

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  Best Car EVER!!! - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By apl - January 1 - 11:36 pm

  I have owned several cars and SUVs... gas mileage aside, this is the best car ever! Its fun to drive, stylish, the interior and controls are incredible, and the 50+ MPG means you basically own the car for free. I spend about $16 a week for gas (in NYC). With my Jeep, I was spending over $75. This car pays for itself. Everybody should drive one.

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  Love my Prius - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By kpd651 - December 31 - 11:06 am

  Economical, practical, fun and, of course, reliable. Mine is the 2004 and the first of the second generation Prius. Had one computer recall and a tail-light issue done as a compliment of the Toyota dealership. I did not have any problem with either recall notice. In my opinion, this Prius is excellent, except, for two areas. It needs more seat support. It could use more thigh and lumbar adjustment(s). The one other area would be a light shield or visor type design over the center monitor.

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  Great Car for a "Stay at Home Dad" - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By Rick Stillman - December 31 - 2:00 am

  I have about 1500 miles so far. Its a great car! The ride is very smooth and it is able to get up and go pretty good. Equal to my wifes 2001 Camary LE. The handling is very good. Very sporty feel. I have a family of five and we all fit. I play in a band and have plenty of room for all my equipment. The experience we have had with this car has us very excited about getting the other one we have on order!

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  Fuel efficency - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By npecz - December 26 - 10:00 am

  So far i have noticed that the Prius does not preform to its milage. Im getting about 46 mpg, which is still very good. I think that the New England hills might have something to do with the fuel usage. It is very roomy, bigger than our SUV!! Other than the fuel economy, i would highly recoment it.

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  very nice! - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By 10sne1 - December 26 - 10:00 am

  What a great car! Very roomy and easy to drive. Lots of extra features. I am only getting about 46-47 MPG which was a little disappointng with the advertised 50-60.It has great pick up and is very quiet. I love it!

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  Hot car! - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By B Green - December 26 - 10:00 am

  I have only had the car 10 days but am averaging 48 mpg already, unlike some of the other reviewers. Really really pleased with its handling, high tech. features, and interior room for such a fuel efficient car. I purchased package 9 for the navigation system and extra safety features (which should be standard by the way) and am so pleased with this car. FYI: I have driven a Mercedes station wagon and Volvo wagon in the recent past and this car is just as much fun to drive, is far less costly, easier to park, and, of course, much greener!

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  THE PERFECT CAR - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By LANNAHOE - December 26 - 10:00 am

  I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN SUCH A QUIET CAR. YOU CAN ACTUALLY HEAR AND FEEL THE ROAD. I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN SUCH A WONDERFUL AUTO. THE ONLY CAR THAT CAN CLOSE WAS A GERMAN MERCEDES I DROVE THROUGH THE ALPS ON THE AUTOBAHN IN AUSTRIA. PLUS WITH A $2000 CASH CREDIT FROM THE GOVERNMENT FOR BUYING IT (NOT AN EXEMPTION A CREDIT - MONEY IN THE BANK), THE CHOICE WAS CLEAR. I DRIVE A LOT YEARLY, MY LAST CAR ONLY AVERAGED 15MPG. I GET 50. IF EVERYONE HAD A CAR LIKE THIS WE COULD TELL THE MIDDLE EAST AND THEIR OIL TO "DRINK IT" AND GO TO HELL!!!

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  Getting used to it ... - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By GLA - December 26 - 10:00 am

  I ordered my 2004 Prius last October & took delivery in November. After 5800 miles there are still lots of differences. Not the gas mileage, that is easy to take. But letting someone drive it is something else. I have yet to have it valet parked, even with the printed instructions. The most fuel I have ever pumped was under 9 gallons. The gas gauge flashes at you but I rely on the computerized mileage data to decide when to refuel. And, after a side-impact collision that required major repairs, it still drives wonderfully!

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  PRIUS -- THE ONLY HYBRID - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By daveb - December 24 - 9:36 am

  I have logged 140K miles in five years, averaging 45+ mpg. The greatest feature of the car is its rock solid reliability - it still has the original brakes. I like the car so much I just purchased a new 2009. This car may not be everyones cup of tea, but it fits my lifestyle - plenty of room for my family of 4 and the hatchback makes it useful for those occasional runs to Lowes or Home Depot. It is a well engineered vehicle that has retained it rock solid feel over the many miles that it has traveled.