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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  Good Car - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By JRA - January 18 - 2:00 am

  I have not reached the MPG rating by Toyota yet. It may be the cold weather or break in period. The best I have done is 50 mpg on highway and city.

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  A timely choice - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By gretchen - January 13 - 10:00 am

  We pay (today, 4/21/04) $2.35.9 per gallon of regular gas. Our old car (94 Jeep Grand Cherokee), which we had loved, got at 14 mpg. Our 04 Prius is satisfactory in every aspect. Fun to drive, frisky, great on hills, roomier than the Jeep (yes!), and the gas mileage is great - averaging about 45 mpg on our (mostly short) trips. WE JUST LOVE IT!

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  WHERES THE MILEAGE? - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By steves - January 13 - 10:00 am

  I purchased a 2004 Prius in January. As of 3000 miles, am averaging 34 MPG. I had the vehicle checked today by a local Toyota dealer, but their tests showed nothing wrong. I have asked several other Prius owners about their mileage; none have had less than 45, most well over! I dont expect (or believe) the claims of 51/60 MPG, I expect something relative, and 34 is not acceptable. The dealer suggested having Toyota factory technicians test the vehicle. Whatever course of action they prefer is fine with me, Id simply like a rapid and comprehensive flow of communication, but Toyota has been completely non-responsive.

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  Excellent Auto - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By Robert E. Wozna - January 13 - 10:00 am

  Ive had the 2004 Prius since October, 2003. Since then, have delighted in driving it. Live in Central NY State and took it to Florida. Drove 5 miles above speed limit (up to 75 MPH) and had absolutely no trouble. My in-laws live in the Adirondack Mountains of NY State. Have visited there in January,2003 and February, 2004. Car started there in temperatures of minus 36 and minus 31, respectively. No problem.

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  We love this car! - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By Robert Browne - January 13 - 3:56 am

  We had put 16,500 miles on our 2003 Prius, when we got delivery on the 2004, after a 6 mo.wait.While it suits us better because it is a bigger car, it is not as "peppy" a car as the 2003. While the EPA rating is 60mph, we have never managed to get better than 49mpg,probably due, in part, because we use air or heat almost all the time,and also carry 600lbs. Rear window visibility takes some getting used to,as does the keyless entry system. There has been a mysterious,albeit very intermittent squeaking "brake noise" which is improved, but still not completely resolved after 2 dealer trips.All considered, we love the hybrid car concept and this car is an excellent design.We recommend purchase.

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  No 60 mpg; has some bugs, but good car - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By eyeonthescreen - January 9 - 2:50 pm

  Our Prius averages 44 mpg, not the 51-60 EPA mpg in the ads. It has been in the shop three times now on recalls. The GPS-controls and display software needs some upgrades to be competitive with other makes. BUT, despite these short comings, my next new car will likely be a Prius. It is a work horse, I can pile more stuff in it than in my Avalon, which is a much bigger car on the outside. Interior head and leg room is also better than my Avalon. Prius style is true 21st century; not some makeover of a 20th century design. It has great voice interaction capability and blue tooth connectivity. And despite being hard to navigate around, the GPS does an excellent tracking job.

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  Best Car I have Driven - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By v8ck - December 15 - 4:40 pm

  I do believe its the best car ive driven. Our other cars had lots of flaws. I get extremely good gas mileage, which takes work and a 15k mile break in period. Currently im achieveing over EPA rating of 60mpg with highway driving about 75% of the time. I recommend this car to everyone. Ive seen people who drive BMWs, Mercedes, and just about every luxury car out there switch to the prius and really enjoy it. Savings in maintenance is going to be incredible. Oil changes every 5k. Gas engine will last 500k. Battery last more than 300k so far. (tested in real life) Gas savings... etc. No real transmission. it will last the life of the engine.

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  My experience - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By cpaman - December 7 - 2:00 am

  I like my car. My milage is "only" 42. Not the 60 but otherwise the car is great Get up and go is fine and I am very comfortable in the car.

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  Love our Prius....Thanks Toyota! - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By egordy - December 1 - 2:00 am

  We bought the car having never even seen one, and loved it from the moment we got in! I found its controls quite intuitive. It handles very well and I love the acceleration available for passing. We use it almost exclusively for highway/interstate driving (live in the country) and we are averaging between 48 and 50 MPG - and yes it will cruise comfortably at 75 --thats the 48 MPG. We now have almost 10,000 miles on it with no problems. Incidently the service (maintenance) has been great, our Prius technician is very competent and nice as well. We will need a new truck soon, and have decided to wait until the hybrid engine is available in a Toyota truck.

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  Still in love three years later - 2004 Toyota Prius
  By Bob - November 27 - 1:50 am

  I got my Prius, the everything-but-the-kitchen-sink version, in late October 2003. It now has 50K miles on it and has been absolutely flawless; the only time its been in the shop is for routine service every 5K miles, and for the rare-but-proactive service bulletins that are inevitable with a car this technologically sophisticated. Again, Ive never had so much as a hiccup in the three years of ownership, and Toyota clearly takes pride in its build quality. I drive a lot of urban freeways and surface streets with lots of stops, and have averaged 47mpg over the life of the car (with a semi-lead foot). There is no doubt in my mind the next car I get will be another Prius.