Overview & Reviews

The 2001 Toyota Prius, a gas/electric hybrid that follows in the more expensive Honda Insight's footsteps, offers space for five adults coupled with class-leading fuel economy.

• Environmentally sound sedan, competitive price, full load of equipment, excellent warranty coverage.

User Reviews:

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  Prius performance - 2001 Toyota Prius
  By flyfischr - August 18 - 10:00 am

  This is a fun car to drive and the mileage it gets is great: 52mpg on the freeway,45mpg average up & down hills. It goes up mountains passing cars with no problem. Its acceleration is steady -- not sudden like a V8 but acceptable. the screen display is usefull to provide the feedback that allows one to become a more efficient driver -- example: take your foot off the accelerator long before comming to a stop sign and you save a lot of gas as well as the brake lining. Its also more roomier in the inside than one would think just looking at the exterior.

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  My 2001 California Prius - 2001 Toyota Prius
  By THendren - May 27 - 6:03 am

  At 110K miles, I am impressed with my classic Prius even before buying it. It is more fun to drive since I replaced the tires (52k miles, 2 sets) with a stiffer brand (67k miles one set). Brakes (still at 60%) should last 200,000 miles. Early on needed computer replaced, no problems now. Have taken two 4,000 plus mile trips with mpg at 44 each. I can sit in the back seat with head clearance. Fully expect the car and battery to last 300k. We like this model better than the 2004 version but am waiting for the 94mpg version due next year.

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  Great car - 2001 Toyota Prius
  By Bas - May 25 - 4:10 pm

  This car is just great. Fuel consumption is excellent. The car has enough power for everyday use. All our friends are very positive about this car. Only bad thing is that you cant tow anything.

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  Drives just like a normal 5 person sedan - 2001 Toyota Prius
  By charliej0hns0n - March 25 - 2:00 am

  You never have to plug it in. This car is fast, safe, reliable and fun to drive. It seats five persons. It handles just like a normal five person sedan but it get about 45 mpg. I tend to drive around 75 - 80 mph on California freeways to keep up in the fast lane, so my mpg is a bit less than some people get. Ive taken the Prius to Tahoe, Mt. Hood, Death Valley, Mt. Shasta, Joshua Tree, LA, San Diego, San Francisco. Its great in the snow, desert and everything inbetween. SUVs must hate it when I take em at stop signs and red lights, or pass them on the highway uphill.

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  Outstanding Car - 2001 Toyota Prius
  By drdmoore - February 27 - 8:50 pm

  I bought this car used with 15,000 miles and have put 5,000 miles on it in 2 months. This is an outstanding car. It rides like a much larger vehicle and is "substantial" in it feel. Im averaging between 46-52 miles/gallon on mostly highway driving. I recommend this car highly!

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  After 3 months - 2001 Toyota Prius
  By dbs - February 23 - 10:00 am

  Ive driven around town, 250 miles uphill to Reno, 485 miles down I-5. Its fun to drive all the time. The Sierra mountain range did not phase it. The grapevine? No biggie. Its even fun to see if I can hit 50 miles per gallon average on a full tank. The cruise control is perfectly integrated with the control computer. It can smootly handle driving at exactly 25 or exactly 65. Id buy one again.

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  This hybrid is a Real Car. - 2001 Toyota Prius
  By bobdavisnpf - December 5 - 10:00 am

  Rides nice and high; drivers eyes are above most passenger cars and only a couple inches below most minivans. Interior is very, very quiet. Ideal for folks who must use cellphones (dont forget your handsfree device). More roomy than a Corolla. Easily fits 5 full-size men for a trip to the local lunch spot. Family of 4 is comfortable for multi-hour drives. This car weighs over 3200 pounds. You will not be blown around on the road, no matter how close that semi-truck gets.

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  I Adore This Car - 2001 Toyota Prius
  By joy2drive - December 1 - 5:30 am

  Ive owned my Prius for 3.5 yrs and put 55,000 miles on it. The reason...its a joy2drive! There is a 140 mile stretch of 2 lane highway on the way to Moms place. I pass everything with ease and avg 45 MPG combined. Of course MPGs are highly effected by head/tail winds, temps below 30 degrees, and driver "hybridability". My son has a hybrid touch (put 126K miles on an Insight). He can make my 45mpg go straight up to 60-75mpg (city). Only problems Ive had are the main warning indicator appears periodically on the screen and clears itself and the 12 volt battery drains periodically (both are mysteries). Great Car Overall!!

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  Still Love It - 2001 Toyota Prius
  By teryev - August 29 - 7:33 pm

  Other than the radio control button being too small and tires that are not up to the braking and corning ability of this vehicle, it is still awesome. I have averaged 51.4 mpg since taking ownership.

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  I love it! - 2001 Toyota Prius
  By David Block - April 1 - 10:00 am

  When you are sit at a red light, the internal combustion engine stops and you run just on electricity! Its like a golf cart. The car gives the feeling that it has stalled out, but it is fully functional! I LOVE that! I also love that if you run the car in Los Angeles, the exhaust is cleaner than the ambient air!!!! Not a month goes by that some stranger stops me and asks how I love it. And I do. Its a brilliant concept. They do it very well. Oil changes are every 7500 miles, and Toyota has paid for every one of mine. The only thing I have ever paid for is a new set of tires.