Overview & Reviews

The 2003 Toyota Prius, a hybrid-electric vehicle, is unchanged.

• Marathon fuel efficiency, roomy and comfortable interior.

• Quirky looks, no standard CD player, no fold-down rear seat, more expensive than most other frugal economy sedans.

User Reviews:

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  Great car - 2003 Toyota Prius
  By wcroninger - April 6 - 10:00 am

  Weve been 101% happy with this vehicle. Gas mileage is somewhat better than claimed. We have a 45 mile total daily commute at speeds 55-60mph. Sufficient umph for turnpike driving and sufficient pickup once you get used to the idea that you have to use the accelerator alittle harder than usual to bring the electric motor online. All around great car.

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  great car - 2003 Toyota Prius
  By nedlaw - February 28 - 2:00 am

  This car is fun, zippy, quiet, safe and comfortable, and you feel good about minimizing impact the environment, and minimizing our national dependence on oil!

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  She rocks! - 2003 Toyota Prius
  By Diane - December 21 - 11:13 pm

  I have never been happier! She rides great! Looks great! Is amazing on gas! Much more room than one would think! I cant say enough great things about my Prius! Thanks, Toyota!

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  Prius in the northland - 2003 Toyota Prius
  By rhubarp - July 24 - 2:00 am

  I wish all cars were made with this technology. Excellent design and quality for the price.

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  Happy Hybrid owner - 2003 Toyota Prius
  By ColoradoHybrid - July 11 - 6:33 pm

  Enjoyable to drive with plenty of pickup and great turning radius. At ~50 MPG real milage (a bit higher in summer and lower in winter) you have to love passing the gas pumps. Even after ~500 miles I seldom put more than 10 gallons in per fill up. Works to climb the Colorado hills, but still holds its own. B actually comes in handy decending on grades. I love my Prius so much I just put a deposit on the soon to be released hybrid-Highlander. Narrow tires cause some handling issues on grooved asphault.

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  Beware Prius - 2003 Toyota Prius
  By FMjustice - June 5 - 10:00 am

  Has a maintenance requirement that Toyota fails to disclose except in the fine print in the manual. The car must be run for 30 minutes at least every two weeks or both the 12 volt and hybrid battery may deteriorate. Upon being asked, Toyotas staff informs one that failure to comply with the requirement may result in the warranty on the hybrid battery (for which they will not disclose the replacemet cost) being voided. Honda, at least, gives you a month on its hybrid, and does not threaten to void your warranty. We also experienced an exploding tire and have never achieved the advertised gas mileage.

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  Love this car! - 2003 Toyota Prius
  By barryaz1 - May 31 - 10:00 am

  I bought the Prius because Im an environmentalist. I drive it because it really is a very enjoyable little car to drive in the city. Ive always had Hondas and I appreciate the tight, precise handling. The Prius is even a little better than our Honda Accord in that regard -- driving is almost effortless. The steering is very smooth. The ride is quiet. The drivers seat is positioned well and is quite comfortable. And of course, it helps when you can feel a little bit of pride in what you drive. If you support American energy independence and clean air, you should be in one of these.

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  Drive a Prius - 2003 Toyota Prius
  By RLG - May 15 - 11:06 am

  Our vehicle mileage just went over 100,000 miles. This car is amazing. We have averaged about 50 mpg for almost eight years. Its so quiet.

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  Fuel-efficient fun - 2003 Toyota Prius
  By KevB - April 18 - 10:00 am

  High tech features make this fuel-efficient vehicle a bit quirkie, but its a gas to drive. Its all Toyota, so quality is built in.

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  A little bit disappointed - 2003 Toyota Prius
  By Scott - March 13 - 1:53 pm

  We were so excited to own this car. It is our first new car and I share it with my wife. We drive it more then average drivers ~18-19000 per year. We average 40 miles per gallon and that is when we do not use the air conditioning. We have asked our Toyota dealership about it and they have not been able to answer except by saying it must be because we always accelerate too fast, which is untrue. We also recently had to replace the "transmission knob sensor" at a cost of $750 and it was no longer under warranty. we have also had some other quality problems with the car. It also goes through tires faster then other cars.