The Toyota Prius is more than a global household name; it's an icon that set the template for mass-market hybrid vehicles. The original Prius launched in 1997 as the world's first mass-market hybrid ...

The political polarization of battery-powered cars may have started when Toyota released its first hybrid model 25 years ago. By Lawrence Ulrich Lawrence Ulrich is a Detroit native and a contributing ...

HIGHS No longer an environmentalist's hair shirt, satisfying acceleration and handling, just as easy as ever on fuel. LOWS Sleek roofline hurts rear-seat headroom, hard-to-see gauges, occasional ...

What is that sexy, sporty car over there in the parking lot? Yes, this sleek, wind-swept ride is indeed a Toyota Prius, previously known for its frump. This one is even harder to miss in a wild, ...

What does it take to reboot a reputation? Well, if the Toyota Prius is anything to go by, the answer is five generations of car, one huge style overhaul, and an eye-catching yellow paint job. The ...

1. Toyota Prius (2001–2009) No list of dependable hybrids would be complete without the second-generation Toyota Prius. While the first-generation Prius (released in Japan in 1997 and later in the U.S ...

The Toyota Prius is the best hybrid on sale. It’s far more efficient than other hybrids, while offering plenty of room for four adults, ample cargo space and a responsive, refined driving experience.

The Toyota Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) is a safety feature designed to alert the driver to check the rear seats after turning off the engine, helping prevent unattended children, pets, or items from ...

The success of the original first-generation Prius seems almost miraculous in hindsight. The car was slow to accelerate and had overall driving manners that were unremarkable at best. Beyond the plain ...

The following Toyota Prius V comes with seven seats, with six unique seating configurations. The base model comes with black fabric seat trim, with synthetic leather seats only available on the i-Tech ...

Toyota dropped three little announcements from the Grand Prix of Long Beach that caught our eye. The 2026 GR86 will come in yellow, a version of the Final Edition Supra has been confirmed for the U.S.

The fifth-generation Prius, unveiled in 2022 and released in 2023, has finally made it over to the UK. Both in form and engineering it marks a significant departure from the ultra-familiar Uber ...