Toyota didn’t overlook tech in the Prius do-over. Overall, the new Prius is quite comfortable, with the reduced headroom most apparent in the rear.
That makes room for more front and rear legroom. The 2023 Prius starts at $28,545 for the front-drive LE and tops out at $34,960 for the all-wheel drive Limited.Īlthough its redesign lowered the roofline and chopped more than an inch from interior headroom, at 181.1 inches in length, the 2023 Prius has grown by 1.1 inches and has a longer wheelbase than its predecessor. It is 3 seconds quicker to 60 mph than its predecessor. While still not an autocross competitor, the new Prius at least can get out of its own way. ToyotaĪll Prius trims get the same 194 horsepower hybrid powertrain (196 hp for all-wheel drive) and more rigid platform with stiffer suspension and a longer wheelbase than before, for big performance and handling boosts. Toyota’s aging hybrid workhorse, introduced in Japan in 1997, got a complete do-over and the 2023 Prius is like no Prius before it. While a much bigger sedan, the new Toyota Crown is another hybrid-only option. The compact Corolla is close in size and costs less on a trim-by-trim level. The Hyundai Elantra hybrid offers more passenger space but has less cargo area.
None can match the Prius’ fuel efficiency, but the Niro hybrid is very close in size and price and has more cargo space. Toyota’s 2023 Corolla and Camry hybrids are likely to compete as well. Hybrid competition includes the Kia Niro hybrid compact crossover, as well as the compact Hyundai Elantra and midsize Honda Accord hybrid sedans. With sedans and sedan-like hatchbacks on their way out, the Prius is in a class of its own.
A new and more powerful Prius Prime plug-in hybrid will be introduced and separately reviewed later this year. The XLE and Limited trims are still the top trims. The LE with standard front wheel drive is now the base model. The bare-bones L Eco trim and 2022-only Nightshade edition have been ditched. The new Prius, still a five-seat compact hybrid hatchback, also gets 60% more power, improved handling and ride quality and a thoroughly modern interior to go along with its sleek and sporty exterior. The company is aiming the new Prius both at loyalists (mainly rideshare drivers) and younger, trendier newcomers who may care less about efficiency than design and digital features. One of the only things Toyota kept in the redo were the Prius name and fabulous fuel economy. A complete redesign for the fifth generation of the hybrid hatchback, though, means 2023 Prius buyers now get stunning styling along with that efficiency. With all the technology advances today, you’d think someone would have developed a warning alert or something.Looks aren’t everything, Prius buyers have known that for a quarter of a century, eschewing style for superior fuel efficiency. What’s bad about it is that there’s no warning for when the battery is going to die, it just dies.
This is the second car incident when I’ve had a car with dead battery.
#Prius c battery life install#
So I had to remove the old battery, bring that into the store for recycling, and install the new one. And, I couldn’t drive to the store for them to install the battery for free, because the car had a dead battery. In case you’re curious, I went with the Bosch battery because Pep Boys is closest to home.
#Prius c battery life how to#
Here’s a series of videos that shows you how to change out the battery in a 2012-2015 Toyota Prius C. Others batteries that appear to be compatible for Toyota Prius and Toyota Prius c are:ĭuracell Ultra Platinum AGM Battery for 2012 Toyota Prius L4 1.8L 325CCA Hybrid Car (Batteries Plus)īosch Premium Performance Battery Group, Size 51 – Part #: 51-440BAGM (Pep Boys)įor this 12-volt battery, you can expect to pay around $200, give or take $100. Height is very tight in the Prius c, so look for a perfect fit there.Īccording to, the battery that fits the 2012 Toyota Prius c is this: Optima Batteries 8171-767 (DS46B24R) YellowTop Prius Battery. comment says this battery also fits the 2nd generation Prius (2004 – 2009). H 8 15/16 in.Īnd other specs on the battery can have some variance, like cranking amps, amperage, width, length. Thought I’d share my research so you can save some time. There are 2 batteries in the 2012 Toyota Prius c: 1 big one for the hybrid engine (aka hybrid battery pack) and 1 small normal one for the electrical accessories and starting the engine (aka auxiliary battery).įound out I had a dead battery last night, so I wound up researching to find the battery needed to replace it.
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