2001 Toyota Prius

Pros: Excellent for the environment

Cons: Takes 3 months to build

Review: The Prius is the beginning of a new wave of cars. This car is great in all aspects, specifically for people that environmentally conscious. The Prius will save you money and you don't have to charge up this electric/gas aoutomobile.


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Pros: good for environment, your wallet, and you

Cons: control layout; interior trim; limited options

Review: The bottom line is, after driving my Prius for over 2000 miles, I can’t imagine any car under $50K that would excite me this much, and I’m not even an environmentalist.

This gas-electric hybrid car is a breakthrough in technology, packaging...

Pros: Could possibly save the world

Cons: uhhh, doesn't do fast, reminds me of Communism

Review: Here in America, we love our cars. And just recently, we have come to love our trucks and SUVs. While the styles of the automobiles are quite different, there are a few things that we cherish in our "wheels." We want HORSEPOWER. Tons and tons...

Pros: Smooth ride, tight breaks, great deal, powerful punch in a little car.

Cons: Front seats don't slide back very far.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to anyone and everyone, without discrimination.

Review: I love my car. That's about all I can say. I bought my car gently used. It's a 2001 model, but I got it in 03. I have taken it from about 23,000 miles to about 69,000 miles in three years with no major hiccups. I bought the car because I attend a small ...

Pros: Superior mpg and roomy cabin

Cons: Small trunk space and no CD player

Review: It's not even 2001 yet, but Toyota's newest hybrid electric/gasoline 4 door sedan priced at $19,995 (plus destinations charges) hits the road today.

I recently had the opportunity to test drive "Prius" after reading current...

Pros: Excellent acceleration from stoplights (0-30), Excellent gas mileage, Interesting Technology stimulating innovation industrywide

Cons: original factory tires sucked, batteries can drain, acceleration above 60 is slow

The Bottom Line: I recommend this car for reliability and innovative hybrid technology. I hope the premium paid for hybrid technology drops and the technology evolves over time so that gasoline is conserved.

Review: I purchased my Prius in October 2001 and it is now October 2005 and I have been very pleased so far. It took about a week of driving time to become accustomed to the feel and layout of the car. I have now put on 56,000 miles in the span of those 4 ...

Pros: Good interior design, great cornering capacity, outstanding warranty

Cons: Disappointing mileage, lack of front leg room for tall people, steering problems, SECURITY CONCERNS

The Bottom Line: As an owner of both cars, I would recommend the Prius over the Honda Insight for most people. Along with its technological and environmental benefits, it is very practical.

Review: UPDATE: After 2 years of ownership, I still marvel at the technology behind this car and enjoy driving my Prius more than ever. I also now own a Honda Insight -- another hybrid marvel and a FANTASTIC car, if only for specific lifestyles.

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Pros: It's the Economy, Stupid!

Cons: Not exactly "Eye Candy"

The Bottom Line: I think the Prius will be a smash hit if enough people try it. I also think the oil companies know that. That sure would explain gas prices.

Review: I took advantage of my local Toyota dealership's over-the-weekend test drive program and really put this little booger through its paces. I was not surprised by the great economy, I expected that. I was shocked at its performance in the mountains and...

Pros: Great gas mileage, comfortable ride

Cons: none

Review: The car of the future has arrived. The Toyota Prius is a hybrid car, running on both electricity and gasoline. With the price of gasoline skyrocketing, this car has been released at the perfect time.

In comparison to other Toyotas, the Prius...

Pros: Solid, quiet, comfortable, very good fuel economy, cleanest gas powered car of its day

Cons: OEM tires wear out early at manufacturer's recommended pressure.

The Bottom Line: Highly recommended for anyone looking for a solid, comfortable car that is reliable, gets excellent gas mileage and is fun to drive

Review: When the 2001 Prius was announced, I wasted little time putting in my order. My previous two cars, Chevy Sprint and Geo Metro, both got 50 MPG, so I was excited when Toyota announced the Prius. Finally a solid 4 door sedan that broke the 50 MPG barrier. ...