Toyota Prius 2016 review | TELEGRAPH CARS

The all-new Prius features a refined version of Toyota's petrol-electric technology, and is built on an new platform. As with older Prius models, it promises low running costs and lots of space for a family of five. Chris Knapman puts it to the test.

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[polopowered]

Test drove one today. I loved it. It looks superb.

[MrMinecraftLietuvis]

The car doesn't look that bad, tbh. (I know some of you are hating on it because it's "cool" to hate on it, but I think for a hybrid, it's kind of good looking)

[thecarboy]

0:02 I think that's not the Prius from 1997-2000, that's the 2nd gen Prius.

[Bloq.]

Can anyone actually believe this looks good?

It looks like it was designed by a blind man.

[ramman]

will the prius prime be coming to the uk then under the plug in name?

[ewaf]

I got 59 mpg on a long run to Switzerland cruising at 65. 604 miles and still plenty of gas left. It puts this hybrid into the shade for long journeys.

[Rossito]

Are you guys going to be reviewing the tesla model X when it hits the uk?

[ltrtg]

I noticed he did not mention the pre-crashed styling.

[on]

Fiat Multipla looks like a supermodel compare to this thing

[maplefreak]

The real thing is the design which isn't so bad.

[RebelinhoKZ]

Does anyone know the model of his Berghous jacket?

[nickolastiguan]

Prius Prime is what this car should have looked like.

[d]

So sad to see Toyota no longer producing legends like Supra or LFA but rather making this...
Nowadays, unlike a decade or so ago, I'd much prefer manufacturers like VW, because "boring" VW still produces one of the best on the market

[richij]

...or, just buy Toyota's Auris hybrid, with the same drivetrain and normal looks. There's even an estate version.

[BenzinioB]

I've always wonder why on Earth Toyota offer the worst possible design for their actually quite good eco techlologues.
It is hard to imagine worst design, bit I have no doubt Toyota's next will be even uglier!

[NotCommanderShepard]

This car looks like the designer was murdered by a razor wielding maniac as he/she was drawing it. And I'm pretty sure the maniac got to add the final touches to the design.

[lawrencepll]

1:39 . He touched the front passenger seat, but in close up he touched the rear passenger sear! O.O

[VictorTKS]

Their good design teams were all sent to Lexus. This Prius just looks too.. Alien

[smoothvelvetsinger]

Looks great. Dang, I've always thought the Prius looks downright sexy♥️

[timeanewme]

I actually like the styling, it looks a lot better on Kelley Blue Brooks review than in this guise.