2024 Toyota Prius: Sensibility With a Stylish Twist

Exceptional fuel economy

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00:00This is the 2024 Toyota Prius, Motor Trend's 2024 Car of the Year.

00:16It's a hybrid that doesn't just save fuel, it adds excitement back into the daily drive

00:20too.

00:21With its fifth generation refresh, the Prius brings more than great looks.

00:26The new design is super stylish, sure, but with a torquey two-liter hybrid powertrain

00:30under the hood, the car is quicker than ever, nearly 2.5 seconds faster to 60 than its predecessor,

00:37in fact.

00:38And it's fun to drive.

00:39With responsive steering and balanced handling, the Prius is a pleasant surprise, trading

00:44its old reputation as an appliance for the chance to be the car you'd actually want

00:48to drive.

00:50And efficiency?

00:51Still exceptional.

00:52This Prius delivers leading fuel economy for a hybrid, whether you go with a front or all-wheel

00:57drive setup.

00:59But to achieve that sleek profile, Toyota made some compromises.

01:03Rear visibility isn't great, and taller passengers might find headroom a little tight.

01:07Plus, no air vents for backseat riders.

01:10Facing competition from hybrids like the Kia Niro and Hyundai Elantra, the Prius still

01:15stands out as the sensible choice, now with a stylish twist.

01:21If you want even more versatility, check out the Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid, which

01:25offers more power and up to 39 miles of pure electric driving.

01:31With its winning balance of efficiency, style, and a surprisingly fun driving experience,

01:36we didn't need much convincing to make the 2024 Prius our Car of the Year winner.

01:41For those who need a practical hybrid with a little extra flair, it's hard to go wrong

01:45here.