Toyota Prius - 2006 Reviews

We had Corollas before, and we've cut our gas budget in half with a Prius. It drives more like an SUV or van than a car. It's easy to drive, and after learning some tricks, we're getting around 50 miles a gallon. We've been able to cram all kinds of stuff into it and still been comfortable on long vacations trips or short trips to Lowes picking up large renovation items. We love all the technology, especially the Blue Tooth and the backup camera, although loading the phone book and using voice commands isn't really… read full review »

I have owned a Prius in Japan-- and it really is better there -- more standard equipment and different tuning. I have the 2006 I bought new here and I still do love it. I have not had a single problem in the almost 2 years I have owned it. I average about 51 MPG in the summer and about 48 in the winter. It has adequate power, good interior room, a good radio./ — The only thing I would improve is to put wider tires for a little better handling. — This should also be a great used car. —… read full review »

I was skeptical about owning a hybrid, but I chose the car we bought last time, so this time it was my partner's turn, and she wanted a Prius.  We've had this car for over a year now, and boy has she proven me wrong!  I love this car!  It is fun and quick to drive, and even though I have a significant commute, I feel like I hardly ever have to stop at the gas station.  We got a package that includes the keyless system, and I thought it would be kind of a stupid perk, but now I have gotten completely spoiled by it.  Using actual keys when I drive our other… read full review »

We bought this car as my new commuting vehicle and we love it.  The vehicle is INTELLIGENT - I'm so tired of automakers adding some useless new gadget to their vehicles, just to be able to state that they have something new.  Everything about this car seems like it was designed by an intelligent rational person.  — Some of the coolest features have nothing at all to do with the hybrid nature of the vehicle itself.  Take the remote entry, for example - there's a RFID chip in the key fob.  When the car senses a hand touching the driver's door, the passenger's… read full review »

My son and I love our Prius. We love the value, the gas mileage and the "spaceship" look and feel to the car. We don't have to get gas very often and when we do, even in these crazy times, we don't put more than $30.00 in which STILL gets us 2 weeks at minimum of gas. We drive everywhere and we like to travel in style and comfort, but we don't want to pay a lot. With the Prius, we can do that. Did I mention the technology? This thing is advanced!!! I always know my current and overall gas mileage, I no longer make jack-rabbit starts because I can guage how I am impacting my vehicle, I can get… read full review »

I've never regretted buying my Prius -- in fact, I wish I had bought it sooner!  It has done everything I wanted it to do and more.  I get 40+ miles to the gallon, even though I live at the top of a long hill and drive it up and down a lot.  Out on the road my mileage is around — 46 MPG!  It is very roomy, can carry large items (like a Christmas tree!) and now that there are so many of them on the road, I feel as if we're all part of an environmentally conscious club!  I just hit 15,000 miles, and I haven't had to have a thing fixed on my Prius other than get… read full review »

It really made more sense for me to buy a new Toyota Prius than to keep making payments on my old Sunfire.  There was a tax credit at the time and averaging 43-47 mpg, I save a lot of money on gas!  We drove to Florida from Ohio for $50 last summer.  This summer we drove with three adults and two children, comfortably, to Florida.  I would buy another one if we had the need.  We can't wait for Toyota to come out with a hybrid… read full review »

I'm very pleased with my Prius.  The gas mileage isn't as good as I'd hoped, but it's far better than any other vehicle I've owned.  The "techie" features like built-in blue tooth, the smart key system, the ipod jack, and the back up camera are wonderful - and helped convince my less eco-conscious husband to go for the Prius.  The car is spacious and comfortable - back seat passengers are always pleasantly surprised by the amount of… read full review »

I love my prius!  This car really is the most efficient, most technologically advanced car I've ever driven.  Ever time you break, it generates that wasted energy back into battery power for your car to use later.  If you learn to drive it correctly, you will get BETTER than the advertised gas mileage.  I get almost 55 mpg on the highway with the A/C on!  I'm so glad to have a car that protects the environment and is fun to… read full review »

I had an accident in this car and I was so happy they were able to rebuild it.  If they told me it was totaled I would have bought another one.  I also drive a Jeep, so I ca rotate fun with practicality.  Be sure to read your owner's manual - there are lots of great tips and tricks that are very different fom any other car on the market.  I have driven LOTS of vehicles and this and Jeep's are my… read full review »

I love my prius. This is my first new car purchase, and I know I made the right decision. i debated between the hybrid civic and the prius... the prius won. My mom has the civic, and she likes it, but the features on the toyota as well as the technology are what made my final decision. —… read full review »