IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
44 City / 40 HWY
Horsepower
98
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sonja N
That is is very good on gas mileage and will help the environment (and your pocketbook)!
I love that there is very little gas that I need to put into it. It rides very smoothly and there is a lot of space for my things. It is low enough to not be bumpy and for my dog to jump in and out of without a problem.
accountCircle Lanier W
Great car for road trips!
Great gas mileage! This car is super comfy, I can drive 1000 miles at a time & still be comfortable. I have 220,000+ miles on it & have never had a problem with anything in the car. It is reliable & overall a great car. Drives smoothly, good sound system.
accountCircle Jared R
Toyota Prius 2012, comfortable and functional.
There is a harmless noise during startup when damp but does not affect functionality. Lots of room and great gas mileage. Controls and easy to pick up and use. Electronic dashboard very self explanatory. There is plenty of leg room in the front and back. And the trunk has enough space for a months worth of groceries.
accountCircle bi J
Save gas, save environment
I like it, Oil efficiency, very quiet, durable. The only drawback is acceleration is slow, but that's ok for me, not big deal
accountCircle Meg C
Great gas mileage. Good size trunk space.
Hard to see out back passenger window. Car seat does not seem to fit or lock in properly. Small back seat makes it harder to see babies.
accountCircle Phil C
Economical, low maintenance requirements, high capacity cargo space,
Vehicle has amazing amount of space. I kid my friends and call it a Prius truck regularly parking it next to trucks at work and at home depot pictured with a back full of supplies including wood up to 8’ long that can be loaded inside. With a. Trailer hitch, I would have a tractor-trailer Prius. I have only seen 2 in the past.
accountCircle Marcia H
It is very comfy. Back seat is super roomy.
We love the economy and comfortable ride. We can go to California and back for about 300. We have always done maintenance and love everything about it. Going to need new tires soon and then we will go cross country again.
accountCircle Keely B
2012 Toyota Prius V -Best Vehicle Ever
2012 Prius v We've had our car for five years, driven it all over the western us. Have had zero major problems. Just normal maintenance. Great gas mileage. Averaging 40 mpg. Love this car!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Bonnie H
Very comfortable car with plenty of space.
The Toyota Prius v has been pretty much maintenance free we have had no major problems so far. It is comfortable and easy to drive. It is very roomy and has really good space to haul large items. It has a great navigation system which has been very helpful when you do not know where you are going.
accountCircle Jordan C
Simple and reliable transportation.
The Prius v is economical and spacious. I have fit a mattress in the back while moving. It is great for going on camping trips or hauling lots of gear around. Fuel mileage is excellent. Acceleration is lacking and road noise is significant. It can be hard to have a conversation at times due to noise.
accountCircle Kelly F
It's expensive to fix and it doesn't get the gas mileage promised.
I like the potential for high gas mileage and I like the capacity to fit a lot of things in it. I don't like the hybrid system because it's too expensive and quirky. And, we've never gotten the gas mileage advertised.
accountCircle David M
My Non-Damaged Well Performing Toyota Prius
My vehicle is great! It has no problems and around 70000 miles on it is performing well. It is very comfortable and includes many modern features including bluetooth, extra cup holders etc.
accountCircle Paige C
My Toyota is very reliable.
My 2011 white Toyota Prius is a very reliable car, we bought it in 2011 and has very rarely failed me, it gets around 42 mpg and I do not know where I would be without it. The ac is awesome even in southern summers, it will go from one hundred degrees internally to 69 in about 5 minutes. My only concerns with the car are that it is speakers are outdated and there is no Bluetooth connection without external electronics.
accountCircle Angie M
Great family car. Reliable and great gas mileage!
I have had my car for a long time now and the Prius has been very reliable! I have a family of five and it is a lot more spacious on the inside then what it does on the outside. The gas mileage is great and because we travel long distances this is great! However, the car sometimes drives like a go cart and is not very smooth. I love that it is Bluetooth capable and has a touch screen. The hybrid system has yet to give us any trouble in the years we have had it. As long as you keep the car in good condition and have routine checkups this is a great family car.
accountCircle Charles A
Head gasket failure Toyota does not have recall, many people online have said manufacturing defect as many have same problem with the same car
Head to replace engine and catalytic converter at 96000 due to head gasket failure, and head gasket at 160000 again on 2nd engine, Toyota does not have recall, and many people online with same car have the same problem
accountCircle Sara H
The Prius v offers loads of space!
The Prius v is good on gas and is very spacious. I save a lot of money on gas which is important to me as a college student! I also appreciate that I can fit lots of stuff in the trunk and I love that I can lower the back seats to add more stuff. This car has definitely helped make my life easier.

Toyota Prius v Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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98 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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98 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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98 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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2012 Toyota Prius v Owner Reviews

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4 stars 34%
3 stars 8%
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accountCircle Melissa S on June 25, 2021
Roomy, even for tall people.
Reliable, good gas mileage. Heavy and good on slick or snowy roads. Leather heated seats, roomy passenger and back seats, decent cargo room, central nav system. A lot of air bags, cruise control you can set to slow you down depending on how close the car in front of you is. It will also let you know if you are coming up on a car too fast, which has saved me a couple times.
accountCircle Jenny H on June 6, 2021
Fits everything for a family of four.
This car is so comfortable. I love the hatchback and find that it fits everything we need with two kids. Even a double stroller. I can fit two large car seats in the back and still sit in the middle. We have had no issues with car performance. Love the dashboard and integrated phone system. I absolutely love this car as a mom of two.

Ranks #10 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2012 Toyota Prius v has an average owner rating of 4.46 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 22 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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Ranks #7 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Toyota Prius v has a combined MPG of 51 which ranks it #7 of 22 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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Is The 2012 Toyota Prius v A Good Car?

Yes. We love the great gas mileage and we have taken it on many 2,000 mile plus road trips. We love the extra space the Prius v offers us with the hatchback, and the option to fold the back seats... Read More
Kimberly R.
Yes! It is comfortable, easy to drive and simple to maintain. There is lots of room in the back which can also fold down for even larger loads. The gas mileage is great.
AJ F.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Toyota Prius v?

We have not had any problems with our Prius. We bought it used- low mileage single owner before us. We have gotten regular checkups on it. We have had to get a new battery- but that is expected with... Read More
Kimberly R.
I have not had any problems with the car. It will tell you basic information like when an oil change is needed or if tire pressure is low.
AJ F.

Is The 2012 Toyota Prius v A Good Value?

We paid around 12,000 for hours with relatively low mileage which was a great deal. We shopped around and we went with the v-5 because of the GPS and extra features included.
Kimberly R.
I have had my Prius for 7 years and it is not had any issues. An oil change using synthetic oil costs more but only needs to be done every 10000 miles. It is a very good value.
AJ F.

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Moderate Overlap Front

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