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 Ida C
The gas mileage is wonderful. I routinely get 50 miles to the gallon.
I love the mileage and the reliability. No complaints
accountCircle grant S
It's safety features are very important
No complaints fuel economy is exceptional
accountCircle tony c
My car gets reliably good fuel economy. It is great for someone who drive a lot.
My car gets good gas mileage and is easy & fun to drive. It lets me carry a lot of cargo and affords passengers ample space. It is reliable and always is there when i need it.
accountCircle DeAnn R
The fuel economy is a wonderful addition to our cars.
I love the fuel economy, and adequate space. The power could be higher.
accountCircle Jose N
I love it because it is very efficiency using gas.
Its is low maintenance, high gpm and all parts are very cheaper when it buy them direct from the dealer. My Prius is very comfortable and it keep the price/value. It have 150k mile and I just keeping doing the basic maintenance. In average I never spend more that $500/year in maintenance. Very good product. In two year more I am going to change it for a new one.
accountCircle Judy T
Its better for the environment and reduces our dependence on oil.
It drives very nice, holds my whole family and has plenty of room. I get great gas mileage. The fact that it is a hybrid does not affect the performance. No complaints.
accountCircle Ronnie F
My sapphire blue favorite car ever!
I have had no mechanical problems with this car. It is super efficient, gets about 38 mpg and looks great. The back seats fold down giving me almost as much room as a van! The interior looks like new even after 6 years...And 3 grandkids! I have had to replace tires at a reasonable rate but nothing else major.
accountCircle Marcia O
Awesome and reliable car. Awesome and reliable car.Awesome and reliable car. Awesome and reliable car.
Awesome and reliable car. Awesome and reliable car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle kuya_d
Reliability & mpg
Was great until head Gasquet blew. Luckily I caught it in time to prevent changing engine. But now city mpg is 28 and highway is 37-40. Talk about some odd instances. Btw $3900 for repairs! Now to dismantle doors and fix the motors in the door lock actuators.
accountCircle Lesley K
Toyota Prius nice but not my favorite.
Great gas mileage. I like the interface. It drives nicely. Great for the front seat passengers. Bluetooth does not stay connected properly. I often have to reset it. The ride is loud even with correct tire balance. The back seat stays hot and most passengers complain with no vents in the back.
accountCircle Richard V
I have never had a car like it.
Although it is not a 'fun' car to drive, I love the gas mileage, ~44 mpg! I wish it had side trim standard, it gets alot of dings from other car doors. It is very reliable. It is also very easy to leave the car running (goes into battery mode, and with keyless ignition...).
accountCircle Toby J
The 2013 Prius v: little features.
The Prius v is a very roomy vehicle, although a bit bulky, making it not a great choice for the city. It is got a hybrid motor, grey cloth interior, and a plastic wood grain finish on the dashboard. It is extremely quiet when driving, and the gas mileage is unbeatable.
accountCircle Shannon C
Basic car, easy on gas. Not flashy or luxurious but it gets the job done.
Strange shifting mechanism. 13 times my car has gone in reverse when I put it in drive. Company refused responsibility and I had to pay repair costs on my own after bashing into a car behind me as I tried to drive forward. Others have described a similar 'springiness' to the shifter. Has resolved after several years of use.
accountCircle Ben L
White Prius v 2 trim, alright.
I think that the car is alright. It works at the moment and that is all I need. I do not care much for expensive cars, I need a car that can do the job it is supposed to do and if it can do that at a good price I will take that car. Overall the car is pretty good and I would recommend.

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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Two
98 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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Three
98 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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Five
98 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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2013 Toyota Prius v Owner Reviews

4.59
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5 stars 66%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Kirk M on June 3, 2021
Prius; bigger on the inside.
A Prius is a Prius. I bought it for gas mileage and reliability. I have been pleasantly surprised at cargo capacity. After about 75,000 miles gas mileage has dropped off and Toyota mechanics cannot fix or even explain why (used to get @410 miles a tank, now @385). Maintenance costs have seemed reasonable - year I purchased Toyota had lots of bad publicity for brake failures and in pr move gave me three years of maintenance at no extra cost. After that I was able to buy a few more years advance maintenance at a discount. So only recently have I paid much attention to what I pay for maintenance.
accountCircle Joe L on April 26, 2021
Economical and sleek design but slow.
The Prius is very economical. Great gas mileage and runs smooth and quiet. Acceleration and max speed is very slow however. It is interior design looks sleek and futuristic. With the touchscreen, I am able to switch stations easily and also Bluetooth to the surround sound with nice base. Exterior looks cool too.

Ranks #8 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2013 Toyota Prius v has an average owner rating of 4.65 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

1
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4.87
2
car
4.85
8
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4.59

Ranks #8 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Toyota Prius v has a combined MPG of 44 which ranks it #8 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

1
car
132 MPG
2
car
129 MPG
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44 MPG

Is The 2013 Toyota Prius v A Good Car?

Yes, it provides a great commute for a cheap and effective gas bill. It also does a lot to help the environment.
Richard h.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Toyota Prius v?

The Prius does not have any problems. It does on occasion take a long time to warm up in colder weather.
Richard h.

Is The 2013 Toyota Prius v A Good Value?

It cost 14000. The value was decent however the amount saved in gas far exceeds expectations. That surprised me.
Richard h.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety