2003 Toyota Prius | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

52 City / 45 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

70

Seats

5

Positive Owner Reviews

Kris O

Great hard working car that does not need gas often.

I love my Prius. I have had it for 16 years and have rarely had issues with it. I went 12 years on the original electric battery. Few things are going bad now but it has been a very reliable car. Plenty of room for passengers and kids. Decent size trunk for the size of the car. When I finally do get another I will for sure get another Prius.

philip A

You can beat the high price of gas with a Toyota Prius

This car is very economical on gas. Repairs are inexpensive. I highly recommend this vehicle

Paula C

The Prius is safe, reliable, economical and fun to drive!

Hybrids are the wave of the future. They conserve gas and therefore save money for their owners. The car is comfortable and very reliable. If you do regular maintenance the car will provide many miles and years of safe driving. The car is excellent for city use. The car is safe in winter driving.

Sheri R

I love this car! 4 out of 5 stars

The seats are very comfortable.It's very good on gas. It is very comfortable for my chocolate lab in the back. It is a great car for the drive ins because it is quiet and you can leave running for the movie. One thing I wish it had was a little more tint on the windows. The sun can be brutal compared to other cars.

Curt S

It is fairly small but for the gas mileage and everyday use it is great.

Main battery has issues but otherwise it is great: mileage, dependability, low maintenance, etc. Not bad for a 15 year old vehicle.

Leslie H

Toyota Prius - you will be pleased!

The Toyota Prius is an easy to drive, reliable car. It is very important to keep up with the maintenance, especially as involves the GPS. There is much more room than it first appears in the interior, so traveling is easy. The gas mileage is excellent, and has saved us an enormous extra amount of money. The car wears extremely well. In the back interior of the hatchback, there is a screen you can draw over items in the car, which makes it possible to hide luggage, laptops, etc. Without fear of anyone seeing them. The car drives quite well, and takes curves on a mountainous road easily. We have kept our car outdoors, and over the years, the paint has held up quite nicely.

marci s

It's a hybrid, one of the original styles and still runs great.

I like the fact that I still get at least 40 miles to the gallon. I love that it's compact but not tiny. I wish the exterior paint was in better shape, but it's just surface damage.

Tara H

Dependable and cost effective means of basic transportation.

My car has been extremely dependable. I have not been the best when it comes to regular maintenance and still my car has needed very little in repairs. I get great gas mileage. My car is not the roomiest vehicle but that is seldom an issue, most of the time I am the only one in it.

Negative Owner Reviews

D A

Do not buy an older prius used. If the battery goes out you cant even get it on,

I like the gas mileage. My dislike is the power on acceleration and the fact that that batter is ticking time bomb as its 3 grand to replace

Hannah W

Great gas mileage! Gets fantastic gas mileage in city, and okay with highway driving.

I am a tall woman, and I don't like that there isn't very much room in this vehicle for me. I have to keep my seat way back, and my knees still hit the steering wheel. Other than that, this car gets great gas mileage, and can do pretty much anything I need it to. One tip, you HAVE to get snow tires for it if you get more than a couple inches of snow. It slides around the road without them, and doesn't have enough get up and go to get past snow berms.

Lee G

That we don't go for new and trendy--we keep our cars for years.

Like that it is a hybrid--energy saving and better for the environment. Dislike "hard ride"--I feel every bump which sometimes worsens back pain. Seats are a little too much like a dining chair. Would like for car to be a bit roomier. My standard is my 20+ yr old Subaru Legacy wagon.

Valentina N

The small yet powerful Toyota Prius.

The car is really good on gas and can take you many places even on the lowest bar. The interior is comfortable despite its compact size. It has a lot of good, usable storage. It is good for any new or young drivers who need a car that is cheap on gas and reliable. This car would not break down I you anywhere random, that is for sure!

logan h

The gas mileage is good. It takes a while to get up to 60 mph

It rides comfortably for the driver and shotgun passenger. The back is a little tight. Gets a good gas mileage

Megan B

The air conditioning does not work.

I like that my car is very fuel efficient. I hate that there is no AUX cord and the air conditioning is busted. I like that my car is small, and easy to clean.

Toyota Prius Models

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

4dr Sdn

70 HP 49-49 MPG 5 Seats

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2003 Toyota Prius Owner Reviews

4.14

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Nicole P on March 24, 2021

Overall a comfortable ride.

We've had a few problems with the stick getting stuck and electronics, but it is 15 years old at this point. However, overall it is a comfortable ride. It is a nice size - not too small, not big. It has a roomy trunk and easy gold down back seats. Overall an enjoyable car.

Leslie H on February 20, 2021

Toyota Prius - you will be pleased!

The Toyota Prius is an easy to drive, reliable car. It is very important to keep up with the maintenance, especially as involves the GPS. There is much more room than it first appears in the interior, so traveling is easy. The gas mileage is excellent, and has saved us an enormous extra amount of money. The car wears extremely well. In the back interior of the hatchback, there is a screen you can draw over items in the car, which makes it possible to hide luggage, laptops, etc. Without fear of anyone seeing them. The car drives quite well, and takes curves on a mountainous road easily. We have kept our car outdoors, and over the years, the paint has held up quite nicely.

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Ranks #1 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2003 Toyota Prius has an average owner rating of 4.14 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 1 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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2003 Toyota Prius

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Ranks #2 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2003 Toyota Prius has a combined MPG of 52 which ranks it #2 of 2 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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2003 Honda Insight

68 MPG

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2003 Toyota Prius

52 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

2003 Toyota Prius: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: The size of the tires on the 2003 Toyota Prius is 175/65R14 for the Base Model. The recommended tire pressure iS35 psi for the front and 33 psi for the rear tires. The size of the wheels is 14 inches in...

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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