The Prius is purpose-built for fuel efficiency and achieves the country’s second-best rating of 50 miles per gallon (2.0 gp1003) without much effort required by the driver. And unlike many of its competitors, it doesn’t cost that much more than a comparable non-hybrid compact car, but would start saving you gas money, and lots of it, from day one.
It prefers to be driven slowly and easy to burn less gas, but the Prius also has enough power to merge, pass, and pull away from stoplights with some gusto. It’s also durable, has plenty of room for people and cargo, and boasts what no other hybrid can: a 14-year record of proven reliability and the title of World’s Most Popular Hybrid. Until a new crop of competitors arrives later this year, including an all-new Prius, this current model remains atop the hybrid heap.
Our pick2015 Toyota Prius TwoThe 2015 Toyota Prius Two is the best choice for most people. At $23,000, it doesn’t cost much more than comparable non-hybrid cars and boasts fuel efficiency of 50 miles per gallon. It’s also durable, with a 14-year record of reliability and the title of World’s Most Popular Hybrid.$22,337 from TrueCar
The Prius family includes three models: the small Prius c, the large Prius v (we’ll talk about both later), and the standard Prius liftback. The last is our pick, and it’s the one you’re probably most familiar with because it’s been the poster car for hybrids for over a decade. There are five trim levels of the standard Prius liftback. Some of them can cost as much as a luxury car when fully loaded, but the base model Prius Two is best for most because it’s equipped well-enough: with standard features like Bluetooth phone and audio, a rearview camera, and push-button start. Its lower starting price also means you’ll start saving money sooner.
This guide focuses on traditional parallel hybrids like the Prius, which make up the bulk of what’s for sale out there. We decided not to consider plug-in hybrids because they cost considerably more than traditional hybrids and work a little differently; they’ll get their own guide in the near future. We threw out mild hybrids too because they’re all but extinct and have always played second fiddle to full-on parallel hybrids like the Prius.
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