2009 Toyota Prius Reviews - Page 2 of 3

2009 Toyota Prius Base 1.5 from North America

Model year2009
Year of manufacture2009
First year of ownership2011
Most recent year of ownership2012
Engine and transmission 1.5 Don't Know
Performance marks 10 / 10
Reliability marks 10 / 10
Comfort marks 9 / 10
Dealer Service marks 10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 3 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
8.4 / 10
Distance when acquired30000 miles
Most recent distance71000 miles
Previous carCadillac DTS

Summary:

Love it, love it, love it!!!

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

The gas mileage is awesome. Never get anything under 43 mpg... I can get up to 53 mpg with it.

It is very comfortable, it's no Caddy, but it's comfortable for what it is. VERY smooth. Have gotten 2 speeding tickets in the past couple months apart. 68 mph in a 45 zone, and 85 mph in a 55 zone... it rides very nice :) I go down the highway doing 88 mph like it could do it all day. It doesn't seem to be stressed, and handles well going so fast, and is still getting great gas mileage as well, over 40 mpg.

I love the fact that the motor shuts off when it's not needed. I buzz around town all the time with my motor off and saving gas, and being as quiet as a church mouse. All my friends love it!

The gas tank, rather bladder, can be a pain to put gas in it when it's in cold weather. FYI... you have to put in at least 3 gallons of gas in order for the gas gauge to register the new gas.

I would buy 100 more... I love it,... buy it, you'll love it too.

There's ample room throughout the car, and the fact that the back seats go down is great. I put the back seats down, and take my Rottweiler with me everywhere.

I love the fact that from empty I can fill it for 20$ :)

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th February, 2012

1st Mar 2012, 09:29

I forgot to mention how this car is in the snow. GREAT!!! Going forward is awesome. Just step on the gas and the traction control takes over and away you go. I pass people on the highway during snow all the time.

Stopping is another issue. Because of the generators at each wheel, stopping can be tricky. The tires seem to lock up and I slide down the road or into an intersection. You have to train yourself to just BARELY step on the brake pedal to gradually slow yourself down, and you're fine.

Anyone have any questions about this car, email me. I love it and will talk about it all day.

email: ourtowncar@hotmail.com

2009 Toyota Prius from North America

Model year2009
Year of manufacture2009
First year of ownership2009
Most recent year of ownership2010
Engine and transmission Automatic
Performance marks 2 / 10
Reliability marks 3 / 10
Comfort marks 1 / 10
Dealer Service marks 9 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 5 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
4.0 / 10
Distance when acquired121 miles
Most recent distance9344 miles
Previous carVolkswagen Passat

Summary:

Buy something else!!!

Faults:

Battery replaced at 3100 miles due to a defect.

Heater is slow to heat.

General Comments:

I thought I was doing something good for the environment, but really this car sucks!!!

Call me about it:

Sherwin Twery - 847-288-3442.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 14th December, 2010

14th Dec 2010, 12:18

Every car line has lemons. Sorry you've been stuck with one. I know a few people that have Priuses and they absolutely love them.

14th Dec 2010, 15:58

Somehow I don't believe this review is actually legit.

14th Dec 2010, 19:35

Toyota has dropped to 21st place (out of 33 auto makers) in build quality. That's not a good recommendation for any car in their entire product line. I have driven the top ranked Ford Fusion hybrid and can't imagine why anyone would buy any other hybrid. Every automotive source rates it number 1, and several reviewers have referred to it as the most advanced hybrid on Earth.

2009 Toyota Prius Hybrid from North America

Model year2009
Year of manufacture2009
First year of ownership2009
Most recent year of ownership2009
Engine and transmission Hybrid Automatic
Performance marks 2 / 10
Reliability marks 5 / 10
Comfort marks 5 / 10
Dealer Service marks 1 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 6 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
3.8 / 10
Distance when acquired12 miles
Most recent distance15000 miles
Previous carChevrolet Malibu

Summary:

Not all it's cracked up to be

Faults:

The battery packs had to be replaced due to being defective, luckily it was covered by the warranty, otherwise it would have cost thousands.

The brakes always felt spongy, now I have heard about this recall that's going on and I would be afraid to drive it if I still had it, but luckily I traded it in for something else.

General Comments:

The car was great on gas obviously, though I never got what the sticker promised. I usually averaged 40 or so. It isn't as efficient on the highway because it keeps using the gas engine.

It was very comfortable and handled well. Poor visibility in rear, though.

I really questioned the feel of the brake and gas pedals, I never liked the electronically controlled stuff in cars. Looks like Toyota is having some trouble with that now. I would just rather have a good solid cable in between the pedal and the brakes, not some electronic relay that could short out with interference.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 17th February, 2010

Average review marks: 6.1 / 10, based on 6 reviews