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2006 Toyota Prius
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 51/60 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
1.5L I4 110HP



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Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.5
Exterior: 3.8
Interior: 3.8
Overall: 4.3

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2006 Toyota Prius Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2006 Toyota Prius

  1. Great gas mileage
  2. Spacious interior room
  3. Fun to drive
  4. Cargo space
  5. Value

Top 5 Cons of 2006 Toyota Prius

  1. Lumbar support
  2. Improved upholstery
  3. Simplify display
  4. OnStar-like system
  5. More adjustable front seats

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Submitted 2008-02-13 06:57:09


  GUEST

Performance:

2

Exterior:

2

Interior:

3

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Potential efficiency

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
Overpriced, software glitches, complexity, tendency to quit unexpectedly, unknown costs for battery disposal and replacement.

2006 Toyota Prius Review:
An interesting concept, that I fear has unexpected pitfalls for many buyers. Battery life, disposal and replacement costs are undetermined. Computer glitches can leave the car dead at the side of the road with no recourse other than towing to a dealer. After having that occur , I'll never purchase one of my own! I view this vehicle as more a political and lifestyle statement than a long-term keeper. Time will tell. Future hybrids will undoubtedly be an improvement.

Submitted 2008-01-17 10:16:52


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Great gas mileage,plenty of room,plenty of power,excellent navigation system a perfect car

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
I would leave it alone

Submitted 2007-12-22 20:25:09


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
its quick and has lots of getup and go.i love the brillance .keep up the great work....

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
so far its beautiful..fast clean.and very earth savvy..thanks toyota

Submitted 2007-09-20 19:27:02


 warrennetherland

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
gas milage, space

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
it rattles very bad and Toyota won't fix it, gas guage doesn't work properly and they also won't fix it.

2006 Toyota Prius Review:
Overall we like the auto, it drives well but it has had a bad rattle since we purchased it and the Toyota dealer at first said they fixed it when they didn't and now they say all Prius' rattle so they won't fix it. The gas gauge doesn't move off of full for 200-250 miles and Toyota says there is no problem.

Submitted 2007-05-20 04:52:12


 sparky393

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Great gas mileage plus outstanding features :
keyless ignition, awesome radio/CD, interiour styling, handling, actually the performance is surpringly good, rear camera, information center.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
The antenna is a bit awkward.

2006 Toyota Prius Review:
This car is great. Performance is good, price is low, mileage is outstanding, features are terrific. It's fun to drive. What more can I say. GM should copy it since they cant/(wont) make anything close to it.

Submitted 2007-03-28 22:17:22


 hawaiiinsulation

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Same as the 5 features listed. Additionally the information provided by the computer has trained me into a better driver. If other cars had a direct readout of what happens when you floor the gas pedal they would drive differently. Great teaching aid.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
Wish the ventilation system was better with the AC off. I'd also prefer a manual system where I can turn off the heater instead of it coming on automatically. I'd also like to see other models of the Prius like a station wagon, pick-up truck, and a sports car. A lithium battery with plug in capability would be nice.

2006 Toyota Prius Review:
My wife and I own a 2005 Prius and a 2006 Prius. We are very happy with both cars and have only good things to say about them. I believe the Prius is the most advance automobile in the world. I think performance should not be measured in horsepower. All cars today have enough horsepower to drive sanely on our roads. I have never felt the Prius has ever lacked in horsepower and the cars they replaced was a 3 Series BMW and a Mini Cooper. Present MPG on both cars = 50+MPG

Submitted 2007-03-16 12:25:34


 johnlindemer

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Future looking design

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
Add EV mode like in European models

Submitted 2007-02-16 11:20:53


 dougf

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Mileage is solid. In two 800 mile test runs around LA and SFO, I got a solid 51mpg. Very very good.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
Add Battery capacity and add a plug for overnight charging

2006 Toyota Prius Review:
Interior a little sparse, but easily upgraded to a pure EV. This is the car of the future.

Submitted 2007-01-18 23:40:29


 trip_allen

 

Performance:

2

Exterior:

4

Interior:

2

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Hatch. Back seat room.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
Driver interface - ergonomics, revamp all instrumentation, dark interior. Mileage.

2006 Toyota Prius Review:
Mileage performance down from 45 to 35mpg. Horrible instrumentation -- so bad it is dangerously distracting while trying to drive. Screen access to climate and audio the most insane thing to fuss with. Weak heating and terrible defrosting. Buyer's remorse. Worst vehicle I've ever owned and a terrible driving experience. Not enough room to fit all my complaints about this car. Would not recommend it.

Submitted 2007-01-18 23:39:12


  GUEST

Performance:

2

Exterior:

4

Interior:

2

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Hatch. Back seat room.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
Driver interface - ergonomics, revamp all instrumentation, dark interior. Mileage.

2006 Toyota Prius Review:
Mileage performance down from 45 to 35mpg. Horrible instrumentation -- so bad it is dangerously distracting while trying to drive. Screen access to climate and audio the most insane thing to fuss with. Weak heating and terrible defrosting. Buyer's remorse. Worst vehicle I've ever owned and a terrible driving experience. Not enough room to fit all my complaints about this car. Would not recommend it.

Submitted 2006-12-27 10:47:47


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Very hi techi....nice body lines...not the norm...love the operator feedback
fun to drive

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
stero bass
elec adjust seats
cheap rims no upgrade
no pick on tire upgrade

2006 Toyota Prius Review:
I went from hot rod to hybrid.....am pleased with the way of the future car..
way to go Toyota!!!!!

Submitted 2006-12-13 07:26:23


 abhair

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Economical, enough power, handles well, comfortable, quiet,excellent quality.An engineering masterpiece.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
1. Overhead interior light to come on when door opens.
2. Disk breaks on rear wheels
3.Height addjustments on drivers seat.
4. Radio controls for the cd system are to complex. I listen to books on cd and find the changes to combersome.

2006 Toyota Prius Review:
An excellent car. I wish the whole world had the same economy.

Submitted 2006-12-13 07:23:52


 abhair

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Economical, enough power, handles well, comfortable, quiet,excellent quality.An engineering masterpiece.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
1. Overhead interior light to come on when door opens.
2. Disk breaks on rear wheels
3.Height addjustments on drivers seat.
4. Radio controls for the cd system are to complex. I listen to books on cd and find the changes to combersome.

Submitted 2006-10-26 20:18:15


 paulandkay

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Low road noise, aerodynamic.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
Get rid of the "beep" sound in reverse; unbelieveably annoying! Also--more adjustable front seats.

2006 Toyota Prius Review:
Fun to drive. Gas mileage in mid to upper 40's.

Submitted 2006-10-22 20:00:41


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
I like the way it handles. The ride is smooth and relatively quiet, and it doesn't pollute nearly as much, or perpetuate Big Oil's hold on the American people.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
The multi-function touch screen is too much. I'd frankly prefer some buttons to work the climate control.

Submitted 2006-10-22 10:13:12


 teamsc10190

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Fuel economy, interior space, hatchback

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
Needs improved seats (adjustability, comfort & materials). Handling stability is fair at best.

2006 Toyota Prius Review:
It's clear that Toyota spent all of their time and money for the technology platform, because the interior is spartan with uncomfortable seating, and short-lived materials. Handling is vague and disconnected, but the car is a perfect transportation appliance.

Submitted 2006-10-21 13:06:57


 mikesandersmd

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
fuel economy and fun to drive

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
needs more front seat leg room before I could buy one.

2006 Toyota Prius Review:
good car but needs more leg room for me 6'2" with long legs.

Submitted 2006-10-12 13:19:09


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

3

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Fuel Efficiency

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
improve looks

Submitted 2006-10-04 21:30:13


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Mileage & interior space

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
Seating adjustments/upholstery

2006 Toyota Prius Review:
Great mileage (47-55mpg) &
cargo capacity - disappointing seating

Submitted 2006-10-01 19:50:25


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Toyota Prius?
Mileage,exterior,envorinment,gadgets,GPS,savings,prestige

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Toyota Prius?
remote start

2006 Toyota Prius Review:
I'm averaging 55mpg using premium gasoline. It's only been 2mo and I've got nearly 4k mi.

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