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2008 Toyota Prius

2008 Toyota Prius
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 48/45 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
1.5L I4 110HP



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Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.3
Exterior: 4.3
Interior: 4.1
Overall: 4.2

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

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2008 Toyota Prius Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2008 Toyota Prius

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

Top 5 Cons of 2008 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 2008-04-24 11:18:30


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
everything

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
power seats
slightly more power without eating into gas mileage
16" tires

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
Having driven audi's. BMW's. and Mercedes, this is the most enjoyable auto I have ever owned. The technology is outstanding and reliable. I own a 2007 model and am looking fowrard to the third generation model, which I will immediately purchase

Submitted 2008-04-14 13:09:04


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

3

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
Great gas mileage, very usable stowage space with hatchback, roomy rear seat (for short people), and overall "gizmoishness." Like that it is a "green" car

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
More adjustable front seats, more lumbar support. Please simplify the GPS!!

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
The Prius experience grows on its owner quickly and the car is satisfying in terms of fuel economy and nimble handling. I had the upgraded leather installed and it really makes a more comfort an d durable ride, and aftermarket leather is better than standard in the Touring Edition. I often look around at other cars on the road and think "gas burners," but in fact I myself have 2008 Mustang GT convertible with high performance package that gets 14.3 mpg and goes like a rocket ship and sounds great notes at the dual exhaust ports. I recently took that car on a 200 mile trip and had to fill up using premium (at over $4 in CA), but Prius lasts for a month of daily short commuting and costs about $30 to totally fill up. When I drive the Mustang and it's "sinful" performance (and see other Prii on the road around me) I think I should get a bumper sticker or license place frame that says "My Other Car is a Prius."

Submitted 2008-04-08 14:46:06


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
I own two second gen Prius' ('06, '07) getting 50+ mpg on both. Dumped a 2007 Mustang Convertible to get the second one. Love 'em

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
More intensity in the display panel. softer seat bottom. More ability to move driver seat back farther.

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
Have driven a total of 51,000 TROUBLE FREE miles in our Prius'

Submitted 2008-04-05 00:24:02


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
mpg

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
better suspension system,tinted windows, auto wipers & headlights when it rains.auto lights. also better seats for for all passengers; individual temp regulator for driver and passenger. also better clear-coat on the exterior paint, also nitro in the tires which impproves mpg

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
easy car to drive, nice radio-cd player,good mpg

Submitted 2008-04-04 17:48:41


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
IT HAS A NICE RIDE AND ENOUGH ROOM FOR FOUR PEOPLE

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
I THINK THEY COULD IMPROVE THE INTERIOR SEATS FOR COMFORT

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
I BOUGHT MINE FOR GAS SAVINGS AND IT IS FUN TO DRIVE

Submitted 2008-04-02 04:59:13


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
gas milage

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
station wagon

Submitted 2008-03-30 10:27:25


  GUEST

Performance:

2

Exterior:

3

Interior:

2

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
overall concept
overated as a mileage car
too low for snow
tires free wheel when they begin to slip on

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
Seats-very uncomfortable on trips over 50 miles
Cheap plastic interior
upgraded radio mediocre sound system
mileage overated expect in the high 30'S at elevation
no electric seats for cold weather area
to low for traversing snow
tires free wheel when they begin to slip on snow
overpriced for what product delivers

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
Overated car rated as an everyday car - very poor quality of plastics on the interior and poor layout of dash -ergomonics mediocre

Submitted 2008-03-25 20:22:10


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
I just bought one and I LOVE it!!!

Submitted 2008-03-21 17:13:11


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
transmission,steering, storage,radio,hatch closing grip,

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
sun visors,owner's manual,telescoping steering wheel,

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
love to drive it. recommend it to anyone whose needs are met.

Submitted 2008-03-03 06:33:32


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
Gs mileage. Smoother than I thought and has more "pep" than I have been reading about.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
Better interior....very "cheap" looking plastic. Plus, wouldn't have black dash as theh sun really bakes it more and adds to the heat. Add a sun shield in the back window...similar to what the Camry offers.

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
I'd still purchase it again as the MPG, interior roominess, responsive engine are all worth it!

Submitted 2008-02-27 22:02:25


  GUEST

Performance:

1

Exterior:

2

Interior:

1

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
overrated

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
not buy it

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
very poor

Submitted 2008-02-24 11:40:58


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
milage

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
heated seats

Submitted 2008-01-20 21:55:54


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
MPG! Smooth quiet ride. Lots of leg room in back seat. Great storage room.
GPS, Bluetooth, controls on steering wheel.

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
After driving both the Honda Civic and Prius. The Prius is the clear winner. Great acceleration. Execellent ride quality. smooth transition between gas/electric. Lots of storage room. Average MPG is 50

Submitted 2008-01-18 14:14:33


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

3

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
Interior looks good. Great gas mileage (51.5 MPG). Handles well, pretty peppy. Got used to the jellybean body design.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
Body design could use some work. Difficult to see front of car because of slopping design. Rear view equally difficult but it does have a rear video view. Nevertheless, "blunt" body design is offputting. Rear window visability is also not great. Graphic displays require clarification as to what they mean.

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
We rented the Prius and found it to be really fun and economical to drive. It's definitly on the "to buy" list.

Submitted 2008-01-15 08:19:42


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
Very quiet. No gas being used at stops. Great gas mileage. Streamlined look.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
Put mute on radio. Improve dashboard controls.

Submitted 2008-01-09 17:28:13


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
I just think its such a fun car to drive. It handles really well and I really like the keyless feature. It is roomier than you think. The seats and seating position is comfortable enough, not much different than anything else that I test drove. the turning radius is tight and the steering is light enough. The stability control really works, I had to swerve out of the way of something on the road and I didn't even notice how much I had to swerve until I thought about it.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
Not sure. Its kind of plain on the inside but I purchased the package 2.The fabric cleans up the coffee stains well enough.

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
I am just thrilled to own this vehicle. My ave MPG is about 48. I just filled up the tank and spent $19. I hate standing in the cold and pumping gas so its not just a money thing, my time is worth something too.

Submitted 2008-01-02 17:37:31


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
great gas mieage, good confort on long drive. (1250 miles in 20 hrs)

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
5-way power seats, heated seats.

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
Great ride planning to buy second Prius next year.

Submitted 2008-01-01 10:15:43


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
Beautiful car. Gas mileage is excellent and it handles great.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
Better cloth upholstery. Lumbar support. Increase seat adjustment ability. Eliminate reflection of left vent in window.

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
I just bought my Prius a few weeks ago & I'm totally pleased. Got 52 mpg visiting family over the holidays. The car is beautiful (metallic gray) but Toyota needs to do a little more work on upholstery design and seat positioning. Hatch back is perfect for my needs. I'm adding side moldings. Smart key is fantastic. Totally pleased with my Prius and highly recommend them.

Submitted 2007-12-28 10:40:31


 rick294

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
Love the interior, the Barcelona red paint we have, the Swiss watch feel of operating it (i.e., everything feels so precise and 'finished'. I love the steering and handling and power.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
I would use something other than painted metal for the front leading edge of the car. It's very vulnerable to rock chips, it appears. That's about it!

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
We just got our car the other day, trading in a 2005 Corolla that we also were very fond of. But the Prius makes the most sense in this day of wild gas prices and uncertainty. At least for now, it's good to know that there is virtually nothing else we could have purchased that would have better filled the bill than this car. The exterior styling is the one thing that I'm sure Toyota will address for the next version of the Prius. I'm not crazy about it, particularly the back end. The front end is so-so, but I didn't buy it for its looks. The main thing is the great evaluation in Consumer Reports for this car and the wisdom of purchasing the right car for the times. We almost bought a Scion Xb, but the Prius won us over. I would recommend the Prius to anyone.

Submitted 2007-12-13 19:45:41


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

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

Pros: What do you like about 2008 Toyota Prius?
Fuel economy,fun to drive, smooth handleing,fantastic feature with our #6 pkge.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 Toyota Prius?
sound proof...it is noisy on many roads. Let us upgrade to lithium hydride batteries when they become available.

2008 Toyota Prius Review:
It is a fantastic car... it was hard to choose between it and the hybrid camery... fuel economy won.

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