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Aug 2, 2025
Should You Buy The 2025 Toyota Prius? A Comprehensive Review

The 2025 Toyota Prius brings a lot to the hybrid table, including better fuel economy, upgraded styling, and stronger performance than many expect.

The following looks into the 2025 Toyota Prius specs, costs, ownership, and more to help you decide if this car fits into your daily life.

Power, Drivetrain, and Performance

The 2025 Toyota Prius ships with a 2.0-liter inline-four gasoline engine partnered with two electric motors plus a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). FWD comes standard. All-wheel drive arrives as an option, adding a motor to the rear axle. 

Power output lands around 194 horsepower in front-wheel-drive versions and about 196 hp when AWD is chosen.

Acceleration from 0-60 mph in some trims takes about 7.1 seconds, which is far quicker than older generations that lagged.

Fuel Economy and Efficiency

EPA estimates put the base Prius LE at about 57 mpg city and 56 mpg highway when using front-wheel drive. AWD versions drop a bit, to near 53 mpg city and 54 highway for LE with AWD.

Higher trims like XLE and Limited usually clock closer to 52 mpg combined in FWD and somewhat lower figures in AWD. These numbers make the Prius appealing for those who often drive in urban settings.

Interior, Comfort, and Features

Prius styling inside feels modern with an 8-inch infotainment screen standard on LE and XLE trims. Limited trim upgrades to a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come included.

Drivers appreciate the updated gauge cluster placed in front of the wheel instead of off to the side of the center dash. 

Higher trims also offer perks like SofTex synthetic leather seating, heated front seats, more USB-C ports, wireless charging, and premium sound options. Roofline design reduces rear headroom slightly, but cargo volume remains useful.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Technology

Every 2025 Prius includes Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 with adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams, road sign assist, and other driver aids. These systems join standard airbags and solid braking.

Stopping distance has improved thanks to larger front and rear brakes compared to older Prius models. Handling feels stable in city and highway driving, though road noise from tires and engine-to-motor handoffs gets noticed in some conditions.

Ownership Costs and Pricing

Sticker price for a base Prius LE begins around $29,485. Higher trims push prices up modestly.

Toyota’s reputation for reliability means resale value is favorable for used hybrids. Fuel savings in regular stop-and-go traffic can somewhat offset the higher purchase cost over time. Some trims cost more to maintain due to AWD components, premium finishes, or larger wheels.

How Auto Kings Helps You Choose the Right Prius

We have many pre-owned vehicles for sale in Bend, OR, including recent Prius models. Viewing our inventory helps you find well-kept models at potentially lower cost.

Our team will walk you through options and packages, so you can see which model and trim meet your driving needs before you decide. Contact us today to schedule a test drive with us.