Toyota Prius C Hybrid

A good car for people for travels a lot.

Very fuel economical.. on average I use this car > 3000km/month.

Reliability was good.. never really have big issue except the mess cause by the authorise service centre that spoil my brakes.

This small car is good for small family with good agility but the handling was not that good, thus need further upgrade on strut, ARB, tyres, shock or rims..

Anyway enjoy riding on this car...

Previously was using Honda Fit..

I bought the Prius C when it was launch in March '12 and I absolutely enjoyed driving. I will leave my Beemer at home when I drive to Orchard Road. This car is superb when you are driving in heavy traffiic conditions. The aircondtitioning is good, no woriries about overheating, no wastage in fuel as the engine is switched off automatically in a traffic jam.

For normal driving, it is more fun than the average hatchback. Lots of grip, because it got ABS, ESP(Electronic Traction Control) & VSC (Vehical Stability Control). VSC is usually only in more expensive cars. It makes handling in the wet so much safer compared with its bigger brother the Altis.

At a reasonable price, I think Toyota will be able to sell many of these if there is more advertising on this fastastic Hybrid Car

Simply love it!

Often you'll find yourself with many damaging jolts to your heart driving under gantries or seeing the fuel tank empty between trips to work, picking up family and friends. While a small car series is very pocket friendly, nothing cuts it quite like the hybrid in letting you know you still have 700km to go.

The only obvious competitor to this is the Honda Fit Hybrid. However, the EV mode sets the Prius C as the clear winner as for the most frugal lot, it lets you roll downhill and ride around free as much as you can on zero petrol.

The other big problem with hybrids is whether they can have enough acceleration and passing power when you need to quickly overtake or cut in. Thankfully there is no gear changing lag like the Fiat Punto or dying acceleration in Chevrolet models before the Cruise. This bugger is fast!

When the Prius C was launched, I couldn't help but put myself in for the launch update by Borneo. And I've never regret since the sales person call me up and update me on the launch.

1 week after launch and massive info searching online, I pretty much decided on the car except the need to test it out in flesh.

Yes, the car is a hybrid - so what? fuel price isn't exactly at it's cheapest today.

Yes, the car does not drive excitingly - this car isn't built for such abuse. It's meant to be abuse for long distance driving (yes, that's right)

It's lacking in space & comfort - not to me, try putting 4 full grown oversize adult with 1 day pack and drive all the way to Penang on a single fuel tank (well close to single, I did not risk it at Taiping so i fueled up there). The size was perfect, front passenger get a good sleep, back passengers well spread out. Noises are pretty much bearable at 100km/h.

This is the future for cleaner Environmental mean we will live longer to enjoy future Motoring...

This will be the car i wish to drive for the future, never worry about the fuel price if industry have shortage of supply.

Driving pleasure is good. But what is most important is the saving on fuel every month could offset little bit on paying the high COE. It has been already one week driving the car and the myth of burning 36L to get approximately 980km with usual driving habits. I think it is possible to hit 1000km with only one full tank if every time driving less RPM. Overall I am happy with the performance despite the size is little small compare to a normal saloon.

My family are long time Toyota customers so we were quite excited when the Prius C arrived, along with its fantastic claims of fuel economy. However, seeing it in the metal changed my mind completely.

The car with its almost cartoonish proportions, looks ungainly. Especially the back end. Its almost as if the designers gave up completely. The interior is worse. It is 2012. The radio and centre console looks like something out of the 1980s. I understand this is supposed to be an entry level hatchback for the masses but the quality and tactile feedback of the cabin's hard plastics is appalling. I am someone who spends a lot of time in the car, and this is a deal breaker for me.

The car's only saving grace is its fuel economy.

I have owned 2 Toyotas - Vios and Altis before. Thinking of changing into a more economic car. Test drove the PriusC because of the hype on its fuel economy - 3.7L/100km. I was left disappointed.

First impression of the car - A traffic cone barricade because of the signature "orange". It's not just griping over cheap plastics either. The Prius C doesn't perform up to expectations as a Toyota should. Acceleration is slow. The cramped driving position is flawed as Im only 1.75m. The ride is always busy, and the cabin is loud. Plus it reminds us that not all small cars have nimble handling. It was rather disappointing for a Toyota.

Have test drove the car and booked it the day after! It comes with FC score monitoring that really makes driving fun and in a way makes you drive eco friendly. With smart hybrid system built in, excellent FC can easily be achieved. Excellent handling, no rowing feel and turning radius is small. Am very amazed by the quiet but responsive engine here.

Eco and EC modes are good alternative driving modes but you rarely use them. Good to have!