2014 Toyota Prius V Consumer Reviews
Most Helpful Reviews
Positive Review
Many people question why I paid so much for a hybrid. I said they should consider why people pay so much for a small suv? This car has about the same interior space and quality and gets 40+ mpg for the same price. If more people looked at facts and less at popular press they would see 30K for fully a loaded suv is a value and knowing it'll go 200K+ with minimal issues is why Toyota has it's quality reputation. We have been happy with the decision and paying $30 to go 400+ miles feels great. I love quality cars and the steering feel is ok but it is a very fun car to drive. It's a pleasure to take your time and trying to run in electric only makes driving game like. In the end I would say it's a great option if you don't push the engine hard and want an inexpensive but fun way to get from point a to point b.
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Critical Review
side mirrors reflect air vents and dashboard thus obstructing view in heaving traffic, depending on the light (sun) you cannot read the GPS, car seats four not five adults, no sliding in/out on this leather, radio is difficult to use, no auto on headlights during daylight driving, front seats are difficult if not impossible to adjust to a comfortable setting backup alarm stays on when car is in reverse and does not change as you get close to another car or object...
2014 Prius v Reviews
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Reliability,comfort.
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I was looking for a hybrid vehicle, I bought a used 2012 Toyota Prius V. Comparing, mileage, price, and vehicle history helped me make my choice though it is 15 years old it has been a huge link in technology for me. I look forward to taking our first road trip.
save money on gas
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My first car was a Prius 1(389.000 miles), and now I own a Prius V 2014, and I can see Toyota still owns my heart. The car saves me on gas for all these years. Never pay for mager problems, only for tires and maintenance. If you keep the vehicle running, he keeps saving for you.
After listing all info on auto , could go no further without credit card information which I refused to do. Why is this necessary because I am not buying anything? Refused to do so.
This is a dream car for a hybrid car with excellent mileage. It is a consistent performer with only minor maintenance. I have no problems with the car and find it a solid vehicle. The size of the Prius V gives me flexibility for taking large loads. It is hard to imagine a better car in this class. The car is 12 years old but driving fine.
Bought new and have over 110,000 miles and just changed out brake pads. Car has not had any problems.
Built solid. Handles high speeds well, mileage as advertised 45-50. Interior is beautiful and comfortable. This is the station wagon that can haul more than my Mazda CX5.
This car is in great shape and great gas mileage - approximately 33 mpg. Incredibly roomy with trunk space to spare.
CARGO ROOM AND MPG
Known gasket issues, road noise, and cheap feel
Purhcased 2012 model (two) in 2015 with 40,000 miles. Car lacks performance, doesn't have automatic headlights, has road noise, and has a cheap feel. However! The gas mileage and the cargo room completely makes up for all of this! You can't compete (even now) with the amount of cargo room compared with gas milage. I can almost haul any sized item. Unfortunately; this car is known for head gasket issues (didn't really find out until after it just recently happened to me at 148,000 miles). I honestly feel like Toyota has let me down by not informing me and doing precautions/maintenance to my car to have prevent it. Maybe it's my fault for not reasarching and/or my local dealerships fault for not bringing the car's potential problems to my attention; but I feel as if my blown head gasket could have been preventable (by manifold replacement or EGR cleaning). For years, people warned me about the hybrid battery itself; never would have thought I would spend thousands on the engine itself (& not the battery). I'm hoping now the gasket is repaired; I can at least squeeze another 50-75k out of the car before I abandon it. Based on my experience though; no more hybrid/ICE engines for me (going full electric for next vehicle). Also, no more Toyota based on my dealership service experiences. If you are looking at a used version of this car; make sure it has the updated manifold and make sure the EGR valve, oil, and coolants systems are perfect to avoid a blown gasket. Try bring to hybrid specialist as well who is familiar with this car (not the dealership). As long as you do this; you will have one of the best cars a person could have.
