The Toyota Prius c is the most affordable hybrid car in Canada. It starts at less than $25,000 and its hybrid drivetrain uses less than 5.0 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres. It offers a total of 99 horsepower along with a continuously variable automatic transmission. Since last year, the Toyota Safety Sense C package of advanced driving aids comes standard on all versions (base and Technology).
Pros
- Proven reliability
- Vast cabin (v)
- Respectable reliability
- Decent fuel consumption (v)
- “Urban” dimensions (c)
Cons
- Underwhelming performance
- Disappointing fuel economy (c)
- Many depressing plastics
- Insufficient electric range
- Some versions are expensive