Review 2015 Toyota Prius c: smaller, cheaper opportunity for shoppers to join the popular Toyota Prius family
As the smallest (19 inches shorter than a standard Prius) and lowest-priced member of the Prius family, the hybrid Prius C has particular negative and positive points. The good is that it's one of the lowest priced ways to enter into a hybrid. And it's no watered-down hybrid either, at least for fuel economy. The EPA approximations that the Prius C produces a good 50 mpg in combined driving. Plus, the C's compact size and lighter weight as compared with that of the regular Prius allow it to become more agile and a snap to park. The downside, though, is that the C's entry-level status is pretty evident. The ride quality can be harsh at times, and the interior has many uninviting hard plastic. In addition, the Prius C is sort of loud and rather slow.
The Prius C is a dedicated hybrid model, this means there's no gasoline-only version. Its 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine comes with an output of only 73 horsepower, and the Hybrid Synergy Drive system it's paired with is a bit more compact than its big brother's. Together, the engine and two motor-generators generate a total of 99 hp. But where the Prius C in fact wins is in packaging: Toyota managed to house both a smaller 0.9-kilowatt-hour battery pack and the car's gasoline tank under the rear seat, giving a full-depth load bay--unlike the defunct Honda Insight, with a battery underneath its much shallower cargo area.
The Prius c comes along with standard stability control, nine airbags and anti-lock brakes. In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) trial, the Prius c were given four overall stars out of five, having received four stars in the frontal evaluation, four stars in the side-impact check and four stars in the rollover check.
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