2017 Toyota Prius India review, test drive

The world’s most famous hybrid makes a comeback to India. And there’s a lot to talk about.

Published on Apr 03, 2017 08:00:00 AM

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2017 Toyota Prius India review, test drive

The new Prius doesn’t wince at the sight of corners. It’s reasonably fun to drive.

Should I buy one?

The new Prius is nice to drive now and even nice to be seated in, but who exactly is it intended for? Not to generalise but the Prius is a car for those who feel the cheaper and more powerful Camry Hybrid and Honda Accord Hybrid are too mainstream. The Prius, then, is not a car for the eco-conscious ones who wish to blend in, but is one for those who want the world to know they are doing their bit for the environment. This fourth-gen Prius’ extroverted styling sure gets the message across loud and clear, but there is a catch – the Prius is expensive. Brought into India as a full import, the Prius has been priced at Rs 38.96 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) which makes it a few lakh costlier than the Camry Hybrid and Accord Hybrid, and effectively negates any savings in running costs. In effect, a deep will to save the world isn’t enough. You’ll need deep pockets too to seriously consider the Prius.