2013 Toyota Prius c Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

PriusC2013 on March 15, 2021

80,000 miles so far on my 2013 Prius C. My car has been hit twice and has come out of those repairs with zero issues, still feels like the car it was the day I bought it (purchased new from dealership). Incredible gas mileage. Only downside to this car is that it is not a quiet ride. I can really only use Bluetooth for calls if I’m driving around the city, as soon as I’m on the highway it’s too loud.

Home Weehawken on November 14, 2019

Our Prius C has served us faithfully for years and has returned excellent value for our money. It consistently returns 50 mpg or better, We wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.

priusCfan on February 1, 2019

This is the best car I've ever owned. I frequently get 60 mpg. I love the look on the exterior and interior. Its size makes it easy to park and the space is utilized very well--hatchback trunk is all the trunk space I've ever needed. Great car!

Frigidair on January 11, 2019

I have owned the 2013 Prius C trim level 4 for about two years now, so this is a review of that trim level. Most important for me is reliability, which has been excellent so far--this year and model has an excellent reputation in that regard overall. The fuel economy is stellar I average about 45 to 50 miles per gallon in a mix of city and highway driving. Winter fuel economy is lower (I live in Minnesota), the other three seasons higher. The car is packed with features for the price--navigation system, Bluetooth phone, heated front seats, electric moonroof, projector headlamps and (controllable) daylight running lights, smart key entry and push-button start, rear wiper, climate control, satellite radio etc. etc. The user interface is quite simple to navigate. Other pluses: excellent acceleration 0-30 and good above 60, excellent road-holding, excellent braking, excellent headlamps, nice large temperature-selection dial with indents every 1 degree F, attractive and very user-friendly interior styling and layout, very comfortable front seats, fold-down rear seat and being a hatchback gives major cargo room for a little car, great infotainment system. Minuses: poor acceleration 30-60; ride is rough; poor exterior finish (loose sills, panels don't quite fit together); creaking plastic interior, interior rattles (especially moonroof), road noise, and wind noise; they've auto'd the climate control system to death (not just auto fan and temperature but makes stupid decisions for you like turning A/C on at 0 degrees F or changing the air direction on you); climate control air-direction is a button, not dial, which means multiple presses to change and taking your eyes off the road for too long; the 12V battery terminals are in a really stupid inaccessible location under the back seat in the cabin, which means when inevitably in MN you need to jump start to get to a location for battery replacement, it's going to be difficult; stupid tire-pressure lamp lights not when the pressure is low but when the temperature drops; engine seems to race when the interior heating calls for heat and the temperature outside is low (e.g. -20F). Most of these minuses are quite small annoyances when compared with the pluses--over all I love my little Prius C.

jsuits on January 7, 2019

The Prius C two package is extremely practical. It is peppy off the line, and fun to drive. It has excellent cargo options for its size. It is comfortable for four and a bit tight for five. It is very reliable.

SWallace on December 24, 2018

This car is amazing! Great on gas mileage! Comfortable, compact, and quiet to drive (Feels like a space ship). Cost effective and easy to take overseas!

Spencer on October 17, 2018

I purchased my 2013 Prius C-4 in March 2018 with 15k miles for $13k. It now has 52k miles since I drive it non stop from Sacramento CA to Phoenix AZ 850 miles 13 hours each way twice per week. It gets the rated 50+ MPG at 70 MPH, 43 MPG at 85 MPH, and 60 MPG at 60 MPH. It powers thorough the usually hot 120 degrees Palms Springs CA to Phoenix AZ desert at 85 MPH with the AC cranked down to 68 degrees no problem. The Prius C-4 handles the rough CA freeways with ease and hugs the road and turns. I'm an old school V-8 guy and I find the Prius C-4 to be an engineering marvel. As a Ph.D. physicist who designs rockets for a living, I think the Prius C-4 is a rocket scientist dream car!

SonicGodHead on August 5, 2018

The Absolute Best Car to Own Driving Around Los Angeles, Amazing Gas Mileage, Total Ease Parking, So Reliable, Small with Exceptional Room Inside, (2 2X12 combo amps, big pedalboard and 3 guitars with plenty of room to spare)

Cristie d on June 29, 2018

First car purchase and I am really pleased. The Prius is very quiet and easy to maneuver. Definitely learning to get used to the brakes. If not done properly I find myself bringing the car to an abrupt stop even though I'm gently applying the brake. I guess it's a matter of technique. Not crazy about the hatchback style but as long as it gets me from point a to point b I'm content. Overall very pleased and I look forward to driving the xxxx outta my hatchback!

Deryk Grimes on May 26, 2018

Maybe it has defective front seats. The padding has pushed into the seat frame. This worries me because the seats have airbags. The reliability has been great, but the comfort is terrible.