2016 Toyota Prius c Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

OrangePriusC on May 26, 2021

I daily the prius C 2 and it's just the perfect car. It's small and light enough to just zip through traffic and the instant torque from the electric engine can get you where you need to go quick. The handling is tight and responsive and the wheel is nice and smooth. Nimble, light, and forgiving is how I would describe the drive feel. The car can fit quite a bit of cargo for its size if the seats are folded down. I moved all of my stuff cross country in it and honesty could have fit more than I brougt. Otherwise, it can comfortably move 3 passengers + driver without much issue. The only thing it can't do is haul a bunch of luggage and people at the same time. When you baby it, you'll get mpg near 50, so fuel costs are a nonissue. It's never broken down and never had any issues that weren't my fault. It's the perfect car and I would recommend it to anyone who was open minded about driving a small car.

Lene on March 11, 2021

Nothing fancy, but I wasn’t looking for fancy. I did not want anything too large, but the hatchback gives me more possibilities in a small car. It handles really nicely and has good acceleration. Getting over 50 miles to the gallon is also a plus.

MrsBrown37 on November 6, 2020

I love that it only takes me around $15 to fill up the tank each time. With it being a hybrid, it makes trips very smooth and relatively inexpensive (more to spend on snacks)! Although, it doesn't have cruise control, this car is perfect for traveling all over. The previous driver (my brother) used to drive it to Pennsylvania and back at least once a month. The sound system is great too! The leg room is sufficient if you're not a big, burly person. This car has been great with traveling with the dogs, the back seat folds down to open up the whole hatch!

Chan on January 8, 2020

It has plenty of room inside and best performance Hybird. Very stable and comfortable ride in city and on highway.Outstanding fuel economy.Notably quieter and Generous cargo space. Significantly improved driving position.

Freeportcat on March 15, 2019

I traded in an 18-year-old RAV4, a 5-speed stick and very bare bones, to buy a new 2016 Prius c Three with navigation and moon roof. I'm very happy with the gas mileage, haven't noticed the interior noise that other reviewers have mentioned, and the slow acceleration really doesn't bother me. And overall, I like the way the car looks and handles. HOWEVER, in the two years I've owned the car. I've already replaced the windshield and am about to replace the front bumper (although repair is also an option). With the windshield, I got a small chip in it last year after a rock hit it on the interstate. My RAV4 had taken a hundred hits in the years I'd owned it without any damage. I had the windshield repaired at first but the repair was bad and I wound up getting a new windshield at cost. The glass guy said they don't make windshields the way they used to and he also suggested that the slope of the Prius c windshield might make it more susceptible to chips. Then I was horrified recently to see a 5-inch crack in the bottom edge of my front bumper on the the right side. This was my first experience with a fiberglass bumper and, after Googling it, I found that these plastic bumpers can get very brittle and fragile in cold weather (I live in Maine). I have no idea how this happened, although more than one person described cracking a bumper after simply hitting a snowbank. I also heard, from three body shops, that this type of damage is not unusual with the Prius c since it's so low to the ground. My Toyota salesman also said this but said the trade-off is the really low gas mileage! Well, I told him that paying $800 for a new bumper will eat up an awful lot of gas savings. I did browse a few pages of reviews before I bought the car but I don't recall seeing any of this mentioned. I'd always considered myself a careful driver but it seems one has to be extra careful with the Prius c, considering how low it is to the ground and how brittle the plastic can get in the cold. And I cringe every time a pebble hits my windshield...

Prius Lover on February 19, 2019

Great gas mileage! If you are looking for luxury go elsewhere. If you want truly great gas mileage this is the car for you. On average we get 51mpg+ around town, which is where most of our driving occurs. On longer trips gas mileage is directly related to driving speed. At 85+ we were at 38mpg, but at 70 we achieved 45mpg. No mechanical issues after 2 years.

Mbkamor on January 7, 2019

This car met all my need very gas officiant very comfortable and has a lot of leg room and cargo, money saver up to 57MPG

Cat woman on December 3, 2018

This is the best car I have ever owned. It is so good looking, and the mileage is phenomenal. It fits me perfectly. I really do love it.

Puffy badass on November 3, 2018

I love how quite the car is. There are time i forget the car is on. The drive is smooth & i save a lot of money on gas.

Funny Old Duck on September 12, 2018

I originally purchased the Prius c for my late wife for commuting to work but other than that I became the principal driver. Since her passing earlier this year it has become my car while my SUV gathers dust in my garage. My current 60 MPG in not the major reason, though, but it gives me plenty of room for road trips and to carry my walker or wheel chair (I'm 81 and mobility handicapped) along with luggage and a human (not dog or cat) travel companion. My only regret is that I waited so long to buy this car so my wife only enjoyed it for a year. As a side note; the Prius c also has enough room with the back seat down for my "Go-Go" Electrical Mobility Chair. It's the perfect car for Super Seniors like me