Used Toyota Prius cars for sale

The Toyota Prius pretty much started the hybrid trend when it launched back in 1997. It’s a bit of a pioneer and will guarantee a tried-and-tested hybrid hero.  

Over the years, the Prius has seen many upgrades and improvements, with newer models offering plenty of safety, reliability and interior technology.  

Its main competitors are the Honda Insight, Hyundai Ioniq and Kia Niro – all of which offer great value for money, but we think the Prius is just that bit better.  

There are a few Prius models to pick from, including the Prius Active that offers keyless go, adaptive cruise control, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the latest models.  

The Prius Business Edition turns it up a notch with additional extras like wireless phone charging.  

Inside, the Toyota Prius offers quirky styling that features a techy digital gauge cluster and a large central dashboard display.  

Toyota’s Touch 2 infotainment system works well and is very easy to use, but you can always just hook your smartphone up to the system instead, using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.   

There are four different trim levels on offer: Active; Business Edition; Business Edition Plus; and the range-topping Excel.  

Top-spec models feature equipment such as leather seats, an upgraded JBL sound system, rain-sensing wipers, sat-nav, and internet connectivity.  

All Prius models offer 343 litres of boot space as standard, expanding to 1,400 litres when the rear seats are folded flat.  

However, it's also worth remembering that the Prius Plug-in hybrid offers less at 191 litres because of the extra space the larger battery pack and charging cables take up. 

You can see the full rundown of the Toyota Prius's features by viewing our current vehicle listings.

All Toyota Prius models feature the same hybrid system, which consists of a 100hp 1.8-litre VVT-I petrol engine and an electric motor that produces a combined power output of 122hp. This is the same system that previous generations used, but it has since been upgraded and improved.   

On the whole, the Prius is happiest when driving around towns and cities because that’s when it can take full advantage of its electric motor, which works in conjunction with the engine.  

As for the Prius Plug-in hybrid (PHEV), this uses the same engine but with a larger battery capacity. This allows it to drive around 34 miles on one charge on purely EV power alone.   

Both versions of the Prius would serve you well, but if you are looking for some EV-only driving then we recommend checking out the PHEV.