The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 23, 2024

God knows I’m a big proponent of the minivan. But minivans have been in a massive decline ever since someone - that mythical someone - decided they were uncool. Toyota soldiers on as one of the few remaining automakers still carrying the minivan torch, now as an all-hybrid lineup. versus 112.2 Yep, a turbo atop a hybrid.

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Highlander Toyota Hybrid Minivan 110

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Today, we review the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid, Chrysler reportedly plans to unveil a new electric car at CES, and Porsche may have used an illegal emissions-cheating "defeat device" in its gasoline cars Missed last week's news? Catch up with our Week in Reverse feature.

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Chrysler Prius Porsche 2017 60

Green Car Reports

MAY 23, 2011

Toyota executives will go to extraordinary, absurd lengths to avoid defining the body style of the new 2012 Toyota Prius V. Presented with a list of alternatives--sedan, hatchback, minivan, station wagon, sport utility vehicle?--he Bob Carter, brand sales chief for Toyota Motors in the U.S.,

Prius 99

Prius 2012 Toyota Minivan 99

Green Car Reports

MAY 23, 2011

Toyota executives will go to extraordinary, absurd lengths to avoid defining the body style of the new 2012 Toyota Prius V. Presented with a list of alternatives--sedan, hatchback, minivan, station wagon, sport utility vehicle?--he Bob Carter, brand sales chief for Toyota Motors in the U.S.,

Prius 63

Prius 2012 Toyota Minivan 63

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Clean Fleet Report reviewed the former model highly. Have you ever said “I will never drive a minivan?”

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 100

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2023

ID.Buzz minivan (already on sale in Europe). Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews, including our Prius driving review that will included a report on its performance, handling, ride and driving range.

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Europe China SUV Clean 86

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

Battery-gasoline hybrids go back more than 20 years to the first Toyota Prius, but real mainstream battery-only electric EVs are only in their second decade. The Toyota Prius, a battery-gasoline hybrid, is a very famous and recognizable example of this approach. There is no all-electric or gas-only Prius—that’s not its identity.

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Market Motorcycles Saturn Prius 70