2016 Toyota Prius Test Drive And Review: Bring The Fun

Prius has been the standard for compact hybrid vehicles since its first model year, 1994. Now entering its fourth generation, the 2016 Toyota Prius(with Car DVD Player) wants to add another dimension to its capabilities – fun-to-drive.

Nothing says “green” like driving a Prius. Leonardo DiCaprio famously tooled around in a Prius for years, and such luminaries as Jessica Alba, Harrison Ford and Cameron Diaz have been seen behind the wheel of a hybrid Toyota. Nobody seemed to mind Prius’s wedge-shaped styling as long as it was able to travel 50-plus miles on a gallon of gasoline.

Things have changed. Prius is still very popular, but the waiting lists and over sticker price sales have subsided into memory. Toyota has offered incentives and special lease rates on Prius in the past few years, a sure sign that the bloom is off the rose.

A new exterior design brings Prius closer to the mainstream. No longer does the hybrid look like a Dustbuster – it actually looks like a modern car.

New LED headlights change Prius’s face from open innocence to a more squinty assertiveness. LED taillights and daytime running lights (DRL) define a new signature look. A new front fascia features a grille with active shutters for better aero performance. The car’s stance has been lowered and widened, and the roof peak has moved forward, creating a profile that’s more teardrop than wedge. Overall wind resistance has been reduced, and overall appearance is less stodgy, and generally more attractive than before. What about install Android Car Gps?

A totally redesigned dashboard has updated Prius’ somewhat tired interior with two full-color thin film transistor (TFT) screens providing driver information. The upper level instrument panel is aligned with the center of the vehicle, not in front of the driver. A head up display is available on the Prius Three and Prius Four to put speedometer, navigation and Hybrid System Indicator information in line the driver’s line of sight above the steering wheel. Prius Two gets a 6.1-inch color touchscreen for Entune Audio, while the Prius Three and Four get a 7-inch color touchscreen with Entune Premium Audio with navigation and App suite. Both systems include Bluetooth connectivity and audio streaming, along with Siri Eyes Free and a rear view camera.

Second-row accommodations are adequate for a compact car. The 60/40 split rear seat provides good utility for cargo. Luggage space is impressive at 27.4 cubic feet (Prius Two Eco, Four, Four Touring) 24.6 cubic feet (Prius Two, Three, Three Touring), and expands even more with the second row folded flat. A spare tire takes up some cargo space in the Prius Two and Three, while the Two Eco and Four save room and weight with a flat repair kit. If installing an Android Car Stereoin your car, that would be great!