Ever since the Prius launched back in the late 1990s, it popularized the hybrid powertrain, combining electric motors and a standard IC engine for optimum performance and efficiency. More than two decades later, the Prius continues to be the definitive hybrid car. However, with the competition ramping up and rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq, Honda Insight, and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid hot on its heels, the new Prius has a lot to prove. Unfortunately, the design still remains the biggest disadvantage of the 2021 Prius compared to rivals, although it does offer one of the most spacious and accommodating cabins in its class. While the powertrain remains mostly unchanged, pairing a 1.8L engine to an electric motor, the Prius is also offered with an all-wheel-drive setup that integrates an electric motor for the rear axles.
Over the decades, Toyota has mastered the hybrid powertrain and despite its complex mechanicals, the 2021 Toyota Prius haven’t been recalled even once. Registered complaints also stand at a measly 2. Let's take a deep dive into reliability to see if the latest Prius lives up to Toyota’s bulletproof reliability standards.
