2012 Toyota Prius v Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Owners of the 2012 Toyota Prius v generally love its spaciousness, excellent fuel efficiency, and reliability. They appreciate the larger cargo space compared to standard Prius models and the comfort of the back seats. However, some drivers found the smart key feature a bit confusing, and a few minor issues were mentioned regarding visibility and handling in certain conditions."
I owned this car and was very pleased with it. It is economical, comfortable, and spacious. I recommend it to everyone.
April 21, 2026I went from a 2006 Prius to the 2012 Prius V. The ride in the V is smoother, quieter, vehicle feels heavier, more grounded. Cargo space is larger. The back seats move forward and back separately and also recline. Even though the back side windows are more streamlined, the mirrors accommodate and the visibility is good. The 2012 V with opt pkg 2 had the features most important to me: b/u camera, Bluetooth, cloth seats and smart key. The smart key feature was confusing when shopping. Key-less entry is not the same as smart key, although they are often used interchangeably in vehicle descriptions. Smart key has a chip in the door handle which allows the doors to be locked/unlocked without having the key in hand. On my opt pkg 2 only the drivers door has this chip, while my old Prius had chips in the 2 front doors and in the back hatch handle. A slight inconvenience but not a deal-breaker. One of the first things I did was change the door lock setting so that all doors unlock simultaneously. I imagine the default is to have only the drivers door unlock for safety reasons, but it is a source of frustration for me. I am very happy with my purchase, love my Prius V. Thanks CarGurus for helping me shop from home.
June 16, 2020Although the Prius V is technically a "station wagon" it certainly does not look like one. It comes off looking more like a smaller SUV or a Crossover. The design is so sleek and suburban that you really don't need to have a family to own this car. I'm a 26-year old and I use this car to pack friends in for a night out and to haul groceries back home. The cargo space is definitely bigger than some of my families' smaller SUVs. The drive is smooth and quiet. Gas mileage is fantastic - I get anywhere from 44 mpg to 56 mpg on the highway. I definitely feel in control when I drive in the city or on the highway. I love my Prius V!
July 10, 2012What owners say
I owned this car and was very pleased with it. It is economical, comfortable, and spacious. I recommend it to everyone.
April 21, 2026I went from a 2006 Prius to the 2012 Prius V. The ride in the V is smoother, quieter, vehicle feels heavier, more grounded. Cargo space is larger. The back seats move forward and back separately and also recline. Even though the back side windows are more streamlined, the mirrors accommodate and the visibility is good. The 2012 V with opt pkg 2 had the features most important to me: b/u camera, Bluetooth, cloth seats and smart key. The smart key feature was confusing when shopping. Key-less entry is not the same as smart key, although they are often used interchangeably in vehicle descriptions. Smart key has a chip in the door handle which allows the doors to be locked/unlocked without having the key in hand. On my opt pkg 2 only the drivers door has this chip, while my old Prius had chips in the 2 front doors and in the back hatch handle. A slight inconvenience but not a deal-breaker. One of the first things I did was change the door lock setting so that all doors unlock simultaneously. I imagine the default is to have only the drivers door unlock for safety reasons, but it is a source of frustration for me. I am very happy with my purchase, love my Prius V. Thanks CarGurus for helping me shop from home.
June 16, 2020Although the Prius V is technically a "station wagon" it certainly does not look like one. It comes off looking more like a smaller SUV or a Crossover. The design is so sleek and suburban that you really don't need to have a family to own this car. I'm a 26-year old and I use this car to pack friends in for a night out and to haul groceries back home. The cargo space is definitely bigger than some of my families' smaller SUVs. The drive is smooth and quiet. Gas mileage is fantastic - I get anywhere from 44 mpg to 56 mpg on the highway. I definitely feel in control when I drive in the city or on the highway. I love my Prius V!
July 10, 2012Lots of space, great gas mileage, super reliability. What more could you want?
February 16, 2020Absolutely love this model, it is way more roomy. Back seats are more bucket style, and not the bench like in the hatchback. More leg space, way more cargo space. Plus the back window is much easier to see through when backing up when driving or changing lanes.
April 6, 2022Roomy, smooth, economical. Bells and whistles still to learn about
June 4, 2023Prius V best prius to buy way more room than a normal prius and about same MPG EPA says 44 highway 40 city. Im 63 and am so comfortable in it more than enough room. I can literally sleep in the back Im averaging 50+ if i drive efficiently. They last very long time and are very reliable. Parts are cheap so cheap to fix. buy one and never look back.
September 12, 2020roomy, great trunk space, and great on gas, handles well, and low outside sounf
April 30, 2022I have had 3 Prius v’s current one has 261,000 miles on it. It’s not running well right now, but would love to have another one.
January 7, 2022Trims & specs
Base MSRP $28,060 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.8L 134 hp I4 Hybrid | Cargo Capacity 34.3 cu ft |
Combined MPG 41 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $26,675 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.8L 134 hp I4 Hybrid | Cargo Capacity 34.3 cu ft |
Combined MPG 41 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $30,935 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.8L 134 hp I4 Hybrid | Cargo Capacity 34.3 cu ft |
Combined MPG 41 | Drivetrain FWD |
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