Toyota Prius C NHP10R (2012-2023)
Also referred to as: Toyota Prius C NHP10R 2022 and Toyota Prius C NHP10R 2024.
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A great car
NHP10R (No Badge)I have owned this car since new (purchased in 2014). I have had zero technical issues with it and maintained it as per the guidance in the manual. I had a learning experience about the fact that it has a regular battery right next to the hybrid battery when the car wouldn't start. That was just an awareness point on my side I just thought it was one big battery. I've hit 174000 Kilometers on the speedo now. and still believe I'm getting great fuel economy. It's starting to look a bit battered now as I have a huge dog and cart an electric scoote
... Read morer around a fair bit (i.e. I need to start thinking about a bigger car) but I just love it so much I'm finding it hard to consider another vehicle. This car has driven to sydeny a number of times (from Melb) and also taken me on a couple of camping holidays in the High Country. I drive it everyday to and from work and when I was livign in the suburbs it just couldn't be faulted for it's drive-ability. Now living in a rural area I have a couple of issues around getting it up to speed to get on a freeway or overtake, but I'm still happy with it's fuel usage.
Not very good
NHP10R (No Badge)My Prius is 2007 model and today 383 thousand kilometres. My humble opinion:
- The vehicle is very light and trucks overtaking me the car moves away and in significantly . Can be scary.
-Too much tyres background noise and driving on the freeway can cause tinnitus.
- Air conditioning is good.
-The engine consumes a lot of oil since from the beginning.
- Gear box very good
- Front lights a total disaster! They blew easily and from the drivers side is extremely difficult to replace the bulb without scratching your fingers or braking nai
ABSOLUTELY Love It!!
NHP10R (No Badge)This car has got me a best of 1280km to 1 tank, with only 32.5 litres to fill I can 'easily do 2.5- 3weeks(1 tank) every day to work and driving around. These are highly Reliable cars as you can expect from Toyota, managed as low as 2.1 LPH! My Mechanic has one exactly the same and he has done now 338,000km! Without anything going wrong. Simply amazing and cannot More highly Recommend 11/10 for Value and Fuel costs. Best car I've owned.
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2015 Prius C with 278,000 km
NHP10R (No Badge)This car is amazing! Firstly, it isn’t an i-tech model.
That’s good.
Why?
Mainly on account of the wheels and tyres. The i-tech has larger wheels (ie rims) and lower profile tyres. Great if you want to go racing, but on a small, lightweight car the ride becomes rock hard. On top of that, they are noisier, more prone to damage, (as are the rims), wear out faster, more costly to replace and sometimes hard to find. Also, the i-tech badge adds an extra 2 metres to the turning circle and uses 5% more fuel. No of this is outweighed by a
... Read morefancy gear knob and leather seats. But this car has been 278,000 kms!!! Yes it has (and probably a bit more by time you read this). The first 22,000 came in the first year and the rest Ubering in Sydney.
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Relaxing and economical
NHP10R (No Badge)If you want a relaxing, easy to park, ecomomical and no fuss car this is it. The outstanding feature is how quiet it is in stop start traffic which is where this car is most at home. Mechanically excellent and reliable. Real word ecoonomy can reach 3.9lites per 100km and averages around 4.9litrs per 100km. The digital display is fun. Highly recommended for city dwellers.
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Amazing to drive, silent and reliable. GPS is the only poor feature
NHP10R i-Tech (2012-2023)Everything in the car works great. Oh man, it's so smooth to drive. Each trip fuel cost is so helpful. It assist you in becoming a more greener driver by driving on eco mode. Not great on pickup from 0-100, if that's your thing then it's porbably not a good fit.
Auto temperature control, classy steering wheel. We got the green colour one which can't be missed on the road even during those misty and rainy days. Steering is so responsive but tight and so is breaking.
Only downside for us is how crap the GPS works and voice control works. We
... Read more still use our mobile phone as GPS. If this worked better then it will be 5 star ratings. Can't fault anything in the interior or exterior. I feel like driving it all the time so definitely looking to make some long distance trips on it. 3 year normal warranty and 8 year on the battery really offers that peace of mind
Silent, reliable and safe
NHP10R i-Tech (2012-2023)I really love my car! I amazed time and time again how fuel efficient it is. I also like the look of it the Prius-C has a similar look to the Corolla. I am short, so I don't need much leg room but if you are 6 ft and above the leg room may be an issue for you. I have given some tall friends a lift (although they did not make a complaint) look a little bit uncomfortable.
If you want a small car with low cost on fuel and is reliable, this is a great car!
Serves its purpose
NHP10R i-Tech (2012-2023)Drives surprisingly well, freeway or local roads. Who wants to be a racer when u want to beat yr previous best..
U are always trying to lower your fuel consumption. Turned my wife onto a better driver lol. She's competitive.
2nd hand, it's the best car on the market for commuting.
I live on the central coast, work on Sydney.
Cost me $5.92 for the trip this afternoon.
The computer told me, lol.
I set the fuel price when I refill.
114 kms, 4.8 kms/ltr.
Costs me $25 In the rodeo lol.
Cruise control all the way up the M1, didn't drop below the 113 set once.
She does it for me
NHP10R i-Tech (2012-2023)This is my 2nd Prius. I bought my first one 12 years ago and it never missed a beat. Our kids are grown up and no longer at home, so I didn't need the room that my first Prius has. This one suits me just fine, even though there is a surprising amount of room in the back for when I need to carry passengers. The finish is terrific, the colour is lovely and the drive is ok. My only disappointment is in the lack of storage in the cabin - nowhere to store your sunnies (if you want them handy), and the arm-rest console is miniature - and it could do
... Read morewith more on-steering-wheel controls. I agree that it struggles a bit with quick take-off and steep hills, but that's not the whole reason I bought it; I wanted comfort, reliability, maneouverability, quality finish and good looks, all while doing what I can for the environment.Find out how Toyota Prius C NHP10R compares to other Hatchbacks
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Good car around town
NHP10R i-Tech (2012-2023)Physically a compact car. Back seat can just about accommodate our two six footer sons. Driver seat is ok could have better lumbar support. ENgine is very quiet silent when you start up - a bit of getting use to. You would notice the petrol engine kicking in as it can be a bit noisy. Sufficient power to cruise around town with a full load. Don't expect good pickup. Excellent consumption as low as 3.8l/100km. Interior and dashboard very basic. Do have good display of fuel economy. Small booth space as expected, but sufficient for our shopping. We have enjoyed driving this car and would recommend it especially if it's a second car or just driving around town.
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Just st love my Prius
Prius C NHP10R (2012-2023)Fun car to drive, never misses a beat, almost forget to fill up though....becase it takes so long for the tank to empty and it cost less than $50.00 to fill. Yes, it is tinny and rattles a bit. But this is a car designed to save $$$$s. You want the trimmings with quietness, get a Camary but you wont say so many $$$s. Don't think about it...buy one !!!! One thing I notice when I get into the "other" hybrids, I feel the changes from Perol to electric and back... not with Prius. And when I sell it, I won't lose so much because they are always in demand. Only down side, picked it up...Brand new, a dozen stone chips over the car. They did not repair before I went to pick it up...hoping I would not notice?.
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A charismatic little car
NHP10R (No Badge)My wife loves her little 2014 Prius C. We both like the light steering & easy parking. It's not as nippy as some cars but holds it's own once moving. The CVT combines with cruise control to maintain 110kph on the freeway, even on the steepest hills. It tells you it's working hard on the steep freeway hills (Mooney Mooney Bridge between Sydney & Central Coast) though, but settles back to low revs back on the flat. Personally I find the driver's seat lacks comfort (needs more lumbar support), but my wife thinks it's fine. Mostly there's only
... Read moreone person in the car. In 42 months it's covered 19,726 k's (& has been serviced 7 times). It took a while to get used to the engine cutting out every time you stop, but it's a great idea to save fuel wastage. This is our eighth Toyota (including my work cars). I've read (& watched) many Prius C reviews. Motoring journalists generally don't like it, but interestingly owner reviews & comments are overwhelmingly positive. 6 July 2018 - this is my last update, as we've now sold the Prius. Retirement beckons, so we won't need a second car any longer.Find out how Toyota Prius C NHP10R compares to other Hatchbacks
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Buying a Prius C i-tech 2014. Best decision I ever made :-)
Prius C NHP10R (2012-2023)I had a Mitsubishi Mirage manual 1.5L 1998. It was a good car but lacked guts when 4 or 5 people are inside for hills and country driving.
I researched and was looking for an economical car that was reliable, had some guts for hills and country driving and easy to maintain and very importantly has Halogen lights. These are brilliant.
This is my forth Toyota, I've had 3 coronas and one was a station wagon. I tended to buy cars that were 10 years old or older and keep them. All these were reliable and died because I keep cars until they die,
It literally cut my weekly fuel bill from $65 to $25 per week
Prius C NHP10R (2012-2023)I bought this back in Decemeber 2012 from Toyota Waterloo. Back then for work I drove around 100k's a day and it was killing my wallet. In a nutshell if you want a small little econo car this is great.
As stated in the title that it is a great money saver especialyl if you drive a lot.
For long trips its great and I can drive from Sydney to Canberra and return on a full tank of E10 and still have around 100 km spare.
The only downside is when you are doing very short trips as the engine revs to get battery power it can make your fuel c
... Read moreonsumption go to around 6-7L per 100K as opposed to my current average of 4.7L per 100km. ALso if you are stuck in gridlock the batter keeps draining and the car keeps charging due to no momentum so you will use more petrol than normal BUT still far less than any normal petrol car you use.
Our new baby
Prius C NHP10R (2012-2023)When my wifes Corolla had to go ( very high fuel consumption in the city)I spotted the just arrived 2014 Prius Cat the dealer. Salesman pointed us to a high spec Yarris.
I have already a 2005 Prius and a His and Hers would be kind of unusual.
got the Basic because Alloy wheels and Manufacturer GPS does nothing for me ( reversing camera -yes)
Now I can not get out of the car.
My weekend challenge is to beat fuel consumption shown on the label of 3.7L for city driving.
I get down to 3.3L/100km on many trips.( no aircon or heating)
If I get
Questions & Answers
I am considering buying one of these. It's a 2012 low km (27 000km) vehicle. I would appreciate any thoughts on what should I be looking out for when I go to test drive and check it over?
I am thinking about buying a Prius C but I am a little concerned whether this car is sluggish going up hills, especially if there is 4 people in the car. This is the only thing holding me back from saying yes could anybody help me with making my final decision :)
Hi Tanya,
I think this car will be a bit slow to take off going up the hill (not as sluggish as a snail though). I often have 5 people in my car and the car still operates fine going up the hill.
I would say you feel bit slow but for me it is not an issue. You can always accelerate max and it will pump the torque from both petrol engine and electric motor.
Another point would be, if drive a Prius the way you drive normal car it would not be enough fuel efficient. To get best fuel efficiency you need to master the slow acceleration and slow breaking.
I now live in the Hills area of Sydney which if you know the area is hilly.With regards to Hills and the Prius-C its not a powerhouse. From my experience it uses very little petrol and is configured to be very economical but if going up a hill you just accelerate more. I just believe that because by default it is in eco mode your used to no or little engine noise. I have gotten it up to 140kph racing a mate up a hill. He was also surprised it had guts because the car try (as mentioned above) is wired for economy.
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| Category | Hatchbacks | Hatchbacks |
| Starting Price | $26,540 | $24,040 |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Steel |
| ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 Stars | 5 Stars |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.9 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 36 L |
| Engine | 4 Cylinder 1.5L | 4 Cylinder 1.5L |
| Max Power | 54kW @ 4800rpm | 54kW @ 4800rpm |
| Max Torque | 111Nm @ 4000rpm | 111Nm @ 4000rpm |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan | Japan |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
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