The Toyota Prius has long been synonymous with hybrids, often seen as the go-to for those seeking efficiency and practicality. However, with the introduction of the fifth-generation model in 2022, ...

some of them called the Prius Prime, have been available since 2012. With the proliferation of hybrid vehicles throughout the new-car market, the Prius’s appeal had been diluted by the early 2020s.

Peter Lyon is based in Tokyo and writes about the car industry. When you hear the name Prius, most people normally think of a fuel efficient car with ho-hum styling and very average performance.