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2012 Toyota Prius v Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Realizing that families and long-distance drivers like saving money and the environment at the same time, the designers at Toyota have come up with a larger version of the Toyota Prius for 2012: the Prius V. While both hybrid Prius models have 4 doors, seat 5 passengers and have a hatchback, the Prius V wagon is more powerful and has much more legroom and a longer wheelbase than its smaller sibling.
The 2012 Toyota Prius V is available in three front-wheel-drive trim levels: Two, Three and Five. Each have a direct-injected, 1.8-liter, 16-valve, VVT-I DOHC 4-cylinder aluminum engine with an electronically controlled continuously variable automatic transmission. The Prius V’s hybrid powertrain reaches a max horsepower of 134 and max torque of 153 pound feet (105 of which emanate from the gas engine). The electric engine generates 80 hp on its own. All trim levels of the Prius V, which is considered a super ultra low emission vehicle, are estimated by the EPA to achieve 44 mpg city/40 highway.
The wheelbase of the 2012 Toyota Prius V is 9 inches longer than the standard Prius's, and the car is also more than 5 inches taller. Where the bigger version really shines is in cargo space, which, at 34.3 cubic feet, is more than twice the cargo space of the 2012 Toyota Prius C. The Prius V also rides on larger wheels—16- or 17-inchers as opposed to 15-inchers—giving it slightly more ground clearance as well.
Standard features available for all 2012 Toyota Prius V trims include projector-beam halogen headlights, LED taillights, heated power folding exterior mirrors, intermittent front and rear wipers, a rear defogger, rear spoiler, automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, smart-key system with push-button start, cloth seating surfaces, 6-way adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support, 4-way adjustable front passenger seat, tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with mounted audio, climate and Bluetooth Hands-free controls, cruise control, a 6-speaker audio system with AM/FM/CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, a 6.1-inch touchscreen display with integrated backup camera and 16-inch, 10-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with wheel covers and all-season tires.
Upgrading to the Prius V Three trim adds a navigation system and tilt-telescopic steering wheel with additional voice command controls. For buyers choosing the Prius V Five trim, the standard equipment includes integrated foglights, SofTex-trimmed seating surfaces, heated front seats, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and 17-inch 10-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with all-season tires. Items that are available with certain packages include a panoramic moonroof, 8-speaker JBL premium sound system with AM/FM/CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, amplifier and 7-inch touchscreen display, an advanced parking guidance system and dynamic radar cruise control.
The 2012 Prius V comes standard with Toyota’s Star Safety System, which includes vehicle stability control, traction control and 4-wheel antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist and smart-stop technology. Other safety features that are standard for all Prius V trims include 7 airbags—driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, front- and rear-side curtain airbags and a driver’s knee airbag—as well as an energy-absorbing steering column, side-impact door beams, tire pressure monitoring system, hill start assist control and a vehicle proximity notification system.
Current owners of the 2012 Prius V, which made its debut in the fall of 2011, mostly rave about its gas mileage, especially in this era of high gas prices. Many state they have been able to achieve close to 50 mpg on the highway, exceeding the EPA’s rating for the vehicle. Others note how quiet the ride is and how easy it is to switch from gas to Eco mode. The extra cargo space also receives rave reviews as well.
Although very similar in size and shape to the Prius C, the 2012 Toyota Prius V will appeal to drivers who use their vehicle to travel long distances or need the extra cargo space the Prius V affords. Priced competitively when compared to other hybrids in the market, such as the Ford Escape and Honda Accord, the extra size makes the Prius V almost like a crossover SUV that gets incredible gas mileage.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2012 Toyota Prius v
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by thomas a
Jun 04, 2023
Roomy, smooth, economical. Bells and whistles still to learn aboutJun 04, 2023
by Scott B
Jan 26, 2023
exactly what i was looking for , I bought it.Jan 26, 2023
by David D
Apr 30, 2022
roomy, great trunk space, and great on gas, handles well, and low outside sounfApr 30, 2022
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by thomas a
Jun 04, 2023
Roomy, smooth, economical. Bells and whistles still to learn aboutJun 04, 2023
by Scott B
Jan 26, 2023
exactly what i was looking for , I bought it.Jan 26, 2023
by David D
Apr 30, 2022
roomy, great trunk space, and great on gas, handles well, and low outside sounfApr 30, 2022
by Sharol T
Apr 06, 2022
Absolutely 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.Apr 06, 2022
by Anonymous
Jan 07, 2022
I 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.Jan 07, 2022
by Alexander E
Dec 06, 2021
2012 Prius as described in the ad Dec 06, 2021
by Tony J
May 04, 2021
I love Toyota prius. I have a 2014. Prius 4. And now. Want a. Toyota prius v 5. I like prius because not alot of maintenance do be done just. Keep service up to date and you be fine. May 04, 2021
by Anonymous
Mar 12, 2021
I wish it had the line beep I enjoy my carMar 12, 2021
by Roman W
Oct 18, 2020
There are no other except the standard Prius. Best car Toyota has ever made. They need to be well maintained though..not for lazy people.Oct 18, 2020
by Eric W
Sep 12, 2020
Prius 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.Sep 12, 2020
by Anonymous
Jun 16, 2020
I 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.Jun 16, 2020
by Eagle H
Feb 16, 2020
Lots of space, great gas mileage, super reliability. What more could you want?Feb 16, 2020
by Anonymous
May 02, 2013
If it suits you- excellent car for the money. Very good at what it is purported to do. APPS are usefull and integration with phone is flawless once paired. Wife is very very happy with her car- very happy with the APPS available and with performance overallMay 02, 2013
by Anonymous
Jul 10, 2012
Although 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!Jul 10, 2012
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2012 Toyota Prius v Pricing
Original MSRP
$26,550 to $30,140Price range
$8,922 to $9,672Average price on CG
$8,964YoY price change
$9,672 to $8,964Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 6
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 80 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 60 · Electric Motor Torque: 153 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 98 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5200 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 105 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: foldable · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.1 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full · Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 6
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 80 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 60 · Electric Motor Torque: 153 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 98 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5200 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 105 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: foldable · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.1 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full · Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · XM-ready satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 6
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 80 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 60 · Electric Motor Torque: 153 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 98 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5200 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 105 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: foldable · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.1 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leatherette
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Navigation wireless data link: Bluetooth · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel covers: full · Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent