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2014 Toyota Prius v Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Toyota's stylish wagon hybrid enters its third year much like its first two, if not for a couple of small details, in anticipation of a major 2015 refresh. For 2014, the Prius V will cost just $100 more for the standard addition of daytime running lights on all trims, and the panoramic moonroof already available to the upper tiers is finally available to the Prius V Three trim as a standalone option. Otherwise this V is the very same well-balanced hauler you already know and adore.
The Prius V is still front-wheel drive only with the same continuously variable transmission (CVT) choreographing its 1.8-liter 4-cylinder gas engine teamed with an electric motor and nickel-metal hydride battery pack for 134 horsepower and 153 lb-ft of torque. It still has the downside that it cannot operate on electric alone—it is not a true electric car—but fuel economy is a fairly impressive 44 mpg city/40 highway.
The Prius V is definitely function over form, however, with a zip-to-60 mph sprint taking well into 10 seconds. The cabin is an obvious continuation of this theme with user-friendly controls and generous storage compartments, though quality is inconsistent; some plastics are nicely grained and others are cheap looking. Features are about the only thing not lacking inside—indeed, so many features are jammed into the Three that its dash is decidedly cluttered trying to fit in Entune and everything else under the sun. If you need more seat adjustments than height, expect to opt up to the Three.
Drivers say the ride is smooth and comfortable and the V gets up to speed in an acceptable manner. A power mode is available for better acceleration in demanding situations, while an Eco mode maximizes fuel economy. Compared to the hatchback, the Prius V feels more substantial and stable on the road thanks to a heavier curb weight.
The next-generation Prius promises to compact these batteries and electric motors somewhat, perhaps even with a bit of a power boost, but few details are available just yet. In any case, it's pretty safe to figure on about a 10% increase in fuel economy and maybe a couple extra ponies under the hood for both a lighter overall weight and improved performance. New "advanced safety technologies" are reportedly joining the feature set, too.
Specifics on the future of Toyota's usual Prius V Two, Three and Five trims were about the furthest from the official priorities you could get on a single tank (ok, maybe not all 550-some miles), but rumor has it the V just might get some pure-electric range at some point—just not likely next year. Sure, there's some really interesting tech in the works for a wireless charging system, but nothing points toward the V getting any of that tech in its 2015 redesign. Unless of course, this "2015 redesign" is for the 2016 model year, in which case Toyota should have those new engines raring to go.
Published May 31, 2022 by Patricia Mayo
User reviews for 2014 Toyota Prius v
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by Kelley B
Jul 10, 2024
The car was is great shape. We will miss our Highlander SUV height, and extras like heated seats, and an automatic hatch. But the suspension on the cat is good, the extras clever and well thought out. We only drive hybrids and this is a great one, with lots of space without sacrificing fuel efficiency. The price was excellent and the sellers such sweet and decent people. We had a very positive experience.Jul 10, 2024
by Jos G
Jun 01, 2024
The Car is all the destroyer low bearing you can’t change it or the change it or the shock absorbers because it’s all corrosive. The don’t sell car like that Jun 01, 2024
by Freedom L
Sep 25, 2023
Prius -V Hybrid. Price 20k or a little bit more before tax.
Adequate space, be good downtown or to the airport.
For taxi vehicle use. Sep 25, 2023
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by Kelley B
Jul 10, 2024
The car was is great shape. We will miss our Highlander SUV height, and extras like heated seats, and an automatic hatch. But the suspension on the cat is good, the extras clever and well thought out. We only drive hybrids and this is a great one, with lots of space without sacrificing fuel efficiency. The price was excellent and the sellers such sweet and decent people. We had a very positive experience.Jul 10, 2024
by Jos G
Jun 01, 2024
The Car is all the destroyer low bearing you can’t change it or the change it or the shock absorbers because it’s all corrosive. The don’t sell car like that Jun 01, 2024
by Freedom L
Sep 25, 2023
Prius -V Hybrid. Price 20k or a little bit more before tax.
Adequate space, be good downtown or to the airport.
For taxi vehicle use. Sep 25, 2023
by Anonymous
Feb 20, 2023
This is our second Prius V, the first having been totaled in an accident. The Prius V gets great mileage - over 40mpg, has a quiet and comfortable ride, decent handling, excellent durability and reliability, and best-in-class load carrying capacity. Controls are well thought out and mainly intuitive.Feb 20, 2023
by Anonymous
Nov 08, 2022
I love the room that the prius v has and the way it drives Nov 08, 2022
by Anonymous
Nov 07, 2022
Meh. I’ve owned two amd each has had so many issues and battery replacements are costly and engine issues BOTH prius V cars. Nov 07, 2022
by Anonymous
Jul 09, 2022
Only car like it. Efficient, sporty, comfortable, safe and can sleep in it in a pinch. Wish they still made them.Jul 09, 2022
by MaryKay F
May 09, 2022
Great, clean on inside, a few exterior dings, A ok May 09, 2022
by Ron M
Feb 12, 2022
We love our (new to us) 2014 Toyota Prius V. We used to own a 2010 Prius C, and have missed having it here in Florida. The extra space in the V is a welcome addition.Feb 12, 2022
by Jeff F
Sep 02, 2021
It accelerates like an old man with arthritis trying to get out of bed in the morning.
If youre used to a Sienna or a C-Max hybrid, then youre going to be disappointed with the HP the motors will give.
If youre looking for fuel efficiency, luxury interior, and cargo space, then its superior to the CMAX and holds its own into the SUV range.
Just Dont Tow with it. It doesnt have any extra oomph to give going up a hill. I can see myself being passed by 12yr old bicyclists, squirrels, and the like.Sep 02, 2021
by Jenifer Nakatsu A
Jul 12, 2021
We love Priuses! We will be buying this one, the Prius V is longer than the 2015 Prius we had 2014 before that we are replacing (totaled in a wreck). Great value.Jul 12, 2021
by Chris F
Jul 31, 2020
This car gives me the drivers seat room I need, and I can stretch my legs without having to have my arms at full length to hold the steering wheel. Other Prius models cannot adjust the steering wheel high enough for me not to hit it getting in and out, and I also like the unbroken rear window view in the v.Jul 31, 2020
by Anonymous
Jan 14, 2015
It's a Prius, so good mileage and average performance. Too expensive compared to regular Prius. With gas prices going lower, not as much in demand. Last Prius (2004) was flawless, battery life not a problem. Like the added space for carrying things and to fold down the seats to make a bed.Jan 14, 2015
by Anonymous
Nov 27, 2014
The car is very pretty on the road. There is ample room for passengers and the driver. This is a well built and is a solid car. It is quite responsive and can be very sporty. It is quite fun to drive.Nov 27, 2014
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2014 Toyota Prius v Pricing
Original MSRP
$26,750 to $30,395Price range
$10,830 to $11,167Average price on CG
$10,836YoY price change
$10,941 to $10,836Trims & 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: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM 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
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · 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 · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.1 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · 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: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · 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 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 · 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
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · 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 · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.1 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · 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 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 · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM 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
Steering wheel trim: leatherette
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · 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 · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.1 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · 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: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · 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: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent