If you are considering a Toyota 2015 Prius c, you're in good company. The Prius c is the U.S. market’s second leading seller among all green vehicles. It outsells every model EV, and only its big brother, the Prius, can beat its sales. In other markets where city dwellers account for a large portion of vehicle sales, for instance Japan, the Prius c is the top-selling car, not just the top-selling green car. Setting aside the fact that the Prius c is the most fuel-efficient car in the city without a plug, the Prius c offers a lot of content for the dollar. New for 2015 are sleeker LED headlights and a newly styled grille that now matches other Toyota-family products more closely.
The 2015 Toyota Prius c is a subcompact car with a hatchback-style body featuring seating for 5 and 4 doors. Think of it as more of a “2-plus 3.” This is not a car that can be used to transport 5 people on a regular basis in any comfort. That's okay for many city dwellers, and the available drop-down 60/40 rear seatbacks make the Prius c a vehicle that can be very useful for hauling gear. Being diminutive also has its perks in terms of parking and maneuvering around double-parked cars and delivery vans on crowded city streets.
The Prius c is powered by a 73-hp gasoline engine. Before you click away to find something with a more realistic powertrain, remember that this is a hybrid car, and it also has an electric motor augmenting the gas engine. In total, the system power is about 99 hp, but starting torque is more than you would expect due to the electric drive. The electric drive allows for some creeping around parking lots and in traffic on full electric power as well. However, range is very limited—in fact, it's less than a mile at under 25 mph. If you are looking for more electric-only miles, consider the Prius Plug-in, which can drive 12 miles and at highway speeds on full electric power.
Fuel economy and a lower carbon footprint are the raison d'etre of all compact green cars, and the Prius c excels here. EPA estimated fuel economy is 53 mpg city/46 highway/50 combined. These numbers are worthy of some respect. In its element, nothing offers a lower cost per mile for energy, including EVs in many markets. The carbon footprint of the Prius c is also one of the lowest of any vehicle one can buy. The c produces just 178 grams of CO2 per mile and scores a perfect 10 on the EPA’s smog rating.
The interior styling of the Prius c makes it one of Toyota's most modern models. It's not unfair to say that it has a bit of the slick Honda Civic look to the dashboard. It includes an upper multi-information display, where the driver can see the speed limit and fuel-efficiency related information. Toyota moves this to the right a bit, rather than placing it directly ahead of the steering wheel. Underneath that is an infotainment screen offering available amenities that younger urban buyers want, for example, Open Table, Pandora, Yelp, and other apps that many use on a daily basis. Controls are kept relatively simple. Navigation is reserved for the top two trims, because the younger and more urban the buyer, the higher the chance that driver uses a phone for navigation.
Toyota makes buying a Prius c as easy as possible. Rather than slick marketing trim names like "Limited" that the brand applies to other models, Toyota simply names the four trim levels One, Two, Three, and Four. The One is the base model. Toyota tried very hard to keep the price low on this trim, eliminating things like an engine immobilizer and drop-down rear seats. The MSRP of the 2015 Prius c One is just $20,760. A Four with its single package tops out under $26K.
Safety is one area where the 2015 Toyota Prius c is not a standout. It scores a Poor on the Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) small frontal overlap test. Also, it's not offered with driver aids like forward-collision prevention (FCP). Couple that with its small size and weight and you have a car that does not offer a warm and fuzzy safety blanket. If this is of concern to you, consider the Prius, which earns the industry’s top safety rating, the IIHS's Top safety Pick+, when equipped with optional FCP.
I have just imported a toyota aqua 2015 from japan. On thr way back home a light appeared. Its a wrench with an exclamation mark on it. Anyone knows what it is and how to switch off? I suspect its maintenance lights but i cant fing any legend from toyota websites
Someone wants to buy my car without at test drive. It seems like a scam. Is there a way I can confirm it is out is not a scam.
Why is the warning message showing now: "Cooling performance of the hybrid battery is low ... see your dealer". Is this serious and will cost me a lot of money or can I do something to fix the problem without seeing the dealer??? Thank you so much for your time!! JM
Anyone else experiencing the mold smell from vents. Worse on humid days. Bought a brand new 2015 and it started smelling of mold around 5,000 miles. They have done all the useless stuff like changing the cabin filters and cleaning the evaporator hose etc. Now they are saying that Toyota says customers should pay over $100,00 every 10,000 miles to change the cabin filter and do the cleaning kit in evap hose. They are also saying they know this is not a total fix but it might help control the odor. MOLD IS DANGEROUS. I have never had headaches, sinus issues and skin breakouts like I have since buying this Prius. I LOVE the car but can't handle this smell. I've also been told to turn the air conditioner off and the recirculate air off before turning the car off. This does appear to help to only a certain degree (when I remember to do it) but other times it doesn't seem to make a difference. Shame on Toyota for not fixing this issue.
I don't have a chirping sound when I lock or unlock my car with the key fob. Is that something that can be programmed?
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 · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: rear · 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: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 60 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 45 · Electric Motor Torque: 125 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 73 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 4800 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 82 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · 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: Entune · Infotainment screen size: 6.1 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 3.5 in. · 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: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front
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
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
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
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · 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 · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · 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: 10.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · 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: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 60 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 45 · Electric Motor Torque: 125 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 73 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 4800 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 82 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · 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: Entune · Infotainment screen size: 6.1 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 3.5 in. · 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: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front
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 · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
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
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual seat cushion front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · IHeartRadio internet radio · 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: 10.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · 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: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 60 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 45 · Electric Motor Torque: 125 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 73 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 4800 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 82 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · 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
Connected in-car apps: Facebook · Infotainment: Entune · Infotainment screen size: 6.1 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 3.5 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front
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 · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
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
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · 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: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · 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: 10.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: leatherette
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · 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
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 60 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 45 · Electric Motor Torque: 125 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 73 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 4800 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 82 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · 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
Connected in-car apps: Yelp · Infotainment: Entune · Infotainment screen size: 6.1 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 3.5 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · 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
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
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 · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
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 · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent