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2001 – 2003 · 1 body style available

1st Gen

The 2001-2003 Toyota Prius is the first generation sold in North America and the car that introduced mass-market hybrid power to American buyers. It pairs a…

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Sedan
Model years

2004 – 2009 · 1 body style available

2nd Gen

The 2004-2009 Toyota Prius is the second generation and the model that established the nameplate as a mainstream choice. It uses a 1.5-liter 1NZ-FXE…

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Hatchback

2010 – 2015 · 1 body style available

3rd Gen

The 2010-2015 Toyota Prius is the third generation and moved to a larger 1.8-liter 2ZR-FXE four-cylinder paired with an updated Hybrid Synergy Drive for 134…

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Hatchback

2016 – 2022 · 1 body style available

4th Gen

The 2016-2022 Toyota Prius is the fourth generation and the first built on Toyota's TNGA-C platform, which brought a lower center of gravity, a stiffer body,…

2023 – present · 1 body style available

5th Gen

The 2023-present Toyota Prius is the fifth generation and represents the largest change in the model's character since its introduction. A 2.0-liter…

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Hatchback
Model years

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What generations of the Toyota Prius are there?

1st Gen (2001 to 2003); 2nd Gen (2004 to 2009); 3rd Gen (2010 to 2015); 4th Gen (2016 to 2022); 5th Gen (2023 to present).

Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a used Toyota Prius?

Yes. A Squeezed guide is the triage before the inspection: it shows what to check and what to ask the seller, so you know which listings are worth a mechanic's time.