2023 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid | Talking Cars with Consumer Reports #432

More info on the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/... Ratings and test results on every car CR purchases and tests: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/... One of Toyota's popular plug-in hybrids (PHEV) the Prius Prime gets a major redesign for 2023. This week we share our first impressions of the 2023 Toyota  Prius Prime, its new sleek styling, improved fuel economy, driving characteristics, and extended electric-only range. We help a member of our audience find a replacement for her Scion tC with something more fuel efficient, like the Honda CR-Z, Insight, and Fit. Also, we discuss the differences of all-wheel-drive systems on ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles and EVs, and how to improve traction in wintry weather driving.  SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - First Impressions: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime 02:28 - Prime vs Regular Prius 05:31 - Traffic Jam Assist 07:19 - Safety Features 10:40 - How it Drives 13:26 - Controls 15:41 - Is it worth the extra cost? 21:06 - Question #1: What is a fuel efficient alternative for a Scion tC? 27:25 - What are some differences between gas powered vehicles and EV’s all-wheel drive systems? ----------------------------------   Redesigned 2023 Toyota Prius Prime Gets Longer Electric-Only Range https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/... 2023 Toyota Prius Prime https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/... Best Hybrid Cars for Under $35,000 https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/... Everything You Need to Know About Leasing an EV or PHEV With a Tax Credit https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/... Redesigned 2023 Toyota Prius Trades Practicality for Style https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/... Car Safety Guide https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/... ----------------------------------- Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts! Video version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Audio version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at [email protected] to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-... Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJR...