Why The Toyota Prius Is The Best Car In The World!

**Why the Toyota Prius Might Just Be the Best Car in the World**

In the world of automobiles, the Toyota Prius has always been a subject of mixed emotions. While some view it as an icon of environmental consciousness, others see it as a symbol of compromise. In this article, we delve into why one enthusiast argues that the Prius might just be the best car out there, exploring its design, performance, and impact on the environment.

**A Design That Means Business**

The Toyota Prius is not just any ordinary car; it's a statement. Its design is intentional, every curve and contour serving a purpose beyond aesthetics. The host compares the Prius's aerodynamic shape to that of a door stop or a cheese wedge, but this isn't mere whimsy. The Prius boasts an astonishing 0.25 coefficient of drag, besting even high-performance vehicles like the Nissan GTR and Bugatti Veyron. This efficiency isn't just about style; it translates into significant fuel savings, making every drive cost-effective.

**An Interior That Prioritizes Function Over Form**

Step inside the Prius, and you're met with an interior that feels anything but luxurious. The build quality is criticized for its abundance of plastic and questionable materials, from what might be pleather to felt-covered A-pillars. However, these elements aren't mere cost-cutting measures; they are strategic weight-saving decisions, reminiscent of the approach taken by Ferrari in their high-performance vehicles. Despite weighing a substantial 3,000 pounds, the Prius still manages impressive fuel efficiency, achieving up to 50 miles per gallon.

**Performance Beyond Expectations**

Handling-wise, the Prius defies expectations. While not designed as a track beast, it excels in cornering and track performance, outpacing even the host's modest running speed of 9 mph by a significant margin. The car's ability to navigate turns at up to 20 mph is commendable, especially when considering fuel efficiency. This makes the Prius not just an eco-friendly choice but also a practical one for everyday driving.

**Acceleration and Amenities**

When it comes to acceleration, the Prius doesn't impress with quick starts. Its top speed, while not disclosed, leaves the host underwhelmed, taking nearly a day and a half to reach its peak. However, the car isn't without surprises. It features built-in Deepak Chopra audio tapes, offering a serene driving experience. Despite claims of a power button boosting performance to 950 horsepower, this feature is more illusion than reality, leaving the driver with a sense of calm rather than exhilaration.

**The Environmental Impact and Beyond**

The Prius's environmental credentials are undeniably strong. Its hybrid technology reduces fuel consumption to near-zero in certain modes, making it an eco-conscious choice. Yet, as the host points out, disposing of its batteries poses a challenge, but he chooses to live in the moment, focusing on current benefits rather than future issues.

**A Symbol of Hope**

In the automotive world, the Prius stands as a beacon for those who care about sustainability. Unlike the Chevy Volt or Tesla Model S, which are seen as too expensive, the Prius remains accessible, making it a symbol of hope that many people do prioritize the environment. Its role in the market is unique, offering a balance between practicality and eco-friendliness.

**The Future of Eco-Car Competition**

As we look ahead, thePrius's reign may soon be challenged by the Tesla Model 3, a car poised to capture the attention of those seeking both performance and sustainability. Until then, the Prius holds its ground as a reliable and efficient choice for drivers everywhere.

In conclusion, while the Toyota Prius isn't perfect—its interior leaves much to be desired and its acceleration lacks punch—it remains a standout in the realm of eco-friendly vehicles. Its blend of practicality, efficiency, and symbolic importance makes it a compelling choice for those who value sustainability and cost-effectiveness in their driving experience.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhere we have it the Toyota Prius a tree hugger's Delight a synonym for gluten-free and of course a fuel saver you know the pre ey that is actually the official term for two or more pre ey gets a lot of hate but I'm here to tell you today today why the Prius is the best car in the world first off everything in the Prius and everything about the Prius has a purpose to make Toyota a ton of money I mean to save the environment look at the way it is sculpted for instance like a door stop or a cheese wedge it is sculpted that way on purpose in this case you might guess is it because it's supposed to look hideous and that's a pretty good guess but the truth of the matter is the Prius gets an astonishing .25 coefficient of drag rating which is better than a Nissan GTR a Bugatti Veyron and of course the high esteemed Ford Freestyle Mero Edition a good coefficient of drag results in better efficiency and better fuel economy and saves money in your wallet moving on to the interior build quality horrible we've got plastic everywhere Everything feels cheap I've never seen leather like that in my life could be pleather the a pillars are made of felt but it's all in the name of saving weight and like the law Ferrari this is a hybrid car but this has a curb weight of 3,000 lb which is 150 lb less than the law Ferrari and it also gets 50 m per gallon so in a way this car is a lot better would I take this over a law Ferrari you know that is the question that I'm going to ask myself at the end of this test and I'm not quite sure yet um but we'll find that out handling characteristics you know it's probably not Toyota's intention to make this a track focused beast but I'm pleased to report that it handles extremely well around the corners and around a track as compared to someone on foot you know if I was running around a track I might be able to hit a turn at about 9 mph I think that's about my top speed but the Prius can hit turns at about 20 M an hour so you know if you're in a 45 Zone that's actually pretty good you're almost half the speed limit without dying and if you think about fuel cost if I had to myself travel 40 mil my fuel cost would be astronomical I mean even on the dollar menu three McChickens uh McFlurry a small fries 11 gallons of water we're talking close to $33 but with the prus you don't use any fuel at all it's so fuel efficient that despite what it says on Toyota's website 50 m per gallon or whatever actually uses no gas whatsoever oh almost killed the squirrel but it didn't it was afraid of the Prius intimidating I often sit in my own car and cry about the fact that I only get about 3 m per gallon and that while it hits 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds that's about as fast as my fuel gauge goes from Full to empty but in this car you have peace of mind you know that you're saving fuel costs you're saving the environment until of course you have to dispose of the batteries in this car and cause horrible destruction but I'm living in the moment right so I'm not even thinking about that speeding something people like to do in sports cars not in a Prius if you've ever seen a Prius in the fast lane they're going below the speed limit why well let me tell you for one the Prius can't accelerate 0 to 60 doesn't even barely hit 60 MPH I have topped out a Prius before so I know how fast it goes I'm not going to announce that but it was pretty underwhelming and took about a day and a half to get there the second part about the Prius despite the slow acceleration is that they come with built-in deepo Chopra tapes and they're playing all the time the radio doesn't work they're fake buttons all you can listen to is deepo Chopra and you're so relaxed and soothed that your lead foot disappears and you can't even push the throttle pedal down it has a power button that's supposed to in increase the power this activates the uh 5 L V10 engine to give you a combined output of 950 horsepower but the funny thing about the power mode button is it doesn't actually do anything so a little bit of a disappointment there I think um might have mistaken this car for a law Ferrari and it it wasn't but a lot of really great people drive Toyota prei and I mean that seriously I'm not being sarcastic I respect what Toyota has done they have pioneered the mod day green car since its Inception in 1997 with the first generation Prius they sell well they get good fuel economy they are a statement the Chevy Volt was too expensive the Tesla Model S is out of the reach of many people despite being a fantastic car and the Nissan Leaf I don't really have anything to say about the Nissan Leaf so the Prius does kind of remain a symbol of hope that some people do care about the environment it's a car for the masses and it will be that little glimpse of positive light in the automotive World until of course the Tesla Model 3 comes out and people don't give a about the Prius anymore so on that note we're going to do acceleration pole on this straightaway and that was 35 mph ladies and gentlemen I hope you enjoyed this review like always please browse our Channel And subscribe if you could like us on Facebook follow us on Instagram you got any cars you'd like to see us review or videos you'd like to see us make please leave a comment below look forward to seeing you next videohere we have it the Toyota Prius a tree hugger's Delight a synonym for gluten-free and of course a fuel saver you know the pre ey that is actually the official term for two or more pre ey gets a lot of hate but I'm here to tell you today today why the Prius is the best car in the world first off everything in the Prius and everything about the Prius has a purpose to make Toyota a ton of money I mean to save the environment look at the way it is sculpted for instance like a door stop or a cheese wedge it is sculpted that way on purpose in this case you might guess is it because it's supposed to look hideous and that's a pretty good guess but the truth of the matter is the Prius gets an astonishing .25 coefficient of drag rating which is better than a Nissan GTR a Bugatti Veyron and of course the high esteemed Ford Freestyle Mero Edition a good coefficient of drag results in better efficiency and better fuel economy and saves money in your wallet moving on to the interior build quality horrible we've got plastic everywhere Everything feels cheap I've never seen leather like that in my life could be pleather the a pillars are made of felt but it's all in the name of saving weight and like the law Ferrari this is a hybrid car but this has a curb weight of 3,000 lb which is 150 lb less than the law Ferrari and it also gets 50 m per gallon so in a way this car is a lot better would I take this over a law Ferrari you know that is the question that I'm going to ask myself at the end of this test and I'm not quite sure yet um but we'll find that out handling characteristics you know it's probably not Toyota's intention to make this a track focused beast but I'm pleased to report that it handles extremely well around the corners and around a track as compared to someone on foot you know if I was running around a track I might be able to hit a turn at about 9 mph I think that's about my top speed but the Prius can hit turns at about 20 M an hour so you know if you're in a 45 Zone that's actually pretty good you're almost half the speed limit without dying and if you think about fuel cost if I had to myself travel 40 mil my fuel cost would be astronomical I mean even on the dollar menu three McChickens uh McFlurry a small fries 11 gallons of water we're talking close to $33 but with the prus you don't use any fuel at all it's so fuel efficient that despite what it says on Toyota's website 50 m per gallon or whatever actually uses no gas whatsoever oh almost killed the squirrel but it didn't it was afraid of the Prius intimidating I often sit in my own car and cry about the fact that I only get about 3 m per gallon and that while it hits 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds that's about as fast as my fuel gauge goes from Full to empty but in this car you have peace of mind you know that you're saving fuel costs you're saving the environment until of course you have to dispose of the batteries in this car and cause horrible destruction but I'm living in the moment right so I'm not even thinking about that speeding something people like to do in sports cars not in a Prius if you've ever seen a Prius in the fast lane they're going below the speed limit why well let me tell you for one the Prius can't accelerate 0 to 60 doesn't even barely hit 60 MPH I have topped out a Prius before so I know how fast it goes I'm not going to announce that but it was pretty underwhelming and took about a day and a half to get there the second part about the Prius despite the slow acceleration is that they come with built-in deepo Chopra tapes and they're playing all the time the radio doesn't work they're fake buttons all you can listen to is deepo Chopra and you're so relaxed and soothed that your lead foot disappears and you can't even push the throttle pedal down it has a power button that's supposed to in increase the power this activates the uh 5 L V10 engine to give you a combined output of 950 horsepower but the funny thing about the power mode button is it doesn't actually do anything so a little bit of a disappointment there I think um might have mistaken this car for a law Ferrari and it it wasn't but a lot of really great people drive Toyota prei and I mean that seriously I'm not being sarcastic I respect what Toyota has done they have pioneered the mod day green car since its Inception in 1997 with the first generation Prius they sell well they get good fuel economy they are a statement the Chevy Volt was too expensive the Tesla Model S is out of the reach of many people despite being a fantastic car and the Nissan Leaf I don't really have anything to say about the Nissan Leaf so the Prius does kind of remain a symbol of hope that some people do care about the environment it's a car for the masses and it will be that little glimpse of positive light in the automotive World until of course the Tesla Model 3 comes out and people don't give a about the Prius anymore so on that note we're going to do acceleration pole on this straightaway and that was 35 mph ladies and gentlemen I hope you enjoyed this review like always please browse our Channel And subscribe if you could like us on Facebook follow us on Instagram you got any cars you'd like to see us review or videos you'd like to see us make please leave a comment below look forward to seeing you next video\n"