2012 Toyota Prius V: Hybrid Wagon Ultimate Guide

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The Prius name has been around since the very first Prius sedan back in 1999, but until now Toyota's flagship hybrid has been a single-model range.

Now joined by the 2013 Toyota Prius C subcompact, the 2012 Prius V is part of a three-pronged attack on the market.

The new body is more spacious than ever and should open the range to customers who might not have considered a Prius before - reducing fuel bills and pollution, while enjoying traditional Prius virtues like a smooth powertrain and great reliability.

We've been following the model for a while, and can now bring you an ultimate guide to the hybrid wagon.

For a comprehensive run-down on the Prius V, check out our full review of the 2012 Toyota Prius V.

Driving the Prius V

It's fair to say that the Prius V drives pretty much like you'd expect a larger Prius to drive. If you'd like a little more detail than that summary though, you'd be best to check out our full review of the 2012 Toyota Prius V, or check out some of the links below.

• 2012 Toyota Prius V: Hybrid Wagon Drive Report
• 2012 Toyota Prius V - Review
• Behind The Wheel: 2012 Toyota Prius V Station Wagon (Video)
• 2012 Toyota Prius V Station Wagon: First Drive Review

Buying the Prius V

Interested in buying a Prius V? You'll be joining plenty of others then, as Prius V sales have helped the Prius range soar to new sales heights. You might be interested in our comparison with the Mazda5 too, which isn't as economical, but offers an extra seat in its three-row interior. Need more info? There's plenty below.

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• 2012 Toyota Prius V & Plug-In: GreenCarReports' Best Car To Buy 2012 Nominees
• 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In, 2012 Prius V: Pricing, New Details

Pre-launch information

We knew the Prius V was coming for quite a while before it actually arrived, so there was plenty of pre-launch speculation. You can read the pre-launch info by clicking on some of the links below.

• Will Toyota Prius His Gas-Mileage Trifecta: 40, 50 & 60 MPG?
• 2012 Toyota Prius V Wagon: Hybrid Success, More To Be Built
• 2012 Toyota Prius V Station Wagon/Minivan: Arrives This Fall
• Europe's Toyota Prius V Wagon: Better Battery, Two More Seats
• 2011 Detroit Auto Show: 2012 Toyota Prius V, Photo Gallery

For further information on the Prius line, check our our ultimate guides to the regular Toyota Prius Hybrid, and the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. We now also have a full guide to the Toyota Prius C subcompact.

Our sister site TheCarConnection also offers a full review of the 2012 Toyota Prius V.

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