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2012 Toyota Prius Three

Hatchback · 134 hp · 50 mpg combined

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$25,565Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Prius is right for you?

Four trims, $24,000 to $29,805. Tap one to open it.

$24,000−$1,565Two134 hp $25,565This trimThree134 hp $28,235+$2,670Four134 hp $29,805+$4,240Five134 hp

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The numbers.

One configuration: front-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.

134hp1.8L four-cylinder hybrid

105lb-ftTorque

50mpgCombined · 51 city · 48 highway

FWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic

5Seats

21.6 cu ftCargo volume

3,042 lbsCurb weight

Paint and trim.

4 factory paints

Sea Glass Pearl
Nautical Blue Metallic
Winter Gray Metallic
Super White

Safety and recalls

6 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall5out of 5 stars

Frontal4out of 5 stars

Side—Not rated

Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Prius.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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