Toyota Prius G Expert Review

The 2.0L M20A-FXS petrol engine produces 152 PS and 188 Nm, while the front electric motor produces 113 PS and 206 Nm. Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid system produces up to 196 PS system output in the 2WD specification. The Prius G can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in roughly 7 seconds, making it substantially quicker than the 1.8L Prius U.

Braking uses ventilated front discs and rear discs with electronically controlled regenerative and hydraulic braking, ABS, EBD and Brake Assist.

A realistic expectation is approximately 21–24 km/L in city driving, 25–28 km/L on highways and around 23–26 km/L combined under normal conditions.

Toyota's official 2.0L G 2WD WLTC figure is 28.6 km/L, with 26.0 km/L in the city cycle and 28.2 km/L in the highway cycle. Those are controlled Japanese test figures, however, and actual Bangladesh mileage will be affected by Dhaka congestion, air-conditioner use, tyre pressure, road conditions and driving style.

The standard 2.0L G Hybrid 2WD is the main reference configuration. Toyota also offers the G with E-Four electric AWD, which adds a rear electric motor and increases weight while reducing official fuel economy slightly. The G also sits below the more equipment-focused Z grade in the standard HEV lineup.

For a used car, check the actual equipment because options such as panoramic-view monitoring, additional parking assistance, wireless charging and other convenience equipment can vary.

Yes. The fifth-generation 2.0L hybrid is particularly smooth in urban traffic. The electric motor provides immediate response from low speed, while the e-CVT keeps acceleration seamless.

The stronger 2.0L system also gives the G noticeably more performance than the 1.8L U. This is useful when merging into traffic, overtaking or climbing an urban flyover with passengers.

In severe Dhaka congestion, actual fuel economy will still depend heavily on air-conditioner use, traffic density and driving style.

Routine servicing should be relatively manageable, but this is a newer and more sophisticated hybrid than older Prius generations. A reasonable routine-maintenance allowance is approximately ৳20,000–৳35,000 per year, excluding fuel, insurance and major repairs.

The hybrid battery is much newer in these cars, so age-related battery replacement is not the immediate concern it is with older Prius generations. However, the inverter, electric motors, sensors, radar/camera systems, electronic parking brake and advanced driver-assistance components can be expensive if damaged.

Check the auction grade, auction sheet, chassis number, mileage, accident history, hybrid-system diagnostics, battery condition, inverter, cooling system, brakes, tyres, suspension and underbody.

Also inspect the radar and camera systems because poorly repaired accident damage can affect Toyota Safety Sense. Check that adaptive cruise control, lane assistance, BSM, parking sensors and cameras operate correctly.

For imported cars, verify the exact grade and model code rather than relying solely on a seller's description.

The biggest issues are its low ground clearance, relatively expensive purchase price, large 19-inch tyres and limited rear headroom. The advanced hybrid and electronic systems also mean that major repairs can be more expensive than on a simple naturally aspirated petrol car.

The ride can also become noticeably firmer over broken roads when fitted with the large factory wheels.

The Prius G makes sense when you want more performance than the 1.8L Prius U while retaining strong hybrid fuel economy. It also brings a modern cabin, advanced safety technology and a substantially newer platform.

Before purchasing, however, the individual car should be checked carefully for auction history, accident repairs, equipment specification and hybrid-system condition. With a newer Prius, verifying the actual imported specification is particularly important because Japanese-market options can vary considerably.

Yes, Prius does have other variants. Check out the Prius page at Toyota Prius for all other available variants.