Verdict
Première Prius vendue en Europe : berline hybride de 101 ch cumulés, boîte automatique e-CVT, 5 places et 390 litres de coffre. Aucun retour d'utilisateurs ni rappel propre à cette génération n'a été trouvé dans nos sources : la fiabilité n'est pas notée. Un exemplaire de plus de vingt ans demande un contrôle de la batterie hybride et un historique d'entretien complet.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid.
1.5 VVT-i Hybrid
✓ RecommendedHybrid · Automatic · 101 hp · 5.1 L/100 km · 120 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3
Moteur 1.5 essence associé à un moteur électrique, 101 ch cumulés, boîte automatique e-CVT, traction avant (fiche Auto-Data). Consommation mixte 5,1 l/100 km et 120 g/km de CO2 en cycle NEDC.
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 120 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2003: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Toyota Prius”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Toyota Prius I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire tester la batterie hybride par un spécialiste : sur une voiture de plus de vingt ans, son état conditionne la valeur du véhicule.
- Vérifier que le système hybride démarre sans voyant au tableau de bord et que le moteur thermique s'arrête et redémarre normalement.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et les factures, notamment les révisions faites dans le réseau Toyota.
- Contrôler l'état des soubassements et des points de fixation de l'essieu arrière (corrosion).
- Demander un historique des contrôles techniques pour repérer les défauts récurrents.
Questions to ask the seller
- La batterie hybride a-t-elle été remplacée ou testée, et quand ?
- Quel est l'historique d'entretien complet (factures, réseau Toyota) ?
- Y a-t-il des voyants au tableau de bord ou des messages d'erreur du système hybride ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: M 93, Public domain
Toyota Prius
II · 2003–2009
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Hybrid
Photo: DieselFordMondeo, CC BY-SA 4.0
Toyota Yaris
I · 1999–2005
- Price
- €2,700 – €3,000
- Reliability
- 5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Toyota Prius I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre de la Toyota Prius I ?
390 litres au minimum, selon la fiche technique Auto-Data.
La Toyota Prius I est-elle fiable ?
Nos sources ne contiennent aucun retour publié propre à cette génération : sa fiabilité n'est pas notée. Faites contrôler la batterie hybride avant l'achat.
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