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Toyota Prius vs Rivian R2
Toyota Prius
131 positive (78%) · 21 mixed (13%) · 16 negative (10%)
Trust + time weighted: +68%
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The Toyota Prius is widely regarded as the gold standard for reliability and fuel efficiency, frequently recommended for high-mileage commuters and those seeking the lowest possible ownership costs. While it is praised for its longevity—with many users citing examples reaching 300,000 to 400,000 miles—the driving experience is frequently described as unexciting or boring.
Pros
- Exceptional long-term reliability with many reports of 300k+ miles on original batteries.
- Extremely low operating and fuel costs.
- Excellent battery thermal management, particularly in PHEV models.
- Proven durability in high-stress environments like taxi and ride-share duty.
Cons
- Unengaging and 'boring' driving experience.
- Low rolling resistance tires can lead to reduced traction and slightly longer braking distances.
- Limited interior headroom and fit for very tall drivers (e.g., 200cm) in newer generations.
- Rear visibility is considered only average by modern standards.
Top excerpts
I’d trust a Prius to go that long too
Having driven a few different Priuses, I'd say the visibility is OK by modern standards. One issue is that because they are set up for economy, they usually run tires that have low rolling resistance, but not the greatest traction. Which means it can skid a little earlier than many other cars might. Braking distances seemed a little bit longer than other cars, but not dangerously so.
For example the Prius and RAV4 PHEVs have excellent battery thermal management, have buffers at both ends so you are effectively charging them in the 20-80% range, and the fact that they are only being charged with L1 or L2 charging means they never undergo the stress that DCFC causes.
I’ve seen plenty prius’s go past 300k on the original battery.
I eventually traded it in for a Prius but it was a good little car.
Rivian R2
15 positive (83%) · 2 mixed (11%) · 1 negative (6%)
Trust + time weighted: +81%
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R2 is great, a Rivian version of the Model Y would help Rivian as a cheaper mass-market crossover or small SUV.
I genuinely hope the R2 brings Rivian to the next level. With this update that sounds like it’s a possibility. ... I would love more than anything to replace mine with an R2 in the future.
If Rivian gets a solid, 280-300 mile R2 on the market in the low- to mid-$50K range, they will eat Jeep's breakfast **and** lunch.
I'm the R2 reservation list myself
The fact that people who research Rivian know that the R2 is not far off is almost certainly causing a drop in demand for the R1. I'm eyeing the R2 as a replacement for my 2018 Model 3.