2012 Toyota Prius C

Toyota Prius C smaller than its progenitor, the 2012 Prius C retains much of the styling that’s helped Toyota’s hybrid stand out from the crowd. Its pinched nose, slit-like grille, triangular foglight openings, aerodynamic front splitter, and hood strakes are all reminiscent of the larger Prius. From the rear, too, the C apes its forbear thanks to a roof spoiler, clear vertical taillights, and an angular rear bumper. Seen in profile, the Prius C looks like Toyota simply chopped the rear off a regular Prius.

Toyota Prius C is 19.1 inches shorter than a regular Prius and only four inches longer than the 2012 Yaris hatchback. The Prius C’s wheelbase has shrunk by 5.9 inches versus the standard car, to 100.4 inches. Width and height are essentially unchanged, at 66.7 inches and 56.9 inches, respectively, for the C, and 68.7 inches and 58.7 inches for the standard Prius. Toyota says the five-door hatch design is aerodynamic and sporty looking, while the compact dimensions make for agile, fun driving dynamics