Toyota Prius for Sale in Auckland & Across NZ

Looking for an eco-friendly car that treats your wallet kindly at the pump and on the road? Sterling Cars carries one of New Zealand’s largest selections of used Toyota Prius hybrids. Each vehicle is hand-picked in Japan, and backed by our no-deposit finance, and nationwide delivery. Compare grades, years and km with live pricing below, then click Reserve Online or Book a Test Drive to lock in your favourite Prius today.

Why Buy a Prius from Sterling Cars?

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• Smart Approval – Apply online in 3 minutes; most decisions within a day.

• Student or new-to-NZ? We work with FTS Fund and multiple lenders to find a fit.

• Trade-in credit – Get an instant valuation and apply it to your new Prius.

Is the Toyota Prius a good car?

Absolutely—provided you value low running costs, proven reliability and a fresh dose of style.

Why shoppers rate the latest Prius:

Things to keep in mind

• Driving position: The high-mounted digital cluster sits above the steering wheel. Fantastic for glance-down visibility, but test the seating height to ensure the wheel rim doesn’t block the display.

• Plug-in alternatives: If you need more pure-EV range, competitors such as the Audi A3 TFSI e, Peugeot 308 Hybrid or Hyundai Tucson PHEV offer larger batteries—at a higher upfront price.

• Battery health: As with any hybrid, confirm the traction battery’s state of health. At Sterling Cars every Prius receives a hybrid battery scan and comes with optional mechanical-breakdown cover for extra peace of mind.

If you want a family hatch that sips fuel, looks sharp and holds its value, the latest Toyota Prius should be on your short-list. Book a test-drive at Sylvia Park (or ask for a live video tour) and see whether its new-found style matches its famously low running costs.

What’s the latest Prius like on the inside—and on the road?

Cabin & tech
Step in and you’re greeted by a crisp, high-resolution touchscreen flanked by proper knobs and buttons for the air-con. Toyota keeps the essentials within easy reach, so you’re never hunting through menus while driving. Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, a reversing camera and adaptive cruise all come as standard on the late-model imports you’ll find at Sterling Cars.

Comfort & space
• Front seats: plenty of adjustment and supportive bolsters make long commutes easy.
• Rear seats: the swoopy roofline that gives the Prius its new sporty look does trim head-room for taller adults—ideal for teens, fine for the school run, tight for six-footers.
• Boot: big enough for the weekly shop or a couple of carry-on suitcases; if you need stroller-plus-luggage capacity, check out our Prius Alpha 7-seater stock.

Powertrain & running costs
Every fifth-generation Prius we retail is the plug-in version. With the battery topped up overnight you can cover 45–55 km on electricity alone, then the petrol engine joins in for a realistic 4.5 L/100 km (≈ 62 mpg) combined. Let the battery run flat and the hybrid system still hovers around 5.5 L/100 km in real NZ traffic.*

On-road behaviour
• Town driving: near-silent glide on electric power; perfect for city errands.
• Motorways: the e-CVT does let the revs climb when you accelerate hard, and you’ll hear a bit more wind and tyre noise than in a Camry Hybrid. Settle into a steady cruise, though, and it’s perfectly relaxed.
• Ride & handling: long wheelbase and low centre of gravity keep it planted through bends; steering is light yet precise for tight car-parks.

Performance & Drive Comfort

In the city

• Silky electric glide: Up to ~ 65 km of real-world EV range means most school-runs and errand loops happen with the petrol engine fast asleep.

• Seamless hand-off: When the 1.8-litre engine does step in, the change-over is virtually imperceptible unless you stamp on the throttle.

• Urban ride quality: Speed-bumps and manhole covers are shrugged off; only a sharp pothole sends a thump through the cabin.

• Easy to thread through traffic: Tight turning circle and light steering make parallel parks painless, though the chunky rear pillars mean the reversing camera earns its keep.

On the motorway

• Effortless cruising at the limit—adaptive cruise and lane-trace keep the Prius centred and a safe distance from the car ahead.

• Expect more wind and tyre roar than you’d hear in a premium hatch; plan to raise the Bluetooth volume a notch for podcasts.

• Sustained high speed eats into the battery buffer, so fuel economy settles closer to 5.5 L/100 km than the 4 L/100 km you’ll see in town.

Out on a back road

• The stretched wheelbase and lower centre of gravity give the latest Prius tidy, predictable handling—no wallowy body roll of old.

• Suspension remains composed over mid-corner bumps, so passengers stay comfortable while you enjoy the scenery.

• CVT flare under hard acceleration still reminds you this is a hybrid tuned for efficiency, not hot-hatch heroics.

The Prius shines brightest around town, remains perfectly competent on open highways, and is finally poised enough to enjoy a winding detour—all while sipping fuel. Book a test-drive from our Sylvia Park showroom and experience the difference for yourself.

Space & Practicality

Front row

• Room to stretch: Low-set dashboard and wide cabin give driver and passenger generous shoulder- and hip-room.

• Dial-at-a-glance: Digital cluster sits above the steering wheel, so taller drivers may need a moment to fine-tune seat height—but once set, visibility is excellent.

• Smart stowage: Two deep cup-holders and a covered centre cubby swallow bottles and wallets; wireless-phone tray plus 2× USB-C keep tech tidy. Door pockets are slim—fine for a flat water bottle but not a chunky keep-cup.

Rear seats

• Knee-room: Very good—even with tall adults up front.

• Head-room: Sloping roof trims space for six-footers; perfect for teens.

• Floor height: Batteries underfoot raise the rear bench, so thigh-support is modest and feet don’t slide far under the front seats.

• Family-friendly touches: ISOFIX mounts are exposed and easy to click; rear armrest houses 2 cup-holders plus another pair of USB-C ports.

Up front, the Prius feels airy and modern; in the back, it’s best for two adults or three kids; and the boot will handle everyday errands—but bigger families or bulkier cargo should look to the Prius Alpha 7-seater we also stock.

Interior Style, Infotainment & Accessories

Cabin vibe

• Clean, low-set dash: In our right-hand-drive NZ imports the dashboard sits lower than in most hatchbacks, giving you a wide, forward view of city traffic and winding rural roads alike.

• Subtle but solid: Yes, the colour palette leans dark, yet every touch-point—steering-wheel leather, door tops, toggle switches—feels tightly screwed together and ready for years of family use.

• Ambient strip lighting (on S Touring and Z grades) adds a soft glow at night so the cabin never feels cave-like.

Infotainment & controls

Driver info cluster
Toyota mounts the digital speedo high on the dash so you glance down, not through, the smaller steering wheel. Most Kiwi drivers find a happy seating position quickly, but if you’re well over six-foot, tilt the wheel low and raise the seat a click to keep every pixel in view.

Convenience tech NZ buyers appreciate

• Qi wireless charging pad for your phone (from Z grade up).

• Four USB-C ports (two front, two rear) keep tablets topped up on North-to-South road trips.

• Toyota Safety Sense 3.0—adaptive cruise, lane-trace assist, road-sign recognition—standard across all Sterling-imported examples.

Ready to Get Behind the Wheel?

Book your Prius test drive at Sylvia Park (385 Mt Wellington Hwy) or request a virtual walk-around today. Call 0800 771 881 or hit the button below.

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