One of the newest offshoots of the Toyota Prius lineup, the Toyota Prius c, has proven itself to be a great match for both city drivers and budget-conscious hybrid car shoppers alike. The Toyota Prius c comes in a little shorter than the traditional Prius to offer hybrid fans a more nimble and compact option. Toyota is continuing to advance its hybrid lineup, and for the 2018 model year, car shoppers can expect the Toyota Prius c to include a new standard rearview camera, an updated interior dashboard and new interior and exterior design features. Car shoppers near St. Louis, Mo are in luck, because the 2018 Toyota Prius c is now available at Ackerman Toyota.  Read the rest of this entry >>

With the explosion of hybrid models recently, it would have been no surprise if the pioneer Prius got left behind for newcomers. Not only has the Prius not gotten left behind but it continues to lead the pack and we think that is a testament to how well built, reliable, and efficient the Prius model really is. Plus, Toyota expanded the lineup to offer four models with differing space and mileage capabilities so there is a right fit for everyone. Luckily for budget conscious shoppers, Ackerman has a large selection of new and used Toyota Prius models in St. Louis MO so you won’t have to sacrifice no matter what your budget. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Toyota Prius Two Eco awarded Good Housekeeping’s best new hybrid

The 2017 Toyota Prius Two Eco was awarded Good housekeeping’s best new hybrid car of the year. Editors and engineers at Good Housekeeping chose the 2017 Toyota Prius Two Eco as the hybrid car of the year after rigorous testing of fuel economy, performance, features, and a number of other factors.

“The Prius doesn’t get as much gas mileage as an electric car, but you’ll never have to worry about finding a place to charge while you’re on the road,” said Good Housekeeping. “The knockout gas mileage you can expect from a Prius improves with every new model.”

The Good Housekeeping best car awards are awarded in a number of other categories, including compact, luxury compact, sedan, luxury sedan, crossover SUV, and electric cars. In selecting the winners, the Good Housekeeping Institute and Car and Driver automotive experts screened through more than 100 different cars. The engineers and car experts drove the vehicles more than 1,200 miles on test tracks and open roads, with the 2017 Toyota Prius Two Eco coming out on top in the hybrid category. Read the rest of this entry >>