Toyota Prius camper
The Prius gives you unmatched consumption whilst still boasting a good-size boot for a station wagon/estate body type, even with the battery being in the boot. So if you are looking for a low-fuel cost car that you still can sleep in, the Toyota Prius is a very good choice.
This car’s boot is 190 cm long ⤢, 79 cm tall ↕, and 102 cm wide ↔.
NimbleCamper rating: 2.8/5
| Make | |
|---|---|
| Body type | |
| Boot length (cm) | 190 |
| Boot height (cm) | 79 |
| Boot width [wheel arches] (cm) | 102 |
| Boot door type | |
| Comfort rating | 1.5 |
| Consumption l/100km | 4.6 |
| Consumption MPG (UK) | 61 |
| Engine type | |
| Made in | JP |
| Available in | |
| NimbleCamper rating (out of max 5) | |
| Average used price, GBP (2015) | 15000 |
- boot length with seats up (cm): 98
- If you are looking for a bit more room, go for the Prius+
- The odd-shaped boot actually works really well for camping because the boot floor sticks out more than the tailgate opening – so you can sit in the boot back-straight without hitting your head into the tailgate or boot opening. See how in this video.
- PLUS – when inside and the tailgate is closed, you can stargaze through the boot door 🙂
- IMPORTANT – always check where does your Prius have its battery cooling vents, so you don’t block them with clothes or a DIY camping conversion kit
- The boot height is average for an estate, but there is a lot of storage space behind the battery in the double-floor compartment that’s also removable (it’s basically a plastic box you can take out, with all your stuff inside)
- NCAP safety rating: 5/5
- ADAC autotest (lower = better): 2.4
Standard rating (not focused on car camping):
Whatcar.com rating: 4/5 • Autoexpress.co.uk rating: 4/5 • Carbuyer.co.uk rating: 3.7/5
Average rating: 3.9/5
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Prius camper – useful links:
- Instructables – DIY Prius camper conversion (rear seats taken out)
- Prius DIY camping/sleeping platform (rear seats folded) by Jennifer and Zach
- Here’s an interesting Prius camping conversion idea – an external platform that slides out from the boot, where you put a tent that connects with the tailgate
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