2021 Toyota Prius Prime

MSRP range: $28,200 - $34,000 ^{Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.}

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7.2/10

Edmunds Rating

The Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid is comfortable and easy to drive, just like the regular Prius. And if you can regularly recharge the battery, it's easy to take advantage of the car's 25 miles of all-electric range. The Prime's larger battery reduces cargo capacity somewhat, and "fun!" is not an adjective in the car's vocabulary, but otherwise it's good where it matters.

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2021 Toyota Prius Prime Review

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Christian Wardlaw is an automotive journalist at Edmunds.}

Pros

Outstanding fuel economy, with 25 miles of electric-only range
Comfortable front seats
Priced lower than most other plug-ins

Cons

Slow acceleration and noisy engine
Smaller cargo area compared to the regular Prius
Ride can get unsettled on bumpy roads

What's new

Enhanced capability of some advanced driver aids
Base LE model now includes Android Auto connectivity
Part of the fourth Prius generation introduced for 2016

Caution is a prudent approach to life, and sometimes it is better to dip your toes into the pool rather than to dive right in. If you've been thinking of giving an electric vehicle a try, a plug-in hybrid is a good way to find out if EV ownership could work for you. And the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime is one way to sample EV living without committing to it completely — or spending a bunch of money.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded and $0.15 per kWh for electricity in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$58/mo

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$182/mo

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Distanced from the more popular Prius hybrid, the Prius Prime plug-in hybrid wears unique styling details but uses the same five-door hatchback body style that's characterized Toyota's fuel-sipper for nearly 20 years. The two cars share interiors and equipment, though only the standard Prius offers an electronic all-wheel-drive system as an upgrade from front-wheel drive.

The primary difference between a Prius and a Prius Prime is the powertrain. With the Prime, you get an estimated 25 miles of electric driving range at speeds up to 84 mph. This is good for shorter commutes and running errands near home, and, according to Toyota, you can easily recharge the battery in 5.5 hours using a standard household outlet. If you're out driving and the Prime uses all of its electric range, it automatically switches to gas-electric hybrid operation just like a standard Prius.

If you're wondering if you can live with an electric car, a Prius Prime is a good way to find out. But it's not the only affordable plug-in hybrid, and you might find some of the alternatives more appealing. Check out our Expert Rating below to get our in-depth take on the 2021 Prius Prime.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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7.2/10

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Performance

6.5/10

How does the Prius Prime drive? You're not buying a Prius Prime for its performance. In Edmunds' testing, our Prius Prime Limited test car accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 10.8 seconds, which is slow no matter how you look at it. Merging onto the highway or passing at higher speeds takes quite a bit of time, throttle and determination. We also tested its emergency braking performance. It stopped from 60 mph in 128 feet, which is slightly below average for a vehicle of this type. The Prime is also pretty tepid when it comes to agility and handling precision.

On the upside, the Prime has an easy-driving nature and smoothly transitions from EV mode to hybrid gasoline-engine power. And should you do most of your driving in EV mode, you'll find there's adequate acceleration for city traffic.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Prius Prime? The front seats are softly padded and should be comfortable for the long haul. Taller drivers, or those with long legs, might find the seat bottoms to be a few inches too short. The cabin is generally quiet unless you floor the gas pedal, at which point the underpowered engine gets rather raucous.

Another downside is the Prius' ride quality over broken pavement and concrete expansion joints. The impacts from these types of bumps can make the car feel jittery. Since the car is so quiet, this road noise is more noticeable than it would otherwise be in a non-hybrid. The climate control works well and has clever touches such as the ability to isolate the system in favor of the driver to aid in fuel efficiency.

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2021 Toyota Prius Prime pricing

in Ashburn, VA

1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT

Edmunds suggests you pay

$28,352

XLE

1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT

Edmunds suggests you pay

$30,097

Limited

1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT

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$33,973

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Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The Prius is a fundamentally easy car to get into and drive. Aside from the puzzling shifter design, all other controls are immediately familiar. The driver's seat has a wide range of adjustability, but taller drivers will likely want a bit more range of adjustment from the steering wheel. Space up front is expansive. Tall rear passengers will feel a little more cramped because of the Prius' sloping roofline.

Visibility is a mixed bag. Forward visibility is excellent, but the view over your shoulder is hampered by the thick roof pillars. Some drivers might also not like the view out back because of the split rear window design. The instrument cluster is also quirky because it's mounted in the center of the dash rather than being right in front of you.

Technology

6.5/10

How’s the tech? Our test Prius Prime had the upgraded 11.6-inch touchscreen display, which is a lot of screen real estate for a car in this price range. Unfortunately, it suffers from cluttered virtual buttons, unsophisticated graphics and clumsy menus — you'll be fine sticking with the base 7-inch screen. The native voice control system is unintuitive to use too.

On the upside, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration is standard, and sound quality from the upgraded JBL audio system is better than average. The Prime comes standard with a full suite of advanced driving aids too. Most of them work well, but the adaptive cruise control is very conservative. It's both slow to accelerate and quick to brake for other vehicles.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The Prius Prime's cargo area is compromised due to the larger battery pack, which raises the floor and makes its 19.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats merely adequate. You can always fold the rear seats down if you need more cargo area; just be aware that the load floor isn't flat like it is in a standard Prius. Inside, there's enough in-cabin storage for the daily odds and ends. If you tend to fill your cupholders with personal items, you'll appreciate the large door pockets, which can double as water bottle holders.

Child safety seats are fairly easy to load in and out of the Prius Prime. LATCH points are easy to find, but the low rear roofline means you might have to stoop quite a bit to get seats and infants in and out.

Fuel Economy

8.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Prius is known for its frugality, and the Prime adds the ability to travel an estimated 25 miles on electric power alone. After the battery runs out, you can expect to get 54 mpg in combined city/highway driving. We took our Prius Prime on our standardized evaluation route and traveled 27 miles on electric power and then averaged 63.3 mpg over the remaining miles on the gasoline engine. Both results indicate that the EPA estimates are easily attainable.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Prius Prime a good value? Our Limited trim test car stickered for around $35,000 and came with the larger touchscreen, a head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield), the upgraded audio system and a few additional driver aids. Overall, we think you get an appropriate number of features for your money.

Even though the Prius' interior feels well built, some cabin materials are a little too plasticky for its price. We're not particularly fond of the shiny plastic trim either — it tends to collect dirt, scuffs and fingerprints. As for warranties, Toyota gives you its regular coverage, which includes eight years/100,000 miles for the hybrid components. You also get Toyota's two free years of scheduled maintenance, and as a Prime owner, you get roadside assistance for three years.

Wildcard

7.5/10

The Prius is not fun to drive, and it's doesn't feel particularly upscale. But it's easy to drive, practical, comfortable in the daily commute, and of course highly fuel-efficient. The Prius has become an icon representing an eco-conscious lifestyle and has defined what you should expect from a fuel-efficient car.

Should you find fuel economy data entertaining and want to turn the Prius into a first-person driving game to see if you can beat your driving efficiency score, you're likely to find the Prius Prime endlessly entertaining.

Which Prius Prime does Edmunds recommend?

Within the Prius Prime lineup, we recommend the XLE trim level. For a modest bump in price over the base LE trim, the XLE installs synthetic leather seats, an upgraded infotainment system with an 11.6-inch display, and a navigation system. It also offers longer free trial periods to connected services and a driving coach that learns your habits and recommends ways to improve efficiency.

Toyota Prius Prime models

Toyota sells the Prius Prime in three trim levels: LE, XLE and Limited. Each version shares the same body style and powertrain, differing only in equipment. A 1.8-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine pairs with a plug-in hybrid system to make a total of 121 horsepower, but the electric drive motor supplies immediate torque to make the car feel lively as you accelerate from a stop.

LE
Highlights of the Prius Prime LE include:

15-inch alloy wheels with wheel covers
LED headlights and taillights
Heated outside mirrors
Automatic climate control
Cloth seats
Heated front seats
Hands-free keyless entry for the driver's door
7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Amazon Alexa compatibility
Satellite radio
Toyota Connected Services (with free trial plan)
Charging cable for a 120-volt power outlet

Every Prius Prime also comes with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0. This package of safety technology includes:

Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Prius Prime and the car in front)
Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

XLE
The Prius Prime XLE trim level adds several upgrades, such as:

Automatic-on headlights
Synthetic leather seats
Hands-free keyless entry for all four doors
11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Navigation system
Voice recognition technology
Wireless smartphone charger
Predictive Efficient Drive (driving coach to improve efficiency)
Charging cable lock

Limited
Choose the Prius Prime Limited for all of the extras, including:

Foglights
Rain-sensing wipers
Heated steering wheel
10-speaker premium sound system
Head-up display
Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Consumer reviews

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Average user rating: 4.3 stars

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4 star reviews: 21%

3 star reviews: 3%

2 star reviews: 5%

1 star reviews: 8%

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4/5 stars, Snazzy looking! Some pluses and some minuses

Bill Albany, NY, 12/15/2019

LE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Great looking car. Ran wonderfully in EV mode when I left the dealer. Range was about 30 miles. Pretty good. I have yet to get the EV mode fully charged since then. 3 weeks in my MPG is about 48.5 mpg. Looking for Santa to buy me a Level 2 110 charger. Should be able to charge the car overnight every night. For Toyota engineers, some recommendations: The LE info display is less … distracting than on the other models, but c'mon -- it's positioned too far below the windshield and to far from the driver for safe driving. Real buttons are also safer than touch screens, too. I'm very concerned. Would like to see that ergonomically safety engineered so that it takes less attention away from the business of driving! Also, the location of other buttons and utilities in the interior are awkward to find when driving, and worse at night. The USB location is really dumb and hard to find in daylight, even harder at night! Blind spot visibility is better than on the RAV-4 but still not great, and the side mirrors must double duty to compensate for the small range of view out the rear windshield. Also, NO REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER? In a snow storm last week, the lack of a rear wiper was a bother, and the rear window heater couldn't melt the snow -- it kept shutting off every 4 minutes, too! This is the first Toyota I've had in 20 years without a rear wiper! WTx? Under gas, the gearing seems inconsistent. Not sure I've figured out why. I'll pay more attention and see if the service folks can fix something. Finally, the voice command system is slightly better than the system on the 2017 RAV-4s, but very flawed compared to what I had on my 2014 Prius. Is Toyota's voice recognition technology falling behind what it was six years ago? How could that be? Another drawback is the Prime's shrunken cargo capacity. I understand the room needed for the EV battery, and accept the compromise. But it does limit the utility of the vehicle. If the model had a sun roof, however, then at least I could feel a bit less claustrophobic, and maybe even bring back taller items from my landscape supply store occasionally. Finally, the car swings wide when parking! Oy! Have some sort of warning when the fenders are getting near an obstruction. I was very surprised at the space needed to safely parallel park or to pull out of head-in parking spaces when there were other cars or obstructions alongside. Check out the Volvo and Nissan surround vision and alert system. If Nissan can have it, why not Toyota? Recommendations: For future models --engineer the interior so knobs and switches and displays are located closer to the driver and in safer, less distracting locations. Also, add a rear wiper, a better read defroster, and better warning systems of what's at risk of damaging the car's side and front and rear fenders and of what's in the blind spots

5/5 stars, Great Car for the Money

Great Car for the MOney, 12/07/2019

Limited 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

WE mouth the Limited version in order to get the advanced screen and electronics. With the $2,000 credit and the $4,500 federal tax credit, the price of this car dropped to $25,000. The plug in works easily and gives a good 26 miles on electric only power. The range with the hybrid is wonderful. The interior is clean in design and comfortable. The screen takes a little getting use …

5/5 stars, Highly recommended

Dave in Florida, 08/24/2020

XLE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Bought this car because I wanted something that reduced my gasoline consumption substantially, but wasn't ready to go all-electric. Suits my setup very well. I charge overnight in the driveway on a regular plug (schedule easily with the in-car timer), then drive to and from my office, a total of 21 miles round trip. When the car first arrived, it would indicate 22 miles of electric …

5/5 stars, 101 mpg over 12000 miles.

SuperHerm, 12/08/2019

Limited 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

The greatest hybrid ever built is even better for 2020. Don't bother with a Tesla. You can go to Niagara Falls, Massachusetts and Washington from New Jersey and you won't need a 2 to 3 hour break to charge (assuming others haven't beat you to the charger).

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Features & Specs

Trim

Pricing: Total MSRP: $29,225; Federal EV Tax Credit: Not available Based on income

MPG & Fuel: Electric + Gas (Combined City & Hwy): 133 MPGe; Gas Only (Combined City & Hwy): 54 MPG; Fuel Tank Capacity: 11.4 gal. capacity

EPA Battery & Range: Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)^{This can be tough to pin down, but we assume for simplicity that the 240V power source will enable the vehicle's onboard charger to operate at full capacity, and that the battery is fully depleted and will be recharged to 100%. Given those assumptions, the value provided is simply the battery's capacity divided by the onboard charger's power rating. For example, a battery rated at 100 kWh will need 12.5 hours to recharge fully using an 8.0-kW charger.}: 2.0 hr.; EPA Electricity Range^{This value is the estimated number of miles that a vehicle can travel in combined city and highway driving (using a mix of 55% highway and 45% city driving) before needing to be recharged, according to the EPA's testing methodology.}: 25 mi.; Gas Range in Miles (Cty/Hwy): 627.0/604.2 mi.

Seating: 5 seats

Drivetrain: Type: front wheel drive; Transmission: Continuously variable-speed automatic

Engine: Inline 4 cylinder; Horsepower: 121 hp @ 5,200 rpm

Basic Warranty: 3 yr./ 36,000 mi.

Dimensions: Length: 182.9 in. / Height: 57.9 in.; Overall Width without Mirrors: 69.3 in.; Curb Weight: 3,365 lbs.; Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 19.8 cu.ft.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Prius Prime safety features:

Toyota Safety Sense: Bundles a variety of standard driver safety aids, including forward collision mitigation.
Safety Connect: This subscription-based emergency assistance telematics system includes a variety of services.
Blind-Spot Monitor: Alerts the driver if a car is in an adjacent lane when a turn signal is activated.

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	4 / 5
Driver	4 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	5 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	10.7%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Side Impact Test	Good
Roof Strength Test	Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Good
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test	Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test	Good

Toyota Prius Prime vs. the competition

2021 Toyota Prius Prime

2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

Toyota Prius Prime vs. Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid has a lot going for it. It has more electric driving range and more cargo space, and it comes with complimentary scheduled maintenance and connected services plans for a full three years. Plus, it offers more generous warranty and roadside assistance plans, though Toyota does promise 150,000 miles of battery performance compared to Hyundai's 100,000-mile warranty.

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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

If you prefer more conventional styling, the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid is a great alternative to the Toyota Prius Prime. Cargo space and electric driving range are comparable between the two, but the Prius Prime is more efficient when used as a hybrid. Kia offers a superior standard warranty, but it can't match the Toyota’s high-mileage battery warranty. Choosing between the two boils down to styling, comfort and equipment preferences.

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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Subaru Crosstrek

Did you know Subaru offers a plug-in hybrid version of the popular Crosstrek? Many people don't. And here's another fun fact: It uses the Prius Prime's plug-in components. The marriage between a Subaru inline four-cylinder engine and Toyota electrification results in a paltry 17 miles of range, and when driven as a hybrid the Crosstrek delivers just 35 mpg. But with standard all-wheel drive, plenty of ground clearance and rugged SUV looks, the Crosstrek Hybrid might be worth its numerous trade-offs, including compromised cargo space.

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FAQ

Is the Toyota Prius Prime a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2021 Prius Prime both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.2 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Prius Prime has 19.8 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Toyota Prius Prime. Learn more

What's new in the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime:

Enhanced capability of some advanced driver aids
Base LE model now includes Android Auto connectivity
Part of the fourth Prius generation introduced for 2016

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Is the Toyota Prius Prime reliable?

To determine whether the Toyota Prius Prime is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Prius Prime. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Prius Prime's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2021 Prius Prime and gave it a 7.2 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2021 Prius Prime is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime?

The least-expensive 2021 Toyota Prius Prime is the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime LE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $28,200.

Other versions include:

LE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) which starts at $28,200
XLE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) which starts at $30,000
Limited 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) which starts at $34,000

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What are the different models of Toyota Prius Prime?

If you're interested in the Toyota Prius Prime, the next question is, which Prius Prime model is right for you? Prius Prime variants include LE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT), XLE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT), and Limited 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT). For a full list of Prius Prime models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

More about the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime

2021 Toyota Prius Prime Overview

The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime is offered in the following submodels: Prius Prime Hatchback. Available styles include XLE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT), LE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT), and Limited 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT). Toyota Prius Prime models are available with a 1.8 L-liter plug-in hybrid engine, with output up to 121 hp, depending on engine type. The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.

What do people think of the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime?

Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2021 Prius Prime 4.3 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2021 Prius Prime.

Pros

Outstanding fuel economy, with 25 miles of electric-only range
Comfortable front seats
Priced lower than most other plug-ins

Cons

Slow acceleration and noisy engine
Smaller cargo area compared to the regular Prius
Ride can get unsettled on bumpy roads

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2021 Toyota Prius Prime LE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)

The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime LE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $29,225. The average price paid for a new 2021 Toyota Prius Prime LE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) is trending $873 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.

Edmunds members save an average of $873 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $28,352.

The average savings for the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime LE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) is 3% below the MSRP.

2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)

The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $31,025. The average price paid for a new 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) is trending $928 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.

Edmunds members save an average of $928 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $30,097.

The average savings for the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) is 3% below the MSRP.

2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)

The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $35,025. The average price paid for a new 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) is trending $1,052 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.

Edmunds members save an average of $1,052 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $33,973.

The average savings for the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT) is 3% below the MSRP.

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What is the MPG of a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime?

2021 Toyota Prius Prime XLE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT), continuously variable-speed automatic, regular unleaded
54 MPG compined MPG,
55 city MPG/53 highway MPG

2021 Toyota Prius Prime LE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT), continuously variable-speed automatic, regular unleaded
54 MPG compined MPG,
55 city MPG/53 highway MPG

2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT), continuously variable-speed automatic, regular unleaded
54 MPG compined MPG,
55 city MPG/53 highway MPG

EPA Est. MPG	54
Transmission	Continuously variable-speed automatic
Drive Train	front wheel drive
Displacement	1.8 L
Passenger Volume	111.3 cu.ft.

Wheelbase	106.3 in.
Length	182.9 in.
Width	N/A
Height	57.9 in.
Curb Weight	3375 lbs.

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