2020 Toyota Prius

Shopping for a hybrid isn’t possible without considering the Toyota Prius. It’s a line synonymous with eco-friendly agility, and this latest iteration again proves its ability to improve year-on-year.

A 1.8L four-cylinder engine is paired to two electric motors to send a combined 121 hp through to the front wheels. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) eschews the concept of fixed gears, instead constantly modulating the power ratio for seamless performance and efficiency scores that reach up to:

• 54 mpg in the city and 50 mpg on the highway as standard
• 58 mpg in the city and 53 mpg on the highway with the Prius Two Eco trim.

Such phenomenal efficiency grants go-anywhere performance without making your worry about checking for gas stations. It’s freedom in car-form. Innovative construction techniques and advanced materials have been used across the chassis to optimize rigidity for a smoother ride and stronger handling, while double-wishbone multi-link rear suspension keeps the cabin calm and controlled. For a more engaging journey, Touring models are fitted with unique suspension to sharpen your ride through every twist and turn.

It isn’t just innovative beneath-the-hood technology the new Toyota Prius holds in spades. Toyota has clearly understood the youthful appeal of its renowned hybrid, so you can expect a full range of standard and available high-end features with a particular focus on connectivity.

Toyota Prius technology includes:

• Entune® App Suite: Whether you want to book a restaurant using OpenTable, find a shop with Yelp, or entertain yourself with iHeartRadio, Pandora, or Slacker Radio, you’ll be able to use the latest apps through your onboard touchscreen.
• Premium JBL® Audio: Clear and immersive audio streams into the cabin through ten state of the art JBL® GreenEdge™ speakers housed in six locations.
• Smart Key System with Push Button Start: The vehicle can recognize your Smart Key and unlock at the touch of the driver-side door handle. You’ll then start the engine at the push of a button.
• Qi-Compatible Wireless Smartphone Charging: When your smartphone is showing that dreaded slim red bar, just pop it on the Qi wireless charging platform to top up the battery.

Having earned a 5-star safety rating from the NHTSA and Top Safety Pick+ status from the IIHS, the Toyota Prius is impossible to fault when it comes to safety. It even brings the most cutting-edge driver assistance technology of the Toyota Safety Sense P package as standard, including:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
• Auto High Beams (AHB)
• Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)

The Star Safety System provides features such as Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) to keep the vehicle completely under your command. Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) with Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) and Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) are available.

• Prius One: Starting at $23,475, the Prius One is fantastically equipped as standard. Expect automatic climate control, LED running lights, headlights, and taillights, 6.1-inch touchscreen display, backup camera, voice recognition with Siri Eyes Free, and more.
• Prius Two: Starting at $24,685, the Prius Two adds in a few features missed by the Prius One, including 15-inch alloy wheels with two-tone wheel covers and a rear window wiper.
• Prius Two Eco: Starting at $25,165, the Prius Two Eco lives up to its name with a lighter lithium-ion hybrid battery and ultralow-rolling resistance tires.
• Prius Three: Starting at $26,735, the Prius Three is all about technology. Qi wireless charging, Entune Premium, 7-inch touchscreen, App Suite, GPS navigation, and satellite radio are all included.
• Prius Three Touring: Starting at $28,115, the Three Touring adds 17-inch alloy wheels, contrast blue interior stitching, special suspension, and upgraded exterior accents.
• Prius Four: Starting at $29,135, the Prius Four presents a Blind-Spot Monitoring System with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, automatic wipers, heated front seats, and lumbar support for the driver.

Prius Four Touring: Starting at $30,015, your top-end Toyota Prius combines the features of the Prius Four with those of the Prius Three Touring.