Defined as the best or at the top, the word “Prime”, is a natural fit for the Prius model which is the most technologically advanced and best-equipped Prius in the model’s nearly two-decade global history. With the power to run in either EV Mode, EV Auto Mode or Hybrid Mode, Prius Prime strikes a harmonious balance between necessity and desire.
New upgrades for 2020 include:
New 5th seat in the rear is now available for even more room
Standard Apple CarPlay® and SiriusXM®
Two additional USB ports are added for the rear passengers for even more ways to connect
Black interior accents to replace previous white accents for a more premium feel
A new sun visor extender
A relocation of seat heater buttons for front seat passengers for easier usability
Prius Prime is the most efficient Toyota hybrid yet, with a combined fuel consumption of 1.8L/100km. When the charge has run out, Prius Prime has a manufacturer-estimated 4.3L/100 km combined fuel consumption. Designed with intelligent tech, premium materials and thoughtful engineering, Prius Prime represents the next step of Toyota’s continuous quest to reach more efficient mobility with less range anxiety — without compromise. With its manufacturer-estimated 1,035-kilometre total driving range and 40-kilometre EV range, Prius Prime continues to raise the efficiency bar to help challenge what’s possible. The powertrain is a Toyota first, thanks to a dual motor drive system that improves acceleration in EV Mode for a fun drive.
HERE’S HOW PRIUS PRIME WORKS
The 2020 Prius Prime is the rare combination of smart technology and head-turning style.
Equipped with three different drive modes to maximize power and fuel efficiency, Prius Prime PHEV gives you all of the benefits of an electric vehicle–without the range anxiety– with the proven reliability of a Toyota Hybrid.
Electric Vehicle (EV) mode combines a high capacity battery and electric motors to produce power. A generator produces power from the turning of the engine, or a Toyota-first a one-way clutch can engage the generator as a secondary motor for additional power, providing seamless acceleration and a top speed of 135km/h. Prime’s EV mode gives you zero emissions from the tailpipe without compromising on performance.
EV Auto mode, like EV mode, primarily uses electric power. The difference is that this mode will use Prius Prime’s power control unit to intelligently decide when to automatically employ additional gas power, like when climbing a steep hill.
Hybrid vehicle mode uses a blend of power from the gasoline engine and hybrid battery. Toyota’s proven Hybrid Synergy Drive technology and capable 1.8L engine, ensure that you travel on electric power at low speeds and a gas/electric combination for acceleration and higher speeds. All the while producing lower emissions and consuming less fuel.
But these details are merely the basics. We don’t have time to even talk about safety, ride, practicality, dependability, all subjects the Prius Prime is world-renowned for. So, click the TEST DRIVE button below and arrange a complete tour and road test of the most efficient Toyota hybrid yet.
