What Is the 2025 Toyota Prius?
After a complete redesign for 2023, the Toyota Prius continues to turn heads with its radical, low-slung shape. This sleek, five-seat compact hatchback hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that’s coupled with an electric motor and a continuously variable automatic transmission. Total output is 194 horsepower with front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive is optional and bumps that figure to 196 hp. The Prius has always delivered excellent fuel economy, and this holds true with the fifth-generation model. In front-drive LE trim, the Prius earns an EPA-estimated 57 mpg in a combination of city and highway driving. Though the Prius is somewhat in a class of its own, it competes with more traditional compact hybrid sedans, including the Honda Civic hybrid, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Toyota’s own Corolla Hybrid.
Also available is a Prius Plug-in Hybrid version (previously named Prius Prime), which comes only with FWD. It also uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine but pairs it with a dual-motor hybrid setup; together, they make a total of 220 hp, and the powertrain is EPA-rated to deliver up to 45 miles of electric-only driving range and up to 52 mpg combined. Compact PHEVs from mainstream brands are rare, but the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid hatchback is one Prius Plug-in Hybrid competitor.
What’s New on the 2025 Toyota Prius?
The regular Toyota Prius gets a Nightshade trim for 2025 that adds blacked-out trim and black 19-inch wheels. Meanwhile, the PHEV version is now officially named Prius Plug-in Hybrid, dropping the previous Prime designation.
What Features in the 2025 Toyota Prius Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Six USB ports
- Satellite radio
- Six-speaker stereo
- Cloth upholstery
- Blind spot warning
- Lane departure steering assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Adaptive cruise control
Available features include:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Navigation
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Panoramic glass roof
- Power liftgate
- Wireless device charging
- Remote keyless entry
- JBL stereo system
- 360-degree camera system
Should I Buy the 2025 Toyota Prius?
The Prius remains a terrific value thanks to its affordable price, outstanding fuel economy, and many standard comfort and driver-assist features. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid costs significantly more, but it delivers admirable electric-only driving range and zippier acceleration. Its recent redesign gave the Prius an unexpectedly sexy, stylish attitude, but it also made the car much less practical as an everyday commuter: Cargo room, occupant space and ergonomics are all compromised by its uber-rakish profile.
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