2018
Toyota Prius Prime

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  • Plus (Natl)
    Starts at
    $27,300
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Plus (SE)
    Starts at
    $27,300
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Plus (GS)
    Starts at
    $27,300
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Premium (Natl)
    Starts at
    $29,000
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Premium (GS)
    Starts at
    $29,000
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Premium (SE)
    Starts at
    $29,000
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Advanced (SE)
    Starts at
    $33,300
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
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    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Gas/Electric I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Advanced (Natl)
    Starts at
    $33,300
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Advanced (GS)
    Starts at
    $33,300
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
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    60 month/60,000 miles
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Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 25,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years

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7 years / less than 85,000 miles
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12 months / 12, 000 miles
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160- or 174-point inspections
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Consumer reviews

95% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 48 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.8
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.8

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  • By Rob from Jefferson Georgia
    Owns this car
    December 19, 2022

    Gas sipper

    I purchased my 2018 Prius Prime Advanced back in March of 2018 and have never had a problem with the vehicle. I work only 7 miles from my home and usually go 3 months on a tank of gas and average 165-175 mpg. I will say I use non ethanol gas in the vehicle since it sits in the tank for an extend period of time. I did change the tires after 50K only because of the tire noise but other than that I do the oil changes every 10k since the gas engine doesn't come on that often. People say what about your electric bill ? I charge on off peak times and can't tell a difference in our power bill.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By PriusPrime from Nanuet, NY
    Owns this car
    December 19, 2020

    Amazing gas mileage on a dependable car

    I never thought I would go for a Prius, but the Prime has a much nicer look to the exterior, and it drives so smoothly while still feeling roomy inside. Our average gas mileage is about 68mpg, if we even use gas at all. Since we have the plug-in model, we can go about 25 miles off just the electric when the car is charged. The plug fits into a regular standard US wall socket. Toyota makes it really easy to go partially electric, and I still have the comfort of a gas tank for backup and longer trips. When on EV mode, the car is silent because the engine doesn't need to kick on. And when it switches to hybrid mode, the engine is unintrusive and turns on smoothly. Only cons are that there's no middle seat in the back row for the 2018 and it rides very low, so you have to really watch out for speed bumps, pot holes, and curbs. Again, I was a cynic before getting the Prius Prime, but it's 100% the best plug-in hybrid that we saw and I would recommend it to anybody. It saved me hundreds of dollars on gas in just the first few months, and probably thousands over the years.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Woodelf86 from Cleveland OH,
    Owns this car
    September 29, 2020

    Be prepared to pay for brakes!

    The car is great but you need to be aware that if you use the electric power for the majority of the time, you will be doing a lot more brake maintenance. I am only in my second year of ownership and already doing my second brake treatment. Toyota apparently did not think that most people would use electrical.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Sandy from Grandview
    Owns this car
    February 25, 2020

    Great Features provide the driver with comfort

    The features on this vehicle provide the driver with comfort, especially when traveling long distances. The large navigation screen, automatic windshield wipers, high/low beam lights, distance between cars with cruise control all give you less to worry about so you can focus on the road.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Helen from Kimberton, PA
    Owns this car
    May 5, 2019

    Love my hybrid

    Comfortable ride. Gas mileage is great. The car is a perfect size for me. Lots of extras like USB charger, front and rear cameras, driving efficiency display.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Illhasdz from San bernardino ca
    Owns this car
    April 1, 2019

    Best fuel economy

    This car met all my expectations. The best car I have ever owned. Best fuel economy and reliable I will recommend this car to anyone.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Smitty from OKC from Oklahoma City, OK
    Owns this car
    March 8, 2019

    So Glad I Bought This Car

    I was dead set on buying a plug-in hybrid car. I wanted a car that would use more electricity than the 2004 Prius that was my previous car (one that I had for 14-plus years), but an electric-only car was not practical for the occasional long-range travel that is expected of me. I read about the various plug-in hybrids and narrowed it down to the Chevy Bolt, the Honda Clarity, and the Toyota Prius Prime. After test driving the Chevy and the Honda (local dealers did not have Primes on their lots), I decided to buy a very slightly used Prius Prime from Vroom (whom I recommend, by the way). I love driving this car. Although it has been criticized in some automobile magazines as sluggish, I find it to be quite peppy; in fact, in the "Power" mode, it has a lot of zip. It is super easy to charge at home on 120V. I wish it traveled just a bit further on just electric energy, but if I am careful with my acceleration, I can get back and forth to work two days in a row before needing to charge the car again (a process that takes just 5 hours). Unlike the Chevy, the interior is well made with good quality materials and tight fit and finish. Unlike the Honda, the combustion engine does not sound like a four-stroke engine. I look forward to 14 years with this car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By samnappy@aol.com from Salem
    Owns this car
    February 27, 2019

    this car is excellent and trustworthy

    this vehicle met all of my expectations, expecially gas mileage, reliability,,style,sound system, the way it handles the road. this is a masterpeiece. I haven't used the electric plug in yet but maybe soon.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By illoomination from Colorado Springs, CO
    Owns this car
    February 25, 2019

    You can make gas reliability almost non-existent.

    Good legroom and comfort. The back seat is a little different (only 2 seats) because of the battery. That said, driving this car is all about the mileage, and with the plug-in capability for the first 20-ish miles, the short commuter (and hopefully someone with a charging station at work) can really maximize mpg. Getting over 100 mpg is not rare, probably even expected. After the charge wears off, you're still driving one of the best hybrid sedans on the market, where you're going to average in the high 40s mpg.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Parsifal from Tolland, CT
    Owns this car
    February 18, 2019

    Most Reliable Car I've Owned

    Truly, the most technologically advanced car I've owned. I find that it rides smoothly, enables better visibility than I have experienced in previous cars, and is a pleasure to maneuver.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By GreenGoblin from Ottawa, Ontario
    Owns this car
    February 6, 2019

    Not designed for winter

    I live in canada and this car is not designed for winter. The rear window has no windshield wiper even though it has a very shallow slope. The cabin heating is terrible. I was expecting the car to use the electricity when plugged in to warm the batteries and cabin when I set it to charge on the car's timer. IT does not. Instead the engine comes on to warm the batteries, wasting gas. The user interface design design of the dashboard and console are poor. The manuals are very poorly written and about 3 inches thick. The speech recognition is dumb. (Even if it does not connect to a server like SIRI and google, it still should have been better.) On the plus side, it uses very little gas. The hybrid mode is ridiculously stingy on gas. The switch from EV to hybrid is almost imperceptible if you are listening to music. Most days I drive on EV only, but I don;t go very far. Range does not seem very affected by cold because the engine comes on to warm the batteries.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By High Flyer from Zimmerman, MN
    Owns this car
    February 1, 2019

    Car is great.

    I have not had any issues at all. It is a great car for what i need. I keep looking for any problems since the warranty would cover the cost but it has been flawless.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime?

The 2018 Toyota Prius Prime is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Advanced (3 styles)
  • Plus (3 styles)
  • Premium (3 styles)

What is the electric range of the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime?

The 2018 Toyota Prius Prime can travel 25 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on.

EPA-estimated range is the distance, or predicted distance, a new plug-in vehicle will travel on electric power before its battery charge is exhausted. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, trim level, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime reliable?

The 2018 Toyota Prius Prime has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Toyota Prius Prime owners.

Is the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime. 95.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 48 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.8

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