Prius

Released March 2024

The latest Prius (the third-generation Prius Plug-in), sold in the UK only as a 2.0-litre plug-in hybrid with a 13.6 kWh battery and a low, coupé-like body, suited to drivers who can charge at home and want electric running on most daily trips.

Body: Hatchback
Powertrain: Plug-in hybrid
Power: 220 bhp
Range: 52 mi
Boot: 284 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the fifth-generation Prius is the best yet: stylish, comfortable, composed and very economical even with a depleted battery. The main criticisms are tight rear head room and a high boot floor under the sloping roof, and a steering wheel that can hide the instruments; What Car? found the electric range short of rivals', and Autocar found it noisy when worked hard.

From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com and autoexpress.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Plug-in hybrid
Power: 220 bhp
0–62 mph: 6.8 s
Top speed: 109 mph
Engine or motors: 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol (M20A-FXS), 150 bhp (152 DIN hp, 112 kW) at 6,000 rpm, with a 120 kW electric motor; system output 220 bhp (223 DIN hp, 164 kW); fifth-generation Toyota hybrid system; 84 mph maximum speed in electric mode
Torque: 190 Nm (engine) at 4,400–5,200 rpm; 208 Nm (motor)
Gearbox: e-CVT automatic
Drive: Front-wheel drive

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP): 52 miles
Battery: 13.6 kWh
Economy (WLTP): 176.5 mpg
Range detail: Electric range, WLTP combined (Toyota UK site): 52 miles (Design, 17-inch wheels), 44 miles (Excel, 19-inch wheels); launch figures were 53.4 and 44.1 miles
Charging: 3.3 kW AC on-board charger, 0–100% in about 4 hours; no DC charging
Efficiency: WLTP weighted combined (Toyota UK site): 176.5 mpg (Design), 134.5 mpg (Excel); 21.7–25.6 kWh/100 miles; 40-litre fuel tank. Toyota's December 2024 press specifications list 403.5–565.0 mpg
CO2 emissions: 12–17 g/km (WLTP combined, press specifications)

Practicality

Body: Hatchback
Seats: 5
Boot: 284 litres
Length: 4,599 mm
Width: 1,782 mm
Weight: From 1,545 kg
Boot: 284 litres (VDA)
Towing: Towing not permitted
Size: 4,599 mm long, 1,782 mm wide, 1,420 mm high (1,430 mm on 19-inch wheels); 2,750 mm wheelbase; 137–144 mm ground clearance; 5.25–5.4 m turning radius (tyres); drag coefficient 0.27; kerb weight 1,545–1,610 kg

Tech and safety

Infotainment: Toyota Smart Connect+ with cloud and embedded navigation, "Hey Toyota" voice control, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto; 7-inch digital driver's display
Driver assistance: Latest Toyota Safety Sense: Pre-Collision System, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Trace Assist, Road Sign Assist; parking sensors with obstacle, vehicle and pedestrian detection; digital rear-view mirror on Excel
Warranty: 3 years or 60,000 miles; up to 10 years or 100,000 miles with Toyota servicing

Pros and cons

Pros

Up to 52 miles electric range (WLTP, Design on 17-inch wheels)
220 bhp; 0–62 mph in 6.8 s
0.27 drag coefficient

Cons

284-litre boot
3.3 kW AC charging only, about 4 hours to full; no DC charging
Towing not permitted

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
ŠkodaOctavia	Hatchback	Petrol, Mild hybrid, Diesel	114–261 bhp	–	600 l	May 2024
BMW1 Series	Hatchback	Mild hybrid, Petrol	168–296 bhp	–	–	Oct 2024
HondaCivic	Hatchback	Hybrid	181 bhp	–	410 l	Oct 2022

Sources

Photo: images.toyota-europe.com

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid rear badge and taillight detail: media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/09/2022-priusplug-inhybrid15…
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid charging port detail: media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/09/2022-priusplug-inhybrid18…

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