Highlight: The Prime has a 640-mile driving range.
Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $35,025 (Base LE model: $29,245)
Seating Capacity: 5
Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; a tire pressure
monitoring system; hill start assist control system; stability control system;
traction control system; a radar activated cruise control system; a tire repair
system; a lane departure warning system; automatic high beams; lane tracing
assist; road sign assist; and a tire pressure monitoring system
Standard Equipment (LE): 15-inch wheels; plug-in; folding exterior mirrors; heated outside mirrors; digital instrumentation; push button ignition starter; a keyless entry system; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; manual operated front seats; cloth front seats; front and rear parking sensors; 360-degree monitor; traffic jam assist; auto dimming exterior mirrors; traffic sign recognition; black rear lip spoiler; rear cross traffic with braking; three year travel link; cargo area lightweight tonneau cover; foot pedal parking brake; maintenance included for 2 years or 24,000 miles; a color heads up display system (HUD); and a quad projector headlights with off feature
Other Trims:
XLE
Optional Features On Test Vehicle:
Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a 6-speaker AM/FM/CD/SiriusXM
Bluetooth Connectivity: Yes
USB Connectivity: Yes
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles
Hybrid Warranty: 8 years or 100,000 miles
Hybrid Battery Warranty: 10 years or 150,000 miles
Standard Engine/Horsepower: 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder /95-hp
Recommended Fuel: Regular
Standard Fuel Mileage:
133-MPGe/54-MPG
What’s New: With the addition of a few feature tweaks, the Prius Prime is basically a carry over for the 2021 model year.
Why:
The Prime has a 640-mile driving range
The Prius has a trusted name in the automotive market
Distinctive styling from most vehicles on the road today
Quad-like headlamps
Large, easy-to-operate Tesla-like infotainment screen
Adds a plug-in capability
A roomy compact
Comfortable driving experience
Both ‘green’ and electric --- What a combination?
High quality JBL sound system in Limited model
CD player is standard
A standard heads up display (HUD) system
According to fueleconomy.gov, a longer driving range than Hyundai’s Ioniq Plug-In
The overall MPGe is higher in the Prius Prime than its competitor
A host of standard driving assist features under Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.0
Both Android and Apple compatibility for smartphones
But:
The bubble-shaped styling
Limited electric range capabilities
Takes too long to recharge, when using standard charger
Vehicle is light weight, when compared to Japanese and German competitors
Requires additional training with the vehicle to master the infotainment center
Not the traditional gear shift lever (takes a moment to understand)
Hyundai’s Ioniq is available as an all-electric vehicle too.
The Ioniq has a slightly longer electric driving range
The Ioniq has a lower base price
The Ioniq horsepower is a tad bit more than the Prius Prime
The Prius Prime has an eye-popping driving range of 640 miles on a tank. This is in line with a number of diesels. The hatchback-like compact is both roomy and fuel-efficient. The vehicle is available in three trim levels and offers a host of driving assist and comfort features, making this a compliable car for short or long drives.
Pricing for the vehicle starts under $30,000. One can easily get a nicely equipped Prius Prime Limited for just a hare over $35,000.
Competition: 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In
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