2020 Prius Prime - Now with seating for 5!
Toyota announced the updated 2020 Prius Prime today. The third generation Prius offered the ability to plug in, and seating for 5 combined with a paltry 11 miles EV range. When the fourth generation Prius was announced the plug-in model was renamed Prime, and more than doubled its EV range to a still lackluster, but much improved, 25 miles of range. That additional range came at the expense of a middle seat belt in the backseat. Toyota has rectified that for the 2020 model year. They haven’t released any pictures of the rear seat, but when they do, we will be sure to show them to you!
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PLANO, Texas (May 2, 2019) – Toyota Prius Prime gets many upgrades for 2020 and remains the most efficient Toyota hybrid and one of the best options to protect drivers from price hikes at the gas pump. Available this summer, the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the LE grade will be $27,600, the MSRP for XLE grade will be $29,500 and the MSRP for Limited grade will be $33,500.
The word “Prime," which is defined as being the best, or at the top, is a natural fit for the Prius model as it’s the most technologically advanced, best-equipped Toyota Prius in the model’s nearly two-decade global history. With the power to run in either EV or hybrid driving modes, Prius Prime strikes a harmonious balance between necessity and desire.
New upgrades for 2020 include:
New 5th seat for even more room
Standard Apple CarPlay®, SiriusXM® and Amazon Alexa compatibility
Two additional 2.1A USB ports for the rear passengers
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
New grade strategy that offers LE, XLE and Limited Grades
Prius Prime is the most efficient Toyota hybrid yet. When the electric charge goes out, Prius Prime has an EPA-estimated 54 combined mpg. 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 EPA-estimated 640-mile total driving range and 25-mile EV Mode20 driving 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. Prius Prime is also great for commuters as its HOV-approved as a single-occupant green vehicle in some states such as California and New Jersey.
