2026 Toyota Prius
2026 Toyota
Prius
While hybrid cars have become commonplace, the Prius maintains its crown as the best-known and longest-running gas-electric model. Aside from Toyota’s legendary reputation for longevity, the Prius boasts many attributes that keep it selling strongly. It has an efficient yet responsive powertrain, an extensive list of driver-assist technologies, and reasonable pricing. It has also come a long way aesthetically from its early days, as it now shows off attractive sloping angles and a low stance that give it a cool and modern vibe. It’s also a lot of fun to drive. For 2026, the Prius carries forward its fifth-generation design and an impressive list of features, which are organized across four appealing trims.
How we describe this model: fuel-efficient, practical, steadfast
Shop this vehicle against: Honda Civic Hybrid, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Kia Niro Hybrid
Prius Highlights
- fuel economy up to 57 mpg
- standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- standard 7-inch digital instrument cluster
- Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 driver-assistance technology bundle
- available fixed-glass roof
- available power liftgate
Prius Powertrain
- standard front-wheel drive (FWD) powertrain: 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with single electric motor (total system output: 194 hp)
- available all-wheel drive (AWD) powertrain: adds a second electric motor for total system output of 196 hp
- electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT)
- FWD EPA-estimated fuel economy: 52–57 mpg city/52–56 mpg highway
- AWD EPA-estimated fuel economy: 49–53 mpg city/50–54 mpg highway
- independent MacPherson front struts and multilink rear suspension with stabilizer bars
- electronic power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
- standard power-assisted 11.1-inch ventilated front/11-inch solid rear disc brakes (FWD)
- available power-assisted 12-inch ventilated front/11-inch solid rear disc brakes (AWD)
LE Interior
Fabric upholstery, SofTex leatherette-wrapped steering wheel, single-zone automatic climate control, 7-inch digital LCD gauge display, six USB-C ports (two front, two center console, two rear), push-button start, auto-up/down windows, rear dome light, cargo area light, illuminated vanity mirrors, six beverage holders, tonneau cover for cargo area, 60/40-split fold-down rear seats
LE Exterior
Smart Key System keyless entry on driver’s door, LED lighting (auto Bi-LED projector headlights, daytime running lights, taillights, stop lights), heated power-adjustable side-view mirrors, active grille shutter, color-keyed exterior accents, 17-inch alloy wheels with covers
LE Safety
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 driver-assistance suite (full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control, pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, lane tracing assist, road sign assist, proactive driving assist, automatic high beams), blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, vehicle proximity notification system, hill start assist, rear seat reminder, safe exit alert, tire pressure monitor, engine immobilizer, backup camera
LE Infotainment
8-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio, SiriusXM satellite radio, six speakers, access to Toyota Connected Services (Safety Connect, Service Connect, Remote Connect, Drive Connect, Wi-Fi Connect)
LE Major Options
Dual-motor AWD, front and rear parking assist with automatic braking
XLE
Contents of LE plus:
- SofTex leatherette upholstery
- 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support
- heated front seats
- heated steering wheel
- wireless smartphone charging
- auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink integration
- illumination notification
- Smart Key System keyless entry on front doors and trunk
- front and rear parking assist with automatic braking
- rain-sensing windshield wipers
- rear center armrest with beverage holders (eight total)
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- eligible for: dual-motor AWD, fixed-glass roof, 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen, Digital Key capability
Nightshade Edition
Contents of XLE plus:
- black SofTex leatherette upholstery with gray stitching
- carbon-fiber dashboard detailing
- black doorsills
- black exterior accents and badging
- black bumper trim
- 19-inch alloy wheels with black finish
- eligible for: dual-motor AWD, fixed-glass roof, 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen, Digital Key
Limited
Contents of XLE plus:
- fixed-glass roof
- driver’s seat memory
- heated/ventilated front seats
- power liftgate
- 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen
- 8-speaker JBL audio with amplifier
- Digital Key capability
- eligible for: dual-motor AWD, heated rear seats, digital rearview mirror, Limited Premium Package (Advanced Park, 360-degree panoramic view monitor with overhead and curb view)
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