What is the difference between a Toyota Prius and a Toyota Prius Prime? Well that's a question we get asked a lot. Long story short, one of them you can plug in for additional charge, but there's more to it. Watch the video to learn more.

About the 2021 Prius:
The 2021 Toyota Prius has five trim levels to choose from – L Eco, LE, XLE, Limited and the 2020 Edition – with a price tag that starts at $24,525. Toyota Prius models make room for five passengers in a spacious cabin with 27.4 cubic feet of trunk space in L Eco trim levels.

To deliver a fuel-efficient performance, the 2021 Toyota Prius is powered by a Toyota Hybrid System that pairs a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gas engine with a high-torque electric motor to make 121 horsepower. Married to a Continuously Variable Transmission, the Toyota Prius L Eco will earn 58 mpg in the city and 53 mpg on the highway. Prius LE AWD-e and Prius XLE AWD-e models add Electronic On-Demand AWD to deliver capable handling and unrivaled traction.

Toyota Prius entries deliver premium entertainment at every turn with a standard 7-inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen infotainment system with access to Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa and Wi-Fi Connect capabilities. To promote safety, the Toyota Prius comes standard with a suite of Toyota Safety Sense™ driver-assist systems. Available upgrades to the 2021 Toyota Prius features list vary by trim level and include Toyota SofTex® upholstery, a Qi wireless charging system, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, a Head-Up Display and an 11.6-inch touchscreen display.

About the 2021 Prius Prime:
The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-In Hybrid has a trio of trim levels to choose from – LE, XLE and Limited – with a starting price that stands at $28,220. Prius Prime entries provide seating for five passengers with a cabin that possesses 91.5 cubic feet of passenger space. The liftback Toyota Prius Prime will provide an exceptional 19.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats.

To deliver the ultra-efficient performance you need, the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime employs a potent, powerful and fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid electric powertrain. Toyota Prius Prime entries employ a 1.8-liter four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gas engine and a 600-volt electric motor with a Lithium-Ion battery and plug-in hybrid capabilities to make 121 total horsepower.

Paired with the Continuously Variable Transmission, the Toyota Prius Prime will earn 55 mpg in the city and 53 mpg on the highway with an EPA-estimated 133 MPGe rating. A 640-mile driving range and a 25-mile all-electric driving range in EV Mode will cater to families on the go. Toyota Prius Prime entries can be recharged in 2 hours, 10 minutes with a 240-volt power source.

For the new model year, the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime will upgrade its safety technology with an updated Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 suite of features. Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 will add a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian and Bicycle Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, Lane Tracing Assist and Road Sign Assist.

Toyota Prius Prime LE trim levels come standard with LED headlights, automatic climate control, heated front seats and a 7-inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen infotainment system with access to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa. Upgrades to the Toyota Prius Prime features list include an 11.6-inch Toyota Entune™ touchscreen display, a 10-speaker JBL® sound system, a Qi wireless charging system, Toyota SofTex® interior and much more.

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