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The Toyota Prius has always been a hit with eco-friendly drivers, but the new generation takes it to new dimensions due to its complete redesign and enhanced powertrain options. Its main perk remains its stellar fuel efficiency; the base trim of the Prius offers an EPA-estimated 57 mpg combined, which is astonishing even for a hybrid vehicle. It’s also smooth, easy to drive, and has all the latest tech features.
The 2024 Toyota Prius is available in three trims. They’re all powered by the same hybrid powertrain, which consists of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that combine for a total of 194 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard but you can add a second electric motor to the rear wheels to make it all-wheel drive while boosting the horsepower slightly.
The base trim of the 2024 Prius is a very well-equipped vehicle. Some of its features include 17-inch alloy wheels, a six-speaker sound system, LED headlights, folding 60/40 split rear seats, and automatic climate control. It also has an 8-inch touch-screen interface, wireless smartphone connectivity through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0 driver-assist systems.
The XLE enhances the standard features while adding some of its own. Its highlights include larger 19-inch wheels, heated front seats and steering wheel, an auto-dimming front mirror, synthetic leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and parking sensors. It also has optional features, such as a larger 12.3-inch touch-screen interface, remote start, and a gorgeous panoramic glass roof.
The top trim adds comfort and luxury. It includes a power liftgate, memory settings for the driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, and a premium eight-speaker JBL sound system. There are also some exclusive optional features only available for the Limited, such as heated front seats, a digital rearview mirror that shows what’s behind the Prius even if your cargo area is fully loaded, a surround-view camera system to help with tight parking situations, and a fully automated parking system that parks the vehicle without any input from the driver.
Fuel efficiency has always been Toyota’s priority for the Prius, and it’s the same for the new generation, despite vast improvements in design and horsepower. The LE trim gets 57 mpg in combined highway/city driving conditions, while the XLE and Limited trim get 52 mpg combined. Choosing an all-wheel-drive model greatly improves stability but doesn’t significantly affect fuel efficiency, as equivalent AWD models only have three mpg less than the front-wheel-drive versions.
The 2024 Toyota Prius isn’t just fuel-efficient, stylish, and quick; it’s also highly comfortable. Its seats are supportive enough to stay comfortable even after a few hours, and there’s plenty of legroom and headroom for everyone inside. Noise insulation is adequate, while the well-tuned suspensions make the Prius glide smoothly over road imperfections. All dashboard controls are intuitive and easy to use, while the digital instrument cluster displays essential information. The cargo area has 20.3 cubic feet of space, which is more than enough for everyone’s luggage. There’s also plenty of storage space for small items inside the cabin.
The 2024 Toyota Prius comes with a standard 8-inch touch-screen interface that can be upgraded to a larger 12.3-inch one. It’s sharp and responsive, with an easy-to-learn interface and Google-powered navigation options. You can connect your phone wirelessly via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and you can charge it wirelessly, thanks to its wireless charging pad.
While infotainment technology is certainly desirable, safety tech is crucial. The 2024 Prius is a very safe vehicle in the event of a collision, with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety classifying it as a Top Safety Pick+. It also comes with helpful advanced driver aids, most of which are available in the standard configuration. Some useful ones are:
The 2024 Toyota Prius is even more impressive in real life. You can see it for yourself and take it for a test drive by contacting us at Auburn Toyota. We’re here to help you throughout the entire car-buying process and beyond. You can use our online tools to determine an appropriate payment plan and apply for financing. Once you get here, our experienced sales staff will answer all your questions. When the time comes for maintenance operations, you can also rely on us to keep your Prius running as it should. Stop by from Auburn, Roseville, and Sacramento!