2023 Toyota Prius Prime: The Solar-Powered Hatchback of the Future
As if it wasn't cool enough already. This feature is like having your cake and eating it, too. Wait, scratch that. Because what else are you supposed to do with cake? The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime is ready to launch you into a greener, more efficient future. This plug-in hybrid offers zero-emission battery power and a fuel-preserving hybrid mode. And that's not even the kicker.
Toyota Prius Prime Interior Comfort
We bet you'll look for more places to go in Cerritos when you have a Toyota Prius Prime. And it's not just because of the impressive efficiency (we'll talk about that later). It's because of the interior composition. This clean, driver-centric design features cloth upholstery and heated front seats. Not that it gets too cold in Torrance. But when it does, it helps to have a toasty seat to balance the heat. Don't mind the poetry. Mind the design.
Synthetic leather upholstery with eight-way power seats is yours with an upgrade to a higher trim. Body-contouring sport seats, easy-to-reach infotainment screen and vehicle controls make it fun to drive again in Signal Hill. The welcome light extends from the door to the responsive glow across the dashboard. And that flows right into the safety and technology the Prius Prime has to offer.
Exterior Design
It's solar-powered. And if that sounds like something from the future, then you're on the right track. The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime features a solar roof. This feature utilizes roof-mounted solar panels to recharge your battery when parked. You'll appreciate those sunny days in Long Beach, CA a little more when you realize it's recharging your battery by the minute. And that's just the beginning of this aerodynamic Toyota Prius Prime.
The TNGA-C, or Toyota architecture, embodies a low center of gravity and unbendable construction. Two features that have improved over generations. This means you'll have a wider stance and a lower driving position for improved handling and style. We'll get into performance later. But for now, the aerodynamic front end is sleek and attractive, with available 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels and a modernized look exploding from days of future past.
Technology and Safety
When you start with an 8-inch touchscreen at the standard level, you know you're in for a technology bang inside the Prius Prime. This standard touchscreen also includes Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ connections. Also standard are six USB-C ports and a premium JBL audio system. Bring the party with you wherever you go in Compton.
The XLE model ups the ante to an 11.6-inch touchscreen that includes map integration revealing the nearest charging stations at all times. How convenient. An upgrade to a picturesque 12.3-inch unit is available on the Prius Prime XSE and XSE Premium. And Toyota's Intelligent Assistant will awaken with phrases like "Hey Toyota," ready for voice-activated commands. And safety is top-notch with the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 3.0. You can basically drive with your eyes closed. Not really, but read on.
TSS adds a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection. This standout feature will detect vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycles and provide audio/visual alerts when approaching. And that can make a world of a difference when driving at night in Long Beach, CA. Another standout feature is the full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control.
This feature includes four following distance settings, one more than the previous amount. This technology will locate multiple vehicles directly ahead or in adjacent lanes. So you can stop stressing when you have to switch lanes on the highway. The Toyota Prius Prime has got you covered. There's many more safety features like road sign assistance, enhanced brake control, and rear cross-traffic alert that come with TSS.
2023 Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels
2023 Toyota Prius SE
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- LED auto-off headlights
- Power-heated side mirrors
- 8-inch infotainment screen
- Six USB-C ports
2023 Toyota Prius XSE
- Most standard features on the SE
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Toyota Smart Key
- SofTex synthetic leather upholstery
- 8-way power driver's seat
- Heated front seats
- Wireless charging pad
- Heated steering wheel
- 12.3-inch touchscreen
2023 Toyota Prius XSE Premium
- Most standard features on the XSE
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Driver's seat memory
- 8-speaker JBL audio system
- Advanced parking assistance
- 360-degree panoramic view monitor
- Digital rearview mirror
- Power liftgate
- Digital key
