With upwards of 50 miles per gallon in combined driving, a spacious trunk, and a reputation for reliability, the Toyota Prius meets the needs of most drivers, most of the time. Will the addition of an electronic all-wheel-drive system add to its practical nature? Shop for the 2019 Toyota Prius on CarGurus:
Toyota employs a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, paired with an electric motor to power the front wheels in the Prius. Together, this powertrain is good for 121 horsepower. If you choose a Prius with the electric all-wheel drive (AWD-e), you’ll also enjoy the benefit of an electric motor powering the rear wheels. This system provides extra power to the rear wheels between 0 and 6 mph, and when necessary at speeds up to 43 mph.
AWD-e does hurt the Prius’s fuel economy. Normally rated at 54 mpg city, 50 highway, 52 combined, the Prius AWD returns 52/48/50.
Inside, the Prius Limited will receive an impressive, vertically oriented 11.6-inch touchscreen. All other trims receive Toyota’s much smaller 6.1-inch display. Although it still appears sophisticated, the Prius’s infotainment system does not run either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Pricing for the 2019 Toyota Prius starts at $23,770 and rises to $32,200 for the Limited trim, all before options and the $930 destination fee. Combined with its impressive running costs, this makes the Prius an exceptionally good value.
For more information on the 2019 Toyota Prius, read Chris’ full review on CarGurus:
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