2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid

Except for the Nightshade Edition, the rest lineup of the Prius is classified in 4 different trim levels. The base model is L Eco, after that LE and XLE take place. The top variant of the Prius is the Limited. All the models carry the same 1.8L I4 engine and come with a standard 7-inch infotainment touchscreen. The Limited model is blessed with the standard 11.2-inch infotainment touchscreen.

Along with the features offered in different trim levels, the Toyota Prius also proposes optional packages (which are very low compared to its rivals) for specific trims –

Advance Technology package for XLE and XLW (AWD) 

• Adaptive headlights 
• Head up display 
• Navigation system

Premium Convenience Package for XLE and Limited

• 15-inch wheels 
• Sunroof

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CARHP recommends the shopper select the XLE trim ( both basic and AWD) of the Prius. It delivers a great value-for-money package. Power adjustable seats, keyless entry and ignition, and an optional AWD system make it a more appealing model than the base trims. The wireless charging pad, heated steering wheel, and auto-dimming rearview mirror truly justify a hike of around $ 4000 from the L Eco.

Release Date

Toyota is expected to launch the 2023 Prius in late 2022.

With the standard 1.8L I4 engine the FWD models achieve a mileage figure of – 58 mpg in the city, 53 mpg on the highways, and 56 mpg combined. The range figures are — 655.4 miles while running in the city, 598.9 miles on the highways, and 632.8 miles combined. The All-Wheel-Drive models suck more fuel and hence result in mileage of – 51 mpg in the city, 47 mpg on the highways, and 49 mpg combined. Range figures – 546.6 miles in the city, 498.2 miles on the highways, and 549.4 miles combined. All the models carry a fuel capacity of 10.6 gallons. In EV mode, the Prius hybrid has 133 MPGe combined and has 640 miles of total driving range.

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq is the most fuel-efficient car in the segment. The newest Prius from Toyota also delivers one of the highest fuel efficiency and range figures. The Kia Niro SUV manages the dullest mileage figures in the comparison. The 2023 Insight delivers better mileage than the Kia Niro, but the Niro ensures better range numbers. The Ioniq has the highest fuel capacity, meanwhile, the Insight and the Prius have the same size of fuel tanks.

The interior of the Prius is easily recognizable for its innovative design. The airy cabin offers an adequate amount of passenger space. Available SofTex heated front seats help the driver and co-passenger in cold weather. Getting in and out of the car is very convenient. All of the ports, buttons, and controls are easily accessible and they do not feel made of low-quality materials. The material quality on the door panel in the Toyota termed–moonstone interior, feels pretty premium looking. Moonstone interior — a combination of black and very light grey colored materials throughout the interior. The armrest on the door panel is not super soft, but it is capable of giving relief to your arm.

Manually adjusted cloth seats with teal-looking stitching on the LE trim look gentle and provide good support. The piano black trim on the center console merges with its 7-inch infotainment touchscreen. The dashboard of the Prius does get some elements finished in chrome. Though the material gets dirty very easily it gives an approachable appeal to the interior. Center mounted instrument cluster might be a little confusing for the drivers who have a habit to see it just behind the steering. It feels nice and most of the information about the car is easily visible. A cool thing is,that it can show how much money a driver has saved by driving this Prius hybrid. Even with the lithium-ion battery in the back seat area, the seats deliver plenty of headroom, and nice legroom even without pushing the front row seat. 

The back of the seats have plush-like material and a huge storage pocket to carry stuff. The rear seats consist of two USB charging ports. The Prius does not offer air conditioning for the rear seats, but the AC on the front spreads the air equally. The center armrest in the back seats is soft and consists of two cup holders. With a capacity of 5 passengers, it carries along a total passenger volume of 93.1 cu.-ft.

In the front row, all of the crossover vehicles offer almost the same amount of legroom. Being an SUV, the Kia Niro constructs more space by folding its second-row seats. The 2023 Honda Insight has the least amount of cargo space behind the second row. The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq and the Prius have almost the same cargo carrying capacity. In the second row, the Toyota Prius has the least amount of space to keep legs.

Highlights of the interior features of the Prius include –

• Manually adjustable tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Power rear windows
• Heated front seats
• Front cupholder
• Wireless charging pad on high trims
• Cargo door transmitter
• Automatic air conditioning
• Illuminated glove box
• Driver foot rest
• SofTex seat trim
• Fade to off interior lighting
• Full carpet covering
• Rollup cargo cover
• Cargo space lights
• Rear cup holder
• USB charging ports
• Storage compartment on the doors

How Intuitive is the 2023 Toyota Prius Infotainment System?

The Toyota delivers a standard 7-inch infotainment touchscreen on the usual trims. It feels small and does not offer that touch response a driver will be looking in. However, on the Limited trim, it offers an 11.2-inch portrait display that somewhere feels replicated from the Tesla’s screen. The icons on both of the screens feel very dated and it does not have very high brightness. The 7-inch infotainment screen supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, surprisingly the higher models only get Apple CarPlay. The screen gets most of the tasks done. The MID on the top of that is very sharp and clear. The icons' color is more catchy and helps understand the vehicle information very easily. Except for the 10-speaker JBL sound system on the Limited variant, all the models have a 6-speaker audio system that does not provide a pleasing sound.

Highlights of the infotainment system –

• 3 LCD monitors on the front
• Integrated roof antenna
• Speed compensated volume control
• Steering wheel controls
• SiriusXM with 3 months platinum plan subscription
• Alexa compatible

The exterior design of the Prius looks a little similar to the Hyundai Elantra. A sleek exterior with a sloping roof goes all the way to the back end. This makes a car more aerodynamic efficient and it ultimately helps in better fuel economy. The full LED headlights along with the daytime running lights on either side of the front, seem like the eyes. The whole front portion of the car looks like an aggressive face. The metallic grey paint job makes the vehicle look popping in the sunlight. With a small grille, front parking sensors are mounted over there. The Toyota’s badge with blue surroundings reminds it to be a hybrid model.

With the black contrast, the aluminum alloys look flashy. A 15-inch wheel kinda looks small in the car. Meanwhile, the Bridgestone ecopia tires with the dimensions of 215 45/r17s complete and adorn the outer aesthetics of the vehicle. Outside mirrors with body-colored paint jobs do not bring in turn signal indicators. Additional sensors on the side panels help deliver a 360-degree view of the car. Hybrid badging on the side with blue accents. The tail lights are gonna be full LED with turn signals and reverse. All black accents around the door and the window trim make it look fantastic. The lifted rear, unlike the front portion, carries the same expression of aggressiveness.

Including the Niro SUV, all the models are engineered on a wheelbase of the same length. The 2023 Honda Insight is the longest crossover in the comparison. The Kia Niro SUV has the highest curb weight. With a small margin, the newest Hyundai Ioniq is the lightest car in the segment. The Niro has the highest ground clearance.

Highlights of the exterior features include–

• Tire mobility kit
• Clearcoat paint
• Body-colored front bumper
• Body-colored rear bumper with fascia strip ascent
• Light tinted glass
• Rain-sensing variable intermittent wipers
• Liftgate rear cargo access
• LED brake lights
• Front fog lamps 
• Auto on-off projector headlamps 

The 2023 Toyota Prius has scored an overall safety rating of 5 stars. It has scored 4 stars in the frontal and rollover crash tests. It arrives standard with the safety features like -automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and lane departure assistance.

More safety features that feature in the new Prius include–

• Lane tracing assists
• Toyota Safety Sense 
• Side impact beams 
• Electronic stability control
• Collision mitigation for front and rear
• Driver monitoring alert
• Low tire pressure warning
• First and second-row dual-stage airbags
• Driver knee airbag
• Rear child safety lock
• Backup Camera

2023 Toyota Prius vs. 2023 Honda Insight

With an extra $ 800, the 2023 Honda Insight provides the same form factor. The Prius is a little higher, but the Insight has more length. Both cars carry the same wheelbase and almost the same amount of ground clearance. The 2023 Prius provides extra mileage figures and range, while the other comes up with a wider body to provide more room for the shoulder. The newest Honda Insight delivers more power and it is good at catching the speed faster. The Prius offers more cargo space. Both the cars look good, the Insight carries a premium appearance, meanwhile, the Prius has a sportier look.

2023 Toyota Prius vs. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq

The Ioniq is the lightest car and has more ground clearance than the Prius. In some cases, the Prius does provide a more roomy cabin than the Ioniq, but with a lesser price tag, the Ioniq seems a way better option. The Hyundai Ioniq has more power and torque. The Prius offers a competitive fuel economy and range figures. The 2023 Ioniq has more ground clearance. The Prius provides more length and width for a better roomy interior. Both cars have the same not-so-appealing dashboard and infotainment screen.

2023 Toyota Prius vs. 2023 Kia Niro

One is a crossover sedan and the other is an SUV. The 2023 Prius has extra length, and lesser curb weight, but the Niro has the same wheelbase and it provides more ground clearance. The Prius has an exciting fuel economy, on the other hand, the Niro offers more power and torque. The Prius consists of a CVT transmission, while the Kia Niro brings 6-speed manual transmission. The Prius is a more affordable vehicle, however, the Niro costs you extra bucks and provides more top speed.

The Toyota Prius has built a great reputation in the US market since its launch in 1997. It is the first hybrid crossover that offers an AWD option. It provides segment-leading fuel economy figures. Even the base trims of the Prius look premium and are made out of quality materials. A generous amount of cargo space with ample safety features as standard makes it a considerable option. Though it does not bring that power and acceleration, it does not matter when your focus is to have better fuel efficiency.