The Prius is no longer just the quirky car your Earth-loving neighbor brags about. Toyota recently redesigned the car, giving it surprisingly attractive styling, an upscale cabin, and great tech.
Toyota gave the Prius a complete overhaul for 2023, transforming it into a completely different car. There are no significant updates for 2024, but the car rolls in with up to 57 mpg in the city and a lively drivetrain that makes it far more engaging to drive than previous versions. The car comes standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 194 or 196 horsepower, depending on the configuration. It also offers 139 pound-feet of torque and sends it to the front or all four wheels through a continuously variable transmission.
While those power numbers look modest on paper, the Prius benefits from its electric motors’ instant torque, which makes it feel much quicker off the line. The hybrid system also makes the car a joy to drive around town, as it enables quick acceleration that turns traffic into a non-issue. While some cars have lazy CVTs that dull the driving experience, Toyota gave the new Prius a responsive gearbox that keeps the engine working hard to deliver maximum power and performance.
At the same time, the car offers engaging handling and, with the right tires, can keep pace with many sportier models. It delivers a smooth ride in most situations and exhibits well-controlled body roll in corners. All-wheel drive is also available, making the Prius, a weather-conquering hybrid, ideal for people living where inclement weather makes roads more perilous at least part of the year.
The Prius offers a spacious cabin with seating for five. While cloth upholstery is standard, higher trims get synthetic leather. Front-seat passengers enjoy spacious bucket seats with great ergonomics and fantastic outward visibility. The back bench is also well-padded, offering decent head and leg room, though the car’s attractive sweeping roofline does cut into headroom to a degree. Cargo space measures 20.3 cubic feet in most trims, which is slightly less than in previous years but still great for the class.
Toyota equips a generous list of standard safety equipment that includes forward collision warnings, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts, traffic sign recognition, rear-seat alerts, adaptive cruise control, and more. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety hasn’t crash-tested the 2024 Prius yet, but its predecessor earned a Top Safety Pick + award. We expect the newest model to repeat that performance, as Toyota left the car’s structure and safety equipment in place from the prior year. When you’re ready to learn more about the 2024 Prius or any other Toyota Hybrid, Valley Hi Toyota should be your first stop. Our knowledgeable staff can answer any questions you have, and we’ve got all the new models you want to see from Toyota.
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