2022 Toyota Prius Prime
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2022 Toyota Prius Prime base
MECHANICAL
INTERIOR
SAFETY
EXTERIOR
ENTERTAINMENT
MECHANICAL
Engine: 1.8L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V VVT-i
Electric Power-Assist Steering
11.4 Gal. Fuel Tank
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
Lithium Ion (li-Ion) Traction Battery w/3.3 kW Onboard Charger, 5.5 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 2 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V and 8.8 kWh Capacity
Transmission: Continuously Variable Automatic -inc: Electronically Controlled (ECVT)
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
Front-Wheel Drive
4.11 Axle Ratio
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Hybrid Electric Motor
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Model Highlights
Though few people would look at a Prius and see it as a high-performance vehicle, the truth is that they are every bit as rigorously engineered as a Porsche or BMW. Toyota's designers maintain a ruthless pursuit of fuel economy, improving whenever and wherever they can.
For 2022, several variations of the Prius Prime are available, intended to appeal to the variety of hybrid car buyers who have different requirements. The Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid 4-door compact hatch that comes in LE, XLE, and Limited trims.
The Prime pairs a fuel-sipping 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine and CVT transmission with an 8.8 kWh battery pack. The car can run on battery power alone for up to 25 miles, perfect for the daily commute, while total range in hybrid mode is about 640 miles.
The interior of the Prius is big and airy, offering an open feel and a good view of the road ahead, with improved headroom over previous generations. The Prime benefits from an 11.6-inch touchscreen display that is centrally mounted vertically, similar to that found in the Tesla, and it is controlled through simple tap/swipe gestures, much like a tablet.
Basic features on the Prius Prime include 15-inch alloy wheels, low rolling resistance tires and four-wheel disc brakes. Standard equipment includes automatic climate control, a six-speaker sound system, a 7-inch touchscreen display, wireless device connectivity and 3 USB ports.
A suite of safety features as standard including a pedestrian detection system, a pre-collision warning system, as well as a radar-controlled dynamic cruise control system, an active lane departure system, and a driver attention alert system.