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Toyota Prius Prime 2 (XW50)

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Toyota Prius Prime Mk2 (chassis code XW50) is a mid-size hatchback in production from 2017. It is powered by a single plugin-hybrid drivetrain with an inline-4 Atkinson engine that displaced 1.8 liters.

The plug-in hybrid drivetrain can help the owner save on fuel and car tax, though those who plan on keeping the car after warranty should be mindful of the complexity.

In other aspects, the car is just a standard Mk4 Prius with some extra weight.

Another plus is the small 10.2m (33.5ft) turning circle.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 31%

Pros

Small turning circle

Cons

Poor performance
Miserably low engine output
No independent rear suspension
PHEV nonsense

What external reviewers found

External score 57%

Pros

Excellent electric range
Excellent all-wheel drive
Good fuel economy
Comfortable ride
Fun, torque-y acceleration
Competitively priced

Cons

Lack of Android Auto
No DC fast charging
Alternatives offer better range
Alternatives offer more efficiency

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Specifications

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External Reviews

digitaltrends^[1]

Reviewer score 62% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

The Prius Prime's 8.8-kilowatt-hour battery pack allows for an EPA-rated 25 miles of electric only driving, at speeds up to 84 mph. That's no match for the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid's 48-mile range, but the Toyota offers greater efficiency. The car's 121 hp may not seem like much, but it's more than enough in real-world conditions. A full recharge from a 240-volt Level 2 AC source takes two hours and 10 minutes.

Pros

Excellent electric range
Excellent all-wheel drive
Comfortable ride

Cons

Alternatives offer more efficiency
No DC fast charging

pcmag^[2]

Reviewer score 53% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from pcmag have found:

The Prius Prime sticks with its rear hatch heritage. The interior is roomy but utilitarian, with the instrument cluster in the center of the dash. The 11.6-inch vertically mounted touch-screen infotainment interface is impressive in form, but not in function. Toyota was slow to adopt Apple CarPlay, which is standard on the Prime.

Pros

Fun, torque-y acceleration
Good fuel economy
Competitively priced

Cons

Lack of Android Auto
Alternatives offer better range

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References

^ 2019 Toyota Prius Prime Advanced review: Serious mileage. [digitaltrends].
^ 2020 Toyota Prius Prime Limited Review. [pcmag].

Toyota Prius Prime 2 (XW50)

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