Trim Levels, Powertrain, and Performance

The Prius Prime’s 2024 lineup consists of these grades: SE, XSE, and XSE Premium. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, two electric motors, and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT) form the plug-in hybrid powertrain, which produces 220 net horsepower and 139 lb.-ft. of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, as is a drive mode selector with three settings: EV Mode, EV Auto Mode, and HV (Hybrid Vehicle) Mode.

The EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings are dependent on the trim level. The SE will return up to 53 mpg city and 51 mpg highway, with a fully electric range of 44 miles (127 combined MPGe). The XSE and XSE Premium share the same numbers, achieving up to 50 mpg city/47 mpg highway and 39 miles of all-electric range (114 combined MPGe). Via a 120-volt outlet, the Prius Prime will reach full charge in approximately 11 hours, while a 240-volt source will recharge it in about 4 hours.

Standard Amenities

The SE’s standard features include remote keyless entry (driver’s door only), cloth seats, climate control with pollen filter, push-button start, a heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel wrapped in SofTex (durable simulated leather), steering wheel-mounted climate and audio controls, heated power outside mirrors with folding capability, rain-sensing windshield wipers, LED exterior lighting (projector headlights/daytime running lights/taillights/brake lights), a smart key system for the driver door, a 7-inch LCD multi-information display, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, six USB ports (two each in the front row, center console, and second row), a cargo-area tonneau cover, and 17-inch alloy wheels.

The XSE adds Smart Key access to the passenger door and rear hatch, SofTex upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, and 19-inch alloy wheels; the 60/40 split fold-down rear seat gains a center armrest. Buyers can add a fixed-glass roof, Digital Key capability, and an infotainment upgrade. The XSE Premium’s upgrades include Digital Key capability, heated and ventilated front seats, position memory for the driver’s seat, a power liftback, and a fixed-glass roof. This top-most trim is eligible for heated rear outboard seats, a solar-charging roof, a digital rearview mirror, and the Advanced Technology Package (Advanced Park technology and a panoramic view monitor).

Advanced Safety Tech

Every Prius Prime trim comes jam-packed with advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies courtesy of Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. The components of this technology suite are proactive driving assist, dynamic radar cruise control, a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, road sign assist, lane tracing assist, lane departure alert with steering assist, and automatic high beams. Also standard are traffic jam assist, front cross-traffic alert, lane change assist, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, a rear-seat reminder, and safe exit assist. The XSE and XSE Premium receive front and rear parking assist with automatic braking as well. Only the XSE Premium qualifies for the available Advanced Technology Package, containing a panoramic view monitor and Advanced Park technology.

Infotainment and Connectivity

An 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system is the focal point of the SE and XSE, while the XSE Premium upgrades to a 12.3-inch touchscreen(this is optional for the XSE). The standard components are wireless Android and Auto Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth hands-free (for phone and streaming), and SiriusXM satellite radio. While the first two trims have a more basic sound system with six speakers, the XSE Premium gets a first-rate JBL audio setup with eight speakers and an amplifier. All Prius Primes are also set up for access to a Wi-Fi hotspot, Cloud Navigation, and Toyota connected services.