"On a recent trip to Vancouver, I rented a 2024 Toyota Prius Prime for nearly two months - the ideal scenario to try out North America's most popular PHEV. Previously, the words "Prius" and "sexy" were rarely used in the same sentence. However, I think the wedge-shaped Prius Prime introduced for 2023 is much sexier than its frumpy predecessors. The sleek shape also pierces the wind better to improve efficiency."
"I was comfortable in the Prius Prime once seated, even though the materials and options aren't quite as luxurious as other PHEVs sold in the US. On two 10-hour highway drives up to northern Canada I never felt sore (or cold) in the well-bolstered, heated seats. However, visibility wasn't the greatest due to the low seating position and thick front pillars that occasionally blocked my view of traffic."
"With its wraparound dash and 8-inch touchscreen, the interior is reasonably high-tech but not to the standard of some EVs I've tried recently. It came with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto support that gave me seamless streaming entertainment on long highway stretches. The driver safety features (lanekeeping, adaptive cruise, automatic braking and more) also boosted my confidence in Vancouver's gnarly traffic. The Prius Prime doesn't offer true one-pedal implementation, but it has a mode that's close to that."
The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime features a wedge-shaped design introduced for 2023 that improves aerodynamics and presents a sleeker appearance. The lower ride height enhances efficiency but can make entry difficult for taller or older occupants. Interior comfort is high for long drives with well-bolstered, heated seats, though material quality and option levels trail some competing PHEVs. Visibility is reduced by a low seating position and thick front pillars. The cabin includes an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and driver aids such as lane-keeping, adaptive cruise, and automatic braking. Powertrain combines a two-liter 150 HP gasoline motor and a 161 HP electric motor (net 220 HP) with a 13.6 kWh battery (10.9 kWh usable).
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