2021 Toyota Prius review
Toyota Prius highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Allows you to go further between fill-ups
- Solid driver-assistance tech
- Large hatchback cargo potential
Cons
- Loud road noise at highway speeds
- Poor on-ramp performance
- Unusual instrument cluster design
Mileage (EPA estimate)
52 city, 48 highway, 50 combined
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A stylish, technology-first hatchback.
If you're looking for a comfortable, technology-forward hatchback with the capability to go beyond daily driving, don't miss the 2021 Toyota Prius. Under its sleek exterior, you'll find a practical and spacious cabin with plenty of room for passengers as well as cargo. Plus, the Prius boasts a hybrid power unit that can minimize trips to the pump. Add in a feature list full of gadgets and driver convenience features, and you get a car that can tackle daily commutes and long-range road trips in comfort and style.
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What is new for the 2021 Toyota Prius?
- The Prius is available in a new trim called the 20th Anniversary Edition.
- Prius trims have been upgraded with Heated Steering Wheel and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
- The XLE trim now comes with CD Audio as standard equipment.
- The L ECO trim now comes with CD Audio and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The Limited trim now comes with Automated Parking as standard equipment.
- The LE trim now comes with CD Audio as standard equipment.
2021 Toyota Prius trims
20th Anniversary Edition:
- 121-hp, 105-lb-ft of torque 1.8L
- Leatherette Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Rear View Camera
- Overhead Airbags
- Traction Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Parking Sensors
- Smart Key
L ECO:
- Includes all features available on the 20th Anniversary Edition
- Cloth Seats
- Alloy Wheels
- View our Toyota Prius L ECO inventory
LE:
- Includes all features available on the L ECO
- 4WD/AWD
- View our Toyota Prius LE inventory
XLE:
- Includes all features available on the LE
- No significant upgrades found on the XLE
- View our Toyota Prius XLE inventory
Limited:
- Includes all features available on the XLE
- Head Up Display
- Navigation System
- JBL Sound System
- View our Toyota Prius Limited inventory
Toyota Prius photos
5 reasons to buy the 2021 Toyota Prius
1. Sleek styling
The 2021 Toyota Prius is a cutting-edge, technology-forward hybrid sedan, with sharp and striking styling to match. With its sculpted lines, active grille shutter, and LED accent lights, the 2021 Toyota Prius will turn heads wherever you take it. Sleek lines combine with smooth underbody panels to allow for excellent airflow as you drive. Combine this with a selection of eight exterior colors, including the striking Electric Storm Blue, and the 2021 Toyota Prius boasts the looks and style to stand out in any crowd.
2. Impressive cargo space
Want to tackle your weekly grocery shopping with ease? How about a long-distance road trip or vacation? With the 2021 Toyota Prius, you won't need to worry about space to fit your stuff. The Prius features a spacious 27.4 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seats, and a whopping 50.7 cubic feet with the 60/40 split-folding rear seats folded flat. You can even transport larger items like bicycles with the optional cargo crossbars on the roof. For daily needs and long-distance expeditions, the 2021 Toyota Prius helps ensure you won't run out of room for supplies.
3. Hybrid engine performance
With standard front-wheel drive, the 2021 Toyota Prius gets an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined; with the optional all-wheel drive installed, you still get an EPA-estimated 49 mpg combined.
4. Cabin comforts
The 2021 Toyota Prius boasts a comfortable, convenient, and feature-packed cabin. The Prius provides seating for five passengers and a total passenger volume of 91 cubic feet, a large front windshield for easy visibility, and a quiet ride inside. Standard tech features include automatic climate control and Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Amazon Alexa integration. The trim-topping Limited model features an 11.6-inch touchscreen with a head-up display, and pinch-and-zoom touch gestures. With a cabin like this, you won't want your journeys in the 2021 Toyota Prius to end.
5. Driver convenience tech
For further comfort and convenience behind the wheel, the 2021 Toyota Prius includes a suite of driver convenience features as standard. Features include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Along with features like road sign assist, the 2021 Toyota Prius can give you the confidence and peace of mind to tackle all kinds of driving, from the hustle and bustle of the city to wide-open highways.
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The Ioniq is the first Hyundai model that was purposely built as a hybrid or electric vehicle. It's a compact hatchback that's available in three variants: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric. Suitable for your daily transportation needs around town, you'll appreciate the comfortable interior and abundant cargo space of 2017–2021 models, measuring 26.5 cu-ft for the hybrid version, and 23 cu-ft for both the plug-in and electric models. Some of the most notable standard features for the 2017–2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid include:
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Bluetooth connectivity
Heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel (Plug-In Hybrid and Ioniq Electric)
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
After being discontinued in 2014, the Honda Insight made a triumphant return for the 2019 model year. This hybrid sedan has all the elegant styling of a conventional gas-powered sedan, as well as a spacious and comfortable interior. Beneath all that is a hybrid power unit capable of both strong acceleration and minimal trips to the pump. The combination of a 1.5L four-cylinder engine and electric motor produces 151 hp and 197 lb.-ft. of torque, while also managing an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined on 2019 non-Touring models.
The 2019 Honda Insight boasts plenty of features and tech, including driver convenience features such as:
Adaptive cruise control
Forward collision warning and mitigation
Driver attention monitor
Traffic sign reader
Lane-keeping assist
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The 2018-2019 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid features plenty of gadgets and tech, including:
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Adaptive cruise control
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Two USB ports
Seven-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Toyota Prius an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Prius 6th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
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XLE 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Head Up Display
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.8L
Horsepower
121
Torque (ft-lbs)
105
Engine type
Hybrid
Fuel capacity
11.3
Wheelbase
106.3"
Overall length
180"
Width
69.3"
Height
57.9"
Leg room
F 42.3"/R 33.4"
Head room
F 39.4"/R 37.4"
Front tires
P215/45VR17
Rear tires
P215/45VR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2021 Toyota Prius FAQ
The 2021 Toyota Prius is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- XLE: 54 MPG City and 50 MPG Highway
- Limited: 54 MPG City and 50 MPG Highway
- LE: 54 MPG City and 50 MPG Highway
- 20th Anniversary Edition: 54 MPG City and 50 MPG Highway
- L ECO: 58 MPG City and 53 MPG Highway
The Toyota Prius received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Toyota Prius as 5 out of 28 among Midsize Car
The 2021 Toyota Prius has received an average 4.9 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2021 Toyota Prius, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2021 Toyota Prius Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2021 Toyota Prius:
- 20th Anniversary Edition
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Android Auto
- CD Audio
- Leatherette Seats
More about the 2021 Toyota Prius
Color options
Exterior colors:
Classic Silver Metallic
Electric Storm Blue
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Sea Glass Pearl
Super White
Supersonic Red
Wind Chill Pearl
Interior details
Seating for up to five passengers
91 cubic feet of passenger volume
27.4 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seats
50.7 cubic feet of cargo volume with the rear seats folded flat
Seven-inch infotainment touchscreen (11.6-inch touchscreen on Limited trim)
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