Unless you’ve been living under the rock, you probably noticed that electric and hybrid are slowly becoming the future of automobiles. These vehicles are a great option for anyone looking to reduce their carbon footprint. Although most brands are working toward offering a hybrid version of all or most of their lineup, Toyota was the first to offer a hybrid back in the 1990s. After 23 years, the 2021 Toyota Prius continues to carry on its legacy as an outstanding hybrid vehicle.
The 2021 Toyota Prius is available in seven trim levels: L Eco, LE, LE AWD-e, XLE. XLE AWD-e, 2020 Edition, and Limited. Each of these trim levels will provide you with excellent hybrid performance and a long list of standard and available features. Interested in the 2021 Toyota Prius? Check out our available inventory near Quantico, VA, or keep reading to learn more about this hybrid.
Available Design Features | Available Safety Features | Available Technology Features |
Blackout headlights | Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | Color Head-Up Display |
17-inch alloy wheels | Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | Qi-compatible wireless charging pad |
Brushed aluminum and black chrome interior accents | Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility |
7 exterior color options | Intelligence Clearance Sonar with Intelligent Parking Assist | 11.6-inch multimedia display |
The 2021 Toyota Prius is powered by a hybrid system that produces a total net power of 121 horsepower. The hybrid system consists of an engine, an electric motor, and a traction battery. The engine is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder Aluminum DOHC 16-valve engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence. This engine produces up to 96 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque. The motor used is a permanent magnet AC synchronous motor with 600 volts of power and 120 lb-ft of torque. The models with Electronic On-Demand Compact All-Wheel Drive also come with a Magnetless Rear Motor with 5 kW of power.
The front-wheel-drive models come with a lithium-ion traction battery while the AWD models come with a Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride battery. The hybrid system is paired with an Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission. All of the performance features work together to achieve a fuel economy of up to 58 city mpg and 53 highway mpg.
If you’re eager to get into the driver’s seat of a 2021 Toyota Prius, schedule a test drive at Sheehy Toyota Stafford today. Got any questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us!