2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus
What’s New
The new 2017 Prius Prime replaces the prior Prius Plug-In hybrid. The 2017 Prius Plus uses a larger battery for increased pure electric range that produces the total gas/electric hybrid range to approximately 600 miles.
Safety Features
| Safety | |
| Standard Airbag | Driver Passenger Driver Knee Front Head Curtain Front Side Rear Head Curtain |
| Child Door Locks | Standard |
| Engine Immobilizer | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
Driving Impression
The Toyota Prius Prime is an all around-town and highway vehicle, which is practical and fun to drive.
The Prime’s suspension is superb and handling is excellent in any road condition. The Prius has excellent pick up on the highway and around-town. Acceleration is great and can reach 60 mph in about 11 seconds. The 8.8 kWh battery pack can drive the Prius Prime for up to 25 miles in pure-EV mode, and it stays in that mode until the battery is depleted or you exceed 84 mph.
Under the Hood
The 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine provides 95 horsepower and in combination with two electric motors that put out a total of 76 kW, and together 121 horsepower. The 8.8 kWh battery pack provides enough juice to drive the Prius Prime just on electricity for up to 25 miles, at speeds up to 84 mph. That works out to a 133 mpg, which Toyota notes is the best rating of any vehicle
4-cylinder hybrid (1.8-liter engine with 53- and 23-kilowatt electric motors)
95 horsepower @ 5,200 rpm (1.8-liter engine)
105 lb-ft torque @ 3,600 rpm (1.8-liter engine)
121 net horsepower (1.8-liter engine plus combined electric output)
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 55/53 mpg, 133 mpg (EV mode)
Inside
Interior
Inside the 2017 Prius Prime are the 4-passenger interior seats and the rear bench seat has a center console. The Prius Plus has top-of-dash mounted gauges that are highlighted with a massive 11.6-inch touch-screen infotainment display that’s standard on Premium and Advanced trim levels. the big screen provides two levels of information, such as maps and audio controls, with a tablet-like interface. The dash and controls are well laid out and are easy to access. The seats are supportive and hold you firmly in place.
Below is a list of all the creature features found on my test drive.
ENTERTAINMENT |
| Radio: Entune Prem Audio w/Integrated Navigation -inc: app suite, 7″ touchscreen, AM/FM player, 6 speakers, SiriusXM radio w/90-day all access trial, HD Radio, auxiliary audio jack, USB port, vehicle information, hands-free phone capability, advanced voice recognition and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls |
| Window Grid And Roof Mount Antenna |
| Entune App Suite -inc: destination search, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable, Pandora, Facebook Places, Yelp, Slacker Radio and real-time info including traffic, weather fuel prices, sports and stocks, Access to Entune App Suite is subscription-free, See toyota.com/entune for details |
| 3 LCD Monitors In The Front |
INTERIOR |
| Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver’s seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat |
| 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer |
| Power Rear Windows |
| Leatherette Steering Wheel |
| Front Cupholder |
| Rear Cupholder |
| Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel and Mechanical Charge Port Door |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls |
| Distance Pacing |
| Automatic Air Conditioning w/Steering Wheel Controls |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts |
| Illuminated Glove Box |
| Driver Foot Rest |
| Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look/Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Colored Console Insert, Piano Black And Metal-Look Interior Accents |
| Full Cloth Headliner |
| Leatherette Door Trim Insert |
| Metal-Look Gear Shift Knob |
| Fabric Seat Trim |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination |
| Day-Night Rearview Mirror |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, Rear Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets |
| Front Map Lights |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering |
| Carpet Floor Trim |
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage |
| Roll-Up Cargo Cover |
| Cargo Features -inc: Spare Tire Mobility Kit |
| Cargo Space Lights |
| Driver And Passenger Door Bins |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down |
| Delayed Accessory Power |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature |
| Systems Monitor |
| Trip Computer |
| Outside Temp Gauge |
| Digital Display |
| Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints |
| Front Center Armrest w/Storage and Rear Center Armrest |
| 2 Seatback Storage Pockets |
| Seats w/Cloth Back Material |
| Engine Immobilizer |
| 2 12V DC Power Outlets |
| Air Filtration |
Outside
The 2017 Prius Prime exterior styling includes the multi-lens LED headlights that are sleek and modern alongside the unique grille treatment. The rear is highlighted with LED taillights that wrap horizontally around the trailing edge of the carbon-fiber hatch. The rear hatch has “dual-wave” glass.
Summary
If you are in the market for a unique gas/hybrid vehicle then go to your local Toyota dealer for a test drive today.
Specifications
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| Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gallons |
| Wheel Base | 106.3 inches |
| Overall Length | 182.9 inches |
| Width with Mirrors | 69.3 inches |
| Width without Mirrors | – |
| Height | 57.9 inches |
| Curb Weight | 3365 lbs. |
| Tires / Wheel Size | P195/65R15 |
| Rear Tires / Wheel Size | – |
| Turning Diameter | 33.4 feet |
| Standard Axle Ratio | – |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 4.8 inches |
| Maximum Ground Clearance | – |
| Maximum GVWR | – |
| Maximum Towing | – |
| Payload Base Capacity | – |
| Head Room: Front | 39.4 inches |
| Head Room: Rear | 37.2 inches |
| Leg Room: Front | 43.2 inches |
| Leg Room: Rear | 33.4 inches |
| Shoulder Room: Front | 54.2 inches |
| Shoulder Room: Rear | 53.0 inches |
| EPA Passenger | 91.5 cu.ft. |
| EPA Trunk or Cargo | 19.8 cu.ft. |
| EPA Total Interior | 111.3 cu.ft. |
| Truck Bed Volume | – |