2020 Prius Prime Adds Additional Seating, Tech
The 2020 Prius Prime plug-in hybrid will feature several upgrades, including expanded seating and technological capabilities, Toyota has announced.
The 2020 Prius Prime hybrid will add a fifth seat, and standard Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM and Amazon Alexa capabilities. It will also now include two additional USB ports for rear passengers, a new sun visor extender, and a relocation of seat heater buttons for front seat passengers for easier usability.
Graphic courtesy of Toyota.
The 2020 Prius Prime plug-in hybrid will feature several upgrades, including expanded seating and technological capabilities, Toyota has announced.
The vehicle will add a fifth seat, as well as standard Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM and Amazon Alexa capabilities, according to the automaker. It will also now include two additional USB ports for rear passengers, a new sun visor extender, and relocation of seat heater buttons for front seat passengers for easier usability.
There is also a new grade strategy for the Prius Prime, which is now available in LE, XLE, and Limited. When it arrives this summer, the vehicle will carry a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $27,600 for the LE, $29,500 for XLE, and $33,500 for Limited, Toyota said in a release.
The Prius Prime has a fuel economy rating of 55 miles per gallon in the city, 53 mpg on the highway, and 54 mpg combined. It can travel up to 25 miles on electricity alone.
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
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