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2016 Toyota Prius
Hatchback · 2015–2027 · Prius, Prius c, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Prius Prime, Prius v
Trims and features
What changed for 2016
- Starting prices: +$215 to +$485 (2 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: Four Touring
- New trim: Three Touring
- New trim: Two Eco
- Trim dropped: Five
- Trim dropped: One
- Trim dropped: Persona Series
- No longer offered: Prius Plug-in Hybrid
- Horsepower: 134 hp → 121 hp (Four, Three, Two)
- Fuel economy (combined): 50 mpg → 52 mpg (Four, Three, Two)
- Cargo behind last row: 21.6 cu ft → 27.4 cu ft (Four)
- Ground clearance: 5.3 in → 5.1 in (Four, Three, Two)
- Touchscreen: 6.1 in → 7 in (Four, Three)
- Speakers: 8 → 6 (Four)
- Headlights: Halogen → Bi-LED Projector (Four, Three, Two)
- Cargo behind last row: 21.6 cu ft → 24.6 cu ft (Three, Two)
2016 Prius trims
| Four | Four Touring | Three | Three Touring | Two | Two Eco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||||
| Starting MSRP | $28,650 | $30,000 | $26,250 | $28,100 | $24,200 | $24,700 |
| Powertrain | ||||||
| Engine | 2ZR-FXE | 2ZR-FXE | 2ZR-FXE | 2ZR-FXE | 2ZR-FXE | 2ZR-FXE |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp |
| Transmission | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 52 mpg | 52 mpg | 52 mpg | 52 mpg | 52 mpg | 56 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 27.4 cu ft | 27.4 cu ft | 24.6 cu ft | 24.6 cu ft | 24.6 cu ft | 27.4 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 65.5 cu ft | 65.5 cu ft | 65.5 cu ft | 65.5 cu ft | 65.5 cu ft | 65.5 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.1 in | 5.1 in | 5.1 in | 5.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Length | 178.7 in | 178.7 in | 178.7 in | 178.7 in | 178.7 in | 178.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,050 lb | 3,080 lb | 3,050 lb | 3,080 lb | 3,075 lb | 3,010 lb |
| Tech | ||||||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Digital gauge cluster | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Head-up display | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Audio | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Speakers | 6 + option | 6 + option | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | Qi | Qi | Qi | — | — |
| Driver assistance | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Optional | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | — | — |
| Lane keeping | Optional | Lane Keep Assist | Optional | Lane Keep Assist | — | — |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | — | — | — | — |
| Automatic emergency braking | Optional | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | Optional | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | — | — |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | — | — | — |
| Parking sensors | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Comfort | ||||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Cloth | Synthetic Leather | Cloth | Cloth |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | — | — | — | — |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Sunroof | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 15 in | 17 in | 15 in | 17 in | 15 in | 15 in |
| Headlights | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (34)
| Four | Four Touring | Three | Three Touring | Two | Two Eco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technology Package $1,935 | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Premium Convenience Package $1,705 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| 15-in. "Hyper Black" 10-Spoke Alloy Wheels | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aero Side Splitter | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Body Side Moldings $289 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Cross Bars | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Edge Guards $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Paint Protection Film $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Protector $105 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Alloy Wheel Locks $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Liners $139 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ashtray Kit $69 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo-Net Envelope | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tote | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Cargo Mat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Floor Mats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Illuminated Doorsills $299 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Emergency Assistance Kit $59 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit $30 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lower Console Appliqué/Shift Appliqué | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Universal Tablet Holder $99 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blizzard Pearl $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blue Crush Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Classic Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Hypersonic Red | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Magnetic Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Midnight Black Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sea Glass Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Super White | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Harvest Beige | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Moonstone | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Nhtsa vin decode, Oem press release, Oem order guide, Oem brochure. Still partial for this year: option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Prius 2020–2026 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | TOYOTA PRIUS PHEV 5 HB PHEV FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | TOYOTA PRIUS PHEV 5 HB PHEV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 16 |
| 2025 | Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 16 |
| 2025 | Toyota PRIUS PHEV 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 26 |
| 2024 | Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 26 |
| 2024 | Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 12 |
| 2023 | Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 19 |
| 2023 | Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 19 |
| 2023 | Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 6 |
| 2022 | Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 24 |
| 2022 | Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 24 |
| 2022 | Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 8 |
| 2021 | Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 10 |
| 2020 | Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 14 |
| 2020 | Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 14 |
| 2020 | Toyota PRIUS c 5 HB FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Toyota Prius Prime 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 16 |
| 2019 | Toyota Prius 5 HB AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 30 |
| 2019 | Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 30 |
| 2019 | Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | Toyota Prius PRIME 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 8 |
| 2018 | Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 36 |
| 2018 | Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 6 |
| 2018 | Toyota Prius PRIME 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 91 |
| 2017 | Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 91 |
| 2017 | Toyota Prius Prime 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Standard | 4 | 143 |
| 2017 | Toyota Prius V SW FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 101 |
| 2016 | Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 6 | 179 |
| 2016 | Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 5 | 162 |
| 2016 | Toyota Prius V SW FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 166 |
| 2015 | Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 165 |
| 2015 | Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 132 |
| 2015 | Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 120 |
| 2015 | Toyota Prius V SW FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 139 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Prius | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 55 |
| 2027 | Prius AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 53 |
| 2027 | Prius AWD XLE/LTD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 48 |
| 2027 | Prius XLE/LTD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 51 |
| 2026 | Prius | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 57 |
| 2026 | Prius AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 54 |
| 2026 | Prius AWD XLE/LTD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 49 |
| 2026 | Prius XLE/LTD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 52 |
| 2025 | Prius | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 57 |
| 2025 | Prius AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 54 |
| 2025 | Prius AWD XLE/LTD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 49 |
| 2025 | Prius PHEV | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 48 |
| 2025 | Prius PHEV SE | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 52 |
| 2025 | Prius XLE/LTD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 52 |
| 2024 | Prius | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 57 |
| 2024 | Prius AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 54 |
| 2024 | Prius AWD XLE/LTD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 49 |
| 2024 | Prius Prime | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 48 |
| 2024 | Prius Prime SE | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 52 |
| 2024 | Prius XLE/LTD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 52 |
| 2023 | Prius | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 57 |
| 2023 | Prius AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 54 |
| 2023 | Prius AWD XLE/LTD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 49 |
| 2023 | Prius Prime | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 48 |
| 2023 | Prius Prime SE | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 52 |
| 2023 | Prius XLE/LTD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 52 |
| 2022 | Prius | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 52 |
| 2022 | Prius AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 49 |
| 2022 | Prius Eco | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 56 |
| 2022 | Prius Prime | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 54 |
| 2021 | Prius | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 52 |
| 2021 | Prius AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 49 |
| 2021 | Prius Eco | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 56 |
| 2021 | Prius Prime | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 54 |
| 2020 | Prius | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 52 |
| 2020 | Prius AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 50 |
| 2020 | Prius Eco | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 56 |
| 2020 | Prius Prime | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 54 |
| 2020 | Prius c | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 46 |
| 2019 | Prius | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 52 |
| 2019 | Prius AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 50 |
| 2019 | Prius Eco | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 56 |
| 2019 | Prius Prime | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 54 |
| 2019 | Prius c | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 46 |
| 2018 | Prius | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 52 |
| 2018 | Prius Eco | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 56 |
| 2018 | Prius Prime | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 54 |
| 2018 | Prius c | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 46 |
| 2017 | Prius | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 52 |
| 2017 | Prius Eco | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 56 |
| 2017 | Prius Prime | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 54 |
| 2017 | Prius c | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 46 |
| 2017 | Prius v | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 41 |
| 2016 | Prius | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 52 |
| 2016 | Prius Eco | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 56 |
| 2016 | Prius c | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 50 |
| 2016 | Prius v | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 41 |
| 2015 | Prius | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 48 |
| 2015 | Prius Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 50 |
| 2015 | Prius c | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 50 |
| 2015 | Prius v | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 41 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.