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2018 Toyota Prius

Hatchback · 2015–2027 · Prius, Prius c, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Prius Prime, Prius v

Trims and features

2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
PriusPrius cPrius Prime

What changed for 2018

2018 Prius trims

FourFour TouringOneThreeThree TouringTwoTwo Eco
Price
Starting MSRP$29,685$30,565$23,475$26,735$28,115$24,685$25,165
Powertrain
Engine2ZR-FXE, 1NM2ZR-FXE, 1NM2ZR-FXE, 1NM2ZR-FXE, 1NM2ZR-FXE, 1NM2ZR-FXE, 1NM2ZR-FXE, 1NM
Horsepower121 hp121 hp121 hp121 hp121 hp121 hp121 hp
TransmissionElectronically 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)Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT)
DrivetrainFwdFwdFwdFwdFwdFwdFwd
Fuel economy (combined)52 mpg52 mpg52 mpg52 mpg52 mpg52 mpg56 mpg
Size and capability
Seats5555555
Cargo behind last row27.4 cu ft27.4 cu ft24.6 cu ft24.6 cu ft24.6 cu ft24.6 cu ft27.4 cu ft
Max cargo65.5 cu ft65.5 cu ft65.5 cu ft65.5 cu ft65.5 cu ft65.5 cu ft65.5 cu ft
Ground clearance5.1 in5.1 in5.1 in5.1 in5.1 in5.1 in5.1 in
Length178.7 in178.7 in178.7 in178.7 in178.7 in178.7 in178.7 in
Curb weight3,050 lb3,080 lb3,075 lb3,050 lb3,080 lb3,075 lb3,010 lb
Tech
Touchscreen11.6 in11.6 in6.1 in7 in7 in6.1 in6.1 in
Digital gauge cluster4.2 in4.2 in4.2 in4.2 in4.2 in4.2 in4.2 in
Head-up displayOptional——Optional———
AudioOptionalOptional—————
Speakers6 + option6 + option66666
Wireless phone chargingQiQi—QiQi——
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & Go
Lane keepingLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep Assist
Blind-spot monitoringBlind Spot AlertBlind Spot Alert—————
Automatic emergency brakingAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian Detection
Rear cross-trafficRear Cross-Traffic AlertRear Cross-Traffic Alert—————
Comfort
SeatsSynthetic LeatherSynthetic LeatherClothClothSynthetic LeatherClothCloth
Heated seatsFrontFront—————
Exterior
SunroofOptional——Optional———
Wheels15 in17 in15 in15 in17 in15 in15 in
HeadlightsBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED Projector
Packages and options (34)
FourFour TouringOneThreeThree TouringTwoTwo Eco
Appearance Package OptionalOptional—OptionalOptionalOptional—
Advanced Technology Package $1,350Optional——Optional———
Premium Convenience Package $1,205OptionalOptional—————
15-in. "Hyper Black" 10-Spoke Alloy Wheels OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Aero Side Splitter $299OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Body Side Moldings OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Cross Bars $299OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Door Edge Guards $125OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Paint Protection Film $395OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Appliqué OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Protector OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Alloy Wheel Locks $65OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
All-Weather Floor Liners $149OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ashtray Kit OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo-Net Envelope $49OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tote OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpet Cargo Mat OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpet Floor Mats OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Illuminated Doorsills OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Emergency Assistance Kit $59OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
First Aid Kit $30OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Universal Tablet Holder OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lower console appliqué/shift appliqué OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Blizzard Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Blue Crush Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Classic Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Hypersonic Red OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Magnetic Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Midnight Black Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sea Glass Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Harvest Beige Optional—OptionalOptional—OptionalOptional
Moonstone OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Nhtsa vin decode, Oem brochure. Still partial for this year: powertrain, exterior, 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

YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2027 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV FWD5 NoNo 00
2027 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV AWD5 NoNo 00
2027 TOYOTA PRIUS PHEV 5 HB PHEV FWD5 NoNo 00
2026 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV AWD5 StandardStandard 00
2026 TOYOTA PRIUS 5 HB HEV FWD5 StandardStandard 00
2026 TOYOTA PRIUS PHEV 5 HB PHEV FWD5 StandardStandard 00
2025 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD5 StandardStandard 216
2025 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 216
2025 Toyota PRIUS PHEV 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 22
2024 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD5 StandardStandard 426
2024 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 426
2024 Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 412
2023 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD5 StandardStandard 419
2023 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 419
2023 Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 46
2022 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD5 StandardStandard 124
2022 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 124
2022 Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 18
2021 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD5 StandardStandard 06
2021 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 06
2021 Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 010
2020 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 014
2020 Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD5 StandardStandard 014
2020 Toyota PRIUS c 5 HB FWD4 StandardStandard 00
2020 Toyota Prius Prime 5 HB FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 116
2019 Toyota Prius 5 HB AWD5 StandardStandard 330
2019 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 330
2019 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD4 StandardStandard 10
2019 Toyota Prius PRIME 5 HB FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 18
2018 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD5 StandardStandard 136
2018 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD4 StandardStandard 26
2018 Toyota Prius PRIME 5 HB FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 015
2017 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD5 OptionalOptional 391
2017 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD4 OptionalOptional 391
2017 Toyota Prius Prime 5 HB FWDNot Rated OptionalStandard 4143
2017 Toyota Prius V SW FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 4101
2016 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD5 OptionalNo 6179
2016 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD4 OptionalNo 5162
2016 Toyota Prius V SW FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 6166
2015 Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD4 OptionalOptional 1165
2015 Toyota Prius C 5 HB FWD4 NoNo 2132
2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 5 HB FWDNot Rated OptionalNo 2120
2015 Toyota Prius V SW FWDNot Rated OptionalNo 2139

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2027PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 55
2027Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 53
2027Prius AWD XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 48
2027Prius XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 51
2026PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 57
2026Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 54
2026Prius AWD XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 49
2026Prius XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 52
2025PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 57
2025Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 54
2025Prius AWD XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 49
2025Prius PHEVAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 48
2025Prius PHEV SEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 52
2025Prius XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 52
2024PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 57
2024Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 54
2024Prius AWD XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 49
2024Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 48
2024Prius Prime SEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 52
2024Prius XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 52
2023PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 57
2023Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 54
2023Prius AWD XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 49
2023Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 48
2023Prius Prime SEAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 52
2023Prius XLE/LTDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 52
2022PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 52
2022Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 49
2022Prius EcoAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 56
2022Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 54
2021PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 52
2021Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 49
2021Prius EcoAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 56
2021Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 54
2020PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 52
2020Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 50
2020Prius EcoAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 56
2020Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 54
2020Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 46
2019PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 52
2019Prius AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 50
2019Prius EcoAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 56
2019Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 54
2019Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 46
2018PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 52
2018Prius EcoAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 56
2018Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 54
2018Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 46
2017PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 52
2017Prius EcoAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 56
2017Prius PrimeAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 54
2017Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 46
2017Prius vAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 41
2016PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 52
2016Prius EcoAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 56
2016Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 50
2016Prius vAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 41
2015PriusAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 48
2015Prius Plug-in HybridAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 50
2015Prius cAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L 50
2015Prius vAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L 41

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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