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2021 Toyota Prius
Hatchback · 2015–2027 · Prius, Prius c, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Prius Prime, Prius v
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$150 to +$200 (4 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: 2020 Edition
- Fuel economy (combined): 50 mpg → 49 mpg (LE, XLE)
- Max cargo: 62.7 cu ft → 47.9 cu ft (LE, XLE)
- Lane keeping: Lane Keep Assist → Lane Centering (LE, XLE, Limited, L Eco)
- Automatic emergency braking: AEB with Pedestrian Detection → AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection (LE, XLE, Limited, L Eco)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wired (LE, XLE, L Eco)
- Max cargo: 65.5 cu ft → 50.7 cu ft (Limited, L Eco)
2021 Prius trims
| 2020 Edition | L Eco | LE | Limited | XLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | $29,875 | $24,525 | $25,735 | $32,650 | $28,575 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 2ZR-FXE (Atkinson cycle) | 2ZR-FXE (Atkinson cycle) | 2ZR-FXE (Atkinson cycle) | 2ZR-FXE (Atkinson cycle) | 2ZR-FXE (Atkinson cycle) |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp | 121 hp |
| Transmission | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | AWD / FWD | Fwd | AWD / FWD |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 52 mpg | 56 mpg | AWD: 49 mpg FWD: 52 mpg | 52 mpg | AWD: 49 mpg FWD: 52 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 27.4 cu ft | 27.4 cu ft | AWD: 24.6 cu ft FWD: 27.4 cu ft | 27.4 cu ft | AWD: 24.6 cu ft FWD: 27.4 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 50.7 cu ft | 50.7 cu ft | AWD: 47.9 cu ft FWD: 50.7 cu ft | 50.7 cu ft | AWD: 47.9 cu ft FWD: 50.7 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.1 in | AWD: 5.3 in FWD: 5.1 in | 5.1 in | AWD: 5.3 in FWD: 5.1 in |
| Length | 180 in | 180 in | 180 in | 180 in | 180 in |
| Curb weight | 3,075 lb | 3,010 lb | AWD: 3,210 lb FWD: 3,040 lb | 3,075 lb | AWD: 3,220 lb FWD: 3,075 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 11.6 in | 7 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired | Wired | — | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Head-up display | — | — | — | Windshield HUD | Optional |
| Audio | — | — | — | JBL | — |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | — | — | Qi | Qi |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | — | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | — | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Cloth | Cloth | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | — | — | Front | Front |
| Climate zones | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Wheels | 17 in | 15 in | 15 in | 17 in + option | AWD: 15 in FWD: 17 in |
| Headlights | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (32)
| 2020 Edition | L Eco | LE | Limited | XLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technology Package $800 | — | — | — | Standard | Optional |
| Premium Convenience Package $515 | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Aero Side Splitter $299 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Wheel Inserts | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Body Side Moldings $289 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Cross Bars | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Edge Guards $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Paint Protection Film for Hood, Fenders, Mirror Backs and Door Cups | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Alloy Wheel Locks $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Liners $169 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Liner $90 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo-Net Envelope $49 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tote | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Cargo Mat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Floor Mats $329 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Coin Holder/Ashtray Cup | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Illuminated Doorsills $299 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Emergency Assistance Kit $59 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit with PPE $25 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Frameless HomeLink Mirror $175 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Classic Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Electric Storm Blue | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Magnetic Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Midnight Black Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sea Glass Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Super White (Fleet Only) | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Supersonic Red $425 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wind Chill Pearl $425 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Harvest Beige | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Moonstone | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, 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.