Which Toyota Prius years have AWD or 4WD?
The Toyota Prius offers AWD or 4WD in 9 of the 13 model years we have trim data for (2015–2027). It first appears in 2019, optional on the LE and XLE. In 2027 it's optional on the LE, Limited, Nightshade and XLE, and not available on the Nightshade (Prime), SE (Prime), XSE (Prime) and XSE Premium (Prime).
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Optional | Optional on the LE, Limited, Nightshade and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Nightshade (Prime), SE (Prime), XSE (Prime) and XSE Premium (Prime). |
| 2026 | Optional | Optional on the LE, Limited, Nightshade and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Nightshade (Prime), SE (Prime), XSE (Prime) and XSE Premium (Prime). |
| 2025 | Optional | Optional on the LE, Limited, Nightshade and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the SE (Prime), XSE (Prime) and XSE Premium (Prime). |
| 2024 | Optional | Optional on the LE, Limited and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the SE (Prime), XSE (Prime) and XSE Premium (Prime). |
| 2023 | Optional | Optional on the LE, Limited and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the SE (Prime), XSE (Prime) and XSE Premium (Prime). |
| 2022 | Optional | Optional on the LE, Nightshade and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the L Eco, Limited, LE (Prime), Limited (Prime) and XLE (Prime). |
| 2021 | Optional | Optional on the LE and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 2020 Edition, L Eco, Limited, LE (Prime), Limited (Prime) and XLE (Prime). |
| 2020 | Optional | Optional on the LE and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the L Eco, Limited, LE (Prime), Limited (Prime) and XLE (Prime). |
| 2019 | Optional | Optional on the LE and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the L Eco, Limited, L (c), LE (c), Advanced (Prime), Plus (Prime) and Premium (Prime). |
| 2018 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2017 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2016 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2015 | No | Not available on any trim. |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
More about the Toyota Prius
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof