Toyota is starting 2016 off right with significant updates to its PHEV lineup. At the New York International Auto Show last week, Toyota unveiled an all-new plug-in hybrid that the automaker is calling the 2017 Prius Prime. According to a press release announcing the introduction of the all-new plug-in hybrid: "The 2017 Prius Prime combines an electrifying design with an even more capable electric powertrain than the previous-generation Prius Plug-in Hybrid. The Prius Prime is expected to offer an estimated two times the electric range of the previous model -- 22 miles – meeting the daily commuter distance of over half of U.S. drivers, and drive at speeds up to 84 mph without leaving EV mode."
Inside, drivers will find an array of luxury amenities including heated front seats, 60/40 split-folding rear back seats, two 4.2-inch TFT displays, QI wireless charging and an automatic climate control system. The plug-in hybrid also equips Toyota's Safety Sense P, a multi-feature advanced active safety suite.
The 2017 Prius Prime will arrive in our showroom fall 2016.
