2022 Toyota Prius Prime in Stellarton, Nova Scotia

The standard technologies in the Prius include a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, USB ports, a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth connectivity, and satellite radio. The Prius Prime Upgrade package allows you to upgrade to a larger 11.6-inch touchscreen. A smooth, low-set dashboard is embedded and aesthetically rhymes with the touchscreen and the digital gauge display. Additional upgrades include heated front seats, a wireless charging system, a 10-speaker JBL sound system, rain-sensing wipers, and a colour head-up display.

Engine Performance & Specifications

Powering the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime is a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine with a synchronous electric motor generating a combined output of 121 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque. The Prius comes as a hybrid with a front-wheel-drivetrain, and it has an 8.8-kWh battery pack that can be charged up in less than 150 minutes with a 240-V power source. The transmission is an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT), driving the front wheels as standard for optimal fuel economy. The Prius Prime is fitted with three different drive modes to maximize power and fuel efficiency. These are the EV mode, EV Auto mode, and the Hybrid mode. The Prius provides stability with its low centre of gravity, especially when manoeuvring tight corners. Other technological highlights in the Prius include the regenerative braking system that converts braking energy into electric energy to help recharge the battery.