A Prime Example of Hybrid Excellence

Toyota is the world leader when it comes to selling hybrid vehicles. And what do you do when you the best? You make yourself better. That is just what Toyota is doing with their second generation of the Prius.

                The new 2017 Toyota Prius Prime, which was released to dealerships in November, is now less expensive, better looking and more fuel efficient that the first-generation.  While running on full electric mode, the Prime can run for 25 miles. That isn’t quite as good as the Chevy Volt, which can run for 53 miles on just the battery, but the Prime surpasses the Volt when it comes to combined gas mileage with 54mpg to volt’s 42mpg. On a full tank of gas and a full battery charge, the Prius Prime can travel a total of 640 miles.

                The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety hasn’t yet tested the Prime for crashworthiness. The nonprofit group tests plug-in models separately due to structural and weight differences from the standard model. The regular Prius hybrid has earned the institute’s highest designation of Top Safety Pick+.

                The Prime seats four passengers and has more headroom than the previous model. It has a lower, wider stance and a more elongated body that creates a sleeker silhouette. Equipped with a rearview camera and a USB power are standard for the Prime. With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity coming in the near future

                The Prius Prime starts at $27,100 and is eligible for $4,500 in federal tax credits. Check out our inventory of great hybrid vehicles and contact us now to take yours home today!