Model Review: 2027 Toyota Prius

Meet the 2027 Toyota Prius at Butler Toyota Jacksonville

The 2027 Toyota Prius gives Jacksonville drivers a practical answer to daily commuting: a five-seat hybrid hatchback with up to a manufacturer-estimated 55 combined mpg, as much as 196 hybrid system net horsepower, available Electronic On-Demand AWD, and up to 23.8 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seats. Buyers can choose from LE, XLE, Nightshade, and Limited trims, with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive offered across the lineup.

Among 2027 Toyota cars, the Prius is aimed squarely at Jacksonville drivers who want fuel efficiency without giving up useful passenger space, responsive performance, current connectivity, or extensive driver-assistance technology. Visit Butler Toyota Jacksonville to see its comfort features, exterior colors, hybrid performance, and safety equipment so you can decide whether the 2027 Prius fits your commute.

Interior Features

The 2027 Toyota Prius seats five and provides 91.2 cubic feet of EPA passenger volume. Cargo capacity with the seats up is a manufacturer-estimated 23.8 cubic feet on LE models and 20.3 cubic feet on XLE, Nightshade, and Limited models.

Interior measurements:

• 38.0/36.4 inches of headroom (front/rear)
• 43.2/34.8 inches of legroom (front/rear)
• 55.3/52.8 inches of shoulder room (front/rear)
• 54.7/51.7 inches of hip room (front/rear)

Families also get standard LATCH child-seat hardware, including lower anchors on the rear outboard seats and tether anchors at all rear seating positions. The LE has 60/40 split fold-down rear seats, while XLE, Nightshade, and Limited add a center armrest to the folding rear seat. A cargo-area tonneau cover, rear dome light, cargo-area light, power windows with auto up/down, and dual-zone climate control with pollen filtration are standard across all four trims.

Interior Highlights Include:

• Fabric-trimmed front seats with six-way adjustable driver and passenger seats on LE
• SofTex®-trimmed front seats with an eight-way power driver’s seat, power lumbar support, and six-way passenger seat on XLE and Limited
• Black SofTex® front seats with gray stitching, power driver’s seat, and carbon-fiber dashboard detail on Nightshade
• Heated front seats on XLE and Nightshade, plus heated and ventilated front seats on Limited
• SofTex®-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel on XLE, Nightshade, and Limited
• Extendable dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

The LE has two front cup holders plus front and rear bottle holders. XLE, Nightshade, and Limited trims add an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, two front and two rear cup holders, and front and rear bottle holders. The Limited also adds a power liftback, two-setting driver-seat memory, and an optional digital rearview mirror.

Exterior Design

The Prius combines hatchback utility with compact exterior proportions suited to commuting and city parking.

Exterior measurements:

• 181.1 inches long
• 70.2 inches wide
• 108.3-inch wheelbase
• 55.9 inches tall (LE)
• 5.6 inches of ground clearance (LE)
• 56.3 inches tall (XLE, Nightshade, and Limited)
• 6.0 inches of ground clearance (XLE, Nightshade, and Limited)
• Front/rear tread width is 61.7/62.2 inches
• Front/rear overhang measures 38.3/34.4 inches

Prius models equipped with 17-inch wheels have a 0.27 coefficient of drag.

LE models use 17-inch alloy wheels with wheel covers and 195/60R17 all-season tires. XLE and Limited receive 19-inch alloys with 195/50R19 tires, while Nightshade makes its own statement with black-finished 19-inch alloys. A tire repair kit takes the place of a conventional spare.

Available Exterior Colors Include:

• Inked
• Wind Chill Pearl*
• Supersonic Red*
• Cutting Edge
• Guardian Gray
• Reservoir Blue

Nightshade exclusively adds Karashi to the lineup. Wind Chill Pearl and Supersonic Red are premium paint colors.

Every model includes heated power-folding outside mirrors, LED daytime running lights with an on/off feature, LED taillights and stop lights, and an active grille shutter.

LE features

• Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers
• Color-keyed door handles
• Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna
• Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with Automatic High Beams and auto off

XLE, Nightshade, and Limited features

• Rain-sensing variable intermittent wipers
• Bi-LED headlights
• Automatic High Beams with automatic on/off operation
• Fixed glass roof

Nightshade receives additional visual details with a black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna, blackout badging, black outside door handles, black bumper trim, and black door sills. XLE and Limited retain color-keyed door handles and a standard roof-mounted shark-fin antenna.

Performance Power

The 2027 Toyota Prius pairs a 2.0-liter M20A-FXS Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine with Toyota’s hybrid system and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission. The aluminum-block-and-head DOHC 16-valve engine displaces 1,987 cc, uses VVT-i, has a 14.0:1 compression ratio, and produces 150 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 139 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. Front-wheel-drive models produce 194 hybrid system net horsepower, while AWD models produce 196 horsepower. Regular 87-octane unleaded fuel is recommended.

MG2 permanent-magnet AC synchronous front motor:

• 111 horsepower (83 kW) and 152 lb-ft of torque
• Operates at a maximum DC600V
• Drives the front wheels
• Provides regenerative braking

The lithium-ion hybrid battery has a nominal voltage of 222 volts and a 4.08-ampere-hour capacity. Electronic On-Demand AWD models add an interior permanent-magnet rear motor producing 40 horsepower and 62 lb-ft of torque.

Manufacturer-estimated fuel economy:

• LE (FWD): 59 city/50 highway/55 combined mpg
• XLE, Nightshade, and Limited (FWD): 54 city/46 highway/51 combined mpg
• LE (AWD): 56 city/49 highway/53 combined mpg
• XLE, Nightshade, and Limited (AWD): 51 city/45 highway/48 combined mpg

Actual mileage may vary. FWD models hold 11.3 gallons of fuel, while AWD models have a 10.5-gallon tank.

Underneath, every Prius uses an independent MacPherson-strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, both with stabilizer bars, plus electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering.

Performance specs:

• LE (FWD): 3,097-pound curb weight
• XLE/Nightshade (FWD): 3,164-pound curb weight
• Limited (FWD): 3,219-pound curb weight
• LE (AWD): 3,230-pound curb weight
• XLE/Nightshade (AWD): 3,285-pound curb weight
• Limited (AWD): 3,340-pound curb weight

The curb-to-curb turning-circle diameter is 34.4 feet for LE and 35.4 feet for XLE, Nightshade, and Limited. Electronically Controlled Brakes include ventilated front and solid rear discs, with 11.1-inch front discs on FWD models, 12.0-inch front discs on AWD models, and 11.0-inch rear discs. An automatic electric parking brake is standard.

Technology Setup

The Prius keeps commonly used connectivity features within easy reach. LE, XLE, and Nightshade come standard with an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system, Bluetooth® hands-free calling and music streaming, SiriusXM® with a three-month trial subscription, and a six-speaker audio system.

Top Technology Features Include:

• Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility
• Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility
• Six USB-C cabin charge ports
• 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system, optional on XLE and Nightshade and standard on Limited
• Eight-speaker JBL® Premium Audio with an amplifier on Limited
• Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging on XLE, Nightshade, and Limited

Connected services add another layer of everyday convenience.

Connected services:

• Wi-Fi Connect: Up to a 30-day/3 GB trial with an AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming compatibility with Apple Music® and Amazon Music™
• Service Connect: Five-year trial with personalized maintenance updates and vehicle information
• Remote Connect: Five-year trial with available remote door lock/unlock, vehicle start and stop, last parked location, vehicle status, and guest-driver monitoring through the Toyota app or a compatible smartwatch
• Safety Connect®: Five-year trial with an Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator
• Drive Connect: Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest data, Intelligent Assistant with “Hey, Toyota,” and Destination Assist
• Drive Connect availability: Three-month trial on Limited; LE, XLE, and Nightshade are capable with a subscription

Subscriptions and 4G network availability apply.

Safety Systems

Every 2027 Toyota Prius in Jacksonville comes with Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 along with additional active and passive safety systems. Toyota also equips every trim with eight airbags, including the driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, front seat-mounted side airbags, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side-curtain airbags.

Key Safety Features Include:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Lane Tracing Assist
• Road Sign Assist and Proactive Driving Assist
• Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Safe Exit Alert and Rear-Seat Reminder

Automatic High Beams are also part of Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.

Standard equipment continues:

• Vehicle Proximity Notification System
• Tire Pressure Monitor System
• Engine immobilizer
• Hill Start Assist Control
• Integrated backup camera display
• Star Safety System™ with Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, Smart Stop Technology®

Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking is optional on LE and standard on XLE, Nightshade, and Limited. Limited can also be equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor providing a 360-degree Overhead View during low-speed driving and reversing, along with Curb View. Advanced Park is available through a package on Limited.

See the 2027 Toyota Prius at Butler Toyota Jacksonville

For Jacksonville buyers comparing 2027 Toyota hatchbacks, efficient Toyota cars, and practical cars for commuters, the 2027 Prius combines high manufacturer-estimated fuel economy with available AWD, flexible hatchback cargo space, a five-passenger cabin, and extensive standard safety technology. Visit Butler Toyota Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL, to explore the LE, XLE, Nightshade, and Limited trims, compare FWD and AWD configurations, and take the 2027 Toyota Prius for a test drive.

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Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are manufacturer estimates. Actual mileage will vary.