Model Review: 2027 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid

Meet the 2027 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid at Butler Toyota Jacksonville

The 2027 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid gives Jacksonville drivers a practical way to handle daily trips on electric power while keeping a gasoline engine ready for longer drives. With 220 net system horsepower, up to 44 miles of EPA-estimated EV driving range, up to 600 miles of EPA-estimated total driving range, and seating for five, this plug-in hybrid hatchback is well suited to commuters who want efficiency without planning every trip around a charging stop.

Available in SE, XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium trims, the 2027 Prius PHEV combines its plug-in hybrid powertrain with a flexible hatchback cargo area, Toyota Audio Multimedia, Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0, and an extensive collection of standard driver-assistance technology. Visit Butler Toyota Jacksonville to get a closer look at its interior features, exterior equipment, performance, and safety systems.

Interior of the 2027 Toyota Prius PHEV

The 2027 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid seats five and provides 91.2 cubic feet of EPA passenger volume.

Interior measurements:

• 38.0/36.4 inches of headroom (front/rear)
• 55.3/52.8 inches of shoulder room (front/rear)
• 54.7/51.7 inches of hip room (front/rear)
• 43.2/34.8 inches of legroom (front/rear)
• 20.3 cubic feet of manufacturer-estimated cargo volume behind rear seats
• 26.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded

Child-seat accommodations are covered by LATCH, with lower anchors on both outboard rear seats and tether anchors for all rear seating positions. SE has 60/40 split fold-down rear seats, while XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium add a center armrest to the split-folding rear seat. A cargo-area tonneau cover, rear dome light, and cargo-area light are standard across the lineup.

Interior highlights include:

• Fabric-trimmed front seats with six-way driver and passenger adjustment on SE
• SofTex®-trimmed front seats with an eight-way power driver’s seat, power lumbar support, and six-way adjustable front passenger seat on XSE
• Black SofTex® with gray stitching and seatback pockets on Nightshade
• Heated and ventilated front seats and two-setting driver memory on XSE Premium
• Dual-zone climate control with pollen filtration on every trim
• SofTex®-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel

XSE and Nightshade include heated front seats, while heated rear seats are optional on XSE Premium. XSE Premium also adds a standard power liftback, and its available equipment includes a digital rearview mirror. Nightshade receives carbon-fiber dashboard detailing and black door sills.

Convenience equipment:

• Power windows with auto up/down
• Extendable dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
• Smart Key on the driver door with Push Button Start (SE)
• Smart Key access to the front doors and trunk (XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium)

Digital Key capability is optional on XSE and Nightshade and standard on XSE Premium, with a Remote Connect subscription required.

Exterior of the 2027 Toyota Prius PHEV

The SE rides on 17-inch five-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with two-tone wheel covers and 195/60R17 all-season tires. XSE and XSE Premium use 19-inch machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels with 195/50R19 all-season tires, while Nightshade gets 19-inch black-finished alloy wheels with the same tire size. SE has Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with Automatic High Beams and auto-off functionality. XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium add automatic on/off operation.

Exterior measurements

• 181.1 inches long
• 70.2 inches wide
• 108.3-inch wheelbase
• 55.9 inches tall (SE)
• 5.6 inches of ground clearance (SE)
• 56.3 inches tall (XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium)
• 6.0 inches of ground clearance (XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium)
• 38.3/34.4-inch front/rear overhang
• 61.7/62.2-inch front/rear tread width
• 0.27 coefficient of drag (17-inch wheels)

SE weighs 3,461 pounds, XSE and Nightshade weigh 3,516 pounds, and XSE Premium weighs 3,571 pounds. Every trim includes heated power-folding outside mirrors, LED taillights and stop lights, LED Daytime Running Lights with an on/off feature, rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers, and a locking charge port with a charging indicator.

Nightshade detailing:

• Blackout badging
• Black bumper trim
• Black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna
• Black exterior door handles
• Black-finished wheels

The other trims use a roof-mounted shark-fin antenna, and SE, XSE, and XSE Premium have color-keyed front door handles.

A fixed glass roof is optional on XSE and Nightshade and standard on XSE Premium. XSE Premium can also be equipped with an optional solar charging roof, which brings battery weight to 287 pounds versus 284 pounds without it.

Available exterior colors include:

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

Nightshade adds the exclusive Karashi color choice and is also offered in Wind Chill Pearl and Inked. Color availability varies by trim.

Performance of the 2027 Toyota Prius PHEV

The 2027 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid produces 220 net system horsepower from its plug-in hybrid system. Its M20A-FXS Atkinson-cycle engine is a 2.0-liter aluminum DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT-i, displacing 1,987 cc. The engine itself produces 150 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 139 lb-ft of torque, with a 14.0:1 compression ratio, 3.17-inch bore, and 3.84-inch stroke. It uses 87-octane unleaded fuel and carries SULEV30 with Transitional Zero Emission Vehicle certification.

EPA-estimated fuel economy and range

• 53 mpg city, 51 highway, and 51 combined (SE)
• 129 MPGe combined (SE)
• Up to 44 miles of EV driving range (SE)
• 600 miles of total driving range (SE)
• 50 mpg city, 47 highway, and 47 combined (XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium)
• 114 MPGe combined (XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium)
• Up to 39 miles of EV range (XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium)
• 550 miles of total driving range (XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium)

EV Mode can operate under certain conditions at speeds up to 84 mph. Actual mileage and EV operation vary with driving, braking, road, vehicle, and climate-control conditions.

A permanent-magnet AC synchronous electric motor drives the front wheels and performs regenerative braking. It has a maximum voltage of DC650V and produces 161 horsepower, or 120 kW. Power reaches the front wheels through an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission, or ECVT.

The lithium-ion plug-in hybrid battery has 13.6 kWh of capacity, rated at 51 Ah, and works with a 3.5-kW onboard charger. Toyota lists an approximate charging time of four hours using 240-volt charging or 11 hours using 120 volts and recommends a dedicated GFI 15-amp outlet.

Performance features

• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar
• Multi-link rear suspension with rear stabilizer bar
• Electric Power Steering with power-assisted rack-and-pinion design
• 34.4-foot curb-to-curb turning-circle diameter (SE)
• 35.4-foot curb-to-curb turning-circle (XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium)

Stopping hardware consists of power-assisted ventilated 12.0-inch front disc brakes and 11.0-inch solid rear discs with integrated regenerative braking and the Star Safety System™. ABS and an automatic electric parking brake are standard.

Technology of the 2027 Prius PHEV

Among 2027 Toyota cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles, the Prius PHEV provides plenty of technology without requiring buyers to move immediately to the top trim.

Technology features include:

• 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia standard on SE, XSE, and Nightshade
• 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia optional on XSE and Nightshade and standard on XSE Premium
• Six-speaker audio standard on SE, XSE, and Nightshade
• Eight-speaker JBL® Premium Audio with amplifier standard on XSE Premium
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility on every trim
• SiriusXM® three-month trial subscription with Toyota Audio Multimedia

Both Toyota Audio Multimedia configurations include six USB ports, Bluetooth® hands-free phone capability, and Bluetooth® music streaming.

Connected Services

• Service Connect: Provides personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports (five-year trial subscription)
• Safety Connect®: Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator (five-year trial subscription)
• Remote Connect: Can support door locking and unlocking, vehicle start and stop, last parked location, vehicle-status checks, and guest-driver monitoring through the Toyota app or a compatible smartwatch (five-year trial subscription)
• Drive Connect: Includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest data, Intelligent Assistant with “Hey, Toyota,” and Destination Assist (three-month trial)
• Wi-Fi Connect: Provides an AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming compatibility with Apple Music® and Amazon Music™, with up to a 30-day/3 GB trial

Connected features require applicable subscriptions after their trials and depend on 4G network availability.

Safety of the 2027 Toyota Prius PHEV

The 2027 Prius PHEV makes advanced driver assistance widely available rather than limiting core systems to upper trims. Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 is standard on SE, XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium, and the safety equipment extends beyond the TSS 3.0 package.

Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 and key safety features include:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Lane Tracing Assist and Road Sign Assist
• Automatic High Beams
• Proactive Driving Assist

Every trim also receives Front Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, Safe Exit Alert, Traffic Jam Assist, Hill Start Assist Control, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, a Rear-Seat Reminder, Vehicle Proximity Notification System, Tire Pressure Monitor System, a tire repair kit, an engine immobilizer, and eight airbags.

Star Safety System™

• Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Anti-lock Brake System
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution
• Brake Assist
• Smart Stop Technology®

Traffic Jam Assist requires a Drive Connect subscription. Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking is optional on SE and standard on XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium. XSE Premium can additionally be equipped with Advanced Park and a Panoramic View Monitor with 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed driving and reverse, plus Curb View.

Find the 2027 Prius PHEV at Butler Toyota Jacksonville

If your search for 2027 Toyota hatchbacks centers on electric commuting flexibility, fuel efficiency, useful cargo room, and gasoline-powered range for longer trips, the 2027 Toyota Prius PHEV deserves a close look. Visit Butler Toyota Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL, to compare SE, XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium models, review available equipment, and take a test drive. See which 2027 Prius PHEV at Butler Toyota Jacksonville fits your commute, passenger needs, and everyday driving routine.

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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 EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.