Model Review: 2027 Toyota Prius
Meet the 2027 Toyota Prius at Toyota of Ardmore
The 2027 Toyota Prius gives Ardmore drivers an efficient five-passenger hatchback with up to an EPA-estimated 55 combined mpg, 194 horsepower with front-wheel drive, available all-wheel drive with 196 horsepower, and as much as 23.8 cubic feet of cargo space. For buyers comparing hybrid cars for commuting, errands, and highway travel, the Prius combines fuel-conscious performance with useful passenger space, modern connectivity, and a long list of driver-assistance features.
The lineup includes LE, XLE, Nightshade, and Limited trims, with front-wheel-drive and Electronic On-Demand AWD configurations. Below, we’ll cover the 2027 Toyota Prius interior dimensions, exterior measurements and features, hybrid performance, technology, safety equipment, and the features that can make the 2027 Prius at Toyota of Ardmore a smart match for your routine.
Interior Specs and Features
The 2027 Prius seats five and provides 91.2 cubic feet of EPA passenger volume. Its cabin ranges from the LE’s fabric-trimmed seating to SofTex® upholstery on higher trims, while available comfort upgrades include heated seating, ventilation, and driver memory. Dual-zone climate control with pollen filtration is standard throughout the lineup.
Interior Dimensions:
- Headroom: 38.0 inches front/36.4 inches rear
- Legroom: 43.2 inches front/34.8 inches rear
- Shoulder room: 55.3 inches front/52.8 inches rear
- Hip room: 54.7 inches front/51.7 inches rear
- Cargo capacity: 23.8 cubic feet in LE; 20.3 cubic feet in XLE, Nightshade, and Limited
That combination gives commuters room for passengers while retaining useful hatchback cargo capacity for groceries, luggage, work bags, and everyday gear.
Interior Highlights:
- Six-way adjustable front seats on LE
- Eight-way power driver’s seat, power lumbar support, and six-way passenger seat on XLE and Limited
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat, with a center armrest on XLE, Nightshade, and Limited
- LATCH lower anchors on the rear outboard seats and tether anchors on all rear seating positions
- Center-console storage, cargo tonneau cover, illuminated vanity mirrors, rear dome light, and cargo-area light
Limited buyers can add heated rear seats and a digital rearview mirror. The Limited also adds a power liftback, while XLE, Nightshade, and Limited receive an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®. Nightshade adds black doorsills, carbon-fiber dashboard detailing, and black SofTex®-trimmed front seats with gray stitching. Power windows with auto up/down are included across the lineup.
Exterior Specs and Features
The Prius pairs its aerodynamic hatchback profile with LED lighting, an active grille shutter, heated power-folding outside mirrors, and alloy wheels. Its 181.1-inch overall length and 108.3-inch wheelbase keep it appropriately sized for commuters in Ardmore, while the available fixed glass roof adds an open-air feel without changing its streamlined roofline.
Exterior Dimensions:
- Overall width: 70.2 inches
- Overall height: 55.9 inches on LE; 56.3 inches on XLE, Nightshade, and Limited
- Ground clearance: 5.6 inches on LE; 6.0 inches on XLE, Nightshade, and Limited
- Front/rear tread width: 61.7/62.2 inches
- Front/rear overhangs: 38.3/34.4 inches
Models with 17-inch wheels have a 0.27 coefficient of drag.
LE rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with wheel covers and 195/60R17 all-season tires. XLE and Limited move to 19-inch alloys with 195/50R19 tires, while Nightshade uses black-finished 19-inch alloys. LED daytime running lights, LED taillights and stop lights, and a roof-mounted shark-fin antenna are included, with Nightshade receiving a black antenna, black badging, door handles, and bumper trim.
Available Exterior Colors:
- Karashi
- Supersonic Red
- Cutting Edge
- Guardian Gray
- Reservoir Blue
- Inked
Wind Chill Pearl is available across the lineup. Supersonic Red and Wind Chill Pearl are premium paint colors.
Rain-sensing wipers appear on XLE, Nightshade, and Limited, while LE uses washer-linked variable intermittent wipers. XLE, Nightshade, and Limited receive Bi-LED projector headlights with automatic on/off functionality and Automatic High Beams. A fixed glass roof is optional on XLE and Nightshade and standard on Limited. A tire repair kit is provided instead of a spare tire.
2027 Toyota Prius Performance and Efficiency
Every 2027 Toyota Prius uses a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine paired with Toyota’s hybrid system and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission. The gasoline engine produces 150 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque, while the front electric motor contributes 111 horsepower and 152 lb-ft. Total system output reaches 194 horsepower with FWD and 196 horsepower with AWD.
EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy:
- LE FWD: 59 city mpg/50 highway mpg/55 combined mpg
- XLE, Nightshade, and Limited FWD: 54 city mpg/46 highway mpg/51 combined mpg
- LE AWD: 56 city mpg/49 highway mpg/53 combined mpg
- XLE, Nightshade, and Limited AWD: 51 city mpg/45 highway mpg/48 combined mpg
Electronic On-Demand AWD models add a 40-horsepower rear permanent-magnet motor producing 62 lb-ft of torque. A 222-volt, 4.08-Ah lithium-ion battery supports the hybrid system, and regenerative braking helps recapture energy during deceleration.
Additional Performance Features:
- Independent MacPherson-strut front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Stabilizer bars
- Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
- Electronically controlled braking
FWD models use 11.1-inch ventilated front discs, while AWD models use 12-inch front discs; both use 11-inch solid rear discs and an automatic electric parking brake.
Technology Features for Everyday Driving
Technology is designed around quick access to navigation, entertainment, vehicle information, and smartphone features. The top-mounted digital gauge cluster uses a 7-inch LCD for speed, drive modes, fuel-economy information, trip data, rear-passenger seatbelt status, warnings, and customizable settings.
Technology Highlights:
- 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system on LE, XLE, and Nightshade
- 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system standard on Limited and available on XLE and Nightshade
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
- Six USB-C charging ports on all trims and Qi wireless charging on XLE, Nightshade, and Limited
- Eight-speaker JBL® Premium Audio on Limited
Bluetooth® hands-free calling and streaming, SiriusXM® trial access, and a USB media port are also offered through Toyota Audio Multimedia.
Connected Services:
- Wi-Fi Connect
- Service Connect
- Remote Connect
- Safety Connect®
- Drive Connect
Digital Key capability is optional on XLE and Nightshade and standard on Limited with a qualifying Remote Connect subscription.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 is standard across every 2027 Prius trim, giving buyers a consistent foundation of active driver-assistance technology. The Prius also includes eight airbags, an integrated backup camera, Safe Exit Alert, Rear-Seat Reminder, and child-seat anchoring hardware.
Safety Highlights:
- 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, Automatic High Beams, and Proactive Driving Assist
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
The standard Star Safety System™ adds Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, and Smart Stop Technology®.
Additional Available Safety Features, Depending on Trim and Equipment:
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking
- Panoramic View Monitor with 360-degree Overhead View and Curb View
- Advanced Park
- Hill Start Assist Control
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
Other standard equipment includes an engine immobilizer, Vehicle Proximity Notification System, and eight airbags.
Test Drive the 2027 Prius at Toyota of Ardmore
If efficiency, everyday usability, available AWD, and modern technology are high on your shopping list, come see the 2027 Prius at Toyota of Ardmore in Ardmore, OK. Compare LE, XLE, Nightshade, and Limited models, explore the cabin and cargo area, and find the drivetrain and features that suit your commute. Contact Toyota of Ardmore to schedule your test drive and experience the 2027 Toyota Prius from behind the wheel.
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* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.