Specs and Features: 2027 Prius Plug-In Hybrid
Model Breakdown: 2027 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid in Ardmore, OK
The 2027 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid gives Ardmore drivers an efficient way to handle short trips on electric power while keeping a gasoline engine ready for longer drives. Its plug-in hybrid system produces 220 net horsepower, and the SE offers an EPA-estimated EV driving range of up to 44 miles on a full charge. Buyers can choose among SE, XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium trims, with differences in wheels, seating, multimedia, roof features, and convenience equipment.
For shoppers comparing cars for commuters in Ardmore, the team at Toyota of Ardmore is breaking down the Prius PHEV's exact interior and exterior dimensions, cargo capacity, powertrain, charging times, technology, safety equipment, trim-specific features, and efficiency.
Interior Specs and Features
The Prius PHEV seats five in two rows and provides 91.2 cubic feet of EPA passenger volume. Every trim includes dual-zone climate control with pollen filtration, power windows with auto up/down, a heated SofTex®-trimmed tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, a cargo-area tonneau cover, rear dome and cargo-area lighting, extendable dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, and a center console with an armrest and storage compartment.
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 volume measures a manufacturer-estimated 20.3 cubic feet with the seats up and 26.7 cubic feet with the seats folded. That gives commuters room for groceries, work bags, luggage, and other everyday gear without moving to a larger vehicle.
Interior Highlights
- Fabric-trimmed front seats with six-way adjustments on SE
- SofTex®-trimmed seats and eight-way power driver's seat with lumbar support on XSE and higher trims
- Heated front seats on XSE and Nightshade
- Heated and ventilated front seats with driver memory on XSE Premium
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat, with a center armrest on XSE and higher trims
- LATCH lower anchors on rear outboard seats and tether anchors on all rear seating positions
XSE Premium adds a power liftback, while a digital rearview mirror is available. Nightshade gets black SofTex® upholstery with gray stitching, carbon-fiber dashboard detailing, and black doorsills. Depending on trim, buyers also get two front cup holders or front and rear cup holders, along with front and rear bottle holders.
Exterior Dimensions and Features
The 2027 Prius PHEV measures 181.1 inches long and 70.2 inches wide on a 108.3-inch wheelbase. Its low, streamlined profile is complemented by LED lighting, rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers, heated power-folding outside mirrors, and a charge port with a lock and charging indicator light.
Exterior Dimensions
- Overall height: 55.9 inches on SE; 56.3 inches on other trims
- Ground clearance: 5.6 inches on SE; 6.0 inches on other trims
- Front/rear tread width: 61.7/62.2 inches
- SE weight: 3,461 pounds
- XSE and Nightshade weight: 3,516 pounds
- XSE Premium weight: 3,571 pounds
Front and rear overhangs measure 38.3 and 34.4 inches, respectively. The SE's 17-inch-wheel configuration has a 0.27 coefficient of drag.
Exterior Highlights:
- 17-inch five-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with two-tone covers and 195/60R17 all-season tires
- 19-inch machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels with 195/50R19 tires
- 19-inch black-finished alloy wheels
- Fixed glass roof
- Solar charging roof
Nightshade adds blackout badging, black bumper trim, black exterior door handles, and a black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna. Bi-LED projector headlights are fitted across the lineup, with Automatic High Beams, plus LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and LED stop lights.
Available Paint Colors:
- Guardian Gray
- Supersonic Red
- Cutting Edge
- Wind Chill Pearl
- Inked
- Reservoir Blue
Nightshade is offered in Wind Chill Pearl, Karashi, and Inked.
Performance, Efficiency, and Charging
Every 2027 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid combines a 2.0-liter aluminum DOHC 16-valve Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine with an electric motor and electronically controlled continuously variable transmission. The system produces 220 net horsepower. The gasoline engine itself develops 150 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 139 lb-ft of torque, while the permanent-magnet AC synchronous electric motor produces 161 horsepower.
EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy and Range:
- 53 city/51 highway/51 mpg combined (SE); 50 mpg city /47 highway/47 mpg combined (XSE, Nightshade, XSE Premium)
- 129 MPGe combined (SE); 114 MPGe combined (XSE, Nightshade, XSE Premium)
- Up to 44 miles of EV driving range (SE); up to 39 miles of EV range (XSE, Nightshade, XSE Premium)
- 600-mile total driving range (SE); 550 miles of total driving range (XSE, Nightshade, XSE Premium)
EV Mode uses the battery only when there is sufficient charge, functioning like a Battery Electric Vehicle without support from the gasoline engine. It can reach speeds up to 84 mph.
Performance Features:
- Independent MacPherson-strut front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Stabilizer bars front and rear
- Electric Power Steering
- 12-inch ventilated front disc brakes
- 11-inch solid rear discs with regenerative braking
The lithium-ion battery has 13.6 kWh of capacity and works with a 3.5-kW onboard charger. Charging takes approximately four hours using 240 volts or 11 hours using 120 volts. A Level 1 cable for a 120-volt outlet is included, and Toyota recommends using a dedicated GFI 15-amp outlet.
Technology Features for Daily Driving
The Prius PHEV combines smartphone connectivity with displays and connected services that can simplify commuting and longer trips.
Key Technology:
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility
- Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility
- 7-inch top-mounted Multi-Information Display
- Qi-compatible wireless charging on XSE and higher trims
- Six USB-C charging ports
- Available 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system
SE, XSE, and Nightshade include an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display and six-speaker audio system. The 12.3-inch system is available on XSE and Nightshade and standard on XSE Premium, which also receives an eight-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system with an amplifier.
Additional Technology Features:
- USB media port
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone capability and music streaming
- SiriusXM® three-month trial
- Digital Key capability
Service Connect and Safety Connect® include five-year trials, Drive Connect includes a three-month trial, Remote Connect includes a five-year trial, and Wi-Fi Connect includes an up-to-30-day/3 GB trial. Subscription and 4G network requirements apply.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0™ is standard across all four trims, giving these plug-in hybrid cars an extensive set of active driver-assistance technologies.
Five Notable Safety Features:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Lane Tracing Assist
- Proactive Driving Assist
Road Sign Assist and Automatic High Beams are also standard. Beyond Toyota Safety Sense 3.0™, every trim receives Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Front Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, Safe Exit Alert, Traffic Jam Assist with the required Drive Connect subscription, Hill Start Assist Control, Rear-Seat Reminder, an integrated backup camera, eight airbags, a Tire Pressure Monitor System, Vehicle Proximity Notification System, an engine immobilizer, and a tire repair kit.
Star Safety System™:
- 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 available on SE and standard on the remaining trims. XSE Premium additionally offers Advanced Park and a Panoramic View Monitor with 360-degree Overhead View and Curb View.
Shop the 2027 Prius PHEV at Toyota of Ardmore
If you are comparing hybrid Toyota vehicles and want electric capability without giving up the flexibility of gasoline for longer drives, put the 2027 Prius PHEV at Toyota of Ardmore on your list. Visit Toyota of Ardmore in Ardmore, OK, to compare SE, XSE, Nightshade, and XSE Premium models, explore available features, and take a test drive to see how the Prius PHEV fits your commute.
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* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.