This isn’t an award to be taken lightly. The council takes the assessment of more than 1,200 available cars in 2024, measuring the pollutants generated and emissions and ensuring the vehicles exceed all standards. This plug-in hybrid Toyota edged out the greenest electric vehicle, which is the Lexus RZ 300e. Its kind of interesting that Toyota-branded vehicles hit these top two spots.

This Prius offers plenty of power

Being the greenest car doesn’t mean that the Prius Prime is fun or exciting. Thankfully, the new styling, improved power, and excellent handling tackle that challenge for us. This new version of the Prius Prime uses a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gas engine and electric motor to deliver 220 horsepower. This power is sent to the front wheels, making this car more efficient during the drive.

In addition to excellent power, the Prius Prime can be driven up to 44 miles on electric power, which is an improvement over the 25 miles provided by the previous version.

What does the Toyota Prius Prime SE include?

The SE trim is the base model of this Toyota plug-in hybrid car. To be called the greenest car, the Prius Prime must also be affordable, which means the base model receives this distinction. Also, the XSE and XSE Premium models can only travel up to 39 miles on electric power.

The Toyota Prius Prime SE gives you:

• • Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
    • Forward collision warning with pedestrian detection
    • Low-speed automatic emergency braking
    • Lane-departure warning
    • Lane-keeping assist
    • Lane-change assist
    • Front cross-traffic detection
    • Road sign recognition
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Automatic high-beam headlights
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Rear cross-traffic alerts
    • Rear seat reminder
    • Safe Exit Assist
    • Traffic Jam Assist
  • Bi-LED headlights
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated power side mirrors
  • Active grille shutters
  • Smart Key keyless entry
  • Push-button starting
  • Heated tilt/telescoping steering wheel
  • Single-zone climate controls
  • 7-inch digital instrument cluster
  • 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • SiriusXM satellite radio
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Rearview monitor
  • Toyota connected services
  • 6-speaker audio system
  • 6 USB-C charge ports

  The only available options for the base SE trim is the front and rear park assist with automatic braking.

  What does the next trim offer?

  Moving up to the XSE trim reduces the electric driving range by five miles but gives you more than the Toyota Prius Prime SE. This middle trim of Toyota’s popular PHEV gives you:

  • 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support
  • SofTex simulated leather upholstery
  • Automatic headlights
  • 19-inch wheels
  • Heated front seats
  • Smart Key entry system
  • Folding rear-seat armrest with cupholders
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Auto-dimming interior mirror
  • Front and rear park assist with automatic braking

  The XSE trim provides more options than the base SE model. This middle trim can be had with:

  • Digital Key
  • Fixed glass roof
  • 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen

  Does the XSE Premium trim appeal to you?

  If you want the most equipment available for the Toyota Prius Prime, you’ll skip the SE and XSE trim and head for the XSE Premium. This top trim gives you:

  • Fixed glass roof
  • Power hatchback
  • Driver’s seat memory settings
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Digital Key
  • 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen
  • 8-speaker JBL audio system

  This top trim can also be upgraded with some great options. Some of these are:

  • • Digital rearview camera mirror
    • Heated rear seats
    • Solar-charging roof
    • Advanced Technology Package
      • 360-degree camera
      • Advanced Park self-parking assistant

  The Digital Key is a really cool feature

  Eventually, features like Digital Key will be standard, but for now, you can have this in the top two trims of the Prius Prime. This feature turns your phone into a key and allows you to share access with other drivers. If your friends need to borrow your car, they can, and you get to control how long they have access to your Prius Prime.

  Added electric power from the solar roof

  The top trim can be had with a solar roof that adds enough extra power to the battery to run a few of the items you need to enjoy while driving. This isn’t a replacement for a battery charger for the electric drive system, but it can give you a little more juice for the climate system or lights.

  The Toyota Prius Prime SE is the greenest car offered right now, with the higher trims coming in close to the base model. Will you choose a Prius Prime as your daily driver?

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