2021 Toyota Prius Prime Now Available in Salmon Arm, BC
Intro
Drivers seeking an eco-friendlier and more sustainable lifestyle will be impressed by the PHEV hatchback. As a leader in alternative powertrains, Toyota built the Prius Prime for sustainability, safety, and comfort. As a PHEV, the Prius Prime is able to run exclusively in EV mode until the rechargeable battery has drained and then it automatically switches over to the gasoline/hybrid mode.
New Features
Toyota provided the Prius Prime with several enhancements for 2021, including upgraded driver-assist features. The addition of road-sign recognition, improved pedestrian detection, and bicycle detection makes the Prius Prime safer for both drivers and pedestrians alike. Another upgrade was the addition of standard Android Auto smartphone connectivity.
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Design
Since its introduction in 2017, the Prius Prime has taken style guidance from its Prius cousin. The futuristic hatchback design is unique and fun, providing a vehicle that makes a person smile every time they see it.
Inside, the Prius Prime has a fantastic and modern interior layout with a centralized touchscreen hub for most of its controls, offering an improved design over its traditional Prius cousin. However, the Prime does lose some cargo space, offering only 560 litres of space behind the rear seats, due to the larger battery's space requirements.
Performance
The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime is built with a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine that provides more than enough power for confident driving and handling in all traffic conditions. It features a large, rechargeable electric motor and battery pack that provides an all-electric driving range of 40km before switching to hybrid mode. This powertrain provides a total of 1,035km combined electric/hybrid driving range.
Infotainment
The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime features a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that comes standard with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa connectivity. In addition, the vehicles offer an AM/FM radio, CD players, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity to keep drivers connected and off their phones while driving.
Safety
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 comes standard on the 2021 Prius Prime, providing driver-assist features such as rear cross traffic alert, lane tracing assist, pre-collision system with pedestrian detection and bicycle detection, lane departure alert, and dynamic radar cruise control.
The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime is a great choice for drivers in Salmon Arm, BC. It offers a decent all-electric driving range, great safety features, and Toyota's reliability and top-of-the-line warranties.
