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Check out our comprehensive review of the 2025 Toyota Prius for details on the cabin, technology, amenities, and safety of this fuel-sipping hatchbackWhat is New for the 2025 Toyota Prius
After debuting in snazzy new fifth-gen duds for 2023, the latest Toyota Prius rolls into 2025 with minimal updates over the 2024 model. Toyota’s Nightshade design arrives as a new variant within the standard Prius lineup. Sporting black-finished 19” wheels, badging, and accents, this Prius also offers an exclusive new Karashi yellow paint job. Also, the former Prius Prime is renamed Prius Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) to make its powertrain more obvious to buyers. But otherwise, the 2025 Prius carries on with its mission of delivering tremendous fuel economy with modern, undorkified styling.
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Carsforsale.com Score
9/10
Powertrain
Score
9.25/10
Interior
Score
8.75/10
Technology
Score
9/10
Value
Score
9/10
The Breakdown
Flying wedge lines
57 miles per gallon
Starts under $30,000
Sea of Black cabin vibe
Roofline makes it tight for tall rear passengers
Glass roof doesn’t open
I want one
2025 Toyota Prius Specs
- 194 horsepower from base engine
- 139 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 7 available trims
- 24 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- Available JBL 8-speaker audio system
- Top marks from the IIHS and NHTS
- 2 years of complimentary maintenance
2025 Toyota Prius Powertrain 9.25/10
The 2025 Toyota Prius is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0L inline-4 blended with a small battery pack and electric motor to generate 194 hp. Power is sent to the front wheels via a CVT, but there is an optional AWD setup that brings a second electric motor the rear wheels and bumps output to 196 hp. In its most frugal LE trim, the Prius earns 57 mpg in city and combined driving with 56 mpg for the highway.
The newly named Prius Plug-In Hybrid adds a larger hybrid battery pack for a total of 220 hp but can only be had with front-wheel drive. These Prii see a slight drop in fuel efficiency to 52 mpg combined for SE models, but can drive up to 44 miles on electricity alone. The PHEV variant is also the speedster of the bunch with a 0-60 mph time of 6.6 seconds versus about 7 for the standard Prius.
2025 Toyota Prius Interior 8.75/10
Considering how eye-catching the exterior of the fifth-gen Toyota Prius is, the cabin vibe is a bit of a letdown. On PHEVs, there are splashes of red stitching and accents, but otherwise it’s a whole lot of dark fabrics and plastics in there. Toyota knows how to make a vibrant cabin, just look at the Cockpit Red Camry, but no dice on that front for the Prius.
On the other hand, the Prius’ hatchback profile brings a 24 cubic foot cargo hold on most models, which is quite a bit more than the 13 cubes you’ll find in Corolla’s trunk, for example. Upholstery ranges from cloth to SofTex with heated front seats arriving on XLE trim and automatic climate control standard across the board. Toyota does offer a panoramic glass roof on the 2025 Prius, but this is not to be confused with a typical moonroof that slides open as it is fixed in place.
2025 Toyota Prius Technology Features 9/10
Every 2025 Prius comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with a half dozen USB ports. Base models feature an 8” infotainment touchscreen and small digital gauge cluster, while a 12.3” central display shows up on Limited models along with an upgraded JBL audio system. A 30-day Wi-Fi hotspot trial subscription is included on all new Prii as are trial subscriptions to Toyota’s full suite of connectivity services.
As for safety, Toyota fits the Prius with its Safety Sense 3.0 bundles of driver aids, which includes forward collision mitigation, a lane-keeping system, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high beams. In safety testing, the latest Prius earns a 5-star overall rating from the NHTSA and a Top Safety Pick+ (2024) award from the IIHS, both of which are the respective agencies top scores.
2025 Toyota Prius Trims & Pricing
LE – $28,350
The entry-level 2025 Prius LE comes with 17” alloy wheels and covers, LED exterior lighting, passive entry, and a choice of black or gray cloth. Single-zone automatic climate control and a 6-speaker stereo is also on the docket.
XLE – $31,795
XLE models add 19” wheels and rain-sensing wipers to go with a heated steering wheel and front seats, the Illumination Notification system, and parking sensors at both ends.
Nightshade Edition – $32,560
New this year, Nightshade Edition Prius can be had in black, white, or an exclusive Karashi finish. A black finish is applied to the rims, badging, shark fin antenna, door handles, and bumper trim.
SE PHEV – $33,375
The lowest cost Prius Plug-In Hybrid, SE trim lines feature similar LE content, but add a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel along with red stitching and seat highlights.
Limited – $35,365
The top-spec standard Prius is loaded with a fixed glass roof, digital key tech, a power-operated hatchback, and climatized front seats. Limited models also come with a 12.3” infotainment screen and a JBL 8-speaker stereo.
XSE PHEV – $36,625
Like the XLE model, the Prius XSE features SofTex upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a wireless phone charging pad.
XSE Premium PHEV – $40,070
The range-topping 2025 Prius XSE Premium PHEV sports all the Limited trim features and can be optioned with a self-parking system, a surround-view monitor, and a solar charging roof that can charge the battery while the car is parked.
2025 Toyota Prius Overall Value 9/10
Though the 2025 Toyota Prius XLE arguably looks better than the base LE model thanks to its 19” rims, we’d go with the LE as the best choice. It starts under $30,000, earns 57 mpg combined, and looks good doing it. For similar money, you can get a top-spec Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited. But that hybrid does not offer AWD, comes in at “just” 50 mpg combined, and can’t hang with the Prius on style. That said, Toyota’s 3-year basic and 5-year powertrain warranty is well off of Hyundai’s industry-leading coverage. And though Toyota includes 2 years of complimentary maintenance, Hyundai one-ups it with 3 years.
Carsforsale.com Overall Score 9/10
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Owners of hybrids report generally high satisfaction with their vehicles and in the case of the fifth-gen Prius, it’s easy to see why. The relatively incredible fuel efficiency is reason enough to get excited about owning a hybrid. Factor in the reasonable price points, options for a plug-in version with genuinely useful electric driving range, and those sleek lines, and you have a hybrid people want to own. Plus, Toyota has been at this hybrid game for a while, so if you want to go the Prius route for less money, be sure to check out our used vs. new Prius comparison here.
FAQ’s About the 2025 Toyota Prius
What is a Prius Prime?
It was the name of the plug-in hybrid model and has been renamed Prius Plug-In Hybrid for 2025.
What year did the Prius come out?
The first-gen Toyota Prius arrived in 1997, nearly 30 years ago.
How much horsepower does a Prius have?
The FWD Prius has 194 hp, AWD models make 196 hp, and the PHEV variant comes in at 220 hp.
