Verdict
B
← Toyota Prius · 2015-2022 · XW50
Toyota Prius XW50
Headline trim: 1.8 hybrid - 121 bhp, 0-62 in 10.6s.
BHP
121 bhp
0–60
10.6 s
Top speed
112 mph
MPG
65 mpg (US)
Used
$10,000-$25,000
Strengths
- TNGA platform stiffness step-change
- Up to 78 mpg WLTP
- AWD-i variant (rear motor) on Mk4
Weaknesses
- Mk4 styling is divisive
- 12V auxiliary battery weak
- Pre-collision false triggers
Notable tech
- Fourth-gen Prius (XW50)
- TNGA-C platform - new chassis
- HSD-4 with new transaxle
- AWD-i variant adds rear motor
- PHEV variant (Prius Plug-in 2017) with 30-mile EV range
- Lithium-ion HV pack on PHEV
Common issues
- HV cooling fan blockage
- 12V battery weak
- PCS false braking
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across XW50's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.8 hybrid (2ZR-FXE)
BHP121
Torque142 Nm
0–6010.6 s
Top112 mph
MPG (US)65 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD-i
GearboxeCVT
1.8 PHEV
BHP121
Torque142 Nm
0–6011.1 s
Top101 mph
MPG (US)236 mpg
DriveFWD
GearboxeCVT