Toyota’s All-New Prius Prime is Farthest-Reaching Plug-In Model Yet!

How Far Can the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Go

When it comes to hybrids, plug-in models have become a favorite in the last few years due to being easy on the environment. After taking a year off, Toyota has reintroduced its plug-in hybrid with the all-new 2017 Prius Prime, and it is the best one yet in terms of driving range!

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Engine Specs

The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is styled to resemble its regular Prius sibling. However, it is outfitted with slightly different mechanisms under the hood. These mechanisms make up a 121 net horsepower (90 kW) hybrid system that includes:

• 95 horsepower 1.8L 4-cylinder DOHC engine with VVT-i and EV/ECO/POWER Modes
• 600-volt (maximum) electric motor
• 8.8 kWh, 351.5-volt, Lithium-ion traction battery

The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the market, thanks to this hybrid system. Its fuel economy is estimated to be 55 mpg in the city, 53 mpg on the highway, and 133 MPGe.

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Driving Range of the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime

When only the battery and electric motor are being utilized, the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime has a driving range of 25 miles, which makes the hybrid perfect for commuting around Cranberry Township! If the battery’s charge runs out, you don’t have to worry about getting stranded out on the highway, because the fuel-powered engine will kick in!

The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is outfitted with an 11.3-gallon fuel tank, and when completely filled and the battery is fully charged, the vehicle can cover an estimated 640 miles!

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Can I Get the the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime in Cranberry Township?

Unfortunately, we currently don’t have the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime in our inventory, but it is always possible that it will arrive at Baierl Toyota in the coming weeks. If you are interested in the plug-in hybrid, we welcome you to stop by our dealership and talk to us!

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