The 2019 Prius Proves That This Hybrid has Staying Power

For 2019, the redesigned Toyota Prius retains its distinctive aerodynamic shape but gets a sleek new front fascia and stylish front and rear light layouts. The Prius is now offered with the available AWD-e electronic all-wheel-drive system that gives you improved traction when it’s needed. The four available trim levels are L Eco, LE, XLE, and Limited, and AWD-e is an option on LE and XLE trims.

Exterior Features

The Prius has stabilizing fins and an active grille shutter to improve airflow. L Eco and LE models offer Bi-LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, 15-inch alloy wheels, and body-color door handles and heated power door mirrors.

Added to the XLE are 17-inch wheels, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic headlamps, while AWD-e models feature unique 15-inch wheels, LED signature lighting, and fog lamps. Stepping up to the Limited trim gets you adaptive front lights with auto-leveling headlamps.

Interior Design

Inside the Prius, you’ll find 27.4 cubic feet of cargo space which increases to a generous 65.5 cubic feet with the 60/40 split rear seats folded. Because of its clever design, you don’t lose any load space with AWD-e models despite an extra rear axle electric motor.

L Eco and LE models feature keyless entry and ignition, cloth upholstery with six-way adjusting driving seat, climate control, a multifunction steering wheel, and digital instrumentation with a 4.2-inch customizable multi-information display.

The Toyota Entune multimedia system features Bluetooth, voice command, iPod connectivity, a 6.1-inch touch screen, and a six-speaker audio system with CD player, three USB ports, and an auxiliary input.

The XLE has SofTex simulated leather seating, an eight-way power driving seat, SofTex bound steering wheel and door panels, and wireless phone charging. The top-of-the-line Limited features a color head-up display, a split-screen 11.6 -inch touch-screen display with integrated navigation, and premium 10-speaker audio with satellite and HD radio.

Power and Performance

Under the hood of the Prius is a four-cylinder 1.8-liter engine that delivers 96 horsepower and 105 pound-feet of torque. It is paired with an electric motor that produces 120 pound-feet of torque to give a total power output of 121 horsepower.

The system drives the front wheels through an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission. Featured on AWD-e models is a separate rear electric motor to power the on-demand AWD system that provides power to the rear wheels when slippage is detected and extra traction is required.

Driver Assist Features

Toyota Safety Sense is standard on all Prius models and offers a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, full-speed dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure warning with steering assist, and automatic high beam headlamps.

Also included is the Star Safety System with enhanced vehicle stability control, traction control, smart stop technology, and ABS with brake assist and electronic brake force distribution. In addition, you get a rear camera and a tire pressure monitoring system. The LE adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic warning, while the XLE has an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

To get a closer look at all of the stunning features of the 2019 Prius, head over to Toyota of Kingsport.

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