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2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime isn’t just a new plug-in hybrid. It’s also the automaker’s attempt to rebrand its PHEV as the best Prius, which just happens to have a plug. To be sold in all 50 states, the Prius Prime is more ambitious than the Prius variant it replaces, and after driving all three Prime trims, here’s what you need to know about the car.The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in boasts styling that’s easily distinguished from the regular Prius hatch. The front styling includes Mirai-like headlights and cool, rectangular grille trim that’s best seen in person to appreciate. Around back, the “dual wave” rear window nicely complements the redone taillights, which will create a bold look at night. One disadvantage to these new lights is that the turn signal indicators move lower on the car’s rear end, but both Prius variants are hard to miss.The Prius Prime only seats four, which is basically the same as the Chevrolet Volt. Sure, the Volt has an extra seat belt and seat cushion, but there’s next to no legroom for that middle passenger. In the Prius Prime, there’s a moderately sized covered storage area between the two outboard rear seats, but unfortunately, the armrest is way too low to be comfortable for most. Headroom back there is lacking, but there’s a decent amount of legroomTwo of the 2017 Prius Prime’s three trims include a new vertically oriented 11.6-inch screen, which dominates the car’s center stack (and eliminates the base trim’s combination of a volume knob and a 7.0-inch screen). Toyota doesn’t offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto with this setup just yet, but it’s still incredibly helpful to have such a big display to play with, whether you maximize the plug-in hybrid graphic, make the navigation go full-screen, or split up the screen with a few different options. Considering that at the top of the dash you’ll still find the regular Prius’ info screens, the Prius Prime in its two higher trims really feels more special because of it. Plus, the welcome and goodbye animations make the most of that enormous screen.Every 2017 Toyota Prius Prime includes standard navigation, regardless of whether you’ve got the 7.0- or 11.6-inch screen. LED headlights and taillights are also included, as are auto up/down functionality on all four power windows and an active safety tech package, which includes full-speed adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and an automatic braking system. A power passenger seat isn’t available at any price.The projected EPA range rating of the 2017 Prius Prime is impressive considering the car’s predecessor. The new Prius Prime will be able to travel up to 25 miles (depending on drive mode) on EV power alone before the regular Prius’ hybrid powertrain kicks in automatically to continue the journey. As with other plug-ins, the Prius Prime allows you to reserve your EV charge for later—for example, if you know that your evening commute will be filled with more low-speed stop-and-go traffic than an early-morning highway-speed journey. Charging takes five-and-a-half hours on a standard household outlet or just over two hours on a 240-volt charge.

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