Toyota Prius Prime is Ugly, But Very Efficient

 |  |  |  October 4, 2016

by Shane McGlaun
Toyota Prius Prime is Ugly, But Very Efficient

Toyota has unveiled some details about its new Prius Prime. It still wears its “green is ugly” styling like a badge of honor, but it is impressively fuel-efficient, with a just-released electric fuel efficiency estimate of 124 MPGe.

Of course that number is when you’re driving in pure electric mode, which will get you about 25 miles on a charge. When the gas engine kicks in, expect a 54 mpg combined rating – still quite efficient. The combo provides a combined range of up to 640 miles between fill-ups.

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The car will reportedly start at $27,100 before tax incentives. With its plug-in electric hybrid drivetrain, the Prius Prime is sort of like the Chevy Volt, and should qualify for up to $4,500 in federal tax credits. That would mean an effective retail price of $22,600.

If all you really want is a very fuel efficient car, you can stomach the odd looks, the Prius Prime might be the ticket.

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