Feature Breakdown: 2027 Toyota Prius

Meet the 2027 Toyota Prius at Gettel Toyota of Bradenton

The 2027 Toyota Prius makes a strong case for drivers who want efficiency without giving up responsive performance, useful cargo room, or everyday technology. This five-passenger hybrid hatchback pairs a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with Toyota’s hybrid system for up to 196 horsepower with all-wheel drive. It is an appealing choice among cars for commuters in Bradenton, especially if your week includes trips across town, longer highway drives, and plenty of errands.

The lineup includes LE, XLE, Nightshade, and Limited trims, with front-wheel-drive and Electronic On-Demand AWD configurations. Visit Gettel Toyota of Bradenton to explore the cabin, exterior equipment, hybrid performance, technology, and safety features of the 2027 Prius so you can see how each trim fits your needs.

Interior Specs and Features

The 2027 Prius seats five and provides 91.2 cubic feet of EPA passenger volume. Front/rear measurements include 38.0/36.4 inches of headroom, 43.2/34.8 inches of legroom, 55.3/52.8 inches of shoulder room, and 54.7/51.7 inches of hip room. Cargo capacity with the seats up is a manufacturer-estimated 23.8 cubic feet in the LE and 20.3 cubic feet in XLE, Nightshade, and Limited models.

Interior highlights include:

• Dual-zone climate control with pollen filtration
• Center console with armrest and storage
• Cargo-area tonneau cover
• Power windows with auto up/down
• Fabric-trimmed front seats
• Six-way-adjustable driver and passenger seats

For child safety, every trim has LATCH lower anchors on the outboard rear seats and tether anchors at all rear seating positions, plus a Rear-Seat Reminder. Those details add practical family utility to one of the more efficiency-focused 2027 Toyota hatchbacks.

Features by trim:

• LE: SofTex®-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel, 60/40 split-folding rear seat
• XLE: SofTex®-trimmed front seats, eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, Illumination Notification, rear center armrest
• Nightshade: Black SofTex® seating with gray stitching, carbon-fiber dashboard detailing, black doorsills
• Limited: Heated and ventilated front seats, two-position driver memory, power liftback

Heated rear seats and a digital rearview mirror are available on Limited. XLE and Nightshade offer Digital Key capability.

Exterior Dimensions and Design

The Prius measures 181.1 inches long and 70.2 inches wide on a 108.3-inch wheelbase. LE models stand 55.9 inches tall with 5.6 inches of ground clearance, while XLE, Nightshade, and Limited models measure 56.3 inches tall with 6.0 inches of clearance. Front/rear tread width is 61.7/62.2 inches, and models with 17-inch wheels have a 0.27 coefficient of drag.

Exterior features include:

• Heated power-folding outside mirrors
• LED daytime running lights
• LED taillights and stop lights
• Active grille shutter
• Tire repair kit

LE rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with covers and 195/60R17 all-season tires. XLE and Limited use 19-inch alloys with 195/50R19 tires, while Nightshade gets black-finished 19-inch alloys.

Additional features:

• Rain-sensing variable intermittent wipers
• Bi-LED projector headlights with automatic on/off functionality
• Fixed glass roof

Nightshade further separates itself with blackout badging, black door handles, black bumper trim, and a black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna.

Available exterior colors include:

• Supersonic Red
• Cutting Edge
• Guardian Gray
• Inked
• Reservoir Blue
• Wind Chill Pearl

Nightshade is also available in Karashi. Supersonic Red and Wind Chill Pearl are premium paint colors. Color availability varies by trim.

Power and Efficiency

The 2027 Prius uses a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque. Its permanent-magnet AC synchronous front motor produces 111 horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque, while a 222-volt, 4.08-Ah lithium-ion battery supports the hybrid system. Total system output is 194 horsepower with FWD and 196 horsepower with AWD. An electronically controlled continuously variable transmission is standard, and 87-octane unleaded fuel is recommended.

Manufacturer-estimated fuel economy:

• LE FWD: 59 city/50 highway/55 combined mpg
• LE AWD: 56 city/49 highway/53 combined mpg
• XLE, Nightshade, and Limited FWD: 54 city/46 highway/51 combined mpg
• XLE, Nightshade, and Limited AWD: 51 city/45 highway/48 combined mpg

Electronic On-Demand AWD adds a rear permanent-magnet motor producing 40 horsepower and 62 lb-ft of torque.

Performance features:

• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
• Electronically controlled brakes
• 11.1-inch ventilated front discs (FWD models)
• 12.0-inch front discs (AWD models)
• 11.0-inch solid rear discs
• Automatic electric parking brake

These specifications help make the Prius especially relevant for shoppers comparing hybrid Toyota cars for daily Bradenton driving.

Technology Connectivity

Every Prius comes with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. LE, XLE, and Nightshade include a six-speaker audio system and standard 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display with a USB media port, Bluetooth® hands-free calling and music streaming, five USB charge ports, and a three-month SiriusXM® trial. XLE and Nightshade can upgrade to the 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display, which is standard on Limited. Limited also receives an eight-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system with amplifier.

Connected technology includes:

• Wi-Fi Connect capability
• Five-year Service Connect trial
• Five-year Remote Connect trial
• Five-year Safety Connect® trial
• Drive Connect capability

Connected Services:

• Wi-Fi Connect: AT&T hotspot and Integrated Streaming compatibility with Apple Music® and Amazon Music™, up to 30-day/3 GB trial
• Remote Connect: Locking or unlocking doors, starting or stopping the vehicle, locating last parked position, checking vehicle status, monitoring guest drivers
• Drive Connect: Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest data, Intelligent Assistant with “Hey, Toyota,” Destination Assist

Connected-service operation is network-dependent, and subscriptions may be required after applicable trials.

Safety Features

Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 is standard across the 2027 Prius lineup, giving every trim a substantial set of driver-assistance systems. The Prius also carries eight airbags, including driver and front-passenger advanced airbags, front and rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side-curtain airbags.

Key safety features include:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Road Sign Assist and Proactive Driving Assist
• Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Automatic High Beams, Safe Exit Alert, Vehicle Proximity Notification System, Tire Pressure Monitor System, Hill Start Assist Control, an integrated backup camera, and an engine immobilizer are also standard.

Star Safety System™ includes:

• Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Anti-lock Brake System
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution
• Brake Assist
• Smart Stop Technology®

Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking is standard on XLE, Nightshade, and Limited and optional on LE. Limited can add a Panoramic View Monitor with a 360-degree Overhead View, Curb View, and an available Advanced Park package.

See the 2027 Toyota Prius at Gettel Toyota of Bradenton

The 2027 Toyota Prius at Gettel Toyota of Bradenton brings together up to a manufacturer-estimated 55 combined mpg, available Electronic On-Demand AWD, flexible hatchback cargo space, modern connectivity, and Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0. If you’re comparing cars for commuters in Bradenton, visit us today to explore the LE, XLE, Nightshade, and Limited trims, compare FWD and AWD configurations, and take the 2027 Toyota Prius for a test drive. Find the model for you today.

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Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are manufacturer estimates. Actual mileage will vary.