For 20 years, the Toyota Prius has given drivers exhilarating performance in an eye-catching package. The 2021 lineup carries on that tradition while adding some exciting new features! Here are some of the most notable features of the 2021 Prius.
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Four-Wheel Drive
For the first time ever, drivers have the option of a four-wheel-drive Prius. The all-new electronic four-wheel drive is made possible by adding a second electric motor to the rear of the car. This state-of-the-art system gives the 2021 Prius four-wheel-drive traction at speeds of up to 43 mph.
In addition to the motor that powers the four-wheel-drive system, the Prius is equipped with another electric motor that teams up with the 1.8-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that drivers know and love. This dynamic pairing produces 121 horsepower and 105 pound-feet of torque. When you add the four-wheel drive, you’ll experience a more thrilling drive than ever before!
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Connectivity
Inside the 2021 Prius, you’ll find an array of innovative connectivity features. Android Auto is now standard in lower trim levels, so you can integrate your Android device to make hands-free phone calls, access playlists, and get navigation assistance. If you use an Apple device, Prius has you covered by also offering Apple CarPlay support. You can keep all of your devices up and running, thanks to three USB chargers and a wireless charging pad.
An available color head-up display gives you vital information without distracting you from the road. The Toyota+Alexa app lets you control your smart home appliances when you’re away from home. A 10-speaker JBL audio system will make the Prius’ SiriusXM satellite radio sound amazing.
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2020 Edition
To celebrate its signature hybrid vehicle, Toyota is adding an all-new trim level to the Prius lineup in 2021. The 2020 Edition trim features sleek blackout headlight components and blackout badging. Black lug nuts and piano black wheel inserts accent the 2020 Edition’s 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels. On the rear, you’ll notice a race car-inspired rear deck spoiler. Inside, you’ll find a piano black shift knob and custom 2020 floor mats.
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Intelligent Safety Features
Whether you opt for the 2020 Edition or you decide to go with one of the other stunning models in the Prius lineup, you can count on your Prius to give you the safety features you need to drive with confidence. A pre-collision system scans the road for potential collisions with vehicles and pedestrians. This innovative system can apply the brakes if you don’t respond to its warnings in time.
Dynamic radar cruise control can sense how fast the car in front of you is traveling and adjust your cruising speed accordingly. If your Prius starts to drift, the lane departure alert will steer it back into place. Automatic high beams adjust to give you more light or prevent you from blinding other drivers. Road sign assist lets you know if you’re approaching a stop sign, yield sign, or speed limit sign.
These are just a few of the exciting features of the 2021 Toyota Prius. Take a test drive today and see if this impressive car is right for you!
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