Specs and Features: 2027 Toyota Prius

2027 Toyota Prius
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Meet the 2027 Toyota Prius at Gettel Toyota Gainesville

For Gainesville drivers comparing hybrid Toyota vehicles, the 2027 Toyota Prius combines impressive fuel economy with useful hatchback cargo space, seating for five, and available all-wheel drive. Depending on configuration, this hybrid produces 194 or 196 net horsepower and returns up to a manufacturer-estimated 55 mpg combined. It also offers four distinct trims: LE, XLE, Nightshade, and Limited.

What does that mean for your daily drive? The 2027 Toyota Prius can handle work commutes, campus traffic, shopping trips, and longer highway drives without asking you to give up modern technology or practical passenger space. Visit us at Gettel Toyota Gainesville to get a closer look at this 2027 model so you can determine which 2027 Prius best matches your needs.

Inside the 2027 Toyota Prius

The 2027 Prius is a two-row, five-passenger hatchback with plenty of room for passengers and cargo to fit comfortably.

Interior measurements:

  • 91.2 cubic feet of EPA passenger volume
  • 38/36.4 inches of headroom (front/rear)
  • 43.2/34.8 inches of legroom (front/rear)
  • 55.3/52.8 inches of shoulder room (front/rear)
  • 54.7/51.7 inches of hip room
  • 23.8 cubic feet of manufacturer-estimated cargo behind the rear seats (LE)
  • 20.3 cubic feet of manufacturer-estimated cargo behind the rear seats (XLE, Nightshade, Limited)

The LE uses fabric-trimmed front seats with six-way adjustment for the driver and passenger. XLE and Limited add SofTex®-trimmed front seats, an eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support, and a six-way passenger seat. XLE and Nightshade include heated front seats, while Limited provides heated and ventilated front seats, driver memory, a power liftback, and available heated rear seats and a digital rearview mirror.

Interior highlights include:

  • Dual-zone climate control with pollen filtration
  • 60/40 split fold-down rear seats
  • Cargo-area tonneau cover
  • LATCH child-seat anchors and rear tether anchors
  • Black SofTex® seating with gray stitching (Nightshade)

Additionally, the Nightshade trim gets carbon-fiber dashboard detailing and black doorsills. Other available or upper-trim conveniences include a heated SofTex® steering wheel, an auto-dimming HomeLink® mirror, and Illumination Notification.

Exterior Features of the 2027 Prius

The 2027 Toyota Prius offers an array of wheel options and exterior accents to suit different types of drivers. All trims have heated, folding power mirrors, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights and stop lights, an active grille shutter, and a tire repair kit.

Wheel options:

  • LE: 17-inch alloy wheels with covers, 195/60R17 all-season tires
  • XLE: 19-inch alloy wheels, 195/50R19 tires
  • Limited: 19-inch alloy wheels, 195/50R19 tires
  • Nightshade: 19-inch black-finished alloy wheels

XLE, Nightshade, and Limited add rain-sensing windshield wipers. A fixed glass roof is standard on Limited and optional on XLE and Nightshade.

Exterior measurements:

  • 181.1 inches long
  • 70.2 inches wide
  • 108.3-inch wheelbase
  • 55.9 inches tall (LE)
  • 5.6 inches of ground clearance (LE)
  • 56.3 inches tall (XLE, Nightshade, Limited)
  • 6 inches of ground clearance (XLE, Nightshade, Limited)

Front/rear tread widths are 61.7/62.2 inches, and Prius models with 17-inch wheels have a 0.27 coefficient of drag.

Available exterior colors include:

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

Nightshade is also available in Karashi and stands apart with blackout badging, black exterior door handles, black bumper trim, and a black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna. Supersonic Red and Wind Chill Pearl are identified as premium paint colors in Toyota’s product information.

Performance and Efficiency of the 2027 Prius

The Prius remains a compelling choice among fuel-efficient Toyota cars because efficiency does not come at the expense of usable output. Every trim uses a 2.0-liter M20A-FXS Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine with an aluminum block and head, DOHC 16-valve design, VVT-i, 1,987 cc displacement, and a 14.0:1 compression ratio. The gasoline engine produces 150 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 139 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm.

Performance details:

  • Front permanent-magnet AC synchronous motor
  • 111 horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque
  • 222-volt, 4.08-Ah lithium-ion battery
  • 194 total system output (FWD); 196 horsepower (AWD)
  • 40-horsepower rear motor producing 62 lb-ft of torque (AWD models)
  • Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission

An independent MacPherson-strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension both use stabilizer bars. The chassis also includes electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, an electronically controlled braking system, ventilated front discs, solid rear discs, and an automatic electric parking brake. Those specifications make the Prius particularly relevant to shoppers comparing cars for commuters that balance everyday maneuverability with hybrid efficiency.

Manufacturer-estimated fuel economy:

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

FWD models have an 11.3-gallon fuel tank, while AWD versions carry 10.5 gallons. Regular 87-octane unleaded fuel is recommended.

Technology in the 2027 Toyota Prius

Technology is designed around quick access to the features drivers use every day. LE, XLE, and Nightshade have an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system and six-speaker audio. Limited upgrades to an eight-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system with an amplifier.

Top technology features include:

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility
  • Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility
  • Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio streaming
  • SiriusXM® three-month trial subscription
  • USB media port and multiple USB charging connections
  • Available 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display

Connected services expand the Prius beyond its dashboard hardware. All trims receive up to a 30-day/3 GB Wi-Fi Connect trial with an AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming compatibility with Apple Music® and Amazon Music™, plus five-year Service Connect, Remote Connect, and Safety Connect® trials.

Remote Connect:

  • Remote door locking and unlocking
  • Vehicle start and stop
  • Last parked location
  • Vehicle status
  • Guest-driver monitoring through Toyota app or compatible smartwatch

Drive Connect:

  • Three-month trial (Limited)
  • Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest data
  • Intelligent Assistant with “Hey, Toyota”
  • Destination Assist

Network availability and subscription requirements apply.

Safety Features in the 2027 Toyota Prius

Toyota equips every 2027 Prius with Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0, the Star Safety System™, eight airbags, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Safe Exit Alert, a backup camera, and a Rear-Seat Reminder. That standard equipment adds practical driver assistance to one of the most recognizable hybrid hatchbacks on the road.

Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 includes:

  • 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 Automatic High Beams
  • Proactive Driving Assist

Additional standard safety equipment includes a Tire Pressure Monitor System, Vehicle Proximity Notification System, engine immobilizer, and Hill Start Assist Control.

Star Safety System™:

  • 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 360-degree Overhead View and Curb View, while Advanced Park is available as part of a package.

See the 2027 Toyota Prius at Gettel Toyota Gainesville

The 2027 Prius in Gainesville gives commuters a useful combination of available electronic on-demand AWD, five-passenger seating, flexible hatchback cargo space, connected technology, and extensive standard driver-assistance features.

Visit Gettel Toyota Gainesville in Gainesville, FL, to compare LE, XLE, Nightshade, and Limited models and find the drivetrain and feature combination that fits your routine. Schedule a test drive and experience how the 2027 Toyota Prius approaches efficient everyday driving.

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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.

** Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program (NHTSA.gov)

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