Model Review: 2027 Toyota Prius in Danville, VA

Meet the 2027 Toyota Prius at Danville Toyota

The 2027 Toyota Prius gives Danville commuters an appealing combination of hybrid efficiency, everyday practicality, modern technology, and available all-wheel drive. Its 2.0-liter hybrid powertrain produces 194 net horsepower with front-wheel drive or 196 net horsepower with Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, while the LE FWD carries an EPA-estimated 55 mpg combined rating.

For shoppers comparing 2027 Toyota cars, the Prius lineup includes LE, XLE, Nightshade, and Limited trims. Talk with our team at Danville Toyota for more information on this 2027 model’s cabin amenities, exterior measurements and colors, hybrid performance, infotainment, and driver-assistance technology.

Interior Specs and Features

The five-seat Prius combines a streamlined cabin layout with useful storage, flexible rear seating, and comfort features that change by trim. LE uses fabric-trimmed front seats, while XLE and Limited feature SofTex®-trimmed front seats with an eight-way power driver's seat, power lumbar support, and a six-way adjustable passenger seat. Nightshade pairs black SofTex® with gray stitching and carbon-fiber dashboard detailing.

Interior Dimensions:

• Passenger volume: 91.2 cubic feet
• Cargo capacity: 23.8 cubic feet in LE; 20.3 cubic feet in XLE, Nightshade, and Limited
• Headroom: 38.0 inches front/36.4 inches rear
• Legroom: 43.2 inches front/34.8 inches rear
• Shoulder room: 55.3 inches front/52.8 inches rear

Front/rear hip room measures 54.7/51.7 inches. Those numbers make the Prius particularly useful among cars for commuters in Danville: You have spacious seating plus hatchback cargo access for groceries, work bags, luggage, or other everyday gear.

Interior Highlights:

• Dual-zone climate control with pollen filtration
• 60/40 split-folding rear seat, with a center armrest on XLE, Nightshade, and Limited
• Heated front seats on XLE and Nightshade; heated and ventilated front seats on Limited
• Center console with armrest and storage compartment
• LATCH lower anchors on the rear outboard seats and tether anchors for all rear seats

Limited adds a power liftback, two-position driver's-seat memory, and available heated rear seats and a digital rearview mirror. XLE, Nightshade, and Limited receive a heated SofTex® tilt/telescoping steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, and Smart Key access at the front doors and trunk. Digital Key is available on XLE and Nightshade and included on Limited with the required Remote Connect subscription. Every trim also has a tonneau cover, power windows with auto up/down, illuminated vanity mirrors, and rear dome and cargo-area lighting.

Exterior Dimensions and Features

The Prius measures 181.1 inches long and 70.2 inches wide on a 108.3-inch wheelbase. Its low profile and hatchback shape give these hybrid Toyota vehicles a distinctive look while retaining practical dimensions for daily parking and commuting.

Exterior Dimensions:

• Overall height: 55.9 inches on LE; 56.3 inches on XLE, Nightshade, and Limited
• Ground clearance: 5.6 inches on LE; 6.0 inches on XLE, Nightshade, and Limited
• Front/rear tread width: 61.7/62.2 inches
• Front and rear overhangs: 38.3/34.4 inches
• Coefficient of drag: 0.27 with 17-inch wheels

XLE, Nightshade, and Limited add rain-sensing variable intermittent wipers and Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights with Automatic High Beams and automatic on/off operation. A fixed glass roof is available on XLE and Nightshade and included on Limited.

Additional Features:

• 17-inch alloy wheels with covers and 195/60R17 all-season tires
• 19-inch alloys with 195/50R19 tires
• 19-inch black-finished alloys
• Blackout badging
• Black door handles and bumper trim
• Black shark-fin antenna

All trims include heated power-folding outside mirrors, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights and stop lights, and an active grille shutter.

Available Exterior Colors:

• Karashi
• Inked
• Wind Chill Pearl
• Supersonic Red
• Cutting Edge
• Guardian Gray

Reservoir Blue is offered on LE, XLE, and Limited. Wind Chill Pearl and Supersonic Red are premium paint colors.

Hybrid Performance and Fuel Economy

Every 2027 Prius uses a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque. The hybrid system combines that engine with a lithium-ion battery and an electric motor rated at 111 horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque. Total system output reaches 194 horsepower with FWD and 196 horsepower with AWD. An electronically controlled continuously variable transmission is standard.

EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy:

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

FWD models hold 11.3 gallons of fuel, while AWD versions hold 10.5 gallons. Regular 87-octane unleaded is recommended.

Electronic On-Demand AWD models add a rear permanent-magnet motor producing 40 horsepower and 62 lb-ft of torque. The chassis uses an independent MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, both with stabilizer bars, plus electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering and an electronically controlled braking system.

Technology and Connectivity

Technology in the 2027 Toyota Prius is designed around quick access to navigation, smartphone functions, audio, vehicle information, and connected services.

Top Technology Features:

• 7-inch top-mounted digital gauge display with customizable vehicle and trip information
• 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system on LE, XLE, and Nightshade
• Available 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system on XLE and Nightshade; standard on Limited
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
• Eight-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system on Limited

The 8-inch and 12.3-inch multimedia systems include a USB media port, five USB charge ports, Bluetooth® hands-free phone capability and music streaming, and SiriusXM® with a three-month trial. LE, XLE, and Nightshade have a six-speaker audio system.

Connected Features:

• Wi-Fi Connect with an available AT&T hotspot and Integrated Streaming compatibility
• Five-year Service Connect trial
• Five-year Remote Connect trial
• Five-year Safety Connect® trial

Drive Connect adds Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest data, Intelligent Assistant with “Hey, Toyota,” and Destination Assist; Limited includes a three-month Drive Connect trial, while the other trims require a subscription.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Every Prius comes with Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 along with additional active and passive safety systems. Child-seat support is also built into the rear cabin through LATCH lower anchors on both outboard seats and tether anchors across all three rear seating positions.

Key Safety Features:

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

Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 also includes Automatic High Beams, Road Sign Assist, and Proactive Driving Assist. All trims have eight airbags, Safe Exit Alert, Vehicle Proximity Notification System, Rear-Seat Reminder, a Tire Pressure Monitor System, Hill Start Assist Control, an engine immobilizer, and an integrated backup camera.

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 offers a Panoramic View Monitor and an Advanced Park package.

Shop the 2027 Prius at Danville Toyota

If efficiency, hatchback versatility, modern technology, and available AWD are priorities for your next commuter, put the 2027 Prius at Danville Toyota on your shopping list. Compare LE, XLE, Nightshade, and Limited models, explore FWD and AWD configurations, and see which features fit your daily routine. Visit Danville Toyota in Danville, VA, to explore the 2027 Prius in person and schedule your test drive.

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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 EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.