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2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid adopts new naming convention

Green Car Reports

The Toyota Prius Prime changes its name to the Prius Plug-In Hybrid for the 2025 model year, but it's still the same fuel-efficient hatchback. Toyota is nixing the Prime badge from both the Prius and RAV4 plug-in hybrids in a move to recast them as interchangeable with plug-in hybrids from other automakers.

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Toyota unveils new Prius; HEVs launching this year, PHEVs in spring 2023

Green Car Congress

Toyota unveiled the all-new Prius in a livestream event from Japan, with Series Parallel Hybrid (HEV) models to launch in winter this year and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models to launch in spring 2023. Following Japan, the new Prius will be launched in North America, Europe, and other countries around the world. Plug-in Hybrid System (2.0-liter

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Toyota Prius Prime lease undercuts that of cheaper Prius hybrid

Green Car Reports

If you choose to lease, the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid might cost significantly less to drive than the Prius hybrid—depending on where you live and which incentives Toyota might be factoring in.

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More than a third of Prius owners get another one, finds CarMax

Green Car Reports

When it's time to replace their cars, many Toyota Prius owners choose another of the hybrids, according used-car retailer CarMax. More than 38% of CarMax customers who own a Prius purchase another one, according to the company. That makes the Prius the model with the highest loyalty in CarMax's inventory.

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All-New Toyota Prius/Prius Prime Named 2024 North American Car of the Year

Electric Cars Report

Since the unveiling and subsequent launch, the all-new Toyota Prius/Prius Prime has earned high praise and accolades throughout the auto industry. The 2024 […] The post All-New Toyota Prius/Prius Prime Named 2024 North American Car of the Year appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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2023-2024 Toyota Prius recall prompts advice to lock doors

Green Car Reports

Toyota on Wednesday announced a recall of 2023 and 2024 Prius hybrid and Prius Prime plug-in hybrid models due to a potential fault with the cars' electronic rear door latches. In the approximately 55,000 vehicles recalled in the U.S., water can enter and short circuit these door latches, according to a Toyota press release.

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Toyota Prius Prime: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024 finalist

Green Car Reports

Odds are when you first saw the latest 2024 Toyota Prius hybrid that started arriving earlier in the year, you not only saw a great-looking car but felt a little bit of nostalgia. That’s because the latest Toyota Prius looks like it’s a descendant of the Prius that made the biggest waves in automotive history—the.

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