2018
Toyota Prius Prime

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Available trims

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  • Plus (Natl)
    Starts at
    $27,300
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Plus (SE)
    Starts at
    $27,300
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Plus (GS)
    Starts at
    $27,300
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Premium (Natl)
    Starts at
    $29,000
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Premium (GS)
    Starts at
    $29,000
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Premium (SE)
    Starts at
    $29,000
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Advanced (SE)
    Starts at
    $33,300
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Advanced (Natl)
    Starts at
    $33,300
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Advanced (GS)
    Starts at
    $33,300
    25 mi.
    Range
    4
    Seat capacity
    60 month/60,000 miles
    Warranty
    Gas/Electric I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 25,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12, 000 miles
Dealer certification
160- or 174-point inspections
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  • 2017
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    4
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    Engine
    Front-wheel drive
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    $26,500
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Consumer reviews

95% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 48 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.8
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

By Rob from Jefferson Georgia
Owns this car
December 19, 2022

Gas sipper

I purchased my 2018 Prius Prime Advanced back in March of 2018 and have never had a problem with the vehicle. I work only 7 miles from my home and usually go 3 months on a tank of gas and average 165-175 mpg. I will say I use non ethanol gas in the vehicle since it sits in the tank for an extend period of time. I did change the tires after 50K only because of the tire noise but other than that I do the oil changes every 10k since the gas engine doesn't come on that often. People say what about your electric bill ? I charge on off peak times and can't tell a difference in our power bill.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By PriusPrime from Nanuet, NY
Owns this car
December 19, 2020

Amazing gas mileage on a dependable car

I never thought I would go for a Prius, but the Prime has a much nicer look to the exterior, and it drives so smoothly while still feeling roomy inside. Our average gas mileage is about 68mpg, if we even use gas at all. Since we have the plug-in model, we can go about 25 miles off just the electric when the car is charged. The plug fits into a regular standard US wall socket. Toyota makes it really easy to go partially electric, and I still have the comfort of a gas tank for backup and longer trips. When on EV mode, the car is silent because the engine doesn't need to kick on. And when it switches to hybrid mode, the engine is unintrusive and turns on smoothly. Only cons are that there's no middle seat in the back row for the 2018 and it rides very low, so you have to really watch out for speed bumps, pot holes, and curbs. Again, I was a cynic before getting the Prius Prime, but it's 100% the best plug-in hybrid that we saw and I would recommend it to anybody. It saved me hundreds of dollars on gas in just the first few months, and probably thousands over the years.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime?

The 2018 Toyota Prius Prime is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Advanced (3 styles)
  • Plus (3 styles)
  • Premium (3 styles)

What is the electric range of the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime?

The 2018 Toyota Prius Prime can travel 25 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on.

EPA-estimated range is the distance, or predicted distance, a new plug-in vehicle will travel on electric power before its battery charge is exhausted. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, trim level, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime reliable?

The 2018 Toyota Prius Prime has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Toyota Prius Prime owners.

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Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime. 95.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 48 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.8

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