What Changed
The long awaited plug-in version of the Prius arrives for the 2012 model year. The Prius Plug-in equips a larger Lithium-ion battery that can be recharged in 3 hours at 120V. In the first year, availability will be limited to just 15 states. Toyota will expand availability to all other states in 2013.
Comparison to Prior Model
| 2012 Toyota Prius | 2011 Toyota Prius | |
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| Price Range ($) | $24,000 - $39,525 | $23,520 - $28,790 |
| Length (in) | 176.4 | 175.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.3 | 106.3 |
| Width (in) | 68.7 | 68.7 |
| Height (in) | 58.7 | 58.7 |
| Track (in) | 60.0 | 60.0 |
| Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) | 359.5 | 357.9 |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) | 3042-3165 | 3042 |
| Legroom Total (in.) | 78.5 | 78.5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 94.9 | 94.9 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 21.6 | 21.6 |
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| Transmissions | CVT | CVT |
| City MPG | 51 | 51 |
| Highway MPG | 48 | 48 |
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