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.
2012 Toyota Prius 2010 Toyota Prius
2012 Toyota Prius2011 Toyota Prius
Price Range$24,000 - $39,525$23,520 - $28,790
Engine(s)1.8l I4 HEV, 1.8l I4 PHEV1.8l I4 HEV
Transmission(s)CVTCVT
Driven WheelsFWDFWD
Length / Width / Height176.4 / 68.7 / 58.7175.6 / 68.7 / 58.7
Curb Weight (lbs.)3042 - 3165 3042