Our Experts CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 2024 Toyota Prius Prime Quick, name a car that gets good gas mileage. I'd wager that, for most of you, the first name that springs to mind is "Prius".
Toyota's Prius has been the quintessential efficient, hybrid car for nearly thirty years. And not just because it was one of the first; the Prius has made consistent improvements in its aerodynamics and efficiency with each generation. Now in its fifth-gen, the Prius is the best it's ever been and the Prius Prime plug-in hybrid is the best of the best , pushing the envelope with sharp style, well thought-out tech and, of course, more miles per gallon (and miles per kilowatt-hour) than you can shake a stick at.
As drivers tentatively step down the road toward electrification, the Prime becomes even more relevant as one of the few PHEVs with enough electric range to make it worth plugging in regularly and to meet most daily driving needs without totally abandoning the gasoline safety net. Whether you're an EV-curious driver not ready (or able) to make the jump to full-electric or just looking to spend less money on gas and time at the pump, the Prius Prime is an excellent PHEV choice worthy of your attention. Performance, range and efficiency Beneath the Prius Prime's hood, you'll find a 2.
0-liter gasoline four-cylinder sharing motivational duties with a pair of asymmetrical ele.