2024 Toyota Prius Prime Review: Takes the Crown

The Toyota Prius might not have been a style icon when it launched in 1997, but it did quickly become a symbol of fuel savings. The fuel-sipper entered its fifth generation with the 2023 model year and ushered in a new era for ‘Yota’s hybrid. This new Prius sports a wholly redesigned shell but sticks with traditional hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. This Prius Prime tester features a 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle I4 that works with an eCVT to make a combined 220 hp. This Prius PHEV also packs 13.6 kWh, which Toyota says can move the Prius Prime over 40 miles on with only its electric motors.  On this episode of Quick Spin, host Wesley Wren hops behind the wheel of the 2024 Toyota Prius and puts it through its paces. Wren takes you on a guided tour of the ’24 Prius and highlights some of his favorite features. Later, Wren takes you along for a live drive review of the ’24 Prius Prime. Adding to these segments, Wren chats with Autoweek’s Patrick Carone about the Toyota Prius, the latest Prius’s curb appeal, and more. Closing the show, the pair breaks down what makes this Prius special.