“I love my Prius C. I have never owned an electric/gas vehicle and it's best purchase I have made. Although it's not the fastest car the savings makes it all worth it. I wouldn't have any other car. It's so cute!”
2015 Toyota Prius c: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2015 Toyota Prius c is a mid-cycle refresh with sharper front and rear styling, standard LED lighting, and a more polished cabin. The basic hybrid powertrain and fuel economy carry over.
About the 2015 Toyota Prius c
1st gen (2012-2019), mid-cycle refresh year
Toyota positioned the Prius c as the city-sized Prius: a smaller, lighter hybrid hatchback built for easy parking, high city fuel economy, and everyday hatchback usefulness. Its core appeal is simple and durable: 50 mpg combined fuel economy, a roomy cabin for its footprint, five-door practicality, and Toyota’s proven hybrid system at a lower price point than the regular Prius. Compared with other subcompacts, Toyota sold it as the efficient, tech-forward urban runabout.
The 2015 Prius c remains a small, city-friendly hybrid offered in four grades, from the straightforward One to the more upscale Four. The Three focuses on technology with navigation, Smart Key entry, and push-button start, while the Four adds heated SofTex-trimmed seats, a backup camera, and a standard power moonroof.
What changed, by category
Styling
Toyota restyled the front end and updated the rear lighting. Every trim received single LED projector headlights and LED tail and stop lights, while upgraded cabin materials and trim gave the interior a more polished look.
Tech
The One and Two moved to 6.1-inch touchscreen audio systems, and the Three received a higher-resolution split-screen navigation system. The Four gained a standard backup camera, and its previously optional power moonroof became standard.
2015 Toyota Prius c specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 53 mpg | 53 mpg | 53 mpg | 53 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 46 mpg | 46 mpg | 46 mpg | 46 mpg |
| Horsepower | 99 hp | 99 hp | 99 hp | 99 hp |
| Torque | 82 lb-ft | 82 lb-ft | 82 lb-ft | 82 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 17.1 cu-ft | 17.1 cu-ft | 17.1 cu-ft | 17.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2015 Toyota Prius c compared with the 2014 model?
The 2015 Toyota Prius c received refreshed front and rear styling, standard LED headlights and rear lighting, upgraded interior trim, and broader use of touchscreen audio systems. Its hybrid powertrain and fuel economy did not change.
Is the 2015 Toyota Prius c a full redesign?
No. The 2015 Prius c is a mid-cycle update of the first-generation model, not a full redesign. The main changes are revised styling, lighting, cabin trim, and technology.
Did the 2015 Toyota Prius c get a new hybrid powertrain?
No. The 2015 Prius c keeps the previous 1.5-liter hybrid system with 99 net horsepower and an EPA-estimated 50 mpg combined.
Are LED headlights standard on every 2015 Toyota Prius c trim?
Yes. Every 2015 Prius c trim has a single LED projector for both low and high beams, along with LED tail and stop lights.
Which 2015 Toyota Prius c trim has a standard power moonroof?
The Prius c Four has a standard power moonroof for 2015. The moonroof had been optional on the 2014 Four.
2015 Toyota Prius c Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Toyota Prius c.
4.2
2015 Toyota Prius c
(102 reviews)
“So far I love my new Prius. I love the fuel mileage I'm getting. I think it's important to consider both our ecology and economy when buying a car.”
“Think I mentioned before, I think the base model should come with a cargo cover (absurd that it doesn't). Fog lamps and a mute button on the steering wheel would be nice, too.”