2025 Toyota Prius: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2025 Toyota Prius is the new Nightshade trim, which gives the regular hybrid a blacked-out look. Toyota also renames the Prius Prime as the Prius Plug-in Hybrid and adds rear PHEV badging, while the core hardware carries over.
About the 2025 Toyota Prius
5th generation Prius family, introduced for 2023; 2025 is the third model year. The regular Prius adds a new Nightshade trim, while the plug-in model keeps the same fifth-generation body and plug-in hardware under the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid name.
Toyota positions the Prius as an efficiency-first hatchback that now pairs standout fuel economy with much sharper styling and stronger performance than older Priuses were known for. In regular hybrid form it is a smart daily commuter with available AWD, hatchback usefulness, and strong standard safety tech. In plug-in form, it adds meaningful electric commuting range without giving up the long-distance ease of a gasoline hybrid. The big differentiators are mpg, Toyota’s hybrid reputation, and a design that feels far more desirable than the old Prius formula.
The 2025 Prius lineup spans the efficiency-focused LE, the comfort-oriented XLE, the blacked-out Nightshade, and the upscale Limited with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, JBL audio, and ventilated front seats. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid emphasizes electric commuting with 220 horsepower and up to 44 miles of electric range, while its XSE Premium trim adds features such as a fixed glass roof and power liftback.
What changed, by category
2025 Toyota Prius specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 57 mpg | 52 mpg | 52 mpg | 57 mpg | |||
| MPG Highway | 56 mpg | 52 mpg | 52 mpg | 56 mpg | |||
| Horsepower | 220 hp | 220 hp | 220 hp | ||||
| Torque | 139 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 20.3 cu-ft | 20.3 cu-ft | 20.3 cu-ft | ||||
| Rear Legroom | 34.8 in | 35.9 in | 34.8 in | 35.9 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 35.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 45 | 40 | 40 | ||||
| MPGe Combined | 127 | 114 | 114 | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2025 Toyota Prius?
The biggest change is the new Nightshade trim for the regular 2025 Prius. Based on XLE, it adds a darker exterior and interior theme without changing the regular hybrid powertrain.
What does the 2025 Prius Nightshade include?
The 2025 Prius Nightshade includes black-finished 19-inch wheels, black exterior badging and trim, heated black SofTex-trimmed front seats, carbon-fiber-look dashboard trim, a heated steering wheel, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen.
Was the Prius Prime renamed for 2025?
Yes. For 2025, Toyota renames the Prius Prime as the Prius Plug-in Hybrid and adds a rear PHEV badge. Its plug-in hardware and SE, XSE, and XSE Premium trim structure otherwise carry over.
Did the regular 2025 Prius get a new powertrain?
No. The regular 2025 Prius keeps its 2.0-liter hybrid system. The main update is the addition of the Nightshade trim rather than a mechanical change.
Is the 2025 Prius substantially different from the 2024 model?
No. The 2025 Prius is a light trim-and-naming update rather than a redesign. The new Nightshade trim is the main reason to favor the regular 2025 model, while the plug-in version mainly changes from the Prius Prime name to Prius Plug-in Hybrid and gains rear PHEV badging.
2025 Toyota Prius Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Toyota Prius.
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