* Prius goes beyond expectations with a stylish new Nightshade special edition
* Unique details like blackout wheels and badges give Prius an unexpected, bold look
* Available in FWD or AWD-e powertrain and three exterior color choices
* Hybrid powertrains join
Available on the FWD and AWD-e grades, the Nightshade edition comes in Midnight Black Metallic, Super White, and
On the inside, standard SofTex-trimmed, heated, power adjustable front seats keep both driver and passenger in toasty, customizable comfort. While a Softex-trimmed heated steering wheel and semi-gloss black center console bring additional features to the Nightshade package.
Prius is the eleventh model, and the first hybrid to join the Nightshade family. Now, the lineup that gives customers a way to express themselves with unique details will boast the iconic car known for getting up to 54 miles per gallon.
No Limits to the Prius Family
First introduced to the world in 1997, the Toyota Prius was the world's first mass production hybrid car. Since then,
For 2022, the Prius Nightshade special edition brings unexpectedly bold style to the storied, fuel efficient family. Powered by a combination of a high-efficiency 1.8-liter four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine and two motor-generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT), Prius Nightshade comes in both AWD-e and FWD models.
Recognized as the industry's most fuel-efficient internal combustion AWD-e model, based on
The Nightshade edition is also available in front-wheel-drive (FWD) which is EPA estimated at 54 city/50 highway/52 combined MPG.
Form and Function Inside
The Prius' iconic shape pushes the boundaries of interior space to the point that the EPA classifies it as a midsize car. Thanks to its unique liftback design, the Prius' front-wheel drive model offers 50.7 cu. ft. of cargo space with the rear seatbacks folded down, which is more than in some small SUVs.
Prius Nightshade edition comes with standard SofTex-trimmed seats throughout the cabin. On the FWD model, the driver's seat is heated and has eight-way power adjustable controls and lumbar support while the passenger seat is four-way power adjustable (AWD-e model driver's seat has six-way power adjustable controls). Additional interior features include SofTex-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel and door armrest area; chrome accent interior door handles; extended SofTex trimmed seatback pockets; 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with center armrest; and, retractable tonneau cover for the cargo area.
Prius Nightshade comes with a standard 7-inch touchscreen display and 6 speaker JBL sound system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa compatibility. A
Customers can keep their devices connected and charged in their Prius Nightshade with an auxiliary audio jack, one USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and two 2.1-amp USB charge ports, a Qi wireless phone charging tray that accommodates larger phones, and one 12V power outlet. Additional technology features include advanced voice recognition, Bluetooth hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming,
Nightshade also comes with the familiar central screen interface, a signature feature available in every Prius since the original. The 4.2-in. color Dual Multi-Information Display with customizable screens includes Energy Monitor and Hybrid System Indicator with
Designed for Safety in Style
Prius Nightshade edition brings sleek, sporty style and loads of safety tech.
It's equipped with
It also comes with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 (TSS-2.0) standard with features that include:
Pre-Collision System with Low-Light Pedestrian Detection
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
Bicyclist Detection
Lane Departure Alert
Automatic High Beams
Road Sign Assist
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is designed to help offer automatic braking capability under certain conditions should the driver not react in time in an emergency situation. Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Intelligent Parking Assist are also standard.
Toyota Limited Warranty
All Toyota Prius models come with a 3 year/36,000-mile basic warranty and 60 month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
All 2022 Prius models also comes standard with ToyotaCare, a complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance, for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 3 years of 24-hour Roadside Assistance, regardless of mileage.
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