2017 Toyota Prius V Price and Performance | Tallahassee, FL

 Overview

The v is the hatchback wagon version of the Toyota Prius, which is best known for being the first popular mass-produced hybrid vehicle. Appearing almost a decade after the debut of the original Prius, the v has the main advantage of providing more interior space. With the 2017 model year, the Toyota Prius v is in its sixth edition as a Two, Three, Four, and Five trim.

 Performance

The 2017 Toyota Prius v is powered by the Hybrid Synergy Drive, which consists of a 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with an output 98 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque, an electric motor with an output of 80 horsepower and 153 lb-ft of torque, a sealed nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery, and a continuously variable transmission that gets rid of gear shifting to improve fuel efficiency and provide a smoother driving feel. Included with the Hybrid Synergy Drive is a driving mode selector that consists of three settings: ECO for optimizing gas mileage, EV for running purely on battery power, and POWER for optimizing acceleration ability. The 2017 Prius v uses a front-engine front-wheel-drive layout, with a gas mileage that is estimated at 43 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway.

 Interior

With its synergy of the wagon and SUV body styles, the 2017 Toyota Prius v has 97.2 cubic feet of passenger volume. Notably, the v’s 34.3 cubic feet of cargo volume is 50 percent more than what the original Prius provides — and you can even expand it with the 60/40 split-folding rear seats. The two rows of seats are large and comfortable enough for up to five adult occupants. Major upgrades begin to appear when you go to the Three trim, which has power lumbar support on the driver’s seat. On the Four and Five trims, Toyota upgrades the driver’s seat with 8-way power adjustability (instead of the standard 6-way power), replaces the fabric seat trim with leather-like SofTex, and adds heating capability on the front seats.

 Features

On the 2017 Toyota Prius v, entertainment is provided — at least at the base level — by a six-speaker Entune Audio system. It comes with Bluetooth for hands-free operation and audio streaming, a 6.1-inch touchscreen display, and Siri Eyes Free for voice command ability with your iPhone. On the Two, Toyota adds HD Radio, a three-month SiriusXM satellite radio subscription, and the Entune App Suite of a vast array of vehicle information services. Also included are a rearview camera, push-button engine start, steering wheel-mounted controls, and a remote keyless entry system. A navigation system and split-screen capability on the touchscreen appear on the Three. And the Four and Five also are exclusive with a garage-door opener, auto-dimming on the rearview mirror, and a 4.2-inch TFT screen for vehicle information display.

 Safety

For auto crash safety, the 2017 Toyota Prius v comes with a driver’s knee airbag, front seat-facing front impact airbags, front seat-mounted side impact airbags, and roof-mounted side curtain airbags. Also present is Toyota’s Star Safety System, which includes electronic vehicle stability with traction control for efficient handling of any road condition or driving maneuver, anti-locking braking to prevent wheel lock-up when coming to a stop, and brake assist for additional stopping ability when needed.

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