2026 Toyota Prius

Prius remains Toyota's efficiency benchmark hatch for buyers who want maximum mpg without a plug. Trade-offs versus Corolla Hybrid: hatch space vs sedan norms; versus Prime: plug-in complexity.

What's confirmed (EPA 2026)

• Prius: 57 mpg combined (57/56)
• Prius AWD: 54 mpg combined (53/54)
• Prius XLE/LTD: 52 mpg combined (52/52)
• Prius AWD XLE/LTD: 49 mpg combined (49/50)

Practical notes

Base FWD is the efficiency peak. Upper trims and AWD cost mpg for wheels/equipment. Prius Prime is a separate plug-in catalog path.

Safety

Score pending pending IIHS/NHTSA 2026 Prius matrix (Prius often scores well historically — still cite primary MY pages).

Method

See [How we score](/method).