Toyota Prius Plug-In Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2012–2016) — Third Generation
The third-generation Toyota Prius Plug-In offers a liftback body with a powertrain suited to both local trips and longer journeys. When choosing a car, consider how easily you can charge it and which equipment you need.
The Toyota Prius Plug-In engine works with an electric motor, balancing petrol and electric power as driving conditions change. One example is the front-wheel-drive 1.8 CVT 2ZR-FXE. Its variable transmission manages the power delivery automatically, so you drive without selecting gears or feeling conventional stepped gearchanges.
Liftback — Toyota Prius Plug-In Engines and Transmissions
Liftback Toyota Prius Plug-In Engines and Transmissions
When exploring Toyota Prius Plug-In trim levels, distinguish the powertrain designation from the equipment fitted. The 1.8 CVT 2ZR-FXE Liftback has an equipment configuration named PHEV. Check the individual car for the comfort, infotainment and parking features you want, since the technical version name alone does not establish its full specification.
The 1.8 CVT 2ZR-FXE uses a lithium-ion battery. Toyota Prius Plug-In battery capacity helps determine electric range, but temperature, speed and heating use also affect how far a charge lasts. Regular charging makes electric driving more useful; once usable plug-in charge is depleted, the car can continue operating as a petrol-electric hybrid.
Liftback — Toyota Prius Plug-In Battery, Range, Charging
Liftback Toyota Prius Plug-In Battery, Range, Charging