PLANO, Texas, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toyota
Prius is making a statement for model year 2022 with a new
Nightshade special edition. Known for its wind-piercing shape, this
Prius brings unexpectedly bold style to the car that made hybrid a
household name. Featuring striking black exterior trim, wheels, and
badges, it's a Prius that brings a smart, confident addition to the
versatile, road-trip ready carline.
Available on the FWD and AWD-e grades, the Nightshade edition
comes in Midnight Black Metallic, Super White, and Silver Metallic.
Its unique exterior features include black headlight accents,
mirror caps, door handles, color keyed rear deck spoiler and shark
fin antenna. It rides on 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels on the
FWD, and 15-inch on the AWD-e, paired with black inserts and lug
nuts.
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, Toyota has
sold more than 6 million Prius vehicles worldwide and more than 1.9
million in the U.S. Offered in the L Eco, LE, LE AWD-e, XLE, XLE AWD-e and Limited grades, the
Prius Nightshade Special Edition rounds out a diverse family of
sleek, sporty, and well-equipped options for customers.
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 U.S. Department of Energy data as
of March 11, 2021, excluding
all-electric vehicles, the Prius AWD-e is rated at an EPA estimated
51 city/47 highway/49 combined MPG. The AWD-e system provides the
power to the rear wheels to confidently pull away from a stop, yet
the on-demand system recognizes when all-wheel-drive performance is
not needed to provide great fuel economy.
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
with lumber support). 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 SiriusXM® 3-month All
Access trial subscription is also included (see
toyota.com/audio-multimedia for details); a Toyota Safety Connect®
1-year trial, Service Connect 10-year trial, and Wi-Fi Connect with
up to 2 GB within 3-month trial (see toyota.com/connected-services
for details).
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, Siri® Eyes Free, and an
integrated backup camera display. All accessible with a 3-door
Smart Key system and Push Button Start.
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 Eco Score, Eco
Savings Record, Drive Monitor, Eco
Wallet, and Eco Diary features, plus displays for climate
control, driver support systems, audio system content, and
navigation system.
Designed for Safety in Style
Prius Nightshade edition brings sleek, sporty style and loads of
safety tech.
It's equipped with Toyota's Star Safety system, which includes
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC),
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST).
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. Toyota's
hybrid battery warranty is for 10 years or 150,000 miles from the
vehicle's in-service date, whichever occurs first. The hybrid
system warranty is for 8 years or 100,000 miles from the vehicle's
in-service date, whichever occurs first. For complete details visit
Toyota.com/Prius.
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.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the
U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing
sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus
brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs
more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed
world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30
million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including
our joint venture in Alabama that
begins production in 2021.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based
fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education
hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance
to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also
includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through
Toyota USA Foundation partners,
virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota,
visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.
Media Contacts:
Paul
Hogard
469-292-6791
paul.hogard@toyota.com
For customer inquiries, please call: 800-331-4331
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