The Prius family is proof of Toyota’s long-standing commitment to hybrid designs and fuel efficiency. This group of native-hybrid cars is always changing, and the year 2018 is no different.

The Prius

The regular Prius still has the same incredible 54 city mpg it’s had since the model’s latest redesign, and you can get that up to 58 mpg with the Two Eco trim. But if you decide to go for a higher trim level, you’ll have the option of upgrading the central display to an 11.6-inch HD screen with a JBL audio system. You normally don’t see displays this big outside of the luxury market.

The Prius Prime

2018 doesn’t do much to change the Prius Prime, mostly because Toyota first introduced it in 2017. The Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid, and its stats are impressive even if 2018 didn’t change them: a 640-mile estimated driving range, the 11.6-inch display now available in the Prius, and the Intelligent Parking Assist system.

The Prius v

You won’t see a Prius v for the 2018 model year, but that’s because the company is preparing for a completely new design in 2019. The frame will expand to make it an SUV, and while the Toyota Highlander already has a hybrid option, this will be the company’s first native-hybrid SUV.

2018 is a quiet year for changes in the Prius family, but that’s because all the big changes have just come or are right around the corner. Keep an eye on the Toyota Prius and you’ll be surprised at what will happen next.

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