Toyota’s new advanced plug-in hybrid, the Prius Prime, is one of the most exciting and eco-friendly vehicles ever created. There are three trim levels for the new 2018 Toyota Prius Prime. The Plus model is the standard Prius Prime, and it comes with everything you would expect from a new Toyota vehicle in addition to the rechargeable battery and hybrid engine. The most exciting versions of the Prius Prime are the Premium and Advanced models. While the starting prices for these two models are slightly higher, they provide incredible upgrades over the base model. But what’s the different between these two upgraded models? Find out which one is right for you below.
The Premium version of the Prius Prime includes a few extra features over the Plus model. It features an 11.6 inch HD multimedia display so you barely have to take your eyes off the road to use it. In addition, the Premium model feature SofTex-trimmed heated front seats so you can ride in comfort throughout the cold PA winters. You will also enjoy Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging and a smart charging cable lock so you never have to worry about anything happening to your charging cable. There are more features available in the Premium model not covered here. All these features and more justify the price increase from an MSRP of $27,300 to an MSRP of $29,000. However, the real top-of-the-line plug-in hybrid comes in the Advanced model.
The 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Advanced is Toyota’s most impressive and fully-loaded version of the Prius Prime. In addition to all the features of the Plus and Premium models, it includes some additions and upgrades. With the Advanced model you get a color head-up display, Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Intelligent Parking Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and integrated LED fog lights and LED accent lights. Also, you get an automated reverse sensing system and automated parking sensors. All these features help to keep you safer on the road and enhance your driving experience. Another feature that will enhance your driving safety and comfort are the variable intermittent rain detecting wipers. No longer will you have to manually adjust your windshield wipers as the frequency of rain changes.
In addition to these driving features, there are also other features in the Advanced model that will enhance your enjoyment of the Prius Prime. The Advanced version of the Prius Prime comes with 10 JBL GreenEdge premium speakers, while the Premium version only comes with 6 premium speakers. The Advanced model is the obvious choice for audiophiles. The Advanced model also includes the Safety Connect emergency communication system as well as the HomeLink garage door transmitter. With all these additions, the Advanced model comes in at an MSRP of $33,300, only $4,300 more than the Premium model.
It’s obvious that the preferred choice of Prius Prime model should be the Advanced model. It includes incredible safety and technology upgrades for only a small bump in MSRP. If you’re interested in learning more about any of the 2018 Prius Prime models, visit Peruzzi Toyota at 130 Lincoln Highway in Fairless Hills, PA. You can also browse our huge selection of over 200 new Toyota vehicles and over 550 pre-owned vehicles from every manufacturer. Stop in and take a test drive today!
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