Heather Willis is the vehicle specialist for the 2016 Toyota Prius models. Willis wants to talk all about the double wishbone suspension that makes the Prius so much more fun to drive, but there is more than one Prius, and sometimes that can be confusing.
There are six models – all models use 1.8-Liter 4-cylinder aluminum block and head, double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve VVT-i. There is only one Prius that still uses the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery. Why?
1. 2016 Toyota Prius Two – $24,200
Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined MPG) 54/50/52
uses Nickel-Metal Hydride, DC201.6V (168 x 1.2V cells ), 6.5-ampere-hour
Spare Tire EPA Cargo Volume 24.6 cu. ft.
2. 2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco – $24,700
uses Lithium-Ion, DC207.2V (56 cells), 3.6-ampere-hour
Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined MPG) 58/53/56
Tire Repair Kit EPA Cargo Volume 27.4 cu. ft.
3. 2016 Toyota Prius Three – $26,250
uses Lithium-Ion, DC207.2V (56 cells), 3.6-ampere-hour
Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined MPG) 54/50/52
Spare Tire EPA Cargo Volume 24.6 cu. ft.
4. 2016 Toyota Prius Three Touring – $28,100
uses Lithium-Ion, DC207.2V (56 cells), 3.6-ampere-hour
Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined MPG) 54/50/52
Spare Tire EPA Cargo Volume 24.6 cu. ft.
5. 2016 Toyota Prius Four – $28,650
uses Lithium-Ion, DC207.2V (56 cells), 3.6-ampere-hour
Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined MPG) 54/50/52
Tire Repair Kit EPA Cargo Volume 27.4 cu. ft.
6. 2016 Toyota Prius Four Touring – $30,000
uses Lithium-Ion, DC207.2V (56 cells), 3.6-ampere-hour
Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined MPG) 54/50/52
Tire Repair Kit EPA Cargo Volume 27.4 cu. ft.
