2026 Toyota Prius
2026 Toyota Prius — The Toyota Prius is a car produced by Toyota since 1997 over five generations.
Trim: LE
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Toyota Prius snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Toyota Prius typically asks about $27,400 versus a $29,200 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Toyota Prius has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Electrical System) and 5 owner complaints. Versus 2025, the trim lineup shifted — compare added and dropped trims before you pay up.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$27,400
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$29,200
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
5
Top: Electrical System
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Prius?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 5 owner complaints for the 2026 Toyota Prius. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Electrical System
2026-01-28
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open unexpectedly.
Campaign 26V049000
Owner complaints
5 complaints · 1 crash-related. Top components:
- Electrical System2
- Exterior Lighting2
- Visibility/Wiper1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2026 Toyota Prius -- Living With The 52+ MPG Icon! (What's NEW for 2026?)
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the trim lineup shifted vs 2025. Check added and dropped trims below before you pay more for 2026.
Trims dropped: Prime SE
How much does a used 2026 Prius cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $27,400 in typical used asking against a $29,200 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $29,200
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $27,400
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$1,800 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Prius?
The 2026 Toyota Prius is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Toyota Prius continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Toyota Prius is a car produced by Toyota since 1997 over five generations. The Prius has a hybrid drivetrain, called Hybrid Synergy Drive, which combines an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. Initially offered as a subcompact four-door saloon, it has been produced only as a compact five-door liftback since 2003. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- EPA combined 57 mpg
- About 181.1 × 70.1 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 194 hp, 57 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
194 hp
Combined MPG
57 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (57 mpg combined (hybrid)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$737
5-year energy
$3,684
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Based on
- 57 mpg combined (hybrid)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.0L Hybrid I4
- Aspiration
- Hybrid
- Transmission
- eCVT
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electrification
- Hybrid
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 181.1 in
- Width
- 70.1 in
- Height
- 55.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 108.3 in
- Curb weight
- 3097.5 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 57
- Highway MPG
- 56
- Combined MPG
- 57
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194 | — | — | 57 | FWD |