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2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Introduced for the 2012 model year, Toyota’s Prius Plug-In improved on its traditional hybrid sibling by adding a plug-in rechargeable battery pack for up to 11 miles of all-electric cruising range. The 2015 edition of this midsize gas/electric 5-passenger hatchback sees no changes as it returns offering a pair of trims: the Base and the up-featured Advanced. The Plug-In offers decent rear-seat passenger room and 21.6 cubic feet of toting capacity to the rear seatbacks. Total cargo area numbers with the seatbacks folded down aren’t available, but they should be close to the 39.6 cubic feet offered by its non-plug-in Prius kinfolk.
The unique drivetrain in the 2015 Prius Plug-In again includes a 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) gasoline burner mated with a pair of plug-in rechargeable electric motors and a beefed-up continuously variable transmission (CVT). All of this results in a combined 134 hp and 153 lb-ft of torque, with this little hatchback’s battery pack sporting 4.4 kWh of capacity and the ability to be recharged when plugged into a 120-volt system. A complete recharge using a 120-volt system takes about 3 hours, however, utilizing the available 240-volt system cuts charging time roughly in half. As mentioned, Toyota claims some 11 miles of uninterrupted electric cruising, but some reviewers dispute this, arguing that the I4 has to run at least once despite power remaining available in the lithium-ion battery pack. Therefore, a number of media folks state a real-world range of only about 6 miles of all-electric journeying. Don’t look for neck-snapping acceleration either as track tests showed the Prius Plug-In plodding from 0-60 in an average of 10.5 seconds.
This midsize liftback’s claim to fame, however, is class-leading fuel-efficiency. The EPA estimates, through a series of convoluted formulae, that the 2015 Prius is capable of 95 mpg with the combination of judicious trip planning and extensive use of the electric motors, while even in strict hybrid mode, mileage is estimated at an average of 50 mpg.
Not only is it fuel miserly, but the 2015 Prius Plug-In also packs a plethora of perks. Both trims boast 15-inch alloy wheels and a rear spoiler outside, with cloth or — in the Advanced trim — leatherette upholstery, as well as heated front seats, full power accessories and a hybrid-specific trip computer adorning the inside.
Both trims also sport cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering and a rear-view camera as standard equipment, not to mention auto climate control, Bluetooth hands-free calling, Entune infotainment with smartphone connectivity and a hard-drive-based navigation system.
The Prius Plug-In Advanced, meanwhile, tosses in a standard auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a heads-up windshield display, enhanced Entune and navigation, and a 7.1-inch touchscreen.
The Base carries a single-CD player with 6 speakers, satellite radio and an auxiliary audio input, while the Advanced features a standard 8-speaker JBL premium stereo system. The 2015 Prius Plug-In Base trim remains eligible for a few of the goodies that come standard in the Advanced as optional equipment.
Safety-wise, look for this plug-in Toyota to return with standard antilock brakes (ABS), front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, and daytime running lights. The Advanced, furthermore, adds a standard post-collision safety system and Toyota’s Entune-integrated Safety Connect emergency telematics, while remaining in line for the available Technology Package boasting adaptive cruise control, front fog/driving lights, LED headlights and forward collision warning. Both trims, finally, can be equipped with the popular VIP Security technology for semi-worry-free overnight parking in less-than-safe environments.
User reviews for 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid
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by Anonymous
Jun 15, 2024
Great value, great vehicle. No resale after use. I would definitely recommend. Jun 15, 2024
by Neil L
Jan 04, 2022
This is a middle*aged car, so I didnt expect miracles. But actually, Im very pleased SO FAR. Im impressed by the bells and whistles that Id missed by driving a cheap and basic SUV for 14 years, but thats not a property of this specific model.
Mine has dark tinted glass everywhere but the windshield. Not sure if thats legal in CA. The A-pillar has such an extreme slant that its necessary to look through the side glass to make a turn safely. The tinting and the very weak lo beams make driving at night quite unsafe, in my opinion.
Ill know more after Ive driven it for a while. Jan 04, 2022
by Leslie B
Jun 30, 2021
Car is a good value. However, the interior package it came with was not as nice as my (current) 2012 Prius. It has fabric seats and a smaller GPS Screen not as easy to use as my current model. The seats were not automatic as my current Prius, and cannot be adjusted to be higher (just forward/backward). I am very short so could barely see over the steering wheel with these seats. The car did drive well and the body was in good condition.Jun 30, 2021
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2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Pricing
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · IHeartRadio internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Material: carpet
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: air conditioning · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Engine
EV battery capacity: 4.5 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 80 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 60 · Electric Motor Torque: 153 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 1.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 11 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 98 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5200 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 105 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Entune · Infotainment screen size: 6.1 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: JBL · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leatherette
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: air conditioning · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Engine
EV battery capacity: 4.5 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 80 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 60 · Electric Motor Torque: 153 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 1.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 11 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 98 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5200 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 105 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Entune · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent