2027 Toyota Prius AWD

The CarCody take

The 2027 Toyota Prius AWD is a gasoline-electric midsize car with all-wheel drive. Its combined rating is 53 MPG, with 56 MPG in city driving and 49 MPG on the highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $1,250. It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a variable-ratio automatic transmission.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a midsize hybrid with all-wheel drive Mostly city driving where the 56 MPG rating applies Shoppers comparing hybrid and midsize fuel use

What it is

The 2027 Toyota Prius AWD is a midsize car with all-wheel drive. It combines a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a gasoline hybrid powertrain.

Its headline figure is 53 MPG combined. That puts one number on mixed city and highway driving rather than either setting alone.

The numbers

City driving is rated at 56 MPG. Highway driving is 49 MPG. The city figure is higher, while the highway figure is lower.

The drivetrain is all-wheel drive, and the transmission is automatic with variable gear ratios.

What it costs to run

The listed annual fuel cost is $1,250. That estimate gives a simple yearly budget for gasoline use.

Tailpipe carbon dioxide is rated at 166 grams per mile. The Prius AWD runs on gasoline, with hybrid assistance.

How it compares

This Prius sits in the midsize-car class, so it belongs in comparisons with other cars in that group. Browse fuel-efficient midsize cars to set its 53 MPG combined figure beside similar models.

It is also a hybrid and can be viewed with hybrid cars or the wider fuel-efficient cars list.

Who it suits

This car suits a driver who wants all-wheel drive in a midsize body while keeping combined fuel use at 53 MPG.

Its 56 MPG city rating fits driving that spends more time in town than on the highway.

Trade-offs

The 49 MPG highway figure is lower than the 56 MPG city figure, so long highway trips will not match its city rating. Gasoline remains the fuel, and the annual fuel estimate is $1,250.

The listed crash ratings are five stars for overall, frontal, and side performance, with four stars for rollover performance.

Verdict

Choose the Prius AWD if you want a midsize hybrid with all-wheel drive and a strong combined mileage number. Its city rating is its higher mark, while highway mileage gives a more conservative expectation for road trips. The $1,250 annual fuel estimate helps frame ownership costs, and the five-star overall, frontal, and side ratings add useful context. Check the midsize and hybrid comparisons before deciding whether this mix fits your driving pattern.