What is the Toyota Prius c?
The Prius c is a small five-door hybrid hatchback designed with city driving in mind. Toyota positioned it as the compact member of the Prius family, bringing its Hybrid Synergy Drive system to the subcompact class. The hatchback layout offers everyday passenger and cargo flexibility.
Toyota introduced the Prius c in North America for 2012. The “c” stands for “city”; the car joined the larger Prius liftback and other family models as a smaller hybrid option.
Generation and engine
The first generation, code NHP10, ran from 2012 to 2019. The US and Canadian market figures extend through 2020.
The Prius c uses a 1.5-litre petrol hybrid powertrain. Toyota described the US system as a four-cylinder petrol engine paired with an electric motor, with 99 horsepower of total system output.
How economical is the Prius c?
In the United States, the best combined EPA rating is 50 mpg. Canada’s listed consumption is 4.7 L/100 km on the NRCan five-cycle test. EPA and Canadian five-cycle procedures differ, so their results are not directly interchangeable.
The US and Canadian market figures list versions from 2012 to 2020. The Prius c is a hybrid: its petrol engine and electric motor work together, and it does not need to be plugged in.
Where was the Prius c sold?
The Prius c was sold in the United States and Canada. Toyota introduced it as the compact, city-focused member of the Prius family, and official market figures list versions in both countries from 2012 through 2020.
Questions and answers
Is the Prius c a hybrid?
Yes. It combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor in Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system.
What is the Prius c’s combined power?
Toyota listed total hybrid system output at 99 horsepower.
What is the best combined US EPA rating?
The best combined rating listed is 50 mpg.
What is the Canadian fuel consumption figure?
The listed Canadian figure is 4.7 L/100 km on the NRCan five-cycle test.