2023 Prius XLE Hatch / Trunk release.

no, but there is a fob button for the power lift gate

 

There's likely an emergency release, just below the latch mechanism, but that's not for everday use.

 

According to the Toyota.com website, the Limited is the only trim level with a powered hatch lift. You can open it using the key fob or by pushing and holding a strip on the hatch exterior (next to the lock button.) This is the same strip used to unlock and start a manual lift on tin older generations and probably on the other trim levels. You can also have it lift via a dash button after unlocking the car.

 

a dash button? perfect!

 

Removed.

 

Not on the 23 XLE (which was the OPs question)

 

Weird. the XSE has a dash button for opening the back lift, right next to the gas release.

 

XSE Premium does, not the regular XSE.

SE - no
XLE/XSE - no
LTD/XSE+ - yes


I don't know if it's the answer the OP was looking for, but there is an emergency release. It's difficult to get to and use, so it's not for everyday use, but it is there if a person needs it. There's a panel at the bottom of the rear door. You pop that off, use a screwdriver to loosen a screw, move a cover out of the way, then pull a little lever down.

 

I keep forgetting I have the XSE Premium, not the XSE

 

That is correct! : ) Love the LTD!!

 

Think so but you will have to crawl to the back to open the hatch