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Prius Prime 2022 Questions

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by dragon-fly, Jul 9, 2022.

  1. dragon-fly

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    I am about to purchase a vehicle and Prius Prime 2022/2023 is an extremely strong contender.

    I would like to ask owners of the Prime 2021 and 2022 where is the 120V outlet? and does it have Lane Keep Assist with Steering assist/lane centering?

    I Ask these questions because I have been driving a RAV 4 hybrid which has the lane centering and this is important to me.

    The 120V outlet is mentioned in the vehicle specs but i can find no reviews, pictures, or mentions about this anywhere on the internet or manual.

    For reference, here is the Outlet reference:
    toyota.ca/toyota/en/vehicles/prius-prime/models-specifications

    And the news release for the 2021 model year referencing the 120V Outlet
    toyota.ca/toyota/en/about/news/make-every-trip-an-electrifying-experience-with-the-2021-toyota-prius-prime

    When asking my dealers, the answer I got from one was "Doesnt have it" and another said "on the rear right quarterpannel" (maybe they thought it was the charge port?)

    Thanks in advance!
     

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  2. dtsexpert

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    I have 2021 XLe
    that does not have 120v outlet.
    I can confirm that it does have Lane Keep Assist with Steering assist/lane centering?
     
    #2 dtsexpert, Jul 10, 2022
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    Thank you for your response,

    So there is no 120V outlet anywhere, not even at the charging port I presume?

    How much do you like your prius prime? I'm coming from BMW 3 series touring AWD and a Camry.

    Thanks.
     
    #3 dragon-fly, Jul 10, 2022
  4. dtsexpert

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    No 120v outlet anywhere. I like the Prime a lot.
    I am at 20k miles in 1 year, 85% in EV.
    In hybrid, you get around 60mpg.
    The only thing we regret is that we did not get another one for my wife back last year when Toyota had a great rebate of $4000 ;)
    It is hard to get one now so good luck to hunt it :)
     
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  5. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    Less than 2 months after getting mine, my wife was able to get one too. That was 5 years ago. We have no regrets whatsoever. Both have been fantastic, especially on the long trips out west at 80 mph and carrying the 2 kayaks on top. Since we can recharge at work and my wife also where her band practices, most driving is entirely electric... which is how we ended up taking the next step, putting a deposit down on a bZ4X.

    If you really need a 120-volt outlet, consider a portable unit instead. It's far more practical than having one in the car. Now that the big ones (1500-watt output) are switching over to LFP batteries, they are a great deal. Around 3,000 full cycles of use makes them a really good buy. If all you need is 150-watt output, just get an inverter that can take advantage of your lawn mower battery. The one for mine is just $99.

    As for your decision criteria, don't overlook the Prius Prime standout feature... especially since you live in Canada. I live in Minnesota, so I have lots of firsthand experience with true winter. You'll discover Toyota provided a benefit other automakers did not with, for both plug-in hybrids and full electrics... a heat-pump. Some instead use just a resistance heater. Those are not as efficient. You'll tradeoff more EV range as a result. Also, note that there are a few plug-in hybrids that don't have any type of electric heating.
     
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  6. Marine Ray

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    In case you need it, here's trim differences. LE Trim.jpg XLE Trim.jpg LTD Trim.jpg
     
    #6 Marine Ray, Jul 10, 2022
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    @john1701a we love the bZ4X too but without full Fed tax deduction of $7500, It is out of our range.
     
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    120v outlet only on the Australian version I believe
     
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    there's another thread regarding the 120v outlet spec mistake
     
    #9 bisco, Jul 10, 2022
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