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Model year differences 2020-2022

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by medicis, Apr 19, 2023.

  1. medicis

    medicis Junior Member

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    Some lowlife thug stole the cat of my 2007 Prius in such an unprofessional way (cutting right through the floor) that I end up with a total loss.

    Looking for a used Prime as a replacement. I see a lot of 2020s for sale. Beside the obvious impact of the model year on resale value, I wonder if there are any major differences between the 20, 21 and 22 models that I should consider. Maybe the safety features? Anything else?

    Too bad the deliveries of the 2023 model are at least 2 years away (in Canada)!

    Ph. Thibault
     
    #1 medicis, Apr 19, 2023
  2. Marine Ray

    Marine Ray Senior Member

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    Location:
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    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Plug-in Advanced
    ENGINE OIL FILTER: early 2017s cartridge, later 2017-2022 spin on

    ENGINE OIL: 2017-19 0W20, 2020-2022 0W16

    AVGMPG DISPLAY: 2017s maxed at 199.9, 2018-2022 max at 999.9

    TRIMS/GRADES: USA – 2017-19 Plus, Premium, Advanced. 2020-2022 LE, XLE, Limited. Canada – Basic Prime, Upgrade, and Upgrade w/Tech Pkg.

    SAFETY: 2017-20 Toyota Safety Sense-P. 2021-2022 Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

    SEATING: 2017-19 4 seats, 2020-2022 5 seats

    SUN VISORS: 2017-19 no extensions, 2020-2022 sun visor extenders added

    SEAT HEATER SWITCHES LOCATION: 2017-19 under center console, 2020-2022 relocated by center cup holders

    ENTERTAINMENT: 2020 Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, satellite radio, and two rear USB ports added to standard features list, 2021-2022 Android Auto only on LE trim. Note: Amazon Alexa can be added on all PPs with software upgrade.

    PAINT COLORS: New for 2020, Supersonic Red replaced Hypersonic Red and Midnight Black Metallic added. New for 2021, Wind Chill Pearl replaced Blizzard Pearl White.

    INTERIOR COLOR: 2017-19 black/white, 2020-2022 black or grey/white

    HYBRID BATTERY WARRANTY: 2017-19 8 years/100k miles. 2020-2022 10 years/150k miles

    DRIVER’S SIDE SWITCHES: 2017-early 2018 all illuminated with icons. Late 2018-20 all illuminated with dashes. 2021 to 2022 - only side window adjustment and driver's window illuminated.

    DRIVER POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH: 2017 chrome accents. 2018-2022 no chrome accents

    OUTSIDE A AND B PILLAR TRIM: The base of the A pillar and the B pillar were piano black finishes on 2017-2020 models. 2021 swapped them to matte black.

    STORAGE: 2021 added zippered storage slot behind driver’s seat

    GVWR: 2017-19 4080 pounds. 2020-2022 4255 pounds

    INTERIOR DOOR FRAMES: 2017-19 black. 2020-2022 color matches vehicle color.

    REVERSE BEEPING (like a forklift in Home Depot) SOUNDS: eliminated in 2022

    REAR SEAT REMINDER - added in 2022

    VEHICLE PROXIMITY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: 2017-20 up to 15 mph, 2021-2022 up to 22 mph.

    2 X REAR USB CHARGERS - added in 2020.
     
    #2 Marine Ray, Apr 20, 2023
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  3. Marine Ray

    Marine Ray Senior Member

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    LE Trim.jpg XLE trim.jpg Ltd Trim.jpg
     
    #3 Marine Ray, Apr 20, 2023
  4. medicis

    medicis Junior Member

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    Many thanks for this very detailed report. Everything I always wanted to know... and then some!
    This will simplify my hunt as I don't notice any serious differences from year to year.

    Ph
     
    #4 medicis, Apr 21, 2023
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