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    • 2021 Toyota Prius Prime  RealSafeCars79Safety Rating

    #36 of 2021 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

    #93 of all 2021 vehicles


    The Prius Prime, which Toyota introduced in 2017, is a midsize hatchback with seating up to 4. It has Apple Carplay, which should appeal to iPhone owners. The Prius Prime provides exceptional fuel efficiency for its class, saving your wallet and the environment. Toyota offers a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.

    The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime is average compared to all vehicles.

    Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime has a score of 79, implying a 0.043% chance of driver death (3.8% chance of injury).

    We estimate that the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.043% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.9084%, meaning the average driver has a 0.043% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.9084% chance of being injured.

    Compared to the average vehicle, the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime is 8% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime is 15% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

    Active safety features with Toyota's Safety Sense greatly enhance occupant safety by reducing the likelihood of a crash. All trims and versions of the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime include the following active safety system: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD). Some safety features are optional on the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime--- although they add to the cost, one should consider the benefits of Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) and Blind Spot Monitor.

    And it is about as safe as many comparable models.

    9066Nissan AltimaKia K5Hyundai SonataToyota PriusHonda AccordToyota VenzaVolkswagen GolfLexus UXToyota CamryHonda InsightAcura ILXToyota Prius PrimeComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 66 to 90. The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime is safer than the 2021 Nissan Altima, the 2021 Kia K5, and the 2021 Hyundai Sonata and less safe than the 2021 Volkswagen Golf and the 2021 Toyota Venza. It is about as safe as the 2021 Honda Accord, the 2021 Acura ILX, the 2021 Honda Insight, and the 2021 Toyota Camry.

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