2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid // Full Review

The Toyota Prius has been turning heads in the latest generation, with some actual style. And the Nightshade Edition brings even more cool factor to the table. The Nightshade is built on top of the XSE trim, which means it gets standard things like LED lights, keyless access, and power driver and passenger seats. But the Nightshade adds black accents, like wheels, badges, shark fin, and door handles. And it's only available in black, white, or Karashi (yellow). The Prius Plug-In is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine and 2 electric motors, with one helping drive the front wheels. That means this one is front-wheel-drive only, interestingly, while the regular Prius Hybrid is offered in both front-wheel and all-wheel-drive variants. But this one does pump out more combined horsepower, at 220 vs the non-plug-in's 196 horses. Your transmission is an eCVT. How is the Prius Plug-In Hybrid to live with? Let's go ahead and take a look. 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Review Merch: https://gearbox-car-reviews.creator-spring.com My setup: Sony A6300: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-a6300-Mirrorless-Camera/dp/B01BFD1CYI/?tag=gearboxcarr07-20 GoPro 9 camera: https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-HERO9-Black-Waterproof-Stabilization/dp/B09DJLW458?tag=gearboxcarr07-20 Rode Wireless II mic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PXCZ24?tag=gearboxcarr07-20 Tripod: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083J6D5ZK?tag=gearboxcarr07-20 External Camera Mount: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F19Q7YI?tag=gearboxcarr07-20 Tether: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073PV51NW?tag=gearboxcarr07-20 Internal Camera Mount: https://www.amazon.com/Suction-GorillaPod-Session-Contour-Action/dp/B00O8R79T6?tag=gearboxcarr07-20 0:00 Intro 0:30 Powertrain 2:28 Charging / Electric Range 3:09 Exterior 5:25 Key Fob 5:58 Interior 11:19 Driving Impressions / Safety & Driver's Assist 15:49 Conclusion #toyota #prius #lowkeycarreviews #phev #hatchback# #carreviews #gearboxcarreviews

Added 1 Jul 2026