2024 Toyota Prius AWD Winter Road Test: A Mini Review
Toyota launched its Prius with all-wheel drive (AWD-e) in 2019. The new Canada-friendly variant allowed Toyota to further dominate the hybrid segment, and it also brought something new and bold to the world of all-wheel-drive vehicles.
When the model was renewed in 2023, Toyota made the Prius range an AWD-only affair. And as it happened, we took the wheel of a 2024 model in the middle of a snowstorm.
2024 Toyota Prius AWD - What's new?
With its last redesign dating from 2023, the Toyota Prius AWD returns unchanged for 2024.
2024 Toyota Prius AWD prices in Canada
- - 2024 Prius XLE AWD - $37,150
- - 2024 Prius Limited AWD - $43,250
When it comes to winter driving, Prius AWD seems to reign without direct hybrid rivals. Not quite, though, since there are a few competitors like the Kia Niro Hybrid and Hyundai Kona AWD, which make their own attempt to juggle fuel efficiency and confidence-inspiring four-wheel drive.
And let's not forget the rechargeable Prius Prime (as of 2025, known as the Prius PHEV), which is actually more affordable for lease or for purchase thanks to government EV incentives. The catch is that the plug-in version is only available with front-wheel drive.
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