Fresh  off its most daring redesign in its history, the 2024 Toyota Prius remains one  of the most fuel-efficient vehicles on sale today. Depending on the trim level,  the Prius delivers up to an EPA-estimated 57 mpg in combined city/highway  driving, easily making it one of the most fuel-efficient cars you can buy. But  fuel efficiency isn't the only thing the Prius has going for it. Underneath its  appealing styling is a powertrain that helps the latest Prius to accelerate out  of its own way, and then some. Compared to the previous-generation model, the  2024 Prius is packing up to 75 more horsepower, for a total of up to 196  ponies. And on top of all that, the Prius is decidedly better to drive.;With  such a major redesign still visible in the rearview mirror, it's safe to say  that Toyota isn't likely to make any major changes to the 2024 Prius. In the  meantime, efficiency-minded motorists who still aren't drawn to the latest  Prius have alternatives to consider. They include the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid,  Kia Niro and Toyota's own Corolla Hybrid. But if you're impressed with what  Toyota has done with the Prius, read our full Edmunds Expert Rating to get all  of the details and opinions from our testing team.;[Editor's note: The following  unofficial information is based on last year's Prius. We expect the 2024 model  will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete  information.] The Toyota Prius is a four-door hatchback available in three trim levels: LE, XLE and Limited. Each  has a hybrid powertrain combining a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an  electric motor to produce 194 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard.  All-wheel drive (AWD) is optional, adding a second electric motor at the rear  wheels and increasing output to 196 horsepower. A plug-in hybrid version of the  Prius, called the Prime, is reviewed separately. ;The  highlights for each trim level include:;LE
  The  most affordable version of the Prius has:;The  LE also comes with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, a collection of driver assist  systems that includes:;XLE
The  Prius XLE improves on LE equipment with:;You  can upgrade the XLE with these options:;Limited
  This  is the top Prius trim, building on the XLE's standard and optional features  with:;Exclusive  options for the Prius Limited include:;