For  two decades, the Toyota Prius has been the go-to choice for both eco-warriors  and drivers simply looking to save money on fuel costs. But new rivals are  debuting every year, and even the mighty Prius must innovate to stay on top.  Last year, Toyota made some changes to bolster the Prius' appeal, such as  improving the cabin materials and adding optional all-wheel drive. This year,  the 2020 Toyota Prius continues the theme of improvement with a revised  touchscreen and — finally — the introduction of Apple  CarPlay.;This  generation Prius offers a comfortable ride quality, roomy seating and generous  cargo space. Acceleration is no more than adequate, but it might be worth the  trade-off if it means you only have to fill up once or twice a month. Though  estimates vary slightly by trim, the EPA rates the Prius at 50 mpg or higher in  combined driving. ;Overall,  we applaud Toyota's commitment to keeping the Prius fresh. But that isn't to  say it's the best. Its sluggish acceleration is no longer the punchline it once  was, but rivals are quicker and only marginally less fuel-efficient. We  particularly suggest checking out the Honda Insight for its more satisfying  performance and more traditional styling. Other options might include the new  Corolla Hybrid or the Kia Niro. ;Notably, we picked the 2020 Toyota Prius as one of Edmunds' Best Gas Mileage Cars for 2020.;To learn more about the Toyota Prius of this generation,  read about our experiences from living with a 2016  Toyota Prius.  After its debut, we went out and bought one, holding onto it for almost four  years and racking up more than 30,000 miles. We cover everything from this  hybrid's real-world fuel economy to seat comfort and cargo space. Please note  that the 2020 Toyota Prius differs from our long-term 2016 model in that the  newer model has updated styling and more standard features. It's the same  generation, though, so most of our observations still apply. ;;The  2020 Toyota Prius is a four-door hatchback hybrid that seats five passengers.  The front-wheel-drive model is available in four trim levels: L Eco, LE, XLE and Limited. The Prius AWD-e is offered in  the LE and XLE trims. ;Power  for the Prius comes from a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and a pair of  electric motor-generators. Their combined 121 horsepower is sent through a  continuously variable automatic transmission to the front wheels. The AWD-e  models add an electric motor for the rear axle. ;The  L Eco trim is equipped with ultra-low-rolling resistance tires, a lighter  hybrid battery, and an inflation kit instead of a spare tire. Those features  help contribute to the L Eco's impressive 56 mpg combined rating. The other Prius  trims are rated at 52 mpg or 50 mpg (AWD-e).;Standard  features for the L Eco include  15-inch wheels, automatic LED headlights, heated mirrors, keyless entry (driver  door only) and ignition, automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, a  tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and a 60/40-split folding rear seat.;Also  standard is a 7-inch touchscreen display, a six-speaker audio system, and Apple  CarPlay and Amazon Alexa integration. Standard safety features include Toyota's  Safety Connect emergency communications, automatic high beams, forward  collision mitigation with automatic braking, and lane departure warning and  intervention. ;The LE trim adds a rear window wiper, a  cargo cover, parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic  alert, and an automated parallel parking system. ;Stepping  up to the XLE trim gets you features  such as 17-inch wheels, automatic wipers, keyless entry for the front passenger  door and rear hatch, SofTex simulated leather upholstery, a power-adjustable  driver's seat, and a wireless charging pad. The Advanced Technology package  further adds a head-up display and adaptive headlights. ;The  top-trim Limited includes the  sunroof and Advanced Technology package, plus a navigation system, an 11.6-inch  touchscreen and a premium JBL audio system. ;