For  its fifth generation, the Toyota Prius has gone through a truly remarkable  transformation. Eco geek is out; eco chic is in. The 2023 Prius gets a complete  redesign with a sleek new shape and an overhauled interior. There's also a more  robust hybrid powertrain that offers considerable gains in performance yet  still gets similar fuel economy to previous models.;A  universal gripe about older Prius models has been their lackluster acceleration.  Last year's fourth-generation Prius, for example, produced a meager 121 system  horsepower between the engine and motor. The new Prius produces up to 196 hp  and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in around 7 seconds. That's considerably  quicker than the 10.7 seconds needed by the last Prius we tested and should  make accelerating quickly on highway entrances a considerably easier task.;Crucially,  the new Prius maintains its fuel frugality with a manufacturer-estimated 49-57  mpg in combined city/highway driving, depending on the model. And if that's not  enough, the plug-in hybrid Prius Prime is also new, with more electric range  than before.;While  the Prius' new exterior design gets a lot of attention, the best part of the  transformation is inside the cabin where there is a new tech suite and more  modern aesthetic. Standard is an 8-inch touchscreen, while top trims get the  larger 12.3-inch display. Along with the new infotainment is a host of  available convenience features such as heated and ventilated front seats,  ambient lighting and a panoramic glass roof. The Prius is also still a  hatchback and has a respectably roomy cargo area.;Overall,  we highly recommend the Prius to anyone shopping for a fuel-efficient car,  especially because two of its core competitors, the Honda Honda Insight and  Hyundai Ioniq, have been discontinued. Presently, it's the Kia Niro that best  rivals the Prius, as it's also available in hybrid and plug-in hybrid form. ;The  2023 Toyota Prius hatchback comes in three trim level options: LE, XLE and Limited. Each  has a hybrid system that combines a 2.0-liter engine and electric motors to  produce a total of 194 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel  drive (AWD) is optional for all three trims. With AWD, power increases slightly  to 196 hp. Feature highlights for each trim include:;LE
Starts  off the Prius lineup with:;The  LE also comes with a bundle of advanced driver aids (Toyota Safety Sense 3.0)  that includes:;XLE
Adds  to the LE with:;Optional  features for the XLE include:;Limited
  This  top Prius trim has the XLE's optional features noted above as standard. Toyota  also adds:;The  Limited can further be optioned with:;