Exterior



Solar Roof 1,2. The Available solar roof in the 3rd generation Prius is embedded with solar panels. When Prius is parked in direct sunlight, these solar panels can power a fan which brings cooler outside air, ventilating the cabin close to the ambient outside temperature.
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)3,4/Pre-Collision System (PCS)5. The available radar system senses the vehicle traveling directly ahead and automatically adjust the speed to allow for a preset following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle traveling directly in front of you. The available Pre-Collision System (PCS) is designed to utilize the vehicle's radar to recognize if a frontal collision is unavoidable and automatically apply the brakes and retract the front seatbelts, to help lessen collision damage.
Remote Air Conditioning System. Prius starts to cool itself before you get in. When you're within 30 yards of the vehicle, use our remote key fob to activate fans for the available Remote A/C system. The interior can cool to your preset temperature level without even turning the engine on.
LED Lights. The available LED headlamps help reduce the electricity consumed by the headlamps3 approximately 20 to 30 percent, aiding the overall efficiency of Prius.
Smart Key System. With Smart Key, Prius senses your approach. Simply touch the diver's door and it unlocks without you even having to remove the key fob from your pocket or purse.
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)6. To help improves control in situation that could cause a vehicle to slip sideways while cornering, Prius uses Enhanced VSC. It adjust engine power, braking and steering-assist torque to help the driver steer in the direction that provides the greatest control.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). to help avoid wheel lockup and help maintain steering control, Prius uses an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). This sophisticated computer-controlled system modulates brake pressure during hard braking or when braking on a slippery surface.
   

1 Available on Prius III and IV only.
2 The Solar Power Ventilated System uses and electric fan to draw outside air into, through, and out the cabin once the exterior temperature reaches above 68 degrees Fahrenheit. It will lower the cabin temperature near the outside ambient temperature to help make the cabin more comfortable with reentering the vehicle. It must be turned on prior to leaving the vehicle and cannot perform cooling such as with an air conditioner.
3 Available on Prius V only.
4 Dynamic Laser Cruise Control is designed to assist the driver and is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving practices. Please see your Owner's Manual for important instructions and cautions.
5 The Pre-Collision System is designed to help reduce the crash speed and damage in certain frontal collisions only. It is not a collision-avoidance system and is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors. See your Owner's Manual for further information..
6 Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all affect whether VSC will be effective in preventing a loss of control. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details.