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Combatting the dowdy-hybrid image, Toyota wraps the Prime in dramatically drawn sheet metal. Unique-to-the-Prime touches include a “double-wave” rear hatch fashioned of carbon fiber and glass. A futuristic taillight assembly stretches the width of the car before turning back in on itself.
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Though the Prime is neither quick nor dynamic, its all-independent suspension and responsive steering yield decent handling and a quiet and settled ride.
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Don't dismiss the Prime as a hair-shirt eco-mobile, though. In a press preview held outside Santa Barbara, Calif, the Prime proved itself an amiable and comfortable companion in a variety of road conditions.
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A high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen display is standard; upper trims get an impressive 11.6-inch high-resolution tablet-style display and an expanded suite of apps and features.
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