Being on Top is No Easy Achievement

The 2020 Toyota Prius has become a household name thanks to its innovative hybrid system that returns incredible fuel economy, but did you know that it’s also an IIHS Top Safety Pick and the NHSTA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating? Dive in with us as we explore the 2020 Prius and all of its protective safety features and how it earned these prestigious titles.

Earning the title of IIHS Top Safety Pick is no easy task, but the 2020 Toyota Prius is up for the task. In order to receive such a highly coveted award, a vehicle must earn ratings of ‘Good’ or better in all IIGS crash tests, including the passenger-side small overlap front test, a new test for 2020. In addition, a vehicle must also earn a rating of ‘Advanced’ or ‘Superior’ for front crash prevention, and a rating of ‘Acceptable’ or ‘Good’ for headlight performance. Thankfully, the 2020 Toyota Prius achieves these requirements with ease.

Earning a 5-star NHSTA rating is no easy task either, but the 2020 Toyota Prius smashes that requirement as well. Earning a 5-star rating means that a vehicle must score “Excellent” in frontal, side pole, side-impact, and rollover tests. This is no easy feat; for example, a 3,015lb moving barrier collides with the side of the vehicle at 38.5mph. Thanks to the safety systems built into the Prius, it earned a 5-star rating from the NHSTA.

Its Top Safety Pick for a Reason

The 2020 Prius achieved these excellent ratings thanks to its advanced safety systems like its available Adaptive Front Lighting System with Auto-Leveling Headlights. The intelligent system allows the headlights to swivel during turns, allowing you to see better at night: even on winding roads. The available Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert gives you assurance on every road, alerting you of potential collisions not only when you change lanes, but also when you reverse.

All-Around Safety

The 2020 Toyota Prius boasts incredible standard safety systems that other manufacturers make you pay extra for. Toyota’s STAR Safety system incorporates six safety systems that each work to keep you safe on the road. In addition to eight standard airbags, smart stop technology, anti-lock brakes, vehicle stability control, traction control, and electronic brake-force distribution are just a few of the advanced features included in the system.

Bringing intelligence and a hefty suite of driver-assist features to the 2020 Toyota Prius is Toyota Safety Sense with Pedestrian detection, dubbed TSS-P. The intelligent suite combines features like frontal collision warning with automatic braking, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. Advances like Lane Departure Assist monitor lane markers and can gently guide you back in your lane if you drift out.

Your New Prius Awaits

The 2020 Toyota Prius is so much more than your average hybrid that returns exceptional fuel economy, but rather an incredible versatile hybrid that rides on the cutting edge of safety while also boasting connected technology. Whether its the Prius’ EPA estimated 58MPG or its available 11.6 touchscreen display that boasts Apple Carplay® and Android Auto™, the 2020 Toyota Prius is more tempting than ever. Group 1 Toyota Rivertown welcomes you to explore this industry-leading hybrid at our Toyota dealership. Here, you can trust that you’ll experience incredible customer service at every step, whether you encounter our sales, finance, or service center. Come into Group 1 Toyota Rivertown and experience the 2020 Toyota Prius today.