2026 Toyota Prius PHEV Nightshade: Still plugged-in, but more elegant
September 10 2025,
Toyota is adding a bit of spice to its 2026 Prius PHEV family with a special edition featuring a very assertive character: the Nightshade. Positioned above the XSE variant from which it inherits its equipment, this new offering adds audacity and sophistication to the already successful silhouette of the plug-in Prius.
An even more eye-catching style
The Nightshade edition is immediately recognizable due to its exclusive aesthetic treatment. Toyota applies its "Nightshade" signature by dressing the car in a series of black accents that create a significant contrast, adding a more aggressive look to the model in the process. This includes black "Prius Plug-in Hybrid" emblems and logos, black door handles, lower bumper sections, and door sills.
The model sits on 19-inch alloy wheels that are also black, adding to the model's unique and sporty style. Only two body colours are offered for this model: Wind Chill Pearl and Midnight Black Metallic, for an elegant and radical effect.
The story continues inside
The interior follows the same logic with specific black Softex fabric upholstery, all enhanced with grey stitching, which adds to the modern and technological ambiance of the Prius PHEV. The cabin retains all the equipment of the XSE variant, such as heated front seats, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, a glass roof, and the Toyota multimedia system which, with this model, benefits from a large 12.3-inch touchscreen. Connectivity is also wireless with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto applications.
Power and efficiency await
Under the hood, the 2026 Nightshade variant benefits from the same high-performance powertrain as the regular Prius PHEV. It is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and electric motors for a total output of 220 horsepower. It offers an all-electric range of up to 72 km and remarkable fuel efficiency of 4.5 liters per 100 km in hybrid mode.
The car can be recharged on a Level 2 outlet in about 4 hours.
Positioning in the 2026 lineup:
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Prius PHEV SE
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Prius PHEV XSE
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Prius PHEV Nightshade
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Prius PHEV XSE Premium
The Nightshade edition thus adds a style choice to the lineup, which is interesting for those who want to give their model even more personality.
The Prius is already magnificent in terms of design. With this new variant, it only adds more to be even more seductive.
