Cars & Concepts

Toyota drops 'Prime' name for 'Plug-in Hybrid' instead

RAV4Prime
Beginning with the 2025 model year this fall, the Toyota RAV4 Prime will be called the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, using the same naming device as the Lexus NX, RX and TX PHEVs. (TOYOTA)
September 26, 2024 01:00 PM

It may have worked with top-quality beef, on Amazon and even with a former NFL superstar now coaching college football, but Toyota says it will be pulling the plug on the "Prime" nomenclature that has delineated its plug-in hybrid vehicles from standard ones.

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