2019 Prius c Interior
With only two trim levels, the Prius c doesn't have much to offer by way of luxury cabin appointments. High-quality cloth-upholstered seats prove to be very comfortable, even for long hours spent behind the wheel, slogging through traffic. The front seats are roomy enough for taller passengers, whereas the rear is comfortable but not particularly spacious - adults nearing the six-foot mark aren't going to find the space agreeable. Easy-to-use LATCH car seat tethers are available in the back seat, and a user-friendly infotainment system is included. An over-reliance on hard-plastics in the cabin is a bit of a drawback, as some rivals offer a more plush interior; despite this, ergonomics are good and the available controls are easy to access, intuitive and well placed.
2019 Prius c Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
Marketed as a five-seater, the reality of the interior is that it is better suited to four adults, or at least, three children in the rear. The front seats on both trim levels offer a spacious and supportive environment, with cloth seats that can adjust six-ways for the driver, and four-ways for the front passenger. Very similar to what rivals offer in terms of headroom and legroom, the Prius c is surprisingly roomy up front, for a tiny hatchback. The back seat is more restrictive, although it does offer easy access to two full sets of LATCH car-seat restraints. The driving position is good with excellent forward and side visibility, thanks to large windows and slim pillars.
2019 Toyota Prius c Interior Dimensions:
| Toyota Prius c Trims | L | LE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 38.6 in. | 38.6 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 37 in. | 37 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 41.7 in. | 41.7 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 35 in. | 35 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.3 in. | 52.3 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51.7 in. | 51.7 in. |
| Hip Room, Front | 51 in. | 51 in. |
| Hip Room, Rear | 50.8 in. | 50.8 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
The interior is humdrum, to say the least, with one color option for the cloth seating, a combination of black and gray two-tone fabric. Only the center console with armrest is composed of soft-touch materials, while the remainder of the cabin is characterized by hard-plastics in bland black.
2019 Prius c Trunk and Cargo Space
With 17.1 cubic feet behind the rear seats, two or three mid-size bags or small suitcases should fit. The Prius c is ideal for a week's worth of groceries or five or six bags of shopping at a time. One large suitcase could fit, which is more than what the Chevrolet Bolt can take. Folding down the rear seats opens up even more space.
Interior storage space is limited, with two cupholders upfront, a small center console and a glove box as the main small-item stowage spaces. The front seats are also equipped with seatback pockets, but not much more.
2019 Toyota Prius c Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2019 Prius c Infotainment and Features
Features
The entry-level Prius c is equipped with automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, power windows, and cruise control. A 3.5-inch TFT multi-information display provides the outside temperature, a clock, fuel economy statistics, trip distance, and Eco savings information. The Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision system is standard, which includes pedestrian detection, lane departure assist and automatic high beams. An integrated backup camera is included as standard. On the top-of-the-range model, a smart key system is added to operate the front doors and liftgate. It also enables remote illuminated entry. Push-button start is standard on the top-end LE trim.
Infotainment
Infotainment offerings are substantial. The base model features a 6.1-inch touchscreen with AM/FM radio, CD player, Aux and a USB connection to the four-speaker sound system. It includes advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone connectivity, Bluetooth streaming, and phonebook options, as well as Siri Eyes Free. Regrettably, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not supported.
On the upper range model, the Entune Premium Audio suite is standard, which installs a high-resolution touchscreen with split-screen capabilities, HD radio, and six-speaker sound. Navigation is included, as is predictive traffic with a weather overlay function. Operating the infotainment system is simple and effective, with good graphics and logical menu design.