# All-Wheel Drive Hybrid Cars The 2019 Prius Will Feature an Electric AWD System By Justin Lam | Published 2018-12-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2019-prius References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/28/toyota-2019-prius-electric-all-wheel-drive/) & [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2019-toyota-prius-debut-la-auto-show/) The [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-toyota-prius) [Prius](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-prius) has never been seen as a vehicle for snowy backroads but the 2019 Prius could make people change their minds. Available with an option for [electric all-wheel drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicles1), the 2019 Prius ensures drivers can muster a combined 50MPG without losing its footing on snow-piled roads. This electric AWD system revolves around an independent electric motor that will always power the rear wheels up to 6MPH and can continue up to 43MPH when needed. The electric AWD versions of the 2019 Prius will be on the higher end of the price scale, but an L Eco model is also offered with affordability in mind. The AWD versions of the 2019 Prius will also utilize a different battery to the regular model. Image Credit: Toyota ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **All-wheel Drive Hybrid Cars:** The integration of electric all-wheel drive in hybrid cars, as seen in the 2019 Prius, presents opportunities for improved traction and fuel efficiency in snowy conditions. - **Independent Electric Motors:** The use of independent electric motors to power the rear wheels of a hybrid car, such as in the 2019 Prius, opens up possibilities for enhanced performance and control. - **Affordable AWD Options:** The inclusion of a more affordable AWD model, like the L Eco version of the 2019 Prius, caters to a wider range of consumers seeking all-weather capabilities. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can take advantage of integrating electric all-wheel drive systems and independent electric motors in hybrid cars to enhance performance and customer satisfaction. - **Battery Technology:** The development and use of different batteries in hybrid cars, like the one utilized in the AWD versions of the 2019 Prius, presents opportunities for advancements and innovation in the battery technology industry. - **Sustainable Transportation:** The introduction of electric all-wheel drive systems in hybrid cars, exemplified by the 2019 Prius, contributes to the growth of the sustainable transportation industry by offering fuel-efficient and all-weather capable vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-toyota-prius.md) - [Hybrid Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rav4.md) - [Efficient Entry-Level SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-corolla-cross-hybrid.md) - [SUV All-Wheel-Drive Improvements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-wheel-drive.md) - [Tech-Rich Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-toyota-rav4.md) - [Electric All-Wheel-Drive SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-rz-450e.md) - [Compact Electric Urbanite CUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-chr-electric.md) - [Fuel-Efficient Low Driving Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-prius.md) - [Off-Road-Ready Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-hyundai-ioniq-5-xrt.md)