Will the 2026 Toyota Prius clear the snow?
No. 6 in of snow is too deep.
5.6in of clearance
- 0.4 in short.
- 2026 Toyota Prius LE FWD.
- AWD or 4WD on 4 of 12 trims. This trim: FWD.
- Higher than 80% of 10 hatchbacks (2026).
6 inches of snow.
| Snow depth | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|
| 4 in | +1.6 in | Yes |
| 6 in | -0.4 in | No |
| 8 in | -2.4 in | No |
| 10 in | -4.4 in | No |
| 12 in | -6.4 in | No |
| Trim | Drivetrain | Clearance, in | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD | FWD | 5.6 | -0.4 in | No |
| LE AWD | AWD | 5.6 | -0.4 in | No |
| XLE FWD | FWD | 6 | +0 in | No |
| Nightshade FWD | FWD | 6 | +0 in | No |
| XLE AWD | AWD | 6 | +0 in | No |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | FWD | 5.6 | -0.4 in | No |
| Nightshade AWD | AWD | 6 | +0 in | No |
| Limited FWD | FWD | 6 | +0 in | No |
| Limited AWD | AWD | 6 | +0 in | No |
| Plug-in Hybrid XSE FWD | FWD | 6 | +0 in | No |
| Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade FWD | FWD | 6 | +0 in | No |
| Plug-in Hybrid XSE Premium FWD | FWD | 6 | +0 in | No |
What this cannot tell you
Clearance at rest, empty. Load lowers it.
Tires and drivetrain not scored.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree