What is that sexy, sporty car over there in the parking lot?

Yes, this sleek, wind-swept ride is indeed a Toyota Prius, previously known for its frump.

This one is even harder to miss in a wild, metallic mustard yellow. I’m not exaggerating the mustard part: This color is called Karashi, which is a spicy Japanese version of the condiment. It’s a color exclusive to this trim level, called the Nightshade Edition, which is new for 2026.

This Nightshade trim level features black exterior accents and black wheels, though the mostly black interior here fails to match the flash of the exterior.

This car, in full, is the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade Edition.

The plug-in hybrid part means it gets an estimated 40 miles of all-electric driving range. In addition to electric power, it a

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