[Lisa H]

I'm a first time Prius owner, 2019 model, and I can't find a button to open the trunk from the inside of my car. Highlander and Corolla have it. Is there a way to open the trunk from the inside (not an emergency latch). Esp with Covid19 and contactless curbside pickup, I'm unable to open the trunk without getting out of my car.

 

[obscott]

I know that on my 2005 Prius there is no button to "open" the trunk but if you use the door unlock switch on the inside drivers door handle and arm rest it also unlocks the rear hatch so that anyone on the outside can upen it without a key.

 

[Metalman]

Obscott is correct, but even with the hatch unlocked, it isn't likely that a person who is unfamiliar with the vehicle would be able to quickly figure out how to open the hatch. When we pick up groceries, I open the hatch, then stick something (cloth grocery bag) under in the bottom of the opening and gently close the hatch. When the groceries arrive, they can easily open the hatch, and the smart ones know to remove the grocery bag before they close the hatch.

 

[FitBoyAwesome]

Obscott is correct, but even with the hatch unlocked, it isn't likely that a person who is unfamiliar with the vehicle would be able to quickly figure out how to open the hatch. When we pick up groceries, I open the hatch, then stick something (cloth grocery bag) under in the bottom of the opening and gently close the hatch. When the groceries arrive, they can easily open the hatch, and the smart ones know to remove the grocery bag before they close the hatch.

That's because it's the only option. Even if you could unlatch the trunk, the hatch is too heavy to open without assistance.
Unless it has a power rear door, almost every hatchback is the same.
Did anyone read Toyota Highlander Years to Avoid?