Everything you need to know about the fifth-generation Toyota Prius: the 2023 hybrid explained and explored
The fifth generation of the Toyota Prius will be coming to the UK after all, following a U-turn by the company.wasn’t going to be offered on these shores due to the market moving in different direction – customers are heading more towards SUVs for their hybrid fix, meaning it was seen that the Prius was surplus to requirements. Those who wanted something smaller and more akin to the Prius – private hire drivers for example – were likely to be served by the more conventionally shaped Corolla.
‘Since its introduction as our first hybrid model back in 2000, over the years we have launched a much greater selection of self-charging hybrids, covering all the main segments of the market meeting a much wider customer base. Acknowledging its popularity in the private hire market, we are still able to cater for operators who continue to require our reliable hybrid technology, with the UK-builtWhat’s changed? Well, at the moment we don’t know.
A large central touchscreen features, too. We’ll be sitting in the car at the LA show this week and will report back on interior quality, functionality and space.The plug-in powertrain in the new Prius PHEV is one major reason to get excite by its imminent arrival – not something you can historically say about a Prius. The new model has a 2.0-litre petrol engine and an e-motor making a combined 220bhp – punchy by Toyota’s usual standards.
Revealed at Le Mans 2023 to celebrate the race’s 100th running, the Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition is essentially a tuned-up version of the Uber favourite and also highlighted Toyota’s commitment to hybrid tech.The new Prius is already a striking car, but this model goes one further thanks to a raft of motorsport-derived parts; you’ll find everything from side skirts to a large rear wing and diffuser if you scan the pics.
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