It’s taken a good long while, but the fifth-generation Toyota Prius has finally been launched in Indonesia at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) that opens today. The latest iteration of Toyota’s pioneering hybrid hatchback will be offered in the archipelago in both regular and plug-in hybrid versions.
Only the standard hybrid model is currently available, priced at 698,000,000 rupiah (RM202,500). Such is the expected low volume that the Prius, fully imported from the Tsutsumi plant in Aichi, Japan, can only be purchased via indent order, with a minimum wait time of three months.
New it may be, but the Prius – at least in Indonesia – still uses the old 1.8 litre hybrid powertrain, also found in the Corolla Cross Hybrid. The 2ZR-FXE VVT-i Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder petrol engine produces 98 PS and 142 Nm, and when combined with a 95 PS/185 Nm electric motor and eCVT, it delivers a total system output of 140 PS.
Also shown at the Toyota stand is the far more potent PHEV variant. Under the bonnet sits a M20A-FXS 2.0 litre Dynamic Force engine that churns out 151 PS and 188 Nm, paired with a lustier 163 PS/208 Nm electric motor for a total output of 223 PS. A 13.6 kWh battery provides an all-electric range of up to 105 km and can be topped up using an AC charger at up to 3.7 kW, taking four and a half hours for a full charge.
Built on a revised version of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), the latest Prius is far sleeker than the car it replaces. A sweeping, extremely low-slung roofline means the new one is a full 50 mm lower than before; couple that with the jutting front end, C-shaped headlights, hidden rear door handles and full-width taillights and you end up with a very dramatic-looking package – especially in the new Mustard hero colour. Unfortunately, the Indonesian model is saddled with the smallest 17-inch wheels.
The interior is just as futuristic, borrowing the electric bZ4X’s high-mounted digital instrument display that places vehicular information closer to the driver’s line of sight. Indonesian buyers get the smaller nine-inch infotainment touchscreen, a freestanding unit that sits above the centre air vents.
As expected at this price, the Prius comes as standard with the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite of driver assists. This includes autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist and automatic high beam.
Now that the new Prius has gone on sale in ASEAN, might we expect the Prius to make its way to Malaysia? Distributor UMW Toyota Motor already previewed the car at the Beyond Zero showcase event earlier this year – in tasty 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition concept form, no less – but the car’s CBU-only status means it won’t be eligible for any form of hybrid tax incentives. Nevertheless, would you buy this thing at over RM200,000? Sound off in the comments after the jump.
GALLERY: Toyota Prius HEV at GIIAS 2024
GALLERY: Toyota Prius PHEV at GIIAS 2024
GALLERY: Toyota Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition in Malaysia
First revealed at the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, the Toyota Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition concept car is present at the Toyota Beyond Zero showcase in Malaysia this week.
Built as a fifth-generation Prius-based tribute to Toyota’s success in the World Endurance Championship with five consecutive victories at Le Mans since 2018, the Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition is decked out in GR fashion with motorsport-inspired parts including a carbon-fibre bonnet, side skirts, canards on the front bumper, rear wing and rear diffuser.
Bodywork modifications continue, with extended wheel arches which house a set of Rays 18-inch alloy wheels on 235/50R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres which are mounted to suspension that has been altered for wider tracks.
Here, the motorsport-inspired Prius has also been given a bumper with a larger, rectangular intake with a honeycomb grille, and quartet of LED units in each corner reminiscent of the headlamps on prototype endurance race cars.
With access to the car’s interior granted, we can now see that the left-hand-drive unit gets a pair of front seats which are notably sportier than the set that comes as standard in the regular Prius, being GR-branded sports seats with integrated headrests. As for the rear compartment, there are no rear seats, a laGR Corolla Morizo Edition.
According to information from UMW Toyota Motor, the Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition features a hybrid EV all-wheel-drive powertrain, though there is no mention if there has been any alteration made in the interests of on-circuit performance.
In terms of the regular, road-going Prius with AWD, this driveline consists of a 152 PS/188 Nm M20A-FXS 2.0 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine mated to a 113 PS/206 Nm electric motor for a combined output of 196 PS, while the E-Four layout adds a 41 PS/84 Nm rear electric motor for a total system output of 199 PS.
The second of two powertrain options for the road-going Prius is a 1.8 litre 2ZR-FXE NA four-cylinder engine producing 98 PS and 142 Nm, mated to a more modest 1VM e-motor producing 95 PS and 185 Nm for a total system output of 140 PS. Both 1.8L and 2.0L versions are paired to an elecrtronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT), and are accompanied by a 4.08 Ah lithium-ion battery.
As for the Prius that can be bought from showrooms, the fifth-generation model that made its debut in November 2022 isn’t on sale officially in Malaysia.. yet. If or when it does, would you buy one?
Ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend, Toyota has unveiled a very sporty version of its latest Prius. Officially known as the Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition, the model pays tribute to the historic endurance race and its role in the Japanese carmaker’s development of racing hybrid technology since 2012.
Toyota has secured five consecutive Le Mans wins since 2018 and is currently the defending champion, with the GR010 Hybrid competing this year to hopefully extend the streak with a sixth straight victory.
That hybrid race car is the inspiration for the GR-modified Prius you see here, which features several motorsport-inspired parts. These include a carbon-fibre bonnet and an aerodynamic package consisting of new side skirts, front canards, a large rear wing and a prominent rear diffuser.
Compared to a standard Prius, the GR Edition comes with extended wheel arches to accommodate the wider track resulting from new suspension hardware paired with 235/50 profile Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres and black 18-inch wheels.
Toyota also swapped out the front bumper for one with a wide, rectangular grille as well as a lip spoiler and square clusters of LED headlamps, the last of which is reminiscent of the headlamps on its GR010 Hybrid. No mention was made if the hybrid powertrain has been altered for more performance.
If you’re wondering why the GR Edition is parked next to the a Mazda MX-30 R-EV, it’s because both companies, together with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) are holding an exhibition at the Manufacturers’ Village of Le Mans.
In 1991, ‘Japan. Endless Discovery’ was a JNTO initiative that was carried out in the year Mazda fielded the legendary 787B that won Le Mans, becoming the only Japanese carmaker to do so at the time. Today, Toyota is the only Japanese car brand to compete in the endurance race, so the exhibition pays homage to this legacy and serves as a platform to showcase the goal of a carbon-neutral society.
Following its world premiere in November last year, the fifth-generation Toyota Prius has now made an appearance at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). Now built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), the all-new model has been making waves with its striking new design, which you can clearly see here.
Thailand is where the latest Prius is making its ASEAN debut, but the model hasn’t gone on sale in the country and it wasn’t announced if this will happen. As such, this unit in a Mustard paint finish was brought in purely for display purposes and to represent Toyota’s multi-technology approach to achieve carbon neutrality.
Featuring the signature liftback profile of the original Prius, the fifth-generation model’s glow-up also sees it receive a hammerhead shark-like fascia with C-shaped daytime running lights sitting just above the slender headlamps linked via a narrow air intake.
The more upright rear sports a hatch opening and wide-width taillights, with the latter blending in nearly with sculpted sections of the bodywork. You’ll also see find black cladding around the wheel arches that house 19-inch alloys.
As for the interior, the new Prius takes inspiration from its all-electric sibling, the bZ4X, by adopting the same steering wheel and placement of the digital instrument panel well ahead of the driver. There’s also a more modern dashboard design with simpler lines, while the centre console adopts a more conventional gear lever instead of the previous stub sticking out horizontally.
It isn’t known precisely what powertrain is fitted to this Prius, but it is definitely a hybrid given the ‘HEV’ badging. In Japan, there are two hybrid systems available, with the first featuring a M20A-FXS 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that serves up 152 PS (150 hp or 112 kW) and 188 Nm of torque.
This is augmented by a 1VM front electric motor rated at 113 PS (111 hp or 83 kW) and 206 Nm, which contributes to a total system output of 196 PS (193 hp or 144 kW). An E-Four all-wheel drive system is optional and adds a second electric motor labelled the 1WM with 41 PS (40 hp or 30 kW) and 84 Nm is added, increasing the system output to 199 PS (196 hp or 146 kW).
The second option uses a 2ZR-FXE 1.8 litre NA four-cylinder making 98 PS (97 hp or 72 kW) and 142 Nm. The 1VM electric motor accompanying this has lesser outputs of 95 PS (94 hp or 70 kW) and 185 Nm for a total system output of 140 PS (138 hp or 103 kW). Both hybrid powertrains come with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT) and use the same lithium-ion battery with an energy capacity of 4.08 Ah.
After looking at the live photos of the all-new Prius, are you even more enamoured and hopeful for the model to be made available in Malaysia? In Japan, hybrid versions of the Prius are priced between 2.75 and 3.7 million yen (RM92,412 and RM124,336). What would be a fair price if it was sold here?
The line-up consists of various exterior items like a front spoiler that retails for 60,500 yen (RM2,013), a tailgate spoiler priced at 44,000 yen (RM1,464), window visors for 27,500 yen (RM915) and a door handle protector set for 3,300 yen (RM110). There’s even a carbon number plate holder that costs 19,800 yen (RM659) each for the front and rear.
Toyota also sells functional modifications in the form of a Performance Damper (trademarked by Yamaha) set that absorbs chassis distortion as well as noise and vibrations while driving – this is priced at 99,000 yen (RM3,294).
Last but not least, there are door stabilisers available in a set of two for 16,500 yen (RM549), or 33,000 yen (RM1,097) for all four doors. These fill the gap in the door striker area using a spacer, which Toyota says provides quicker steering response by cutting down the delay from when the steering wheel is turned.
Customers can buy these parts individually or as a bundle that goes for 264,000 yen (RM8,776) and includes the front spoiler, tailgate spoiler, Performance Damper set, window visors and door stabilisers.
After launching the fifth-generation Toyota Prius in Japan with two hybrid powertrains in January this year, the Japanese carmaker is following up by introducing a plug-in hybrid variant to the line-up. Priced at 4.6 million yen (RM150,758), the Prius PHEV will only be available in a sole Z grade when it goes on sale on March 15, 2023.
As a recap, the Prius with Toyota’s Series Parallel Hybrid System (HEV) comes in 2.0 and 1.8 litre versions. The former features a M20A-FXS naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that serves up 152 PS (150 hp or 112 kW) and 188 Nm of torque.
This is augmented by a 1VM front electric motor rated at 113 PS (111 hp or 83 kW) and 206 Nm, which contributes to a total system output of 196 PS (193 hp or 144 kW). With the optional E-Four all-wheel drive system, a second electric motor dubbed the 1WM with 41 PS (40 hp or 30 kW) and 84 Nm is added, increasing the system output to 199 PS (196 hp or 146 kW).
Meanwhile, the 1.8 option is based on the 2ZR-FXE NA four-pot that makes 98 PS (97 hp or 72 kW) and 142 Nm. The 1VM electric motor outputs less power in this configuration, serving up 95 PS (94 hp or 70 kW) and 185 Nm for a total system output of 140 PS (138 hp or 103 kW) – this is the same figure you get with the optional E-Four AWD system and 1WM electric motor. Both hybrid powertrains sport the same lithium-ion battery with an energy capacity of 4.08 Ah.
The PHEV is more powerful than the standard hybrids thanks to its uprated 1VM electric motor that provides 163 PS (161 hp or 120 kW) and 208 Nm. This is paired with the same M20A-FXS, albeit revised ever so slightly so it makes 151 PS (149 hp) or 111 kW) and 188 Nm.
The result is a total system output of 223 PS (220 hp or 164 kW), although the PHEV is purely a front-wheel drive offering. All variants of the Prius come standard with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT).
In terms of electric-only range, the Prius PHEV’s battery with an energy capacity of 13.6 kWh (51 Ah) will offer up to 87 km with 19-inch wheels, or 105 km with 17-inch wheels. Wheel sizes also affect fuel efficiency, with the larger set offering 26 km/l, while it’s 30.1 km/l with the 17 inchers. With an AC input of 200 volts and 16 amps (3.2 kW), a full charge takes 4.5 hours, Toyota claims.
The Prius PHEV also comes equipped with a solar charging system that is said to provide enough power to drive up to 1,250 km per year. Electric power generated from the solar panel is used to charge the drive battery while parked, with the system not only supplying electricity for driving but for air conditioning and other functions as well. The system also supplies the auxiliary battery system when driving to reduce drive battery consumption.
Another benefit of the plug-in hybrid powertrain is its ability to act as an external power supply, providing up 1,500 watts (1.5 kW) at 100 volts AC to accessories. An external electric power supply attachment is provided as standard so the feature can be used with the door windows closed to prevent rain and insects from getting in the car when in use.
With a price tag of 4.6 million yen (RM150,758), the Prius PHEV is the most expensive variant set to go on sale. The Z variant with the 2.0 litre hybrid system and E-Four AWD sells for 3.92 million yen (RM128,605) by comparison, with the cheapest variant purchasable outright being the G grade with the same 2.0 litre hybrid system and 2WD for 3.2 million yen (RM105,013).
The entry-level grade of the Prius is the U that comes with the 1.8 litre hybrid system, although this is offered through Toyota’s Kinto subscription service – 16,610 yen (RM545) per month for 2WD and 18,480 yen (RM606) per month for the E-Four AWD.
Toyota has launched a range of Modellista parts for the fifth-generation Prius, which went on sale in Japan back in January this year. As always, there are a few package options for customers to choose from that bundles various parts to fit a particular theme.
The first is called the Neo Advance Style that consists of a front and rear bumper extensions, the latter also featuring a new muffler. Other parts that are included in this theme include side skirts and accompanying garnish, 19-inch aluminium wheels well as illuminated light rings for the front apron.
The Neo Advance Style package retails for 364,100 yen (RM11,930) with the components painted, or 289,300 yen (RM9,479) without the light rings. The wheels are sold separately for 242,000 yen (RM7,930) but will only be available from mid-March.
Next up, there’s the Elegant Ice Style that adds a bodykit with front and rear lip spoilers, plus side skirts for 209,000 yen (RM6,850). Items offered individually to complete the set are the same wheels from the Neo Advance Style, albeit in a different finish, and carbon-like door handle protectors.
Last but not least, the Prius can also be optioned with the Cool Shine Kit for 78,100 yen (RM2,560). This nets you some garnishes for the headlamps, bottom section of the doors and door handles. A different 17-inch wheel design is available too for 132,000 yen (RM4,327), while other items available are lighting for the interior centre console, a seat cushion that doubles as a tote bag, window film, a security licence plate holder and lock nuts to protect the wheels.
After making its debut in November last year, the 2023 Toyota Prius has gone on sale in Japan. Only the hybrid variant is available for now, with the plug-in hybrid version expected to be available in March 2023.
There are eight different variants on sale in Japan – four trim levels which are 1.8X, 1.8U, 2.0G and 2.0Z that have both front wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants each, making a total of eight. Toyota expects to sell 4,300 units of the Prius a month.
The cheapest 1.8X 2WD is priced at 2,750,000 yen which translates to about RM92k at today’s exchange rates. The most expensive 2.0Z E-Four goes for 3,920,000 yen which is about RM130k.
Interestingly the 1.8U 2WD and E-Four variants (which sit between the 1.8X and the 2.0G) cannot be purchased and will only be exclusively offered for subscription through the Kinto Unlimited car subscription service. Other than the exclusive 1.8U, the 2.0G and 2.0Z is also available on Kinto. In case you didn’t know, Kinto car subscription is available in Malaysia as well.
The 1.8 liter model is the most fuel efficient, with mileage claims of up to 32.6 km/L. As a comparison, the 2.0 liter model is rated at 28.6 km/L, but its plus point is a more powerful system output of 196 PS. Both the 1.8 and 2.0 Prius use a 4.08 Ah battery pack.
Toyota also says the Prius has a few Toyota-first additions to the Toyota Safety Sense system. First there’s rear vehicle proximity notification, which uses the blind spot monitor’s rear millimeter wave radar to detect vehicles in the rear and alert the driver if one is approaching.
If a vehicle approaching from the rear is too close, this system offers the driver suggestions for dealing with the issue, including contacting the police or the HELPNET emergency call service. If the Prius is equipped with the factory dashcam option, it will automatically record the event with the video data stored in a dedicated area that makes it difficult to record over.
Finally there’s secondary collision brake, which using the Blind Spot Monitor’s rear millimeter-wave radar, detects vehicles in the rear and, if it determines a very high possibility of a collision while the vehicle is stopped, it applies the brakes to reduce speed if a rear collision occurs.
Toyota has also released a new image gallery with the introduction of the Japanese Prius featuring right hand drive interior photos, so please enjoy them in the gallery below.
Following the introduction of the all-new Prius plug-in hybrid (PHEV) recently, Toyota has revealed additional details of the fifth-generation hybrid model. The new Prius PHEV is set to be introduced in Europe by mid-2023.
In terms of powertrains, the new plug-in hybrid Prius is powered by a 2.0 litre Dynamic Force Engine paired with an electric motor to deliver a total system output of 223 PS (164 kW). The higher output also means the Prius now takes just 6.7 seconds to get from 0-100 km/h (compared to the 11.1 seconds before). Despite the larger engine displacement, Toyota said that the new Prius is as fuel efficient as the previous 1.8 litre model.
It’s now also revealed that the battery pack that makes up the Prius’ PHEV powertrain is a new 13.6 kWh lithium-ion unit. The battery pack features higher energy density cells for optimised packaging and is now compact enough to be fitted under the rear passenger seat.
Aside from lowering the car’s centre of gravity, the new lithium-ion battery pack also provides the Prius with an EV range of 69 km – a 50% increase in pure EV range compared to the 40-50 km range offered in the previous generation model. A solar roof is also available to generate electric power while on the move.
Toyota claims that it can generate up to eight kilometres of EV range daily. It can even fully charge the car’s battery if parked for several days. Further details of the Prius’ dimensions were also revealed. It’s 50 mm lower, 22 mm wider and 46 mm shorter than before, with a 50 mm longer wheelbase. The new Prius is now offered with up to 19-inch wheels.
The cabin of the all-new Prius is built upon the new Island Architecture framework for a spacious and uncluttered interior as it is divided into three zones – surroundings, a driver module and a floating instrument panel. Ahead of the driver is a seven-inch TFT LCD display. Instrument panel illumination is linked to notifications from the Toyota Safety Sense driver assistance system, with alerts projected in various colours.
On the aspect of safety, the Prius’ Toyota Safety Sense system now features an enhanced front camera with twice the forward detection capabilities from before, along with a wider lateral and vertical view. This allows the camera to detect nearby objects earlier while also identifying a wider range of potential hazards such as roadside objects. Radar sensors have also been fitted to the front side section to support the pre-collision system, lane trace assist and front cross-traffic alert features.
The increased detection range also means pre-collision alerts now include motorcycle and oncoming vehicles, in addition to enhanced vehicle and pedestrian avoidance. The pre-collision system works in tandem with the new Intersection Collision Avoidance Support to detect pedestrians crossing when the vehicle is turning and react to vehicles crossing a junction.
The new Proactive Driving Assist alerts and supports the driver with steering and braking support provided by the Obstacle Anticipation Assist system. The Deceleration Assist feature slows the vehicle down when the accelerator is released with varying levels of deceleration according to approaching turns or traffic. The Prius’ Steering Assist feature, on the other hand, detects the upcoming road direction and adapts the power steering strength to aid smoother cornering.
After some brief teasing, Toyota has unveiled the all-new, fifth-generation Prius, which is built on an evolution of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) used by the fourth-generation model. The Prius nameplate has been around since 1997 with around 5.05 million units sold, and for the latest iteration, the Japanese carmaker says it “decided to start from scratch and look at what the Prius needs to remain popular for the next 25 years.”
The total redesign has resulted in a rather inviting shape that bring back the signature liftback profile of the original. This is coupled with sleeker lines (note the hidden rear door handles) and distinctive creases along the sides, the latter of which also helps accentuate the wheel arches.
Up front, we find a hammerhead shark-like fascia that appears even pointier than what is seen on the bZ4X and Crown, which is joined by C-shaped daytime running lights (reminiscent of the bZ Compact SUV concept) that sit above the main headlamps and narrow air intake. A larger, hexagonal-shaped intake with a gloss black trim surround occupies the front lower apron, with another noticeable design cue being the bonnet creases that extend to the tip of the nose.
As for the rear, the outgoing car’s secondary window and protruding boot have been omitted with the liftback profile. The more upright look is accompanied by wide-width taillights that blend in neatly with the carved-out sections of the bodywork highlighted in black trim. Further down, there’s nothing overly expressive, with just a black panel that contains the trapezoidal-shaped number plate recess and reflectors.
Inside, the new Prius takes a page out of the bZ4X by adopting the same steering wheel and placing the digital instrument cluster further up the dashboard. Toyota says the latter features the first implementation of its illuminated warning system, which not only provides ambient lighting, but also ties into the Toyota Safety Sense systems to visually alert (by flashing lights) the driver to detected objects before audible warnings are delivered.
The new digital instrument cluster also marks the end of Toyota’s placement of vital driving information on the centre of dash, which is something you’ll find in previous generations of the Prius. This “normalisation” of the cabin is also evident in other areas like the centre console that houses the gear lever, wireless phone charger and controls for various vehicle functions.
Elsewhere, the air vents are more discreet compared to the fourth-generation model, and it is sandwiched by a wide touchscreen and a separate control panel dedicated to the climate system further down.
Under the skin, the second-generation TNGA (GA-C) platform allows the Prius to have a lower centre of gravity than before, while also being to accommodate large-diametre tyres. Additionally, further reinforcement throughout the body has increased rigidity and improved quietness.
The new Prius’ platform is paired with MacPherson struts at the front and a double wishbone setup at the rear, which is the same as its predecessor. “Combined with the latest powertrains, it delivers a captivating driving performance,” Toyota claims.
Let’s talk about those powertrains. The big news is the introduction of a 2.0 litre plug-in hybrid system that uses a Dynamic Force Engine (M20A-FXS) providing 151 PS (149 hp or 111 kW), a lithium-ion battery pack and an electric motor rated at 163 PS (161 hp or 120 kW) to deliver a total system output of 223 PS (220 hp or 164 kW). The battery pack is located under the rear seat instead of the in the cargo area so the centre of gravity and boot space aren’t compromised.
Toyota says despite the larger-displacement engine, the front-wheel drive PHEV powertrain maintains the same level of fuel efficiency as the previous 1.8 litre, 122 PS (121 hp or 90 kW) setup. Detailed figures – like the claimed 50% increase in electric-only range (current is between 40-50 km) and charging times – aren’t available just yet, but the upshot of the higher output is a 0-100 km/h time of just 6.7 seconds (from 11.1 seconds).
Other aspects of the PHEV powertrain include the My Room Mode feature that lets users enjoy air conditioning and audio systems from the external power source by turning the power switch on during charging.
The other powertrains employ Toyota’s Series Parallel Hybrid System (HEV) and come in 2.0 and 1.8 litre versions. The former (also based on the M20A-FXS) delivers as much as 196 PS (193 hp), which is 1.6 times higher than the existing 1.8 litre model.
On that mention, Toyota didn’t talk much about the 1.8 litre version of the hybrid powertrain, but reports indicate it will be the same setup as before with the 2ZR-FXE four-cylinder. Toyota’s E-Four system system will be offered for the regular hybrids for those who require all-wheel drive.
It should be noted that hybrid and PHEV models share the same design, which wasn’t the case with the fourth-generation model. The latest Prius also comes with two 100-volt, 1.5 kW AC accessory power outlets – one at the back of the centre console and one in the cargo space – allowing users to plug in appliances or peripherals.
Users can select the BEV external power supply mode, which uses power from the battery only without having to start the engine, or the HEV external power supply mode, which recharges the battery from the engine if the remaining power is too low.
There’s also a dedicated attachment so that external power supply is possible with the door windows closed to prevent rain and insects from getting in the car when in use. Other power-related features include a solar charging system for PHEV models that generates power equivalent to driving up to 1,250 km per year, the carmaker claims.
The new Prius also comes equipped with a Toyota Safety Sense monocular camera at the front, a rear-facing camera for the Digital Inner Mirror and an in-vehicle drive recorder, with data stored on the ECU to avoid data corruption.
All grades get the suite as standard, with improvements to the range of detectable objects and inclusion of Toyota Teammate – Advanced Park that can also be operated remotely from outside the vehicle via a dedicated smartphone app. The HEV models will launch in winter this year, while the PHEVs models are set to go on sale in spring 2023.
