New Toyota Prius teased
Swoopy new-gen Toyota Prius to be unveiled at LA show, but hybrid car’s Aussie return not locked inToyota has released multiple teasers of its new 2023 Toyota Prius ahead of the fifth-generation hybrid car’s unveiling at the Los Angeles motor show on November 16.
Posting three images of the new Toyota Prius on social media, the Japanese brand has captioned each with ‘Hybrid Reborn, which has led some to believe a radical reinvention of the dedicated hybrid hatchback is coming.
The main silhouette suggests an evolution of the current styling that is likely to herald huge gains in aerodynamics.
Another image shows the next Prius’ slimline C-shaped headlights and sharper styling all-round.
Toyota Australia is yet to announce whether this new generation will prompt the local subsidiary to reverse its decision to axe the Prius here earlier this year following slow sales.
There’s also no word yet on how the current Prius’ petrol-electric powertrains will be updated, but it’s thought the plug-in hybrid versions could offer as much as 100km of pure-electric range.
For the regular hybrid, it’s been tipped fuel consumption could potentially dip below the 3.0L/100km mark.
According to earlier reports, the 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (74kW/142Nm) will be a carryover unit, but by adopting an all-new fifth-generation hybrid system, which incorporates a new lithium-ion battery, fuel economy could dip as low as 2.5L/100km.
The electric motor is expected to be a more powerful unit too – up from the current 53kW/63Nm to 72kW/186Nm.
If the battery pack density is greater and these power figures are confirmed, the next Prius could deliver a much greater driving distance than current model.
The Prius was the first Toyota to leverage the brand’s TNGA platform and the next-generation small car will reportedly use the same architecture, retaining its 2700mm wheelbase but growing in length and width to 4600mm (+25mm) and 1780mm (+20mm) respectively.
Reworked suspension is also said to play a big part in the next Prius’ charm offensive, delivering improved driver engagement.
Upgrades in the in-car technology and connectivity will be backed up by advanced safety tech.
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