New Toyota Prius teased again

Fresh teaser images of the all-new 2023 Toyota Prius have been released ahead of its official unveiling at the Los Angeles motor show on November 16.

Posted on Twitter, the latest shadowy images of the fifth-generation Toyota Prius reveal the hybrid car’s sharper new look and C-shaped LED headlights that look near identical to the new Toyota Crown.

We’ve already seen from an earlier preview that the new Prius will combine its sharper frontal styling with a swoopier silhouette that suggests the brand is focusing on class-best aerodynamics and efficiency.

At the rear, there’s a full-width LED tail-light design and what looks like a continuation of the Prius’ ‘double bubble’ rear glazing.

There’s no official word on what’s happened beneath the skin, but some reports suggest the Prius – which is being promoted as ‘Hybrid Reborn’ – will sit on the car-maker’s new E3 platform that blends the TNGA-C architecture and the EV platform that’s used for the incoming Toyota bZ4X.

Early reports indicate the next Prius will retain its 2700mm wheelbase but will grow in length and width to 4600mm (+25mm) and 1780mm (+20mm) respectively.

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.

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.

Toyota Australia is yet to confirm whether this new generation will prompt a reversal of its decision earlier this year to axe the Prius, following slow sales.

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