Moreover, the images are of quite good quality and show two versions of the new car – the standard one, which resembles the Mirai, and the Prius Plug-In Hybrid (PHV). For Toyota, this is a real surprise, as the premiere of the new model is scheduled only for October 2015 at the Tokyo Motor Show.
The new generation of the Toyota Prius hybrid hatchback may get all-wheel drive. The new model will be built on the TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform. Versions with nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion batteries are possible. The cost of the car and the driving range will depend on the type of cells.
The new Prius will be larger than its predecessor in dimensions. The car will have a longer wheelbase and a lower suspension. The base weight will be 1280 kilograms, and for the PHV modification – 1350 kilograms.
The average fuel consumption, according to the manufacturer, should be within 1.5 liters per 100 km. The powertrain will consist of a 1.8-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor. The total power of the car is 150 horsepower.
