Recently, overseas media exposed spy photos of the new Toyota Prius. The current Toyota Prius and Prius plug-in hybrid will be officially discontinued on November 30 and October 31 respectively. The new models will be released at the end of 2022. The fifth-generation models will first launch conventional gasoline-electric hybrid models, and will continue to launch plug-in hybrid models in 2023.
According to reports, the new Toyota Prius, internally codenamed "990B", will continue to have the hatchback shape of the current model, but the front face shape will undergo greater changes, with a front face design similar to the Toyota bZ SDN concept car , and at the same time, LED light sources may be introduced at the tail.
From the previous imaginary pictures, we can see that the new car clearly draws on the design elements of the Toyota bZ SDN concept car. The entire body continues the fastback shape and is significantly lower than the current model, creating a very Strong coupe style. Different from the Toyota bZ SDN concept car, since the new car is still a hybrid model, an air intake is designed on the front of the car. ,
The design of the rear of the car is extremely simple. The fastback roof continues to the rear of the car. Together with the large-size wheels and through-type taillights, the overall sporty feel is further enhanced. The new car is expected to have a size of 4600*1780*1450mm and a wheelbase of 2700mm. The wheelbase remains unchanged, the ride height is reduced, and other dimensions are slightly increased.
The new Toyota Prius is expected to continue to be built based on the TNGA-C architecture. The new car will use a 1.8L fifth-generation hybrid system and provide E-Four electric four-wheel drive. The maximum power of the 1.8L four-cylinder engine and motor is 100 horsepower. All three electric systems of the fifth-generation hybrid system will be updated. It is also expected to launch a plug-in hybrid model in 2023.
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Editor: Du Yu