London, 03 July, 2023, (Oilandgaspress) Toyota Prius introduces the unexpected for its fifth generation, with an eye-catching new chapter in its story of engineering innovation and dynamic design. Available in Europe exclusively as a Plug-in Hybrid Electric, named Prius Plug-in Hybrid in Europe, the latest Prius follows in the pioneering wheel tracks of its illustrious predecessors by once again challenging convention.
Over more than a quarter of a century, the Prius has made a lasting impact on Toyota and the world as the first mass-produced electrified vehicle, setting future EV trends and making electrified technology accessible to a wide range of customers.
The latest Prius takes the next step in that journey by introducing the enhanced electrification of the latest Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV) technology to compliment Toyota’s multi-path approach to carbon neutrality which has already seen sales of more than 23 million electrified vehicles globally, with the Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid versions of Prius alone accounting for more than 5 million units.
Toyota is committed to offering low-carbon solutions for all its customers, according to their local needs and infrastructure to ensure no driver is left behind on the road to carbon neutrality. As its most powerful and efficient PHEV, the new Prius strengthens Toyota’s line-up, which includes a commitment to battery electric (BEV) and fuel cell electric (FCEV) vehicles to offer customers a wider range of carbon reduction options.
A combination of true electric vehicle (EV) performance and all the convenience of the latest Hybrid technology delivers a dual DNA at the heart of the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid. Up to 86 km EV driving range from its 13.6 kWh battery allows fully electric driving on most daily journeys. For longer journeys, or when charging is not practical, Toyota’s new generation Plug-in Hybrid system has enhanced output and an ultra-low combined WLTP CO2 emissions rating of 11 g/km – the lowest ever for a Prius.
Powertrain
Third generation Plug-in Hybrid Electric powertrain is more compact yet more powerful.
100 DIN hp (74 kW) total system output increase compared to previous generation.
Newly-developed 2.0 litre engine (152 DIN hp / 112 kW) and new transaxle front motor (163 DIN hp / 120kW) for a total system output of 223 DIN hp (164 kW).
50% higher battery density but 30% fewer cells.
The new Prius is the first vehicle to utilise both the TNGA 2.0 litre engine and the third generation of Toyota’s Plug-in Hybrid system, which has benefited from continuous improvement since the first Plug-in Hybrid Prius was launched in 2012. The engine has increased displacement compared to the 1.8l unit used on the previous generation and achieves a very high 41% thermal efficiency.
Toyota’s experience of electrification has been deployed to create a Plug-In Hybrid powertrain which is more powerful and more fun to drive, despite being lighter and more compact, whilst simultaneously delivering better efficiency in terms of fuel economy and emissions.
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