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As the world’s first full-hybrid seven-seater, Prius v has a unique exterior design while sharing a family resemblance with the standard Prius flagship. Prius v is longer, taller and wider with more shoulder and hip room as well as offering seven seats in a two-three-two configuration. Measuring up to its versatility tag, each of the three second-row seats in Prius v can slide independently into the most convenient position and the seat-backs can be folded forward separately. The two seats in the third row can also be folded flat individually – or together to provide significantly more luggage-carrying capacity than Prius. Toyota engineers overcame significant technical challenges to provide more occupant and luggage space. They placed a compact, high-density lithium-ion battery under the centre console between the driver and front passenger – rather than using the larger nickel-metal hydride battery in Prius. Prius v is the first Toyota production vehicle in Australia fitted with a lithium-ion battery pack. Combined power from the 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and 60kW electric motor is 100kW – identical to the Prius Hybrid Synergy Drive system. Fuel economy is expected to be better than most SUVs, wagons and cross-over vehicles on the market. Toyota Australia’s executive director Matthew Callachor said Prius v was designed for buyers of small and mid-size vehicles who value space and fuel-efficiency equally. “Many customers have told us that, while they love everything about their Prius, they want a smaller vehicle in the city – so we recently introduced the Prius c,” Mr Callachor said. “Other customers, including active young families, have told us the opposite: that they want a vehicle with more space. “Enter the Prius v, which has an unmatched combination of space, versatility, technology and fuel efficiency in a mid-size package.” |
Toyota’s new Prius v will compete in multiple segments expanding Toyota’s hybrid family when it arrives in Australia towards the end of May.
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