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The Toyota Prius (/ ˈ p r iː ə s / PREE-əss) (Japanese: トヨタ・プリウス, Hepburn: Toyota Puriusu) is a compact/small family liftback (supermini/subcompact sedan until 2003) produced by Toyota. The Prius has a hybrid drivetrain, combined with an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.
2006 Prius cut-away in a Toyota showroom in Paris. The Prius uses an all-electric A/C compressor for cooling, an industry first, [7] and also adds an electric power steering system to further minimize engine belt-driven engine accessories. Combined with a smaller and lighter NiMH battery, the XW20 is more powerful and more efficient than the XW10.
The Prius received a facelift with redesigned headlights and tail lights, which was released in Japan on 17 December 2018. [18] In 2020, for the 2021 model year, Toyota USA released the 2020 Edition Prius. Based on the XLE model, differences were mostly black wheels, badges and trim and carpets with a "Prius 2020 Edition" insert. [19] [20]
For the Prius, Toyota used a range of plant-derived ecological bioplastics using wood- or grass-derived cellulose. The two principal crops are kenaf (a member of the hibiscus family and related to cotton and okra) and ramie, commonly known as China grass and one of the strongest natural fibres, similar to flax in absorbency and density.
Hybrids Plus PHEV Toyota Prius with PHEV-15 pack in place of original pack and extension pack (for PHEV-30) on the side, retaining tire access. July 5: Hybrids Plus of Boulder, Colorado began offering plug-in hybrid conversions of the 2004 and later Toyota Prius, using A123 Systems Li-ion batteries for either a 15 or 30-mile (48 km) all ...
Side by side comparison of Toyota Prius Liftback (left) and Prius v (right). The Prius v powertrain uses the same 1.8 liter Atkinson cycle gasoline inline-four engine used in the conventional Prius, a 60 kW traction motor, and shares the Prius's Hybrid Synergy Drive system and the same 201 volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack.
Toyota Prius (2003–2012) XW30. Toyota Prius (2009–2015) XW40. Toyota Prius α / Toyota Prius v / Toyota Prius+ (2011–2021) XW50. Toyota Prius (2015–2022) XW60. Toyota Prius (2022–present) NHW (1NZ engine) 1997–2003 Toyota Prius; 2003–2009 Toyota Prius; ZVW (2ZR engine) 2009–present Toyota Prius; MXWH (M20A engine) 2022–present ...
Toyota Prius c Concept: 2011 Toyota Prius Custom Plus Concept: 2010 Toyota Prius G: 2016 Prius modified to do 1g on a skidpad Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: 2010 Toyota Prius PHV: 2011 Toyota Prius+: 2011 Toyota Project Go: 2002 Toyota Project Portal: 2017 A fuel cell truck based on the Kenworth T660: Toyota Project Portal 2.0: 2018