Toyota Motor Corporation announced on September 20, 2024 that it will add a new “G” grade option to the popular Prius plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). The model will go on sale on October 1, 2024, with a price set at 3.9 million yen.
About the Toyota Prius PHEV G grade
With this latest addition, the Prius PHEV lineup now caters to a wider range of needs, in addition to the top-of-the-line “Z” model. Experience the appeal of a PHEV, which combines environmental friendliness and economy, with the affordable “G” grade.
Prius PHEV model “G” grade
The “G” grade is packed with features that enhance its individuality, including 195/50R19 tires and 19×6 1/2J aluminum wheels (cut-gloss + black/with center ornament) designed exclusively for the PHEV, a front grille with striking black and silver accents, and stylish gray smoke rear combination lamps.
195/50R19 tires and 19×6 1/2J aluminum wheels
(cut and polished + black / with center ornament)
About the new Prius PHEV (3rd generation)
The car adopts the now-traditional one-motion style five-door hatchback body shape and is built on the second-generation ” TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) ” platform, further lowering the center of gravity. Higher grade models feature large 19-inch tires. This is Toyota’s first plug-in hybrid system, a series-parallel hybrid with a reduction mechanism that combines the fifth-generation hybrid system , the M20A-FXS inline-four DOHC 2.0L engine, with a motor . The system’s maximum output is 164kW (223PS), approximately double that of the previous model, and acceleration from 0 to 100km/h is 6.7 seconds. Models with 19-inch tires achieve excellent fuel economy, reaching 26.0km/L, while models with 17-inch tires achieve 30.1km/L. The EV driving range is 87km for models with 19-inch tires and 105km for models with 17-inch tires, a 75% improvement over the previous model.
The new model will feature the next-generation “Toyota Safety Sense” system, which is capable of detecting bicycles during the day and pedestrians at night. The Prius, one of the first Toyotas to introduce cutting-edge technology, will now include an ” EV ” model in addition to the previous ” Hybrid ” and “PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) ” models . (Release dates will differ.)
About the exterior of the new Prius PHEV (3rd generation)
The new Prius uses the same body design for both the HEV and PHEV models, but each model expresses its own individuality through changes in the shape of the details and color scheme. The PHEV-exclusive design features sporty and dynamic 19-inch aluminum wheels that suggest high-performance driving, a metallic silver painted lower grille, and gray smoke colored taillights that emphasize its advanced design .
About the new Prius PHEV 3rd generation interior
The interior will no longer have a “center meter” and will instead have a digital meter on the front. Following the trend of Toyota vehicles such as the new “MIRAI,” “Crown,” and “Harrier,” the instrument panel will likely be redesigned to be more user-friendly by changing the air conditioning vents and moving the navigation system to a higher position. Furthermore, an “electric parking brake and hold” system will be adopted. A “digital inner mirror (with front and rear recording function)” will display images from a camera mounted on the rear of the vehicle on the rearview mirror. It will also have a recording function.
New Prius PHEV power generation and supply functions
As a function unique to PHEVs, in addition to the “EV power supply mode” that can supply power stored in the battery to an external source, which is useful for leisure and outdoor activities, there is also the “HEV power supply mode” that can be used to use the car as a power source in emergencies such as power outages and disasters. In HEV power supply mode, power is initially supplied only from the battery, and when the battery falls below a certain level, the engine starts and continues to supply power. With a fully charged battery and a full tank of gas, it can supply power for approximately five days .
The car comes standard with an external power supply attachment that prevents insects and rainwater from entering the interior, and allows external power to be supplied even with the door windows closed.By inserting the included vehicle power connector into the charging inlet, it can also be used as a 100V/1,500W external power outlet.
The vehicle is equipped with a second-generation “solar power generation system” that efficiently converts sunlight into electricity, generating the equivalent of 1,250km of EV driving per year . High-efficiency solar panels are installed on the vehicle roof, allowing charging as long as there is sunlight, even in parking lots without charging stations or during power outages due to disasters. The electricity generated by the solar panels charges the drive battery while the vehicle is parked, providing power not only for driving but also for various functions such as the air conditioning . When driving, it supplies power to the auxiliary battery system, reducing consumption of the drive battery. The vehicle is equipped with “My Room Mode,” which uses power from an external source to operate the air conditioning and audio system when the power switch is turned on during normal charging. This allows you to enjoy a comfortable stay in the car without starting the engine.
New Prius PHEV 3rd generation engine
Compared to the third-generation Prius PHEV, the front and rear motors have been significantly strengthened , and the inline-four DOHC 2.0L + motor (series-parallel plug-in hybrid with reduction mechanism) employs a more powerful engine and motor, contributing to better driving performance and fuel economy. While maintaining low fuel consumption, it achieves a maximum system output of 164kW (223PS) . The powerful acceleration performance unique to PHEVs is achieved with a 0-100km/h time of 6.7 seconds. The EV driving range has been improved by more than 50% compared to the previous model. Battery performance has been improved so that the majority of daily life can be covered by EV driving alone.
| Specifications | Prius PHEV |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,605mm |
| Overall width | 1,780mm |
| Overall height | 1,440mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750mm |
| engine | Inline 4 DOHC 2.0L + motor ( series-parallel hybrid with reduction mechanism ) |
| Maximum power | 112kW (152ps) |
| Maximum torque | Nm (kgm) |
| Front motor maximum output |
83kW (113PS) |
| Front motor maximum torque |
185Nm (18.9kgfm) |
| Rear motor maximum output |
30kW (41PS) |
| Rear motor maximum torque |
4Nm (8.6kgfm) |
| System Output | 164kW (223PS) |
| 0-100km/h acceleration | 6.7 seconds |
| WLTC mode fuel economy | 26.0km/L to 30.1km/L |
| price | 3,900,000 yen to 4,600,000 yen |
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