The comeback of the Toyota Prius

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Toyota Prius 5

On November 16th, the fifth and next generation Prius will make its appearance in the United States. Unsurprisingly, it will be a hybrid vehicle. 

You will have heard it, at the Los Angeles Auto Show next Wednesday, the Prius is coming back for the fifth time. Accompanied by the slogan « Hybrid reborn », it is obvious that the teasers evoke a new hybrid car. *

What’s a hybrid car* ? 

A hybrid car has two types of engines. A thermal engine, often gasoline, and an electric one. So it has an engine of each and a traction battery. The battery capacity is much lower than a 100% electric car. 

But Toyota says no more, to keep a little mystery and suspense around this reissue. As a reminder, the Prius has introduced hybrid engines. As time went on, these vehicles even became less and less noisy. To distinguish the Prius, on the fourth generation Toyota had a very original style. But it did not appeal to potential buyers. As for the Prius 5, it should also stand out from the rest of the range. 

Toyota Prius 4
©Autocentrum – Toyota Prius 4, with an esthetic that wasn’t liked

On the teasers, we see a sedan with a more aerodynamic cut. It should even have a more sporty look. This car will be inspired by the bZ, the new electric vehicles of the Japanese brand.

Toyota bZ
©l’Argus – Toyota bZ – the electric car of Toyota

Like the last, the Prius 5 will be available in plug-in and single hybrid. Great novelty, it will surely be proposed with a hydrogen engine, allowing to democratize this kind of fuel. 

Unfortunately, it will be 2023 before this new model arrives in France and Europe. 

Toyota Prius 5
©Toyota – Teaser of the new Prius 5
To remember : 

Toyota to unveil its new Prius 5 next Wednesday 
It will be presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show 
Like its predecessor, this car will have an original aesthetic 
Prius 5 will be available in plug-in and single hybrid 
New, this vehicle could have a third version with a hydrogen engine 
It will be necessary to wait 2023 for her to arrive in France

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