2012 Toyota Prius v unveiled in Detroit

After years of speculation, Toyota has officially announced plans to launch a Prius sub-brand. whereas details are restricted, the primary new model are the 2012 Prius v.



Designed for "growing families with active lifestyles," the MPV is instantly recognizable as a Prius because it boasts acquainted bodywork and normal 16-inch alloy wheels (17-inchers are optional). Despite the déjà vu styling, the automotive encompasses a comparatively giant footprint because it measures 181.7 inches long, 69.9 inches wide and sixty two.0 inches tall. a lot of importantly, the v rides on a 109.4 in. wheelbase that interprets into a spacious cabin that has "generous rear legroom" and thirty four.3 cubic feet (971.2 liters) of cargo capability behind the rear seats.

Toyota declined to produce a full break down of kit, however choices can embrace the Entune multimedia system, a Panoramic read moonroof (with power-retractable sun shades), LED headlamps, Dynamic Radar Cruise management, and a complicated Parking steering System.

Like the normal Prius, power are provided by a ninety eight hp (73 kW / ninety nine PS) one.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine that's insured by an eighty hp (60 kW / eighty one PS) electrical motor and a nickel-metal hydride battery pack. this offers the automotive a combined output of 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS), that allows the v to possess a class-leading estimated fuel economy rating of forty two mpg town / thirty eight mpg hwy.

No word on pricing, however the Prius v can press on sale later this summer.

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Source: Toyota