Redesigned 2016 Toyota Prius Goes on Web

MANILA: As the name Prius means, 'to go before', the 2016 Toyota Prius also goes on web before its launch. The images and some information accompanying it have popped up on a Taiwanese website, mobile.autonet.com.tw which displays the sketches, and on seeing them, it is hard to deny that this time design was the priority for Toyota executives.

The brand Toyota has always focused in every detailing of its offering and reflecting the same is their new Prius. While gathering the bits of information, what comes in front is a larger Prius with lighter weight and a lot of styling elements borrowed from hydrogen cell powered Mirai. Further, the original publication claims that both, standard hybrid version and plug-in variant of Prius, will come with differences on front styling.

Powering the new hybrid car is the 105 HP 1.8-liter DOHC VVT-i inline four-cylinder gasoline engine along with a 90 HP electric motor. Further, with the help of electric water pump, Cool EGR exhaust gas recirculation system and exhaust heat recovery system, the car will give increased fuel economy of 54 mpg. What remains same is the continuous variable transmission with four driving modes- Normal, Power, Eco, and EV.

Thus, what the alleged site says is that the 2016 Prius is efficient and aerodynamic but to see and experience the reality, we have to wait for November wherein the Tokyo Motor Show will showcase the revamped Prius.