Toyota Prius Liftback. 4th generation, 2018 restyling
The Toyota Prius is a C-class front-wheel drive car, which has been produced by Toyota since 1997. It is considered the world’s first mass-produced hybrid car that is powered by both petrol and electric engines. And this is reflected in its name, as the word “Prius” has Latin roots and is interpreted as “first” or “original”. For its environmental friendliness, low level of harmful emissions and low fuel consumption, the Prius has won many prizes and awards, and was named the Car of the Year in Japan, North America and Europe.
Currently, the market offers the fourth generation Toyota Prius, which was restyled in 2018. Israeli buyers can purchase the 2018/2019 hybrid car as a 5-door 4-seater liftback. Plus, there is a Prius estate (Toyota Prius+) and a model with an enlarged battery that can be recharged from an external power supply (Toyota Prius Plug-in). Both are available in the Israeli market.
The fourth generation Toyota Prius has been produced from 2015 to the present. Built on the new TNGA platform, it has a futuristic look, angular, serrated and zigzag shapes, a more efficient engine, redesigned transmission and much more fuel economy. An independent rear suspension and a battery located under the rear seat have significantly increased the volume of the trunk. For the first time, there is an all-wheel drive version with a periodically connected rear axle electric drive.
Distinctive features of the 2018 restyling
After the restyling, the 2018/2019 Prius features a redesigned front face. The vehicle has acquired new L-shaped headlights and a different bumper with a more laconic shape. The color gamut has been expanded with two colors - Supersonic Red (bright red metallic) and Electric Storm Blue (bright blue metallic). The liftback if 4,575 mm long, 1,760 mm wide and 1,470 mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,700 mm. The volume of the trunk is 343 liters.
The restyled Prius is standardly equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense P package, which includes lane keeping assist system, automatic high-beam headlights, collision warning system with pedestrian recognition, adaptive cruise control and a traffic sign recognition function.
Modifications
The technical equipment of the 2019/2020 Toyota Prius have not changed. It is powered by a 1.8-liter petrol engine, assisted by a 72-hp electric motor powered by a battery pack under the rear seats. The total power of the power system is 122 hp. The average fuel consumption is 4.6 liters per 100 km. The maximum speed is 180 km/h. The hybrid model is front-wheel drive.
Trim levels
All models for Israel have a metallic color, tow bar, LED headlights. The basic equipment of the new Toyota Prius includes 7 airbags, a rear camera, rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, a driving mode selection system, anti-lock and traction control system, brake assist system, blind spot monitoring system, collision warning system, electronic stability control, lane keeping assist and traffic sign recognition system.
The standard trim level of the 2020 Toyota Prius includes Bluetooth-enabled multimedia system, wireless smartphone charging, front seat entertainment system, head-up display, digital instrument cluster, heated front seats and side mirrors, active power steering, 2-zone climate control, electronic parking brake, and a multifunction steering wheel.
