2017 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Liftback. 2nd generation
Toyota Prius Plug-In is a front-wheel drive hybrid passenger car produced by Toyota (Japan) since 2015. Its an M-class liftback vehicle. The Prius Plug-In is a version of the basic Toyota Prius with a larger battery that can be recharged from an external power source. In 2017, the second generation Toyota Prius Plug-In was introduced to the market. In 2020, it could be purchased in Israel.
The new liftback is 4,645 mm long and 1,760 mm wide, with a 2,700 mm wheelbase. The 2017/2018 Prius Plug-In can easily seat five people. The trunk volume reaches 360 litres.
Exterior
The exterior of the new Prius Plug-In differs from the basic Prius in terms of its front face design. The large volumetric elements form the radiator grille and bumper ends, comprising vertical daytime running lights. The ultra-compact LED headlights are located on top of the fenders. The 2017/2018 Prius Plug-In has a longer rear end, a lower spoiler and new two-tone wheels. The trunk door is made of carbon fiber, with a concave glass that repeats the shape of the spoiler, and this door is 40% lighter than a similar aluminum one.
Interior
The interior of the 2019 Prius Plug-In has remained practically the same. The rear seat is now two-seater with separate seats and a console in between. Due to the large battery, the trunk floor is raised by 160 millimeters, which reduces its volume to 360 liters. Instead of a spare wheel, the trunk contains a puncture repair kit, just like the previous generation Plug-In model. A special suspension ensures a good steering response. It uses special front and rear springs and dampers and a more powerful rear stabilizer.
Modifications
In Israel, the 2019/2020 Toyota Prius Plug-In comes with a 98 hp hybrid system running on petrol and electricity. It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The maximum speed developed by the Prius Plug-In liftback is 162 km/h. And its average fuel consumption is fantastic: 1.3 liters per 100 km.
The new battery of the second Plug-In has an increased capacity and allows it to travel in electric mode up to 68 kilometers at a speed of up to 135 km/h. It takes just 20 minutes to bring its charge to 80% at the fast charging station and from 2 to 14 hours to fully charge the vehicle from a household power supply network, depending on the voltage and permissible current.
Trim levels
There is only one trim level (Standart) of the 2020 Toyota Prius Plug-In for the Israeli market. It includes a full package of airbags, except for the knee airbag, tire pressure sensor, immobilizer, central locking, rear view camera, and the adaptive cruise control. A variety of electronic assistants make driving the new Prius Plug-In easier: driving mode selection system, lane departure warning system and blind spot monitoring system, traffic sign recognition system, collision avoidance system, brake assist, and the hill start assist.
The Toyota Prius Plug-In Standart is equipped with the heated front seats and active power steering, 2-zone climate control, head-up display, keyless access, electrically folding mirrors, and a power trunk lid.
