Toyota Prius PHV!


Took the lead in New York Auto Show, the debut of the Prius PHEV is schedule in the third quarter of this year, showing the brand new scientific and technological research and development.

Continuation of the base line of cars generation, the fourth-generation Prius also uses "Hybrid", "Plug-in Hybrid" concept dual models developed based on the brand new "TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) common modular platform "of resources, both in body structure, the vehicle interior space and dynamic performance are reborn.


However, the original design team deliberately on two models look do differences in the design, Prius PHEV in front styling introduced approximation "Mirai" three-dimensional air dam design with array of LED headlamp shape to make the shape of the front become more reach, with the front ends of the diurnal Paul lamppost design, and sketched out a more aggressive front intention.

Has also been great changes in the shape of the rear, away from the standard version of the Prius corner posts taillight design, combined with the boot door duck tail design air force, presenting a wingspan style visual design; specifically, in the back door stop glass also simultaneously for a dual arc design, a better rear aerodynamic efficiency.


Essentially no car interior decoration change, the 11.6 inch LCD touch screen as the main, interconnected systems can be built on-board with the owners the smart phone to combine, advance through the distal end of the telemetry and air-conditioning set or check the charge status of the vehicle. Of course, a complete TSS (Toyota Safety Sense) and Active Safety Protection Technology is equipped in this car.

In some models, the 2ZR-FXE 1.8L Atkinson cycle petrol engine is based, with 1NM and 1SM two drive motors consisting of hybrid drive motor and 8.8 kWh lithium-ion battery module composed of the plug-in hybrid and plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid system, according to the latest data published by the original display, the maximum possible synergy with 122 PS horsepower performance with pure electric drive at 35.4 km/L of endurance performance.



It is worth mentioning that this exhibition sundial models may continue on storage concept generation models, the introduction of a unique solar roof panels and 120V / 240V power output kit, showing PHEV unique In / Out function and mobility.