Toyota
Prius+
The
facelifted Toyota Prius Wagon has been launched as the Toyota Prius+ in
Netherlands. The facelifted model is priced from € 31,790, just € 295 higher than
before.
Exterior
changes on the partially redesigned hybrid estate include new front bumper, LED
headlights, upper grille and lower grille, LED daytime running lights below the
vertical air intakes, license plate enclosure (rear), tail lights, rear bumper
with integrated diffuser.
The
interior is refined with new materials and chrome accents. There are just two HVAC vents in middle, but they’re well designed in a sleek,
rectangular shape. There’s a new Toyota Touch 2 infotainment system with a 4.2-inch
touchscreen display also. There’s also a new ‘Eco Judge’ function to motivate
eco-friendly driving, which gives a points score to the driver depending on how
economically he/she drives.
The
new Prius+ is available in four trim levels – Comfort, Aspiration, Lease and
Dynamic. Noteworthy standard features include LED headlights, LED daytime
running lights, LED tail lights, electrically adjustable, heated and folding
door mirrors with integrated turn signals, leather-wrapped steering wheel,
cruise control, (Adaptive for Dynamic trim level), automatic climate control,
height adjustment and lumbar support for driver’s seat and Toyota Touch 2
multimedia system.
The
Toyota Prius+ is powered by the same 136 Ps Hybrid Synergy
Drive hybrid powertrain from before. There’s a 1.8-litre VVT-i four-cylinder
petrol engine that produces 99 Ps and 142 Nm of torque. It is
assisted by an electric motor that produces 82 Ps and 207 Nm of
torque. Power is sent to the front wheels via a CVT. Fuel economy and CO2
emissions figures are marked 24.39 km/l and 95 g/km respectively.
