Toyota Prius V

Toyota Prius v
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Model codeXW40
Also called
  • Toyota Prius α (Asia)
  • Toyota Prius+ (Europe and Singapore)
  • Toyota Grand Prius+ (Benelux)
  • Daihatsu Mebius (Japan, 2013–2021)
ProductionMay 2011 – March 2021[1][2]
Model years
  • 2012–2017 (US)
  • 2012-2018 (Canada)
AssemblyJapan: Toyota, Aichi (Takaoka plant)[3]
Designer
  • Kousuke Kubo
  • Mineo Imaiida
  • Masanori Kinoshita (2009)[4]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact MPV
Body style5-door wagon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformToyota New MC platform
RelatedToyota Prius (XW30)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission1-speed planetary gear
Battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,780 mm (109.4 in)
Length4,615 mm (181.7 in)
Width1,775 mm (69.9 in)
Height1,575–1,600 mm (62.0–63.0 in)

The Toyota Prius v (for versatile[7]), also named Prius α (pronounced as Alpha) in Japan, and Prius+ in Europe and Singapore, is a hybrid gasoline-electric automobile produced by Toyota introduced in Japan in May 2011, in the U.S. in October 2011, and released in Europe in June 2012.[8][9] The Prius v was unveiled at the January 2011 North American International Auto Show alongside the Prius c Concept, and it is the first Prius variant to be spun off from the Prius platform.[10][11] According to Toyota the "v" stands for "versatility".[12][13] It is a compact MPV with a standard full hybrid drivetrain.

The Prius α was offered in the Japanese market with both nickel–metal hydride battery and lithium-ion battery.[8] The Prius v in the U.S. was offered only with a nickel–metal hydride battery.[14][15] As of April 2016, global sales totaled about 634,000 units, led by Japan with 428,400 units sold, representing 67.6% of global sales.[16]

  1. ^ "トヨタ、「プリウスα」「プレミオ」など5車種を生産終了" [Toyota discontinues production of 5 models including "Prius α" and "Premio"]. IT Media (in Japanese). Japan. 2020-12-02. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
  2. ^ "トヨタ自動車、プレミオ、プリウスα など5車種の生産終了を発表" [Toyota Motor, announcement of discontinuation of production of 5 models including Premio, Prius α]. Response (in Japanese). Japan. 2020-12-03. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
  3. ^ "Japanese Production Sites" (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 2015-03-06. Archived from the original on 2015-03-18.
  4. ^ "Automobile and/or toy replica thereof US D642093 S1". US: Patent Office. 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  5. ^ "Toyota Reveals Prius Family of Vehicles at the North American International Auto Show" (Press release). US: Toyota. 2011-01-10. Retrieved 2011-04-03.
  6. ^ John Thomas (January 2015). "Table 35. Batteries for Selected Hybrid-Electric Vehicles, Model Years 2013-2015". Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
  7. ^ Hall, Larry E. (2012-04-11). "2012 Toyota Prius v Review". Hybrid Cars. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
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  10. ^ Cheryl Jensen (2011-01-10). "With Prius V, Toyota's Marquee Hybrid Tries On New Silhouette". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
  11. ^ Chris Woodyard (2011-01-10). "Toyota unveils 2 new hybrids in Detroit: Prius V, Prius C". USA Today. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
  12. ^ Jason Kavanagh (2011-01-10). "2011 Detroit Auto Show: 2012 Toyota Prius V". Edmunds.com Inside Line. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
  13. ^ Colum Wood (2011-01-11). "Prius v Adds Versatility to the Only Hybrid that Matters". AutoGuide.com. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
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  15. ^ Sebastian Blanco (2011-09-16). "Toyota Plug-in Prius priced at $32,000* and Prius V from $26,400*". AutoblogGreen. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
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