US buyers less than enthusiastic about Toyota Prius 'anime' design, Transport
ChicagoTHE Toyota Prius that Kendall Greuel bought six weeks ago does what he wanted, which is save money on his daily 100-mile round trip commute.Just one thing nags at the Oklahoman."Sometimes I catch a glimpse of the car," Mr Greuel said, "and think it's kind of ugly."
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Follow John Add to circle2017 Toyota Prius Prime Premium Enlarge PhotoNext year should be an interesting one for sales of plug-in electric cars, with the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV rolling out to selected dealers in all 50 states, Chevy says.The 2017 BMW i3 gets 50 percent more range, and the Ford Focus Electric and Volkswagen e-Golf are expected to get range upgrades as well.But there's another car that could have a big impact on sales as well: the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid.
2017 Toyota Prius Prime: Beyond the Looks…
Last week, a number of Canadian journalists were invited to attend the media launch of the new 2017 Toyota Prius Prime, a plug-in version of the next-generation Prius that offers an electric range of up to 35 kilometres.As we found out, the Prime is much more than a juiced-up Prius, and also a lot more than the original Prius Plug-in that surfaced in 2012 and disappeared last year without anyone noticing.First of all, the new Prime looks distinctive enough when parked next to a regular Prius.
Toyota Pokes Tesla With After-Discount $18,065 Plug-In Prius - Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA)
However, the Prius Prime will cost a lot less and be available approximately a year or more before the Tesla Model 3.Tesla Model 3 is obviously not exactly the same as the Prius Prime, and will of course "have its own market" to some degree.Deliveries start later this quarter, and I discovered that the price after subsidies and dealer discounts could be as low as $18,065.
Toyota Puts Fun in Functionality With New Prius
Wards 10 Best Engines competition has recognized outstanding powertrains for 22 years.This installment of the 2016 "Story Behind the 10 Best Engines" series looks at the development of the latest hybrid-electric powertrain in the Toyota Prius.WardsAuto editors have been unabashed fans of Toyota's iconic Prius hybrid-electric vehicle since it began reaching U.S. shores, primarily for its fuel efficiency and engineering innovation.