Toyota Prius V
The Toyota Prius v, also named Prius α in Japan, and Prius+ in Europe and Singapore, is a hybrid petrol-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. 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. According to Toyota the "v" stands for "versatility". It is a compact MPV with a standard full hybrid drivetrain.
Wikipedia →Specs — 2017
FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.
At a Glance
- Class
- compact MPV
- Engine
- Toyota ZR engine
- Preceded by
- Toyota Wish
- Top speed
- 165 km/h
- Length
- 4,615 mm
- Width
- 1,775 mm
- Height
- 1,600 mm
Source: Wikidata (CC0)
Owner Complaints — 2017
101 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 model year.
- VISIBILITY/WIPER
- 18
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- 14
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 14
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 13
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- 11
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
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