2023 Toyota Prius debuts in the United States, achieving 60 mph in just 7.0 seconds.
The new Toyota Prius 2023 debuts with great power
After the Toyota Prius PHEV will be presented in the Old Continent, the firm Toyota headed for the North American market. The 2023 Prius Hybrid and the 2023 Prius Prime Plug-in They look like European model twins inside and out.
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The fifth generation Prius arrives on the second generation TNGA-C platform of the company The new hybrid is 2″ (50.8mm) shorter and 1″ (25.4mm) wider than the model it replaces. The battery is located under the rear seats to lower the vehicle’s center of gravity and optimize the cargo area.
The prius features an oversized 2.0-liter engine with a package of lithium ion batteries It offers a 15% increase in your front wheel drive.
The combined power is 194 horsepower (142 kilowatts), to accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) in 7.2 seconds, an improvement of 26% compared to the outgoing front-wheel drive model .
The FWD model Entry-level will opt for a combined fuel economy of up to 57 miles per gallon. The Prius 2022 has a EPA classification 52 mpg combined.
The model will come in a four-wheel drive variant, with a high-performance permanent magnet inboard motor driving the rear wheels. With a 2.0-liter hybrid powertrain that makes 196 hp (144 kW), accelerating to 60 mph in 7.0 seconds.
The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid It is the sportiest model. It arrives with the new 2.0-liter engine and battery, making 220 hp (161 kW) in this variant. With a powertrain that takes the unit to 60 mph in just 6.6 seconds.
The new propulsion system increases the electric range of the previous generation model’s 25 miles by over 50%. It has an optional solar roof panel.
The Prius and Prius Prime They come in three versions. The regular hybrid gets the designations LE, XLE and Limited and the complement in SE, XSE and XSE Premium. The two top models have a 12.3″ multimedia touch screen. Toyotaa premium audio system JBL with eight speakers and heated and ventilated front seats.
Both mid-level versions They come with 19″ wheels, two extra rear-seat cup holders, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and wireless charging.
Both entry level variants They carry 17″ wheels and an 8.0″ touchscreen infotainment system. Toyota Safety Sense it’s standard on both lineups. At the end of the year the price and commercialization of the model will be known.
Writing by Gossipvehículos/Source: motor1.com