Toyota Prius V
| Toyota Prius v | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Model code | XW40 |
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| Production | May 2011 – March 2021[1][2] |
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| Assembly | Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Takaoka plant)[3] |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-door wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Toyota New MC platform |
| Related | Toyota Prius (XW30) |
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| Transmission | 1-speed planetary gear |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm (109.4 in) |
| Length | 4,615 mm (181.7 in) |
| Width | 1,775 mm (69.9 in) |
| Height | 1,575–1,600 mm (62.0–63.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,450–1,470 kg (3,196.7–3,240.8 lb) |
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]
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Japanese Production Sites" (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 2015-03-06. Archived from the original on 2015-03-18.
- ^ "Automobile and/or toy replica thereof US D642093 S1". US: Patent Office. 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
- ^ "Toyota Reveals Prius Family of Vehicles at the North American International Auto Show" (Press release). US: Toyota. 2011-01-10. Retrieved 2011-04-03.
- ^ John Thomas (January 2015). "Table 35. Batteries for Selected Hybrid-Electric Vehicles, Model Years 2013-2015". Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- ^ Hall, Larry E. (2012-04-11). "2012 Toyota Prius v Review". Hybrid Cars. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
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- ^ Chris Woodyard (2011-01-10). "Toyota unveils 2 new hybrids in Detroit: Prius V, Prius C". USA Today. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
- ^ Jason Kavanagh (2011-01-10). "2011 Detroit Auto Show: 2012 Toyota Prius V". Edmunds.com Inside Line. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
- ^ 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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