Toyota Primes Its New 120MPGe Plug-in Hybrid Prius

Some may want to check out the following article (with pictures) in carscoops.com:

Toyota Primes Its New 120MPGe Plug-in Hybrid Prius

 

Vike - Sorry about that. Try carscoops.com with a 's'

I've copied just a few tidbits from the article in the case you cannot find the article:

Making its world premiere at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, the new Prius Prime comes with an increased driving range, more power, a higher top speed in EV mode and a modified exterior over the regular Prius hybrid.

A significant upgrade compared to the previous version, it uses a larger 8.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which allows the Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain to remain in EV mode more frequently, for low periods of time, improving fuel consumption and ultimately the car's driving range.

With a claimed average fuel consumption figure of just 168 mpg (1.4 liters/100 km), the best rating of any PHEV, it emits 32 g/km of CO2 and allows a total driving range of 22 miles (35 km) in full electric mode at speeds up to 84 mph (135 km/h).

Compared to the new Prius Hybrid, the Prime adds a drag-reducing automatic grille shutter, different headlights, with a quad layout and LED technology, a new bumper incorporating vertical LEDs and redesigned fog lamps.

Its side profile remains pretty much unchanged, but the rear has been updated with LED taillights running across the boot's entire width, a redesigned bumper and diffuser and a full-width aero glass panel over the rear spoiler to enhance visibility.

Its refreshed exterior isn’t just eye-catching but also functional, as it improves its drag coefficient, expected to be "among the lowest for production sedans". Its size is now more generous, being 2.4 inches (6 cm) longer, 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) wider and 1 inch (2.5 cm) lower than its predecessor, boosting cargo room.

 

disco - It is not clear to me what you are fining 'about right,' but IF you are referring to the carscoops feature on the plug-in Prius Prime, I agree, it is "about right." Isn't it interesting that Toyota would make some rather radical changes to the appearance of a new generation of vehicle that has not been on the market but a few months. Obviously they want it to look different, and I think I like it better than the standard Prius, so in that sense, it is "about right."

 

The post above states the "designer is a younger fellow." I think, referring to the Prius Prime.

The two design elements that I most dislike about the G4 Prius, are the headlights and the taillights.
Interestingly, the Prime discarded both, and appears with more practical, handsome head and tail lights.

BUT, we have been told that Toyota was trying to appeal to the more youthful segment with the G4 Prius.

 

I am a conventional type of guy I suppose.
The lift back was a real turn-off for me personally, but the pictures of the Prime have rekindled a little interest. But there is much more that needs to be learned about the vehicle before I get the checkbook out.

 

Well, you have me by 6 years, but I am a faithful convert now.