Attention Californians: Here's Your 2016 Toyota Prius

by Mark Stevenson

August 30th, 2015 11:21 AM

attention californians heres your 2016 toyota prius

The next-generation Toyota Prius, set to be revealed on September 8 in Las Vegas, has been caught without camouflage as it sits in what looks to be an aircraft hold.

The undisputed hybrid sales leader picks up numerous design cues from the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, including its swept-back headlights and triangular fog light pods.

Details on the new Prius are unknown at this point, but expect a more-refined interior, increased battery capacity for up to 35 miles of all-electric driving, and increased efficiency from the drivetrain. Inductive charging remains a possibility. The Prius will also be built atop the Toyota New Global Architecture (TGNA).

Last updated in 2011 with a mild refresh, sales of the Toyota Prius have fallen since 2007 and 2008 amidst lower gas prices.

[Source: Prius Club Malaysia]

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Marc on Aug 31, 2015

It's futuristic, funky, and all the "get off my lawn folks" will hate it. I love it! If driving dynamics have improved over my 2013 model as promised, during Toyota's Summer clearance/memorial day/arbor day/any excuse for a promotion day clearance sale in 2016, one of them will be mine. In blue.

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Carve on Aug 31, 2015

It has tail fins! One reason the Prius sells better than other hybrids is because it's hybrid only and instantly recognizable as such, so it pays to be distinctive. It's the ultimate transportation appliance. I just wish they weren't so weak. Now that they have a huge battery, I'd like to see a performance oriented "D" version, with powered rear wheels and a 0-60 in the sixes. Then I might consider getting one.

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