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Now at its fourth generation, the Toyota Prius still enjoys a strong following all around the world. The Prius+ (or Prius α in Japan and Prius v in the U.S.) doesn’t, yet Toyota still hasn’t got a proper replacement for the hybridized MPV.
In production since 2011, the Toyota Prius+ has been gingerly updated in the United Kingdom (and the rest of Europe) for the 2017 model year. To summarize the refresh nicely, the Prius+ adds goodies such as a better CVT and more technology.
Five years since it started production, the Prius+ gains a more refined CVT that promises to provide more linear acceleration while delivering a quieter driving experience. Additional sound insulation plus a tunnel silencer are also to thank for.
Engineers also tinkered with the engine, reducing revs by approximately 1,000 rpm under acceleration by using more electric get-up-and-go to support the 1.8-liter VVT-i Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine. Speaking of the powertrain, the output of the seven-seater compact multi-purpose vehicle remains unchanged.
Under the New European Driving Cycle, the 2017 Toyota Prius+ returns up to 3.8 liters per 100 km (62 U.S. mpg or 74 imperial mpg) in city driving and emits 96 grams of CO2 per km. In regard to performance, 62 miles per hour (100 km/h) arrives in 11.3 seconds, while top speed is limited to 102 mph (164 km/h).
The Toyota Prius+ also levels up to the latest iteration of the Touch 2 multimedia system. Compared to the preceding system, Touch 2 is a bit more intuitive and connection to the My Toyota online customer portal has been made easier.
Touch 2 with Go now includes three years of navigation and connectivity updates, along with real-time traffic and weather intel. Better still, services such as Google Search, Google Streetview, and Twitter are also available. Last but not least, the 2017 Toyota Prius+ compact-sized hybrid multi-purpose vehicle gains a new exterior finish (Phantom Blue), bringing the total up to seven paint finishes.
Five years since it started production, the Prius+ gains a more refined CVT that promises to provide more linear acceleration while delivering a quieter driving experience. Additional sound insulation plus a tunnel silencer are also to thank for.
Engineers also tinkered with the engine, reducing revs by approximately 1,000 rpm under acceleration by using more electric get-up-and-go to support the 1.8-liter VVT-i Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine. Speaking of the powertrain, the output of the seven-seater compact multi-purpose vehicle remains unchanged.
Under the New European Driving Cycle, the 2017 Toyota Prius+ returns up to 3.8 liters per 100 km (62 U.S. mpg or 74 imperial mpg) in city driving and emits 96 grams of CO2 per km. In regard to performance, 62 miles per hour (100 km/h) arrives in 11.3 seconds, while top speed is limited to 102 mph (164 km/h).
The Toyota Prius+ also levels up to the latest iteration of the Touch 2 multimedia system. Compared to the preceding system, Touch 2 is a bit more intuitive and connection to the My Toyota online customer portal has been made easier.
Touch 2 with Go now includes three years of navigation and connectivity updates, along with real-time traffic and weather intel. Better still, services such as Google Search, Google Streetview, and Twitter are also available. Last but not least, the 2017 Toyota Prius+ compact-sized hybrid multi-purpose vehicle gains a new exterior finish (Phantom Blue), bringing the total up to seven paint finishes.
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