Toyota's 2016 Prius has better fuel economy, dramatic new look
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Toyota's 2016 Prius has better fuel economy, dramatic new look
Stan Schroeder
Toyota's 2016 Prius has a new look and better fuel economy.
Image: Toyota
Wish the Prius stood out from the crowd a little bit more? You're in
luck, as Toyota just launched the 2016 Prius at an event in Las Vegas,
and boy, it will definitely be a head-turner.
Whether those heads will like what they see is another matter — the
new Prius' sharp lines and fragmented, almost cubist headlights are
bold, but I'm finding it hard to describe them as beautiful. Add to that
the strangely elongated rear lights and you get a car that will
definitely draw people's attention. On the other hand, the overall shape
is unmistakably Prius-y, so no one will mistake you for a regular
gas-guzzler driver if you happen to buy one.
See also: Toyota imagines a hydrogen-fueled future with the Mirai
In numbers, the new Prius is 2.4 inches longer, 0.6 inch wider and —
Toyota is very proud of this one — 0.8 inch lower than the 2015 Prius.
It has a lower center of gravity and a "more responsive" suspension
package, which should ideally provide an exciting driving experience.
Toyota did not share too many
details about the new Prius' interior. Some of the improvements include
better visibility and a wide, comfortable instrument panel. Image: Toyota PriusBesides
the new look, the new Prius brings better mileage per gallon — 55 mpg,
an estimated 10% increase over the previous model. There will even be an
Eco model, with better fuel efficiency. We thought the Prius was
already an "eco" car, but with all-electric cars gaining in popularity,
Toyota likely judged some of its customers will want more in that
department.
Toyota calls the new look
"athletic" and "easy on the eyes." Before our eyes get used to it,
perhaps the best adjective we can agree to is "different." Image: ToyotaSafety-wise,
the Prius will offer several advanced features bundled under the name
Toyota Safety Sense (TSS), including a pre-collision warning system with
pedestrian detection, lane departure alert, radar-based cruise control
and automatic high beams.
The new Toyota Prius will become available in early 2016. Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
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