- Toyota released teaser images for a new model that is clearly the next-generation Prius.
- The new hybrid will debut next week, on November 15 and 16, at the L.A. auto show.
- This will be the fifth-generation Prius and it should go on sale in the U.S. sometime next year.
UPDATE 11/14/22: Toyota has released even more teaser images for the Prius [see gallery below] and announced the information about the global reveal. It will take place at 11:30 pm Eastern time on Tuesday, November 15, and more information on the U.S.-spec car is coming on Wednesday, November 16. See the live-stream video below.
UPDATE 11/12/22: Toyota has released another teaser image of the new Prius that shows its front end. The new model appears to have a lower, wider stance that the current car, and its headlights hint at sharper styling.
This content is imported from youTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
It's the Toyota Prius hybrid's turn for a big redesign, if these new teaser photos from Toyota are any indication. The images, shared on Toyota's Japanese social media channels, confirm a reveal date of November 15 and say "Hybrid Reborn," meaning this new model could be nothing other than Toyota's original hybrid hatchback.
This will be the Prius's fifth generation, and its silhouette looks quite familiar. But the recognizable shape, which helps with the car's aerodynamic profile, may include some new detailing. The headlight in one teaser image looks similar to the design language we've seen on some Toyota concept cars, including some of the company's recent EV concepts and the Japan-market Toyota Crown compact crossover, referred to as the Sport-type.
We're not sure exactly what to expect from the Prius's new hybrid powertrain, but we're sure it will aim for higher fuel economy than the current version, which achieves an EPA rating of up to 56 mpg combined. The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid is likely to return, and should offer a larger battery pack to provide improved electric-only range compared with the outgoing car's 25-mile range on a fully charged battery.
Look forward to finding out more information soon, as Toyota prepares to premiere the new 2023 Prius at the L.A. auto show. Check back over the next few days to see the "reborn" Prius for yourself.
This content is imported from youTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
This content is imported from youTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
Nov 14, 2022 at 7:34am ET
Although looks are subjective, you'll likely have a hard time finding someone who really likes how Toyota designed the Prius. It's been around since 1997 and it's safe to say it has always had a quirky appearance, and that extends to the Prius Prime plug-in hybrid as well. Early signs are showing the fifth-generation model debuting later this week will bring improvements in terms of styling. Each new teaser hints at a design easier on the eyes.
The latest official preview provides a glimpse of the rear where the 2023 Prius will feature a wide LED light bar in the same vein as the new Crown. That doesn't come as a surprise since last week's teaser showed a familiar headlight assembly. The front lighting signature was similar to the Crown Sport's, a compact crossover for the Japanese market.
2023 Toyota Prius teasers
Adjusting the teaser image's brightness reveals prominent "Prius" lettering on the bottom half of the tailgate, which much like the light bar, emphasizes the width of the car. It'’s unclear whether Toyota is teasing the regular hybrid and/or the PHEV, but it does describe its eco-friendly car as being a "hybrid reborn." That suggests some big changes have been made to the next-gen car, and we already have evidence the design has been overhauled.
Technical specifications remain shrouded in mystery, although the swoopy side profile suggests aerodynamics will once again play an important role in the car's efficiency. Since launching the original model 25 years ago, Toyota has introduced a plethora of hybrids that have inevitably cannibalized sales of the once hugely popular "green" car. We'll have to wait and see what the Mk5 will bring to the table to restore some of the popularity it lost over the years.
The world premiere hosted in Japan will be livestreamed on YouTube on November 15 at 11:30 PM ET [or November 16 at 4:30 AM GMT]. We will have an embed to share on the day of the big debut.
See all the news about the Los Angeles Auto Show
The Road To Reveal Is Paved With Teasers:
Source: Toyota