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Toyota Likely To Showcase Prius Sedan At Auto Expo 2023

Toyota India are likely to showcase the Prius sedan at the Auto Expo 2023. Let’s discuss the details like expected dimensions and engine specs, expected launch timeline, rivals and expected price of the Toyota Prius.

Toyota Prius

Most Notable Features Of Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius is less of a car and more of a legend. It is popular in the global market for its versatility, safety and performance. The Prius is appreciated across the world for its award-winning safety. It comes equipped with Toyota’s Star Safety System and 10 airbags. The Star Safety System is a combination of the following 6 safety features:

  • Vehicle Stability Control
  • Traction Control
  • Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
  • Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist
  • Smart Stop Technology

Toyota have already unveiled the new generation Prius, and we expect the Japanese carmaker to showcase it at the Auto Expo 2023, let alone launch it in the Indian market.

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Toyota Prius Expected Specs

Toyota have manufactured and sold the Prius since 1997. It gained more popularity in recent times because of its hybrid powertrain, leading to better fuel efficiency figures. The Prius was introduced in the Indian market for a brief period, when petrol prices weren’t very high and there was negligible demand for hybrid cars.

However, looking at the present scenario, if Toyota were to relaunch the Prius in India, it would definitely come with its hybrid powertrain and the following engine specifications, as seen in the US-spec model.

TOYOTA PRIUS

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

1.8L petrol hybrid engine with 4 cylinders

Displacement

1798cc

Power

96PS @ 5200rpm

Torque

142Nm @ 3600rpm

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

23.80kmpl

Toyota Prius Rivals

The Toyota Prius is a D-segment sedan and will compete with cars like the Kia EV6, Volvo S90 and Lexus NX.

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Toyota Prius Launch Timeline

Toyota recently introduced some hybrid vehicles in India, such as Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Innova Hycross and Vellfire. The Prius, although an excellent hybrid, has less chances to feature in India. This is because the Prius is a full sized hybrid sedan, which puts it in a very niche market in India. However, depending on how the hybrid car market picks up, Toyota might launch the Prius in India in the near future.

Toyota Prius Expected Price

If Toyota launch the Prius in India, it will be placed above the Toyota Camry in terms of features and price. The Camry is priced at Rs. 45.25 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). So, accordingly, the Prius is likely to be priced between Rs. 50.0 lakh to Rs. 70.0 lakh. This is also because most of its rivals like the Volvo S90 and Kia EV6 fall in a similar price bracket.

Also Read: Toyota Innova Hycross Expected Prices

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Vibhav Gaonkar

Vibhav hails from Goa, the land of fish, beer and beaches. He is a technical writer in the IT industry and loves following trends in the electronics and automobile industry. He loves hatchbacks and SUVs for their power and versatility.

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