Now it seems it’s the Toyota Prius hybrid’s turn for a major redesign.
The images, which were shared on Toyota’s Japanese social media channels, confirm a November 16 reveal date and say “Hybrid Reborn,” meaning this new model can be nothing but a hatchback Toyota’s original hybrid.
This will be the fifth generation Prius and its silhouette looks quite familiar. But the distinctive shape, which helps with the aerodynamic profile of the car, may include some new details.
The rear looks similar to the design we’ve seen on several Toyota concept cars, including some of the company’s recent electric car concepts and the Japanese-market Toyota Crown compact crossover, referred to as the Sport type.
The Prius Prime plug-in hybrid is likely to return and should offer a larger battery pack to offer an improved electric-only range compared to the car’s 25-mile driving range on a fully charged battery.