The Toyota Prius is a hybrid compact sedan which helped catapult hybrid powertrains into popularity the world over.Toyota Prius Philippines price is ₱2,339,000 with 1.8 Hybrid CVT as the only available variant
Under the hood, the Philippine-spec Prius uses the 1.8-liter Hybrid Synergy Drive. At maximum, this powertrain can produce a combined output of 121 horsepower and 163 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels via an electrically controlled variable transmission (eCVT).
Size-wise, the 2023 Toyota Prius is 4,540mm long, 1,760mm wide, and 1,470mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,700mm, and a ground clearance of 130mm.
Locally, the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid is the Toyota Prius’ sole competitor in the compact car segment. Then again, there’s also the Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid.
Launch
Since day one, the Toyota Prius Philippines has been a pacesetter. It started as a casual concept vehicle, and it became the very first mass-market gasoline-electric hybrid car in the world when it was introduced in 1997.
The Toyota Prius has been going strong since then. The all-new Toyota Prius is in its 4th generation guise. It is currently one of the largest selling vehicles in the world. Presently, the Toyota Prius is being sold in almost 90 countries, the Philippines included.
Toyota Motor Philippines offers the Toyota Prius in a single standard but a fully-loaded variant with only one powertrain option. It is available in five colors– White Pearl, Dark Blue Mica Metallic, Emotional Red, Super White, and Silver Metallic.
The Toyota Prius is sporty looking and environmentally friendly
Toyota Prius Exterior
The overall styling of the Toyota Prius is very extroverted. Other car enthusiasts may praise this hybrid hatchback of its radical approach featuring futuristic design cues. The Prius has several design angles, which makes it too much for someone who wants it simple. Nevertheless, it is the very design that makes the Prius distinct and stands out among other vehicles.
The Toyota Prius Philippines does not get a grille. Instead, it got a sleek front air dam with a Toyota logo in blue, which depicts that the car is a hybrid. It features sharp and angular headlamps with kinks at the upper and lower corner. The fog lamps are vertical triangular with triangular housing.
The sloping down roofline gives out a coupe-like appeal. The rear end of Toyota Prius features vertical LED tail lamps. The boot lid is placed lower, and the design comes with a simple flair.
Toyota Prius Interior
Inside the Toyota Prius features a futuristic cabin. The black and white hues in the interior contributed to the car-from-the-future look of the hybrid hatchback. The dashboard is distinctly designed with a three-spoke steering wheel. The dashboard's center top got an entirely digital instrument console. The air-con vents are surrounded by blue to show its hybrid nature. The dashboard's dual-tone creates a premium look. The center console is vertically designed with a touch screen mounted at the center for navigation and media features.
The cabin of the Toyota Prius 2023 has ample space to accommodate four people. But the rear seats may feel a bit cramped – which makes it more suited for kids only.
Technology & Safety Features
The Toyota Prius got a touchscreen for navigation and media features. The climate control comes with toggle-like switches. Below it is a tiny knob-like lever. The hybrid hatchback is also equipped with other essentials such as push-button start, keyless entry, reverse camera, cruise control, outside rearview mirrors, and front driver's seat that can be adjusted electrically.
Safety is not compromised in this premium Toyota hybrid vehicle. It got a lengthy list of safety features including front, curtain, side, knee, and curtain airbags, anti-lock brake system and EBD, brake assist, Hill Descent Control, Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, ISOFIX mounts, tire pressure monitoring system, heads-up display, and Vehicle Stability Control.
Platform & Chassis
The Toyota Prius is a mid-size five-door liftback hybrid vehicle that rides on Toyota New Global Architecture. This hybrid vehicle from Toyota comes with a length of 4,540 mm, width of 1,760 mm and wheelbase of 2,700 mm. The curb weight of the Toyota Prius is 1370 kg.
The Prius gets a MacPherson strut front suspension and the torsion beam at the rear setup. The tubeless tire is wrapped with 15-inch-wheels that are fit to absorb all waviness with perfection.
Toyota Prius Engine & Drivetrain
Toyota Prius' powertrain configurations have always been its highlight point. Toyota Motor Philippines offers the Toyota Prius with only one engine option, which is the 1.8Lr Hybrid Synergy Drive, Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent, 4 Cylinder in-Line DOHC, 16 Valve. The engine is capable of producing a power output of 72 horsepower and 142 Newton-meter of torque. The 1.8L gasoline engine is mated to an Electrically Controlled Variable Transmission (CVT) with EV and Eco modes for smooth power delivery.