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2012 Toyota Prius V

HI-RES GALLERY: 2012 Toyota Prius V


V for versatility. That's the 2012 Toyota Prius V's hook, and though it drops the "MP" from MPV, it's precisely that--and awfully familiar, too.

It not only looks a lot like the standard Prius hatch, but with the Ford C-Max and its hybrid variants fresh in our minds, it looks rather like those C-segment MPVs as well.

As the first all-new member of the coming Toyota Prius family, the Prius V delivers a new take on the world's most familiar hybrid.  The differences for the Prius V are few, but significant: it gets 50 percent more cargo space, and a first for a Toyota hybrid with an optional retractable panoramic moonroof. Split folding 60/40 rear seats enable many configurations for passengers and cargo, while fuel economy is a strong 42 mpg city, 38 mpg highway for 40 mpg combined--less than the standard Prius hatch, but still good for a roomy MPV.

The Prius V will also be one of the first Toyota models available with the new Entune multimedia system, boosting the synthesis of mobile apps with the in-car experience.

Intended as a more family-oriented hybrid, safety and infotainment options are at the forefront of the feature sheet, though it will largely share options and abilities with its standard Prius sibling.

The Prius V will be on sale at Toyota dealers later this summer.

Also announced at the Prius V unveiling is the Prius C Concept, the next member to join the Prius family of cars, and as the C intimates, it's a more compact, B-segment five-door hatch. The design is still fairly out there as it's a concept, but you can see the gist of what will eventually arrive as a production model.

For live images of the 2012 Prius V, visit GreenCarReports.


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Comments (7)

  1. By Mainline Posted: 1/10/2011 11:05am PST

    Nelsdon Iverson, do your homework! I drive a 2010 Prius-V (upper-case). The new larger Prius is a Prius-v (lower case). Prius has had a 'V' model with 17" wheels, and different sport steering for the last 2 years (also with fog lights, leather, etc., etc.) The 'I' model is for fleet sales only (not to John Q. Public), and the 'V' model has been, and continues to be the top of the Prius line.
     
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  2. By Bob Posted: 1/10/2011 11:16am PST

    @ Mainline Bhhhaaawwwaaaa your kidding me, ranting over the fact that you drive a top of the line "Liberal Cruiser", sad so sad..... The true irony is that although your car says your green in reality your no different than Mr. SUV althouh, wait a minute, Mr. SUV can be recycled where as your gargantuan battery after its five year life cycle cannot.....
     
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  3. By Mark Posted: 1/10/2011 11:28am PST

    Amazing dashboard!
     
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  4. By Eric Posted: 1/10/2011 1:11pm PST

    The exterior looks Ok to me but still lacking some LED lights for the front and tail, interior looks like my grandpa's 1988 Corolla with an LCD display, If you look at the materials, the door handles and seats, it looks very cheap to me with no design. Still using the same old Corolla.Year 2011 technology shouldn't be like that especially if comparing with Ford's C-Max. 5 Years down the road,your cost for replacing that stupid battery will make you think...why did I get a Prius?
     
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  5. Nelson avatar Nelson Ireson Posted: 1/10/2011 2:02pm PST

    Mainline, I know Toyota wants to use an italicized lower-case v for their name, but that's about as reader-unfriendly as you can get. I use the capital V as it's a proper name, and skip the italics to keep things sane. Sorry if you don't like it, but really, doesn't it smell just as sweet?
     
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  6. By Keegan Jones Posted: 1/10/2011 7:36pm PST

    Um, you guys who are stating that the battery in the prius only lasts for five years should do your homework. Consumer reports recently tested a ten year old, 200,000+ mile prius that had the original battery in it, and it worked just as well as on day one. I've read of multiple instances where this is occurring. I dunno where you are getting this info, but the vast majority of prius batteries last much longer than 5 years if properly maintained.
     
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  7. By OrthodoxAtheist Posted: 1/10/2011 8:09pm PST

    @Bob... when trying to mock/insult someone, be sure to use the correct spelling of the word you're (as opposed to 'your') otherwise you just end up making yourself look dumb, instead of your 'target'. You scored 2 out of 4. :)
    As for the battery not being recyclable... give it 5 years and it will be. When there is demand, and money, there is invention.
     
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