Toyota Prius V

Toyota Prius v
Toyota Prius v
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Model code	XW40
Also called	Toyota Prius α (Japan); Toyota Prius+ (Europe and Singapore); Toyota Grand Prius+ (Benelux); Daihatsu Mebius (Japan, 2013–2021);
Production	May 2011 – March 2021
Model years	2012–2017 (US); 2012-2018 (Canada);
Assembly	Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Takaoka plant)
Designer	Kousuke Kubo; Mineo Imaiida; Masanori Kinoshita (2009);
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door wagon
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Toyota New MC platform
Related	Toyota Prius (XW30)
Powertrain
Engine	Toyota Hybrid System; Gasoline engine:; 1.8 L 2ZR-FXE I4 Dual VVT-i (Atkinson cycle); Power: 98 hp (73 kW) at 5200 rpm; Torque: 105 lb⋅ft (142 N⋅m) at 4000 rpm; Hybrid system total: 134 hp (100 kW);
Transmission	1-speed planetary gear
Battery	1.3 kWh Nickel–metal hydride (five seater); 1.0 kWh lithium-ion battery (7-seat);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,780 mm (109.4 in)
Length	4,615 mm (181.7 in)
Width	1,775 mm (69.9 in)
Height	1,575–1,600 mm (62.0–63.0 in)
Curb weight	1,450–1,470 kg (3,196.7–3,240.8 lb)

The Toyota Prius v (for versatile), also named Prius α (pronounced as Alpha) in Japan, and Prius+ in Europe and Singapore, is a hybrid gasoline-electric automobile produced by Toyota introduced in Japan in May 2011, in the U.S. in October 2011, and released in Europe in June 2012. The Prius v was unveiled at the January 2011 North American International Auto Show alongside the Prius c Concept, and it is the first Prius variant to be spun off from the Prius platform. According to Toyota the "v" stands for "versatility". It is a compact MPV with a standard full hybrid drivetrain.

The Prius α was offered in the Japanese market with both nickel–metal hydride battery and lithium-ion battery. The Prius v in the U.S. was offered only with a nickel–metal hydride battery. As of April 2016, global sales totaled about 634,000 units, led by Japan with 428,400 units sold, representing 67.6% of global sales.