Toyota released pricing for the new generation of the Prius in the United Kingdom.
The latest Toyota Prius comes in four trim levels, the Active, the Business Edition, the Business Edition Plus and the Excel, and the cheapest one starts from £23,295.
Standard features include the 15-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with automatic high-beams, dual-zone air-con, smart entry on the driver’s door, push-button start, Toyota Touch 2, dual 4.2-inch color TFT, DAB radio, Road Sign Assist, Lane Departure Warning, and adaptive cruise control.
Choose the Prius Business Edition and get the extra goodies like the soft-touch cabin trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, head-up display, auto-dimming rearview mirror and smart-entry on all doors and boot. This version costs £24,195.
Next in the lineup, Toyota is offering the Prius Business Edition Plus, from £25,995. This is adding the front and rear parking sensors, Simple Intelligent Park Assist, Toyota Touch 2 with Go sat-nav and connectivity and the 17-inch alloy wheels.
Last but not least we have to mention the range-topping Excel, which starts at £27,450. For the money, customers get the Toyota 2 with Go Plus, meaning sat-nav and connectivity with added features, the JBL premium audio system, the rain-sensing wipers and the leather upholstery.
Seven exterior colors are available for the new hybrid, along with a Parking Pack (£350 on Active and Business), Protection Pack (£300) and the Black or Chrome Pack (£350).
Power comes from a 1.8-liter VVT-I Atkinson cycle gasoline engine, rated at 98PS (97HP) & 142Nm (105lb-ft) of torque and an electric motor, generating 72PS (71HP) & 163Nm (120lb-ft) of torque
The new model rides on the TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) modular platform, providing a lower center of gravity and increased structural rigidity. The 5-door body style is maintained and the overall size of the car has increased by 60mm (2.4in), 15mm (0.59in) and 20mm (0.79in), in length, width and height respectively. The wheelbase is retained at 2,700mm (106in). The 2016 Toyota Prius is available for order right away and the first customer deliveries will begin on March 1, 2016.