2016 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Will Undergo Significant Design Changes

MANILA: The craze for 2016 Toyota Prius is clearly not fading and the manufacturer have already set a new Plug-in Hybrid variant to be presented at the upcoming New York Auto Show. Being the most loved (and hated) city car across the globe, Prius 2016 was presented last september at Las Vegas bringing some interesting changes to the vehicle’s design and drivetrain. The news about the plug-in version was already in place but to everyone’s surprise, the designers at Toyota Motors have decided to raise the bar by presenting it with a new face and rear.

The changes in the face include sleeker headlamps that flow towards the chrome front with the company insignia in the center. The front air intake has also been replaced with a black colored unit that looks much sportier and masculine than the regular version. The all-new Prius hybrid will be most likely provided with larger alloy wheels and new LED-garnished housing for the foglamps. The latest change however, is the presence of a brand new tail-light cluster that connect with each other above the trunk. The drive train for the new hybrid was already revealed earlier and will be a blend of an electric motor and a 1.8-litre engine, which produce a combined output of nearly 148 hp.

The 2 different models for the latest Prius had already come under much speculation and criticism by the fans and automotive experts. This move has also been described as Toyota’s offensive strategy to lure the buyers into purchasing the obviously better looking Hybrid version, which can curb their own prospects in the global automotive industry. Nevertheless, the fan anticipation for the 2016 Toyota Prius Plug-in is extremely high and with the New York event just 9 days away, it will certainly be a gala time for Prius fans.

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