Toyota to launch a Prius sub-brand
- 13 years ago
After years of speculation, Toyota has officially announced plans to launch a Prius sub-brand. While details are limited, the first new model will be the 2012 Prius v.
Designed for "growing families with active lifestyles," the MPV is instantly recognizable as a Prius as it boasts familiar bodywork and standard 16-inch alloy wheels (17-inchers are optional). Despite the déjà vu styling, the car has a relatively large footprint as it measures 181.7 inches long, 69.9 inches wide and 62.0 inches tall. More importantly, the v rides on a 109.4 inch wheelbase which translates into a spacious cabin that has "generous rear legroom" and 34.3 cubic feet (971.2 liters) of cargo capacity behind the rear seats.
Designed for "growing families with active lifestyles," the MPV is instantly recognizable as a Prius as it boasts familiar bodywork and standard 16-inch alloy wheels (17-inchers are optional). Despite the déjà vu styling, the car has a relatively large footprint as it measures 181.7 inches long, 69.9 inches wide and 62.0 inches tall. More importantly, the v rides on a 109.4 inch wheelbase which translates into a spacious cabin that has "generous rear legroom" and 34.3 cubic feet (971.2 liters) of cargo capacity behind the rear seats.