Toyota has unveiled the latest Prius at an occasion on the eve of the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, and it says the mannequin is probably the most fuel-efficient entry within the lineup thus far. The firm designed the 2023 Prius, which is able to are available in LE, XLE and Limited grades, with a low middle of gravity, a wider stance and a decrease driving place. Its roofline is 2 inches decrease than its predecessor’s, and it’s one inch wider on the rear. Toyota was clearly going for a extra sporty, fashionable look, aided by the bigger wheels within the XLE and Limited variants. 

Of course, the brand new Prius comes with efficiency enhancements, as effectively. It makes use of Toyota’s fifth technology hybrid powertrain and a brand new lithium-ion battery, which affords a 15 p.c enhance in output in comparison with the lineup’s outdated nickel metallic battery know-how. That means the corporate was in a position to develop a smaller and lighter battery for the automobile with out compromising its efficiency. But since Prius continues to be a hybrid and would not solely depend on electrical energy for energy, Toyota has additionally geared up it with a much bigger two-liter fuel engine. 

The automaker says the Front-Wheel Drive variants have a 194 horsepower output and may go from 0 to 60 mph inside 7.2 seconds, quicker than the outgoing FWD autos’ 9.8 seconds. The All-Wheel Drive fashions have a 196 horsepower output and the aptitude to speed up from 0 to 60 mph in 7 seconds. All fashions have three drive modes: Eco, which reinforces gasoline financial system, and Power and Sport modes, which enhance throttle responsiveness. 

Other options embrace half a dozen USB-C ports and the Toyota Audio Multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Toyota’s Connected Service Drive Connect additionally offers house owners entry to an clever assistant that may comply with voice activated instructions and cloud navigation, which might obtain the newest out there map, site visitors and routing info from the cloud. And in case drivers are actually having a troublesome time discovering the best way to their subsequent vacation spot, they’ll additionally use the Destination Assist characteristic to speak to a reside agent any time of day

For driver help, the automobile has Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, in addition to Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking on all variants. The Limited model has a Panoramic View Monitor that gives a reside rotating 360-degree view across the automobile and a hands-free system that may assist drivers with parallel parking or backing right into a parking area. 

In addition, the 2023 Prius will include the newest model of Toyota’s Safety Sense technology, which permits a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering help and cruise management. A brand new addition to the characteristic and to Prius as a complete is proactive driving help that permits light braking into curves or when it senses a automobile, pedestrian or bike owner forward of the automobile. 

Toyota has but to disclose the pricing and availability of the 2023 Prius, however it guarantees to make one other announcement with these particulars earlier than the 12 months ends.