A new crossover based on the Prius has been spotted on tests.
German photospin photographed on the Nurburgring track, the new model of Toyota, which can be a test mule of the crossover of the Toyota Prius.
In fact, as we know, the Toyota Prius+ is a seven-seat minivan with a rechargeable hybrid powertrain introduced on the market in 2011. But in recent years some manufacturers began to develop on the basis of the minivans crossovers, and I think Toyota also decided to go this route. This is understandable, given that the SUV market is now growing very strong pace, and to develop absolutely new models need considerable investments (much easier to alter a minivan in crossover).
The test mule spotted at the Nurburgring, has the form of a compact crossover Toyota RAV4, but its front end is very similar to the Prius (front lights generally taken unchanged from the standard hatchback Prius). This suggests that the Japanese want to make a small minivan crossover.
Judging by the spy photos, the test mule is considerably greater than the seven-seat MPV. Attention increased ground clearance and new alloy wheels.
The Prius has always stood out for its hybrid powertrain, so the crossover based on it, apparently, too will get it. It is not excluded that the Japanese will upgrade this unit, so he became more powerful than 126 HP (it is necessary to compensate for the increased weight).
Next week, Tokyo will host the international auto show, which will be attended by the company Toyota. There she will show some of his new concepts (Tj Cruiser, Sports and GR HV Concept-i Ride). Maybe there will bring the crossover based on the Prius.
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