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2016 marks the 4th generation of the Toyota Prius and with it, a new chapter. As the first mass production gasoline/electric hybrid vehicle, Toyota affectionately calls it “Disrupter” and to date, sales top 3.5 million globally. One of the biggest selling points has always been fuel economy, which rises to 54 city, 50 highway, and 52 combined for most 2016 models.
Yet, fuel economy is only one of many benefits stemming from Prius’ creative engineering. There’s more performance in the 2016 Toyota Prius than expected.
For example, if we parked the new Prius next to the Scion FR-S, the front badging would be the same height.
Despite being the brunt end of jokes and carrying certain stigmas, the Toyota Prius has the last laugh; “disrupting” automotive norms today as it did 15 years ago when it first entered showrooms. Winds of Change
The 2016 Toyota Prius cut its teeth during wind tunnel testing. As designers worked, the vision of a runner poised in starting blocks returned to their heads. That sleek definition of a runner’s stance, turned into forward motion when the gun fires brought forth a fresh Triangle Silhouette.
The Triangle Silhouette appeared first in the 3rd generation Prius.
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The 2016 Toyota Prius is longer, lower, and wider, with more interior room. The roof peak is advanced forward by 6.7 inches to further reduce drag without compromising rear-seat headroom. Spec...