The Toyota Prius (/ ˈ p r iː ə s / PREE-əss) (Japanese: トヨタ・プリウス, Hepburn: Toyota Puriusu) is a compact/small family liftback (supermini/subcompact sedan until 2003) produced by Toyota. The Prius has a hybrid drivetrain, combined with an …

Apr 22, 2020 · Motoring journalist Craig Cheetham recalls the impact made by the Prius Mk1 when it launched in Europe two decades ago.

The Toyota Prius (XW10) is a subcompact hybrid car that was produced by Toyota between 1997 and 2003 in Japan. [2] The XW10 is divided into the NHW10 and its NHW11 counterpart, both of which represent the first generation of Prius series.

Apr 30, 2023 · A trailblazer when it first appeared in December 1997, the Prius was the first mass-produced hybrid, and is now one of Toyota’s most famous models. Endorsed by celebrities and minicab drivers the world over, how does the first version of …

Mar 1, 2001 · Toyota's own five-speed Echo pulled a lofty 33 mpg on the same drive while offering nearly identical interior space, a 0-to-60-mph time 4.2 seconds quicker, and an as …

Mar 31, 2020 · The first-generation Toyota Prius was the first Prius model to come to the U.S. market. Here's a look back at its history and design.

Explore the Toyota Prius I detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info.

Feb 18, 2025 · It’s quieter, more refined and more comfortable over bumps, making it an easier car to live with day-to-day. The main difference between these two cars is that the new one is a plug-in hybrid, whereas the Mk1 is self-charging.

Jun 2, 2016 · Launched in Japan in December 1997, it was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid car, beating the slinky Honda Insight to the punch by almost two years. And while the original Insight looked like a freshly landed UFO, the first Prius looked, well, like a UFO in which the F stands for “fugly”.

Jun 21, 2002 · Debut of the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain, featuring 1.5-litre petrol engine and electric motor; On sale in the UK from 2000 to 2004