Toyota Prius v
| Toyota Prius v (ZVW40/41) | |
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| Production | May 2011–present |
| Model years | 2012–present |
| Assembly | Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Takaoka plant) |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-door minivan/station wagon |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Toyota New MC platform |
| Related | Toyota Prius (XW30) |
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| Transmission | 1-speed planetary gear |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm (109.4 in) |
| Length | 4,615 mm (181.7 in) |
| Width | 1,775 mm (69.9 in) |
| Height | 1,575–1,600 mm (62.0–63.0 in) |
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The Toyota Prius v (for versatile), also named Prius α in Japan, and Prius+ in Europe, is a full hybrid gasoline-electric compact MPV/station wagon produced by Toyota Motor Corporation introduced in Japan in May 2011, in the U.S. in October 2011, and released in Europe in June 2012. The Prius v was unveiled at the January 2011 North American International Auto Show alongside the Prius c Concept, and it is the first Prius variant to be spun off from the Prius platform. According to Toyota the "v" stands for "versatility".
The Prius α is offered in the Japanese market with a nickel–metal hydride battery at a price of ¥2.35 million (US$29,000), and the lithium-ion battery version is expected to sell for ¥3 million (US$37,000). The Prius v base price in the U.S. starts at US$26,400 and is offered only with a nickel–metal hydride battery. As of April 2016[update], global sales totaled about 634,000 units, led by Japan with 428,400 units sold, representing 67.6% of global sales.
The Prius v design resembles compact based minivans prevalent in Europe and has a 0.29 drag coefficient with a shape that evolved from the Prius. The exterior styling is rounded with an extended roofline that allows the vehicle to retain the triangular silhouette symbolic of Prius. Other differences are the trapezoidal-shaped front with sharp-edged headlamps and wind-slipping aero corners for improved aerodynamics, as well as an enlarged under grille. The rear styling has a specially designed roof spoiler that improves air flow.
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