It’s taken a great lengthy whereas, however the fifth-generation Toyota Prius has lastly been launched in Indonesia on the Gaikindo Indonesia Worldwide Auto Present (GIIAS) that opens right now. The newest iteration of Toyota’s pioneering hybrid hatchback will likely be supplied within the archipelago in each common and plug-in hybrid variations.
Solely the usual hybrid mannequin is at the moment obtainable, priced at 698,000,000 rupiah (RM202,500). Such is the anticipated low quantity that the Prius, absolutely imported from the Tsutsumi plant in Aichi, Japan, can solely be bought by way of indent order, with a minimal wait time of three months.
New it might be, however the Prius – not less than in Indonesia – nonetheless makes use of the outdated 1.8 litre hybrid powertrain, additionally discovered within the Corolla Cross Hybrid. The 2ZR-FXE VVT-i Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder petrol engine produces 98 PS and 142 Nm, and when mixed with a 95 PS/185 Nm electrical motor and eCVT, it delivers a complete system output of 140 PS.
Additionally proven on the Toyota stand is the way more potent PHEV variant. Underneath the bonnet sits a M20A-FXS 2.0 litre Dynamic Pressure engine that churns out 151 PS and 188 Nm, paired with a lustier 163 PS/208 Nm electrical motor for a complete output of 223 PS. A 13.6 kWh battery offers an all-electric vary of as much as 105 km and may be topped up utilizing an AC charger at as much as 3.7 kW, taking 4 and a half hours for a full cost.
Constructed on a revised model of the Toyota New International Structure (TNGA), the newest Prius is way sleeker than the automotive it replaces. A sweeping, extraordinarily low-slung roofline means the brand new one is a full 50 mm decrease than earlier than; couple that with the jutting entrance finish, C-shaped headlights, hidden rear door handles and full-width taillights and you find yourself with a very dramatic-looking package deal – particularly within the new Mustard hero color. Sadly, the Indonesian mannequin is saddled with the smallest 17-inch wheels.
The inside is simply as futuristic, borrowing the electrical bZ4X’s high-mounted digital instrument show that locations vehicular data nearer to the driving force’s line of sight. Indonesian patrons get the smaller nine-inch infotainment touchscreen, a freestanding unit that sits above the centre air vents.
As anticipated at this worth, the Prius comes as commonplace with the Toyota Security Sense 3.0 suite of driver assists. This contains autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management with cease and go, lane centring help and computerized excessive beam.
Now that the brand new Prius has gone on sale in ASEAN, may we count on the Prius to make its approach to Malaysia? Distributor UMW Toyota Motor already previewed the automotive on the Past Zero showcase occasion earlier this 12 months – in tasty 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Version idea kind, no much less – however the automotive’s CBU-only standing means it gained’t be eligible for any type of hybrid tax incentives. However, would you purchase this factor at over RM200,000? Hold forth within the feedback after the soar.
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