Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is a five-seat hatchback that has been in production since 2012. It is powered by a four-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 1,798 cm³ and a power output of 73 kW, weighing 1,500 kg kerb weight. The vehicle measures 4,480 mm in length. According to safety databases, there have been 6 recalls registered in EU Safety Gate and 27 recalls in the NHTSA (US).
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2012 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid |
| Displacement | 1,800 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 4.7 l/100 km |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (from registration data). 3 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 5.3 l/100 km | 2001–2009 |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 4.7 l/100 km | 2010–2022 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 4.2 l/100 km | 2023–2027 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Other Toyota models
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Recalls & safety
1 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.
NHTSA campaign 17V718000 · reported 15/11/2017
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Toyota recalls.