Toyota’s Prius+, the only seven-seater hybrid on sale in the UK, has been updated for 2015 with a revised exterior, plus interior modifications as well as more equipment. Full details on 2015 costs will be revealed nearer the release date, with the vehicle expected at the end of 2014.
Although the styling updates are far from a radical redesign of the 2012-launched model, the new design has a somewhat fresher appearance. At the front, there’s a new gloss black grille style as well as badge, in addition to wise LED headlights with extra LED daytime running lights.
At the rear there’s a new bumper design, plus refreshed tailamps as well as number plate trim. There are also two new colours to select from on the European version of the car: Dark Sherry metallic as well as mindset Black mica. Uk colours will be revealed at a later date.
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The cabin gets a bit more treatment, with a silver metallic surface to some switchgear, in addition to additional chrome trim around the air vents as well as dashboard. most importantly, there is now Toyota’s ‘Touch 2’ touchscreen multimedia system, which includes Bluetooth as well as a reversing camera. This can be upgraded with sat-nav, online web traffic info as well as a text-to-speech function.
Electric seats are now available, in addition to Intelligent Park help as well as Hill-Start Assist. The driver info display, which shows battery levels, powertrain modes as well as fuel economy, has likewise been updated with additional features.
Toyota has done some work to enhance the trip as well as handling of the Prius+, making modifications to the suspension damping force. There is likewise much better noise insulation to reduce road noise, as well as the powertrain has been made compliant with new EU6 emissions standards.
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