CAR Magazine UK drives the new Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid - destined for UK shores in 2024 - with specs, driving impressions and our verdict
You may recall the new Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid wasn’t originally destined for these shores. Well, Toyota UK has had a change of heart, deciding to offer the fastest, funkiest, and most desirable Prius in the UK after all to do battle with theBy pushing the peak of the roof towards the rear of the car and lowering it significantly, a far more athletic shape has been created.
The new chassis is more than up to the task, with direct, precise steering that makes stringing together a few corners a far more pleasant experience. Just don’t expect much feel through the steering wheel’s rim. It even sounds less annoying than before. In most situations the engine’s note will still be rising slightly by the time you’ve finished accelerating, and it sounds a little rortier than before. Hitting motorway speeds from a standstill as quickly as possible will get the engine holding revs unnaturally as before, but we can live with that.
Most functions are taken care of by a large, responsive and sharp touchscreen infotainment system, although we’re pleased to see physical controls on the dash and steering wheel. A big digital display is perched high on the dash in Peugeot iCockpit style for speed, hybrid info and everything else a driver might want. It’s sharp and easy to control via the steering wheel while its positioning keeps your eyes closer to the road.
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