Toyota Launches Redesigned "Prius PHV" in Japan
15 February 2017 - 3:53PM
JCN Newswire (English)
Toyota Motor Corporation announces the launch of the redesigned
Prius PHV in Japan, and sales will begin at all Toyota, Toyopet,
Toyota Corolla and Netz dealers nationwide on February 15.
- EV mode range expanded to 68.2 km(1). Achieves high fuel
efficiency of 37.2 km/L(2) as a hybrid vehicle even after the
battery has been depleted.
- Users can choose from a variety of charging methods: normal
charging (200V or 100V), quick charging(3), and solar charging
system(4).
- Safe, secure, and convenient navigation service, T-Connect, has
been provided using the Toyota-first 11.6-inch T-Connect SD
navigation system(5) and DCM5(6).
Toyota has been working on enhancing its product lineup
significantly, and is positioning plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) as
the pillar of next-generation environmental vehicles after hybrid
vehicles (HVs).
With the new Prius PHV, Toyota has greatly advanced on the
environmental performance that is characteristic of the Prius
lineup, along with the powerful and smooth drive which is an
attribute of an electric vehicle (EV). Futuristic advanced
equipment has been added and charging convenience greatly improved,
thus evolving the new Prius PHV into a prime vehicle.
During short-distance drives, such as daily commuting and shopping
trips, a plug-in hybrid operates as an electric vehicle (EV) and
does not consume any gasoline. At the same time, it can be driven
over long distances as a hybrid vehicle (HV) even after the battery
charge is depleted. Toyota positions PHVs as the core vehicle
segment in the company's Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050-where
the goal is to achieve a society in which cars, people and the
environment co-exist harmoniously - and plans to continue
strengthening this product line.
In January 2012, Toyota launched the Prius PHV with the goal of
promoting vehicle electrification. To date, sales of the Prius PHV
have totaled approximately 22,000 units in Japan, and approximately
75,000 units worldwide, including the U.S. and Europe.
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Grade A
New Welcab versions (special features have been installed by
Toyota) will also be launched in April. A new model with a rotating
and tilting front passenger seat makes it easier for a person
requiring assistance to get in and out of the vehicle, thus easing
the burden on the caregiver.
Monthly sales target for Japan
2,500 units
Assembly plant
Tsutsumi plant, Toyota Motor Corporation
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices
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Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices for Welcab Variants
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Vehicle Outline
1. Fusion of Environmental Performance and Driving Performance
- The use of a large-capacity, lithium-ion battery, combined with
efficiency improvements in the plug-in hybrid system, has increased
the EV mode range to 68.2 km and the maximum EV mode speed to 135
km/h7, thus greatly expanding the electric-only range.
- The Prius PHV also features a dual motor drive system, using both
the electric motor and the generator as the drive force, to achieve
powerful acceleration performance.
- The use of a dedicated heater for the traction battery and the
world's first8 automatic air conditioner with a heat pump and gas
injection function which helps prevent the engine from coming on
during EV mode operation.
- The 1.8-liter high-efficiency engine achieves a high hybrid fuel
efficiency of 37.2 km/L.
Plug-in Hybrid System Specifications
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2. Enhanced Charging System
-Standard charging uses AC100V/6A from a standard household outlet
and it therefore requires no special wiring9. Outside of the home,
the Prius PHV can be charged at Toyota dealers (approximately 4,200
charging stations10) and at any of the charging spots
(approximately 14,600 spots11) operated by Nippon Charge Service
LLC (Minato-ku, Tokyo)11.
Charging methods and time needed
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- The Prius PHV features the world's first8 "solar charging system"
in mass-produced cars. This system supplies energy from sunlight to
the traction battery while the vehicle is parked, supplying the
amount of electricity sufficient for driving the vehicle a maximum
of around 6.1 km/day (approximately 2.9 km/day on average)13. While
the vehicle is being driven, this system helps to improve fuel
efficiency by recharging the auxiliary battery.
- When the newly added EV Power Supply Mode has been selected, the
vehicle's external electrical power supply function can supply
household electricity without the engine being turned on. In
addition, when the HV Power Supply Mode has been selected, the
Prius PHV (with the engine running) can supply electricity for
about two days at a maximum output level of 1,500W, when starting
with a full tank of gasoline. The Prius PHV thus helps to support
Toyota's disaster recovery support activities. For example,
vehicles equipped with the external power supply function can be
introduced into company fleets and loaned out following
disasters.
3. Advanced and Emotional Exterior Styling
Exterior Styling
Front
A sharp futuristic face with an advanced look has been made
possible with a large grille featuring clear acrylic resin and quad
LED headlights. The headlights are equipped with the Adaptive
High-beam System, which recognizes other vehicles, based on the
taillights of the vehicle ahead and the headlights of on-coming
vehicles, and shields them from the high-beam light by controlling
the light-projection areas using 16 LEDs located on the left and
right sides finely.
Rear
The rear design is a distinctive feature of the Prius PHV, which
includes the "double-bubble" glass in the rear window, high-mount
brake lights connected by a single red line, and rear combination
lamps.
For the first time in a Toyota brand vehicle, the rear hatch uses
CFRP14, which allows for its unique outline and light weight.
Side
A longer rear overhang has been utilized to achieve a carefree and
speedy profile.
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Grade A; Double-bubble window
Body color
A total of nine colors are available, including the newly
developed, exhilarating, and attractive Spirited Aqua Metallic.
4. Latest Equipment
- The Toyota-first 11.6-inch T-Connect SD navigation system and
DCM, which are standard (except in the S grade), improves
visibility and operability. Additionally, the diverse T-Connect DCM
Package connected vehicle service, which assures customers a safe,
secure, and convenient experience with their vehicles, is provided
free of charge for the first three years following vehicle
registration. Other features provided include, the e-Care, where
service operators and dealers can send appropriate advice based on
information transmitted from the vehicle should a warning light
come on, as well as the Pocket PHV smartphone application which are
exclusively for PHVs, enabling users to remotely check and control
vehicle charging, operate the air conditioner, and search for
charging stations.
5. Safety Performance
- Toyota Safety Sense P, a collision avoidance assist package, is
offered as standard in all grades. The Prius PHV has achieved
ASV17++, the highest rating in the JNCAP15 Preventive Safety
Performance Assessment16, and the Five Star Award - the highest
ranking in the JNCAP's new overall evaluation for vehicle
safety18.
(1) Regardless of the remaining battery charge, the EV driving mode
may automatically be switched over to hybrid driving mode depending
on the state of the engine and traction battery, air conditioner
usage, driving mode (rapid acceleration, exceeding the set vehicle
speed), and road conditions (hill climbing). Based on the JC08
Japanese test cycle for EV mode range (on a fully charged battery)
and verified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and
Tourism of Japan
(2) Under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport
and Tourism's JC08 test cycle
(3) Standard on all grades, except for S. Manufacturer option on
Grade S.
(4) Manufacturer option on grade S and S Navigation Package.
(5) Standard on all grades, except for S.
(6) DCM: Data Communication Module
(7) Measured by Toyota
(8) As of February 2017. According to Toyota Motor Corporation.
(9) If a grounded outdoor outlet is available, it can also be used.
A locking electrical outlet must be replaced with a high-durability
outlet.
(10) As of November 2016
(11) Nippon Charge Service LLC: The company was established by four
Japanese automobile manufacturers, including Toyota, in order to
promote the establishment of a charging network, with the goal of
popularizing electric vehicles.
Website: http://www.nippon-juden.co.jp/
(12) Offered as standard in all grades, except for S. Available as
an option in the S grade
(13) Maximum amount of charge generated by the solar charging
system while the vehicle is parked, converted into travelling
distance according to the JC08 Japan test cycle. Calculated based
on the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association Labeling Guidelines
(FY2015), taking into account the various losses incurred in
on-board systems. Solar radiation amount calculated based on the
daily data in an average year between 1990 and 2009 in the Nagoya
district (source: NEDO).
(14) CFRP: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics
(15) Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP): vehicle safety
information provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and the National Agency for Automotive
Safety and Victims' Aid since FY1996. The information comprises
results of safety evaluations for commercially available vehicles
based on tests including collision safety performance tests,
pedestrian protection performance tests and active safety
performance tests.
(16) This assessment structure was introduced by JNCAP in FY2015.
It assesses the performance of automatic braking systems that
support avoidance of collision with vehicles and pedestrians ahead,
lane departure alarms, and systems that provide rear view
information.
(17) ASV: Advanced Safety Vehicle
(18) This assessment structure integrates vehicle occupant
protection and pedestrian protection performance during collisions
under a single assessment structure, providing an overall safety
evaluation for automobiles with the assignment of one to five
stars.
Link to the "Prius PHV" webpage (Japanese only):
http://toyota.jp/priusphv/
Link to the "Prius PHV Welcab" webpage (Japanese only):
http://toyota.jp/priusphv/welcab/
About Toyota
Supported by people around the world, Toyota Motor Corporation
(TSE:7203; NYSE:TM), has endeavored since its establishment in 1937
to serve society by creating better products. As of the end of
December 2013, Toyota conducts its business worldwide with 52
overseas manufacturing companies in 27 countries and regions.
Toyota's vehicles are sold in more than 170 countries and regions.
For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com.
Source: Toyota
Contact:
Toyota
Public Affairs Division
Global Communications Department
Toyota Motor Corporation
Tel: +81-3-3817-9926
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