The groundbreaking new model, which combines traditional people carrier practicality with ultra-efficient performance, is also the first mainstream Toyota hybrid to use a lighter and more compact lithium-ion battery pack.
Thanks to the exceptional efficiency of its Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain and lightweight and wind-cheating aerodynamics, Prius+ in T4 trim produces 96g/km, making it the only seven-seat model on the market to come in below the 100g/km CO2 figure.
Fuel economy adds to Prius+'s attractive total ownership cost: official figures quote up to 68.9mpg.
Installing the slim lithium-ion battery neatly within the centre console avoids any intrusion on the space available for rear seat passengers and for load carrying.
Five separate folding rear seats are provided and with all of these in place, there is 200 litres of luggage space; with the third row stowed, this figure rises to 505 litres.
