Toyota Prius could be available as wagon or SUV soon
The most popular hybrid in the world is about to get a little more popular. When most people think of the Toyota Prius, they envision a small-sized hatchback; soon, there may be no standard body style that comes to mind. There’s strong word the Prius will not only be sold in its familiar sedan form, but as a wagon or SUV (or maybe both) by the end of next year.
It’s only safe to assume the decision to implement these innovative alterations to the model’s aerodynamic form comes after the great success its sedan has had in global sales since its 1997 debut in Japan. In widening its aesthetic appeal- for the fans of wagons and SUVs- the Prius model is sure to grow exponentially in sales, and also in popularity, appealing to different segments who remain environmentally conscious but require more transportation space.
For large (eco-friendly) families who can’t quite squeeze into the current smaller 4-door Prius, or for those who just enjoy the extra room, the wagon will definitely be a hit. For those who just like riding high in a larger vehicle, and want to be kind to the environment for an affordable price, they’d love the Prius SUV.
The 2010 Toyota Prius achieves 51 mpg city and 48 mpg highway in fuel economy, so for the any new body styles, we might expect the larger cars to produce the numbers of the current Prius, with improvements in technology. The only floating “definite” detail about the new Prius is that it will feature a lithium-ion battery pack, which differs from the nickel-metal-hydride cells that are currently keeping the standard Prius running.
No matter the body shapes the 2011 Prius line takes on, it will continue to carry the renowned Toyota qualities of safety, reliability and affordability. With rumored starting pricing to be around $22,000, the 2011 Prius will most likely fly out of dealerships as it always has. Until then, visit your Toyota Libertyville dealer, Classic Toyota, to test- drive the standard Prius Waukegan sedan and see what everyone raves about, or check out all the used cars Libertyville has to offer.
