First toyota prius 1997. The toyota prius xw10 is a subcompact hybrid car that was produced by toyota between 1997 and 2003 in japan. The first generation prius was launched in october 1997 as the worlds first mass produced hybrid passenger vehicle. It was the beginning of the hybrid revolution and it all started when the japanese car maker helped an engine with an electric motor.
Combining a small gasoline engine and an electric motor through a sophisticated control system the prius uses gasoline power only when necessary to supplement electric propulsion or to recharge its batteries. 2000 first generation prius launched in the uk. In 1997 toyota introduced its four passenger prius hybrid to the japanese market.
October 1997 toyota prius officially unveiled to the press for the first time. The 1997 toyota prius was a milestone in the car industry. The first generation prius nhw10 was available only in japan though it has been imported privately to at least the united states united kingdom australia failed verification dubious discuss.
The xw10 is divided into the nhw10 and its nhw11 counterpart both of which represent the first generation of prius series. In 1997 toyota introduced the very first mass produced hybrid vehicle to the general public in japan and released it worldwide in 2001. With a body compact enough to be registered with a 5 series number plate the first generation prius was a stockier sedan than the current generation.
In 2000 with a base price of 20000 plus 855 delivery minus a tantalizing 2000 federal tax credit for its ultra low emission vehicle status. Here are some highlights from the life of the toyotas most notable hybrid. The toyota prius is the first mass produced hybrid car and was released 2 years ahead of other manufacturers.
Its domestic launch in late 1997 marked the culmination of a concerted five year effort by toyota motor corporation to develop and bring to market a practical low emission family vehicle. The first generation prius went on sale in the us. That same year in.
The first prius model nhw10 went on sale on 10 december 1997. First generation prius launched in japan. December 10 1997 prius goes on sale to the public in japan fully two years ahead of any other manufacturer.
The first generation prius was launched in december 1997 and arrived in the hampshire constabulary was one of the first fleets to try the car uk in autumn 2000. May 1997 first media test drive event takes place at the higashi fuji proving grounds.
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