Toyota prius first hybrid car. Toyota wanted a progressive name for its new hybrid car so they chose prius which in latin means to go before. Image via toyota hybrid history. Debut in 2001 and sold only 15000 units that first year.
In 1997 however toyota were the first to successfully overcome the many engineering challenges and subsequently launched the prius the worlds first mass market hybrid. The first mass produced hybrid vehicle. For toyota hybrid plug in hybrid and fuel cell and battery electric vehicles beginning with model year 2020 the hybrid hv battery is covered for 10 years from original date of first use or 150000 miles whichever comes first.
The toyota prius was the worlds first mass produced petrol electric hybrid vehicle. Sales reached the 1 million mark and today global sales. Nhw10 19972000 in 1995 toyota debuted a hybrid concept car at the tokyo motor show with testing following a year later.
Its domestic launch in late 1997 marked the culmination of a concerted five year effort. The first prius model nhw10 went on sale on 10 december 1997. History of toyota cars history of the toyota camry history of the toyota carina history of the toyota celica history of the toyota corolla.
More grip with hybrid awd i. Since the earliest days of the car as far back as 1898 automotive manufacturers were attempting to build a vehicle with a combined internal combustion engine and electric motor. Ready for the 21st century as an innovator the first generation model was designed to stand out a formula newer evolutions would repeat over the years.
For toyota hybrid plug in hybrid and fuel cell and battery electric vehicles beginning with model year 2020 the hybrid hv battery is covered for 10 years from original date of first use or 150000 miles whichever comes first. Power to all wheels provides extra control in low grip conditions giving you added peace of mind when you really need. Until october 1997 when toyota began selling the first generation prius.
The prius is the first car in its class to benefit from an intelligent all wheel drive system awd i. The least expensive 2021 toyota prius is the 2021 toyota prius l eco 4dr hatchback 18l 4cyl gaselectric hybrid cvt. 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.