Why did toyota drop the prius v. The prius c hatchback and the prius v wagonminivan. The toyota prius c is in its last days. The prius v was unveiled at the january 2011 north american international auto show.
Speaking to green car reports toyota communications manager corey proffitt said. In october 2011 and released in europe in june 2012. However with an incredible lineup of hybrids including the stylish prius and adventurous rav4 hybrid theres a toyota thats sure to bring plenty of versatility and efficiency to your next family outing.
The toyota prius v for versatile also named prius a pronounced as alpha in japan and prius in europe and singapore is a full hybrid gasoline electric compact mpv produced by toyota motor corporation introduced in japan in may 2011 in the us. Several years ago toyota decided to expand its prius lineup by offering the popular hybrid in different body styles other than the liftback. Prius v was discontinued in 2017 making the 2017 prius v the last model year.