Images: Toyota XW30.I Prius (2009-12)
Released in July 2009, the Toyota XW30 Series I (XW30.I) Prius was a five-door hybrid liftback. Manufactured in Japan, the XW30 Prius was powered by Toyota’s 1.8-litre 2ZR-FXE Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine and a permanent magnet AC electric motor which drew power from nickel-metal hydride batteries. Power was directed to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission… Read full Toyota XW30 Prius review
Images: Toyota XW30.II Prius (2012-15)
Released in March 2012, the Toyota XW30 Series II (XW30.II) Prius introduced structural, mechanical and cosmetic updates. The XW30.II Prius had a stiffer chadswas due to structural reinforcements and additional spot welds. Furthermore, the suspension tune was softened for greater ride comfort, the steering column was strengthened for improved steering feel and additional sound-proofing reduced cabin noise. The Toyota XW30.II Prius could be identified by its front bumper with LED daytime running lights, larger trapezoidal lower grille, repositioned fog lights, new tail-lights and alloy wheel designs. Inside, there were new front seats, darker-coloured materials with soft-touch finishes, a centre console cup holder, silver inserts on the centre console and air vents, repositioned auxiliary input/USB/12 volt terminal (moved to the front of the centre console).
