Images: Toyota XW20.I Prius (2003-05)
Released in October 2003, the Toyota XW20 Series I (XW20.I) Prius was a hybrid-powered liftback. Manufactured in Japan, the XW20 Prius was powered by a 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder petrol engine and permanent magnet AC electric motor drawing power from a 500 volt nickel-metal hydride battery. Drive was directed via a continuously variable transmission (CVT) to the front wheels… Read full Toyota XW20 Prius review
Images: Toyota XW20.II Prius (2005-09)
Released in November 2005, the Toyota XW20 Series II (XW20.II) Prius introduced a minor facelift and improved equipment levels for the i-Tech variant. The Toyota XW20.II Prius could be identified by its revised front mask with new headlights, a front lip spoiler and chrome-finish front grille; there were also new tail-lights. Inside, there were easier-to-read revised instruments, soft padding for the instrument panel and the rear seat was repositioned with a lower hip point.
