Images: Toyota ZVW40.I Prius v (2012-14)
Released in May 2012, the Toyota ZVW40 Series I (ZVW40.I) Prius v was a seven-seat hybrid wagon. Manufactured in Japan, the Prius v (‘v’ for versatility) was powered by a 1.8-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine and an electric motor which drew power from lithium-ion batteries. Furthermore, power was directed to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission. The Prius v range initially consisted of a single, unnamed variant, though an i-Tech variant was available from November 2012… Read full Toyota Prius v review
Images: Toyota ZVW40.II Prius v (2015-17)
Released in Australia in June 2015, the ZVW40 Series II (ZVW40.II) Prius v introduced updated styling, upgraded interiors and new features. The ZVW40.II Prius v could be identified by its new upper grille, a trapezoidal gloss black lower grille, more prominent Toyota badge which extended the forward line of the bonnet, slim profile headlights and vertical LED daytime running lights. At the rear, there was a new combination lamp design for tail-lights, new licence-plate trim and rear bumper with integrated diffuser.
