The dramatically redesigned 2023 Toyota Prius sedan makes its Canadian debut early subsequent 12 months.

It can be supplied in two grades, XLE AWD and Restricted AWD.

The 2023 Toyota Prius XLE AWD, begins at $38,310. It comes customary with 19-inch alloy wheels, an eight-inch touchscreen, heated steering wheel, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and extra.

The Restricted AWD begins at $44,810 It consists of all customary XLE AWD options and provides a 12.3-inch touchscreen, JBL premium audio system with eight audio system, a hard and fast glass roof, heated and ventilated entrance seats, an influence again door, a digital key, a panoramic view monitor, digital rearview mirror, superior park, and entrance and rear parking help with computerized braking and extra.

The Toyota Security Sense 3.0 System is customary on each.

Below the hood, the 2023 Prius has a bigger 2.0-litre engine and a revised hybrid system that delivers greater than 60 per cent further mixed system horsepower. It has a 196 web horsepower, up from 121 of the outgoing mannequin. Most engine torque for the brand new era climbs practically 16 per cent, as much as 139 pound payment of torque from 120. 

Mixed gas consumption stands at 4.8 litre per 100 kilometres.

Engineers have repackaged the plug-in’s battery. It was once underneath the rear cargo space. Now, it is underneath the seats, delivering more room within the again to haul issues.

NEW STYLING

Up to date styling of this era begins with a entrance face that employs the brand new hammerhead language seen within the bZ4X all-electric crossover.

The automotive retains its hatchback configuration. However it’s decrease and wider than the present mannequin and only a tad bit longer with an extended wheelbase. The cabin’s roof peak can be pulled again for a sportier, rear-slung look.

The rear door deal with is hidden within the window body, a trick pulled from Toyota’s C-HR.

Across the again, Toyota ditches the love-it-or-leave-it zig-zag taillights for a minimalist mild bar that stretches throughout behind and dips into the rear fender with a neat nook crease.

New colors, Chopping Edge and Guardian Grey, can be found alongside Wind Chill Pearl, Black, Supersonic Pink or Reservoir Blue.

The 2023 Prius, imported from Japan, is predicted to reach in dealerships within the first quarter of 2023.

Automotive Information contributed to this report.