Toyota Prius 4 (XW50) Hatchback (2015-2018)
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Toyota Prius 4 (chassis code XW50) is a mid-size hatchback in production from 2015 to 2018, whereupon it received a facelift. It was powered by a 1.8L Atkinson Cycle I4 petrol engine aided by a couple of motor-generators in the e-CVT.
Compared to the Mk3 Prius, the Prius 4 boasts significant improvements in exterior and interior design. The vehicle feels much upscale, too. Moreover, Toyota introduced fully independent rear suspensions to improve the ride comfort of the vehicle.
Even though at this point hybrid drivetrains have become commonplace in the automotive industry, Toyota managed to keep the Prius a superb choice.
Another plus is the small 10.2m (33.5ft) turning circle.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 38% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb exterior design
- Very low fuel consumption
- Small turning circle
- Exceptional drivetrain reliability
Cons
- Horrible 0-100kph time
- Can't even reach 200km/h
What external reviewers found***
External score 55% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent fuel economy
- Decent range-topping standard equipment
- Comfortable to drive
- Gorgeous looks
Cons
- EV mode is still poor
- Cheap-feeling interior
- Noisy CVT gearbox
- Alternatives are more fun to drive
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Specifications
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
501 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
43.0 L / 11.4 gal
Passengers
5
Payload
415 kg / 915 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
195/65 R15, 215/45 R17
Turning Circle
10.2 m / 33.5 ft
Construction
Battery | Capacity
1.3 kWh (gross)
Body Style
5-door hybrid Hatchback
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
123 mm / 4.8 in
Size | Height
1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length
4540 mm / 178.7 in
Size | Width
1760 mm / 69.3 in
Track Width | Front
1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Weight
1375.0 kg / 3031.4 lbs
Wheel Size
15 in, 17 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
10.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
10.1 sec
CO2 Emission
70 ~ 76 g/km
Fuel Economy
3.0 L/100km / 78.4 MPG (combined) | 2.9 L/100km / 81.1 MPG (urban) | 3.1 L/100km / 75.9 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph
Towing Capacity
725 kg / 1598 lbs (w/o brakes)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine
2ZR-FXE
Engine | Bore
80.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Engine | Displacement
1.8 L / 109.7 cu-in / 1798.0 cc
Engine | Power
98.0 hp / 73.1 kW + 72.0 hp / 53.7 kW (electric motor)
Engine | Specific Output
54.5 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
88.3 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
142 Nm / 104.7 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm + 163 Nm / 120.2 lb-ft
Engine | Type
multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Production
Availability
2015 ~ 2018
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External Reviews
carmagazine[1]
Reviewer score 70%First car to use Toyota's TNGA (Toyota Next Generation Architecture) It's got a stiff new bodyshell and is the first Prius to ditch the cheap torsion beam rear end for a more sophisticated independent arrangement. The Atkinson-cycle 1.8-litre petrol engine gets another outing with some minor changes, although it's mated to a more compact transmission.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Excellent fuel economy
Cons
- Alternatives are more fun to drive
- EV mode is still poor
carmagazine[2]
Reviewer score 40%Seven-seater version of Toyota's popular hybrid. All trims now sporting a multimedia touchscreen with Bluetooth, DAB and a reversing camera. New Excel Plus trim also gets DVD screens on the back of the front seats as standard. Despite tall tyres and generous dollops of body roll, the secondary ride's not quite as smooth as you might hope.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Decent range-topping standard equipment
Cons
- Cheap-feeling interior
- Noisy CVT gearbox
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References
- ^ Toyota Prius (2016) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/toyota/toyota-prius-2016-review/. 2015-11-24. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
- ^ Toyota Prius Plus (2015) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/toyota/toyota-prius-plus-2015-review/. 2015-05-25. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
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