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Toyota Prius 4 (XW50)

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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%

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%

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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External Reviews

carmagazine^[1]

Reviewer score 70% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

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.

Pros

Gorgeous looks
Excellent fuel economy

Cons

Alternatives are more fun to drive
EV mode is still poor

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References

^ Toyota Prius (2016) review. [carmagazine].

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