2011 Toyota Prius 7-seater Concept is being seriously studied

The greater Prius won’t be depending on the Japanese current market Prius Alpha nor the European specification Prius+, both equally of which pack a retractable third row of seats to the Prius V’s cargo spot. The all-new Prius V five-seater minivan isn’t because of to arrive in U.S. showrooms right until this fall, nonetheless Toyota is already seeking into the improvement of the bigger model capable of seating seven passengers likewise as carrying their luggage.

The organization hasn’t made a ultimate choice nevertheless, the concept of the accurate 7-seater Prius minivan for that North American current market is “being significantly studied”. He extra that the three-row Prius would have to be dependant on a focused platform and meet sure requirements like element an aerodynamic shape, be able to return at least 40mpg and have a powerful value-price equation.

The corporate supervisor of merchandise organizing Ben Mitchell, confirmed that his team has put numerous proposals for new hybrid motor vehicles in numerous segments to the table, which include that of the much larger 7-seater Prius also as hybrid versions on the Sienna minivan and Venza crossover.