{"id":309992,"date":"2019-04-09T15:07:49","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T13:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=309992"},"modified":"2019-04-09T15:46:51","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T13:46:51","slug":"updated-toyota-prius-in-south-africa-pricing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/309992\/updated-toyota-prius-in-south-africa-pricing\/","title":{"rendered":"Updated Toyota Prius in South Africa – pricing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toyota has refreshed its electric hybrid, the Prius halo five-door hatch, which features new front and rear treatment, as well as sharper, sleeker headlights and rear combination lights.<\/p>\n

“Inside, the cabin incorporates design tweaks to improve ergonomics as well as changes to the interior trim whilst retaining the luxurious black leather upholstery,” it said.<\/p>\n

The Prius 1.8 is available in South Africa priced at R490,200\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The updated hatch features restyled front and rear bumpers that give it a more dynamic flowing appearance that is further enhanced by its slightly longer (+35mm) overall length, Toyota said.<\/p>\n

It includes new slimline headlights with bi-beam LEDs, and a revised lower intake. “A change to LED fog lamps unify the front-light signature, Toyota said.<\/p>\n

At the rear, new combination LED lights mirror the shape of the headlights by introducing a more horizontal look to emphasise the car’s width and low centre of gravity, Toyota said.<\/p>\n

The updated model is available in two new exterior metallic paint finishes – Fierce Red and Sky Blue metallic. An additional six exterior hues are also on offer, it said.<\/p>\n

The Prius uses 15-inch aluminium wheels with a redesigned 10-spoke aerodynamic silver cover with eco-boosting Michelin tyres in 195-65-R15 sizing.<\/p>\n

“A redesign of the centre console that incorporates two cupholders, seat heating switches and a newly added wireless phone charger, further improves interior style and ergonomics. The previously employed white colour treatment of the console has been replaced by elegant Piano Black,” Toyota said.<\/p>\n

The new platform uses the latest generation petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain, combining a 1.8-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine, with two motor generators to provide the optimum balance of performance and fuel efficiency.<\/p>\n