Toyota upgraded the Prius to have even better gas mileage, sleeker looks, and a lot more power

The 2023 Toyota Prius

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Toyota unveiled a sleek new Prius for 2023. 
It will have the best fuel economy of any Prius, according to Toyota’s estimates, at 57mpg. 
The 2023 Prius hybrid and Prius Prime plug-in hybrid also got big horsepower boosts. 

Toyota took the wraps off of a new version of the iconic Prius on Wednesday.The 2023 Toyota Prius
The fifth generation of the hybrid is sleeker and more powerful than the previous model.The 2023 Toyota Prius
It also has even more of what Prius buyers crave: fuel economy.The 2023 Toyota Prius.

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The new Prius is two inches shorter in height and one inch wider than the outgoing model, giving it a sportier and more modern silhouette.The 2023 Toyota Prius
All around, it looks smoother and more streamlined than the 2022 model.The 2023 Toyota Prius.

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The new Prius gets an all-new hybrid powertrain that cranks out up to 196 horsepower, according to Toyota.The 2023 Toyota Prius
The front-wheel-drive version will hit 60 mph from a standstill in 7.2 seconds, a 26% improvement over the current model’s 9.8 seconds.The 2023 Toyota Prius
All-wheel-drive models hit 60mph in seven seconds and use an electric motor to drive the rear wheels.The 2023 Toyota Prius.

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The 2023 model is the most fuel-efficient Prius to date.The 2023 Toyota Prius.
It delivers 57 mpg combined, according to Toyota’s estimates, a slight improvement over the current car’s 56 mpg.The 2023 Toyota Prius.
Toyota also unveiled a new-and-improved Prius Prime, the plug-in hybrid version of the Prius.The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime.
Plug-in hybrids have larger battery packs than regular hybrids and can travel short distances on electric power alone. This generally requires plugging them in like an all-electric car.The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime.

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The new Prius Prime has a larger battery that boosts its electric range by more than 50%, Toyota says.The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime.
That means people who buy a new Prius Prime will be able to travel at least 37.5 miles without using a drop of gasoline.The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime.

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Like the regular Prius, the Prius Prime gets a big jump in power for 2023.The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime.
It will have 220 horsepower — nearly 100 more than the outgoing model — and hit 60 mph in 6.6 seconds.The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime.
Toyota is a leader and pioneer in hybrid vehicles, introducing the Prius — the first mass-produced hybrid — in 1997.The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime.
It’s since sold more than 20 million hybrids worldwide and more than 5 million in North America.The 2023 Toyota Prius.
Toyota will announce the price and on-sale date of the new Prius later in 2022, it said.The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime.
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