The last time we had a good look at the 2012 Toyota Prius C—the third and smallest member of the expanding Prius range—it was covered in camouflage, but it still was clear that the production version of the eco-hatch wouldn’t be quite as funky-cool as the concept version. These images of a fully undisguised, market-ready Prius C confirm that impression, but the brochure from whence they came also delivers a lot more information.
According to the materials, the newest Prius sibling will be powered by a 72-hp, 1.5-liter engine and a 45-kW (60-hp) electric motor. Our Japanese isn’t what it used to be, but it appears that the front-wheel-drive, CVT-toting C will deliver a total system output of 98 hp. At least in Japan, the five-door Prius C will be available in three trim levels and roll on 14- or 15-inch wheels. When it comes to the States next year, we expect to see similar trim availability, although they’ll probably use the same Roman-numeral monikers as applied to other U.S. Prius models.
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