Will Toyota Pull The Plug On The Rechargeable Prius?
The Toyota Prius Plug-in is, in theory, a very good concept. By combining the range and frugality of a standard Prius with a reusable energy source, it’s theoretically possible to achieve impressive numbers: the manufacturer says that it can use as little as 4.7 litre of fuel per 100 km. Even better, you can drive in all-electric mode for extended periods of time; once you get to your destination, simply plug the car into an outlet and it recharges itself.
It seems that buyers don’t think like that. Sales were never up to par, and the manufacturer seems on the verge of pulling the plug on the model.
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According to some sources, a marketing representative for Toyota announced on a Prius fan forum that the plug-in Prius won’t return; he did not offer any more explanation.
Even more surprising is the fact that the rechargeable Prius won’t come back in the next-gen Prius. The regular version of the Toyota hybrid should arrive at the end of the year, but we have heard talk that it could be delayed until early in 2016.
