Develop and then manufacture Toyota Prius for 7 Passenger

AUTOWEEK reported that Prius five-seat minivan V will not be marketed in the United States until the autumn of this year. The reason they are developing bigger models that can be filled seven passengers plus luggage space for luggage, special to the land of Uncle Sam.



The statement was disclosed by Toyota Division general manager Bob Carter. Prius is larger it will not be taken from the base Alpha Prius sold in Japan, is also not a Prius + in Europe which are both equipped with third row seats can be folded into the trunk space.

Carter also stated that although the company has not made ​​a final decision, the Prius concept 7-seater minivan for the North American market was studied seriously. And he added that such vehicles will have to meet certain criteria.

It's important to keep the vehicle for aerodynamic shape factor to achieve efficient use of fuel at least at the dose of 40 miles / gallon, equivalent to 17 km / liter.

Corporate manager of product planning at Toyota, Ben Mitchell confirmed that his team has submitted several proposals for new hybrid vehicles in many different segments, including 7-seater Prius greater following Toyota Sienna minivanHybrid and Venza Crossover Hybrid.