最近谍照记者在纽伯格林赛道外拍到了下一代丰田普锐斯V旅行车照片，新车行驶高度进一步增加，看上去更像一辆CUV。这辆测试车进行了重度伪装，但仍能看出是一辆普锐斯。普锐斯V旅行车与标准版相比外观几乎一样，尤其是造型复杂的前大灯。变化主要体现在车身侧面。该车不像标准版那样采用了掀背式尾门，设计者提升了车顶高度，形成了更宽敞后部储物空间。这些改变也使后柱造型有所改变，让普锐斯V侧面看起来与标准版有很大不同。这些变化可能导致消费者更倾向于传统造型而非现行版普锐斯未来主义风格的设计。车顶提高意味着车尾也有所改变。设计者采用了更垂直的掀背尾门和水平设置尾灯组，棱角分明的尾灯组与车头前大灯更为搭配。新车将与现行版普锐斯共享动力总成，同为一台1.8升四缸混动系统。预计新款普锐斯V将于明年亮相并将作为2019款车型上市。
Next-Gen Toyota Prius V Spied For First Time, Looks Like CUV
With the latest Toyota Prius hybrid and Prime PHEV widely available from dealers, Toyota now turns its attention to expanding the lineup with a new generation of the Prius V wagon, known as the Prius+ in European markets. These spy shots show the the long-roof model getting a workout at the Nürburgring, and the higher ride height in some photos suggests Toyota might give the vehicle some CUV-like cues.
This test mule wears considerable camouflage, but design cues from the standard Prius are still evident. It appears that the two models have nearly identical front end styling, including a complex shape for the headlights. The changes are more evident in profile. Rather than the standard Prius' fastback rear, Toyota's designers raise the roof to create a more spacious rear storage area. The change necessitates a complete revision of the rear pillar, which gives the Prius V a much different silhouette than the standard model. The change might appeal to customers that prefer a more traditional shape rather than the current Prius' futuristic design.
The taller roof means a major change at the rear, too, versus the existing Prius. The designers fit a more vertical hatchback with horizontal taillights, rather the the current vertical units. The pieces appear to have an angular shape that match the lights up front.
The new wagon should share a powertrain with the existing Prius, which would give it a hybrid-assisted 1.8-liter four-cylinder. Expect the new Prius V to debut next year and be on sale in time for the 2019 model year.