丰田汽车发言人酒井良(Ryo Sakai)近前宣布，将于9月8日在拉斯维加斯正式发布第四代普锐斯。从此前曝光的谍照看，新一代普锐斯将配备LED前大灯，并采用快背式车身，相比前三代车型有些乏味的车身设计，这一新的车身造型应该会更加令人兴奋。据悉，丰田届时将只发布混合动力版普锐斯，而插电式混合动力版本将于明年底推出。新车将采用全新的内装设计，配备新的三辐方向盘、白色内饰、超大尺寸信息娱乐系统显示屏以及位于上方的一个显示屏，该显示屏将显示速度计、变速箱指示器以及有关混动系统运行等细节。这辆内部编号690A的新车将采用TNGA（Toyota New Global Architecture）模块化平台，燃油经济性相比前一代车型将显著提升。有消息称，新车在纯电动模式下的续航里程将从前代车的17.7公里大幅提升至56公里，这得益于其获得改良的电池组和车身重量的显著降低。另外值得关注的是，新车型预计还可选装四驱系统，但目前尚未得到丰田官方的证实。动力方面，新车将搭载一款拥有更高热效率的1.8升四缸引擎，并匹配一台经过改进的电动机，综合功率为110千瓦/150马力。
Toyota announces September 8 reveal for next generation Prius
Toyota spokesman Ryo Sakai has announced the fourth generation Prius will be introduced on September 8.
The official reveal will take place in Las Vegas and from previous spy photos we have learned the overhauled Prius will get LED headlights and a fastback body which should prove to be more exciting than the three previous models that were heavily criticized for looking too boring. It is believed Toyota will only show the hybrid version while the plug-in hybrid derivative will be out late next year.
Our spies sent us recently several images with the interior cabin which has received a complete makeover and will come with a new three-spoke steering wheel, white trim, generously-sized screen for the infotainment, along with an upper display showcasing the speedometer, gearbox indicator and details about the hybrid system.
Codenamed 690A, the new Prius will ride on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) and will be significantly more efficient than the model it replaces. Word on the street says electric range will increase from 11 miles (17.7 km) to 35 miles (56 km) as a result of an improved battery pack and also due to a significant weight loss.
Interestingly, the model is expected to offer an optional all-wheel drive system, but we will have to wait for an official confirmation from Toyota. The upgraded electric motor will work with a four-cylinder 1.8-liter engine which will have an increased thermal efficiency and the total output is believed to stand at 150 PS (110 kW).
Don't be too surprised if in the coming days Toyota will start a teasing campaign for the new Prius.