As we reported before, the 2012 prius v is longer and taller than the familiar Prius hatchback, which will continue to be sold alongside the V. Cargo space is increased by about 60 percent.
Need more cargo space? In Europe and Japan, Toyota offers a version that offers a tiny third seat. It sits in the space under the rear cargo floor. The Prius v gets the same hybrid power train as the standard Prius, based around an electric motor and 1.8-liter gasoline engine, and the driving feel is very much the same. We might have been skeptical about Toyota's decision to expand the Prius brand, but judging from the Prius v, it should be a success.
As a 2008 Toyota Prius owner, I've been on the hybrid-loving bandwagon for a while now. Enter the all-new 2012 Toyota Prius v with more cargo space than the Prius and it gets 42 mpg city/highway combined.
The Prius v Two is the base trim level and priced at $26,400. Take a step up to the Prius v Three and navigation and Toyota's new Entune multimedia system are added for the price of $27,165. My test car, a Prius v Five, cost $29,990.
While the 2012 Prius v looks a lot like its smaller sibling, the Prius, the body shape reminds me of the Mazda5, a mini-minivan. The Prius v was designed with families in mind. Case in point: the small steps leading to the second-row seats. These three small steps are perfectly placed for the smaller, car-seat-riding crew.
Yes, the Prius v's step-in height is a tad higher than the regular Prius, but that made loading the littlest ones into their child-safety seats easier on my back.
The Prius v's shining star is the enormous cargo area. It has 58 percent more cargo
The Prius V utilizes the same hybrid technology as the regular Prius. The Prius v's interior was exceptionally comfortable and super functional. Toyota got it right when naming the v for versatility. Included with the speedometer were the fuel level, battery level, miles driven, miles left, time, power moade, power level and gear.
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