The fifth-generation Toyota Prius debuts in Europe several hours before the new model premieres in the United States. In Europe, the new Prius is only available as a plug-in hybrid.

The powertrain includes a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a total system output of 220 horsepower. This is a 99-hp (74-kW) improvement over the current vehicle’s electrically assisted 1.8-liter four-pot that makes 121 hp (90 kW).
The Prius plug-in in Europe has a 13.6-kilowatt-hour battery, versus the 8.8-kWh pack from the previous model. The unit is underneath the rear seats. Toyota’s announcement says the range “is 50 percent greater than the current generation.” This would suggest a 58.5-mile (94.15-kilometers) distance judging by the current 39-mile (63-km) figure in the UK.The Prius plug-in will be available with an optional solar roof panel. The European-market model announcement doesn’t mention whether this system would improve the vehicle’s driving range.
Aesthetically, the new Prius looks familiar yet also has a fresh appearance. The design pushes the roof’s apex farther back, which gives the car more of a coupe-like appearance. The altered proportions include lowering the height by 1.969 inches (50 millimeters) and stretching the wheelbase by the same amount. The overall length is 1.811 inches (46 millimeters) shorter. The width increases by 0.866 inches (22 millimeters).