But many motoring experts believe that the decision of Toyota to unravel a 2016 Prius in Las Vegas has something to do with the plans of Tesla Motors to launch its Model X also during the same month.
However, the launching event in Las Vegas on September 8 is a media-only affair so it is possible that Toyota was initially planning for a bigger roll-out event soon thereafter.
The design of the 2016 Toyota Prius has also caught the attention of a great number of dealers because of its shift from the simply odd profile of the older Priuses to an edgier look.
Bill Fay, the general manager of Toyota Division, said that they believe that the company got the whole hybrid package in order now. He said that the 2016 Prius will not just exude its appeal for one or two purchase considerations but to a much broader spectrum of the market, given the fact that fuel has become more affordable now.
The base model of the Prius will have the staple nickel-metal-hydride battery pack while the premium model might house a lithium-ion battery. The vehicle will also come with an all-wheel drive option.