The two major downsides to the upcoming hybrid from Toyota is the expected poor acceleration of the vehicle which is quite typical for vehicles running on combined gas and electricity, and also handling, which still leaves some more room for future improvements.
The 2016 Toyota Prius will be the fourth generation from the game-changing hybrid line of the Japanese carmaker and its entry gives the brand more than just the smart fuel-saving feature that it has become known for and attested to by its millions of satisfied users.
Because of its practicality as a vehicle, the Prius has become part of the social and cultural norm of many in the motoring industry and Toyota is risking something that has proven to be effective in the vehicle’s redesign.
The adage that goes “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” may crudely apply with the case of the Prius so Toyota is actually gambling by redesigning its popular hybrid vehicle. The challenge now for Toyota is actually to prove its skeptics wrong as well as keep its loyalists happy for their decision to stick with their choice of car.