Toyota Prius 4 / XW50

Toyota has used the best of the Prius 4 – the latest technology, as well as proven and reliable components. The exit turned out a really interesting and durable car, which is definitely worth paying attention to. The cheapest Prius 4 is offered for more than 1.6 million rubles. That’s not a big deal for a 7-year-old compact car. But the price does not seem sky-high, especially against the background of recent growth. If the Prius 3 is sold instantly, the fourth generation is not as popular. And that's despite some cars being in really good condition, with reasonable mileage and a documented history. The Prius 4 was initially forced to contend with much more competition in the primary market. Sales of the new Prius began to fade already 2-3 years after its debut. The 2019 facelift didn’t help much. The Toyota Prius 4 is a high-tech car that still meets modern requirements. It is built on a brand new TNGA platform, has a low drag coefficient, a stiffer body structure, a 1.8 engine with higher efficiency and more efficient hybrid system components. The car also deserves praise for its practicality (spacious interior, 502 liter trunk) and quality of finishes. The cherry on the cake was a version of the plug-in, which appeared on the market in 2017. It originally used a lithium-ion battery, whereas the classic hybrid first had a nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) battery, and only when upgraded received a lithium-ion battery (lighter and more efficient). The novelty of 2019 was the AWD variant - the rear axle is driven by an additional electric motor. If we take into account the rich and modern equipment of many instances, low fuel consumption in the city, decent dynamics, as well as the original appearance (mix of curves and sharp edges), then the picture of an attractive car and, in addition, trouble-free emerges.

Typical problems and malfunctions

In well-maintained and regularly maintained cars, it is difficult to find serious recurring faults.

From the memorable one I had to hear only about rare cases of burnout of the cylinder head gasket.

Corrosion protection is very good, but sometimes a small red coating is found in the closed cavities.

Service promotions

Prius 4 has undergone several service promotions, which mainly concerned copies of the initial production period.

In cars produced before 30.11.2018, it was enough to update the software of the hybrid system (Power Management ECU).

Low power of traction battery after long descent from the mountain.

It affected some cars of 2016-2017. The hybrid installation management software was updated.

Short circuit could cause damaged insulation of the electrical wiring of the power control module. Concerns were caused by Priuses collected in the period from 01.12.2015 to 11.05.2018.

History

The debut of the Prius of the 4th generation took place in the autumn of 2015 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The model appeared on the market in early 2016.

In the spring of 2017, the European market entered the plug-in version with a new iteration of the Dual Motor Drive System. The list of options, among other things, included a roof with solar panels.

In the spring of 2019, an updated version was released. The changes affected the body and interior. The hybrid version has changed the battery type. There was an all-wheel drive version of AWD.

Since 2020, the car has been consistently withdrawn from sale. In 2023, Toyota announced the debut of the next generation Prius.

Technology

The Prius IV is built on a brand new TNGA platform. The stiffness of the body compared to its predecessor was increased by 60%. The hybrid power plant has undergone significant changes, including a decrease in internal resistance (by 20% compared to the Prius 3 power plant), and thermal efficiency was 40% (previously: 38.5%).

Plug-in (PHEV) version

The plug-in version was introduced in 2017. Unlike the classic version, a hybrid system is used here, which allows using both electric motors for the movement of the car.

In electric mode, the Prius plug-in develops a maximum speed of 135 km / h, and the promised manufacturer's power reserve exceeds 50 km with a fully charged battery (lithium-ion, 8.8 kWh). The battery charging time from a conventional network is 3.2 hours, and from a fast charging station - 2 hours.

The list of options included a glass roof with built-in solar panels, the efficiency of which has been significantly improved over time.

Auto Bild endurance test

For 150,000 km, the complex Prius 4 technology functioned flawlessly, the hybrid system worked smoothly and did not consume much fuel - an average of 4.9-5.0 liters per 100 km.

During the test, the car received almost one praise and never failed. After 150,000 km, German journalists traditionally dismantled the car. The condition of all components did not cause any complaints. Confused only small traces of corrosion deposits found in one of the closed cavities.

Typical problems and malfunctions

• In well-maintained and regularly maintained cars, it is difficult to find serious recurring faults.
• Corrosion protection is very good, but sometimes a small red coating is found in the closed cavities.

Auto Bild endurance test

• Confused only small traces of corrosion deposits found in one of the closed cavities.

The new Prius has always been a expensive car. In price, he lost even the most expensive diesel Golf with all-wheel drive. In the wake of the popularity of diesel engines, the choice was obvious. Why ride a sluggish Prius when you could take a fast Golf? Over the years and years, many have regretted their choice. The German requires a lot of maintenance and repair costs while the hybrid drives and drives.

• Typical problems and malfunctions: In well-maintained and regularly maintained cars, it is difficult to find serious recurring malfunctions.
• Service promotions: Prius 4 has undergone several service promotions, which mainly concern instances of the initial production period. In cars manufactured up to 30.11.
• The debut of the Prius of the 4th generation took place in the autumn of 2015 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
• Prius IV is built on a completely new platform TNGA.
• Plug-in (PHEV) version: A plug-in version was introduced in 2017.
• Auto Bild Endurance Test: Confused only small traces of corrosion deposits found in one of the closed cavities.

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