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All-wheel drive for the hybrid standard

Toyota has launched a new Prius Hybrid AWD-i with a compact and lightweight extra electric motor that can power to the rear wheels of the car. The new all-wheel-drive hatchback is engineered to engage for extra traction when pulling away at speeds of up to 10km/h and at up to 80km/h when sensors detect low-grip conditions and which works alongside the current 1.8-litre hybrid system. The Hybrid AWD-i Prius draws power from a nickel-metal hydride hybrid battery optimised for cold weather performance, while the front-wheel-drive Prius has been equipped with a new lithium ion hybrid battery. The full 2019 Prius range gets revamped exterior styling including new-look front and rear lights, a reworked bumper and a new trapezoidal reea design.