Toyota Prius now capable of towing trailer

The Toyota Prius can tow a trailer! For the first time in the car’s 19-year life! Being in its 4th generation, the full hybrid with the highest selling rates around the globe becomes even more interesting.

Customers who enjoy camping will love it. The model received a maximum towing capacity of 1,598 pounds. This means that the vehicle is capable of pulling a light caravan or a trailer.

You can pay extra for the towing hitches and wiring systems that are available through the offering’s official range of compatible accessories. Towing hitch to the Prius should be a breeze. The accessory is equipped with clear green and red indicators. The show when a secure connection has been reached. While the towing arm is not used, it is possible to unclip it from the vehicle and store it in a bespoke bag resting in the trunk. The needed connecting hardware is situated behind the rear bumper’s lower lip. This means that we should expect the same design of the rear end.

Thankfully to an enhanced heat management of the hybrid set-up’s electric motor-generator and differential the vehicle is overcoming its predecessors.

The newest model is extremely safe. It got 5-star assessment in the Euro NCAP crash tests. It is necessary to stress that they became stricter.