As you may know already, the Toyota Prius is one of the most popular hybrid vehicles on the market and due to its success the Japanese manufacturer wants to expand its range of hybrids.

Apparently, the range will include a Prius-based estate, a coupe and an MPV. The new coupe will be based on the FT-CH Concept, introduced back in January at the Detroit Auto Show and will take on cars such as the Honda CR-Z. The Prius-based estate and MPV will debut in spring 2011 and will carry Toyota’s 1.8-litre VVT-i hybrid system, found also on the brand new Lexus CT 200h. Also, it appears that the Japanese firm will also build a hybrid sports car, a rear-drive plug-in based on the next-gen Lexus IS platform.

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As you may know already Toyota is currently working on a Prius Coupe to take on the upcoming Honda CR-Z Hybrid sports coupe and today we bring you some hot news.

According to the latest reports, the new coupe will use the same 1.8-litre VVT-i hybrid powertrain and chassis as the Prius and will carry around 134 hp which could push the car from naught to sixty in just 10.4 seconds while the top speed will be around 110 mph. You can read about the Italian design of the upcoming Toyota Prius Coupe here! And this is not all! It appears that Toyota is also considering a hybrid MPV that could take on the production version of the Honda Skydeck Concept. More details to be revealed!

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Unconfirmed reports have been proliferating about specifications of Toyota’s hybrid sports coupe, which is believed to be based on the Prius. Our source says that the future model, which will be put against Honda’s CR-Z, will have numerous parts currently offered on the Toyota Prius.

However, the new car will have its length reduced by 100mm. The most likely type of engine that will find its way under the hood of the new model is the 1.8-liter powerplant with Hybrid Synergy Drive, which will be tweaked to get a maximum output of 136 PS, 37 PS over the current standard power. Bigger power means it will have increased fuel consumption but Toyota intends it to remain as one of the greenest sports cars on the market. It will also be likely to have a 2-door architecture. Its interior will be similar to the Prius as well. The most obvious difference would be with the exterior, which will have a sportier and more aggressive stance compared to the Prius. Expect the coupe to go on sale in 2010 at a price that’s slightly higher than the Prius.

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