The Toyota GR Prius Concept has just been unveiled, a vehicle that could culminate in the sports variant of the fifth generation of the hybrid model. His presentation took place prior to the 100th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, to be held next weekend.
The GR Prius Concept was shown at the show that Toyota Gazoo Racing, Mazda (the first Japanese automaker to win at Le Mans) and JNTO (the highest body of motor sports in Japan) held in the city of Le Mans, and which reviews the history of Japanese manufacturers in the mythical endurance competition.
The presentation of the GR Prius Concept in the run-up to the 24 Hours is not accidental, since the hybrid model evolved throughout its life thanks to the technologies developed by Toyota in long-term competitions, a job he has been doing for more than a decade. It is not for nothing that his competition models are called “Hybrid”.
Toyota GR Prius Concept: Key Features
Officially called “Toyota Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition”the concept presents on its exterior the following novelties:
Forehead
- Two-tone bodywork
- Carbon fiber in chest
- Double flappers on the sides
- Honeycomb lattice air intake
- Optical group inspired by those of the Toyota GR010 Hybrid that will compete in Le Mans
Laterals
- Black fenders, sills and door handles
- GR decoration
- Wheels with specific design
- 18” 235/50R wheels
Back
- carbon fiber spoiler
- carbon fiber trunk lid
- Rear fenders with air outlet
- lower diffuser.
In addition to the aforementioned changes, Toyota points out that the concept received suspension modificationscompleting a package created to improve performance of the Prius.
Toyota GR Prius Concept: Preview of the sports variant?
Toyota did not say if the concept will lead to the GR Prius. In any case, it is worth remembering that for months the launch of a sports variant of the hybrid has been handled. For the better, it was recently the CEO of the automaker, Koji Sato, who assured that the Gazoo Racing division will not only remain in the Toyota proposal, but it could even expand its offer. So it may only be a matter of time before you meet the GR Prius.
