Hybrid 2017 Toyota Prius C Hatchback Gets Fresh Styling, Standard Safety Tech
The Prius C has been a moderate success for Toyota, if not quite a stellar one. Out of the 2.5 million vehicles (or 136k Prius-family models ) it sold in America last year, the hybrid hatchback accounted for just over 20,000 – or a little more than half the number of comparably sized Yaris models it sold. This down from the 35-40k Prius Cs it sold in previous years. If Toyota wants to attract more buyers with its smallest hybrid, it's going to need some help. And help has come in the form of a series of updates. The revisions applied to the 2017 Toyota Prius C include some cosmetic updates – including a new front fascia, rear bumper, rocker panels, and rear spoiler (applied here to smooth the airflow more than providing downforce). Alloy wheels also come standard on all trim levels – measuring 15 inches as standard, with optional 16s. (The name of the game here is "low rolling resistance," after all, not traction.) The bigger addition, however, is the fitment ...