Episode

Toyota Sienna Shows Why Prius Is No Longer Toyota’s Biggest Hybrid Story

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Autoblog News
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Jun 8, 2026
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Summary

Not so long ago, hybrids seemed like an automotive fad, but the Toyota Prius proved that the hybrid powertrain could work. It conditioned the world to accept battery-assisted driving, achieving astonishing 50-mpg figures by wrapping a small engine combined with electric backup in an aerodynamic ...