2019 Toyota Prius: Efficiently ergonomic | The Business Standard
Skip to main content
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Get the Paper
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Sunday
July 20, 2025

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Get the Paper
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2025
2019 Toyota Prius: Efficiently ergonomic

Wheels

Shamit Reza
12 November, 2023, 12:55 pm
Last modified: 12 November, 2023, 03:22 pm

Related News

  • 2020 Toyota Harrier Hybrid: The Japanese Macan
  • Toyota in Bangladesh announces new business structure-authorized workshops to continue uninterrupted aftersales services
  • Honda City e:HEV debuts in Bangladesh
  • 2025 Toyota Vellfire: The Japanese land yacht
  • Automophiles hosts enthusiasts for Post-Eid Meet 2025

2019 Toyota Prius: Efficiently ergonomic

Prius has not only changed the way we think about electric cars but also set an example for the development of hybrid technology

Shamit Reza
12 November, 2023, 12:55 pm
Last modified: 12 November, 2023, 03:22 pm
In 2018, the XV50 Prius received a minor facelift, receiving new headlight and taillight design. Photos: Akif Hamid
In 2018, the XV50 Prius received a minor facelift, receiving new headlight and taillight design. Photos: Akif Hamid

Prius's story begins in the late 1990s when Toyota embarked on a mission to create a vehicle that could minimise the environmental impact of a daily commute. Released in 1997 in Japan and in 2000 worldwide as the "car for the 21st century," Prius is the world's first mass-produced hybrid car, designed to run on both gasoline and electricity. 

Over the years, Toyota continued to redesign and improve the Prius, with every generation boasting better fuel efficiency, more feature-packed interiors, and more advanced technology. 

By 2015, Toyota unveiled the fourth generation XW50 Prius, which in many ways, continued the legacy of its predecessors while pushing the envelope of what a hybrid car could offer. In 2018, the fourth-generation Prius received a facelift. 

The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

The facelifted XW50 Prius also gets new bumpers to go with the redesigned lights. Photos: Akif Hamid
The facelifted XW50 Prius also gets new bumpers to go with the redesigned lights. Photos: Akif Hamid

We took the opportunity to test drive a 2019 XW50 Prius for a test drive, courtesy of AB Drive. Let's just say the car was not as boring as the petrolheads perceive it to be.

Although a fifth-generation Prius is already available globally, this fourth generation is undoubtedly the most successful model in the local market. 

One of the most striking changes for the 2019 Prius was its design. 

Toyota retained its aggressive and modern exterior design of the XW50 generation, which included sharp lines and angular dimensions. However, now it comes with new headlights and taillight housing. The design choices were probably taken to improve the Prius's aerodynamics, further contributing to its impressive fuel efficiency. The new shape reduced wind resistance and enhanced stability, which is reflected in its fuel economy. As per users, the Prius can easily do 15 kilometres per litre in the busy Dhaka streets with hypermiling economy ratings going up to 35 kilometres per litre!

The 2ZR-FXE is arguably one of the most fuel-efficient engines in any car. Photos: Akif Hamid
The 2ZR-FXE is arguably one of the most fuel-efficient engines in any car. Photos: Akif Hamid

Under the hood, the 2019 Prius features an updated version of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive system. The same 1800cc four-cylinder 2ZR-FXE engine working alongside an electric motor, now has a newly adopted lithium-ion battery allowing for improved efficiency and quicker acceleration. Combined, the powertrain can deliver 121 horsepower and a smoother, quieter driving experience.

Initially, the car responds pretty well going up to 60 km/h using the electric motor only, unless the throttle is pressed hard enough for the engine to activate. After about 80km/h, the acceleration rate significantly drops as power is delivered completely from the engine. The electric motor gets activated again whenever the foot is removed from the accelerator or when the brakes are applied. 

The 17 inch rims of the S-Touring Prius improves handling and aerodynamics. Photos: Akif Hamid
The 17 inch rims of the S-Touring Prius improves handling and aerodynamics. Photos: Akif Hamid

When it comes to handling, the Prius felt pretty stable at the front. However, my passengers had a different opinion. From the back, the photographer complained that the suspensions were on the softer side and he felt all the curves the road had, claiming it was not his most comfortable ride. Considering the road conditions in Bangladesh, perhaps the low-profile tires and large 17-inch rims of this 'S-Touring' package might not be the ideal setup. That being said, the fuel efficiency more than makes up for it. 

Inside the cabin, the 2019 Prius definitely offers a more upscale and spacious environment than competitors at its price. The materials are of high quality and the improved design creates a comfortable and ergonomic interior. Toyota introduced a moderately sized 7-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system in most trims, offering features like navigation, smartphone integration and a suite of advanced safety technologies.

The 2019 Prius offers an upscale interior experience with more space than competitors at its price. Photos: Akif Hamid
The 2019 Prius offers an upscale interior experience with more space than competitors at its price. Photos: Akif Hamid

Speaking of safety, the Prius also included the Toyota Safety Sense P package as standard on all trims, which added features like adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking. These advanced safety technologies were a testament to Toyota's commitment to not only eco-friendly driving but also the well-being of its drivers and passengers.

Overall, the 2019 Toyota Prius continues its legacy of segment-leading fuel efficiency, reliability, and eco-friendliness, while introducing more captivating ergonomics and improved technology. 

Indeed it turned out to be the icon of eco-friendly vehicles and has left a never-ending mark on the automotive industry. Born as the "car for the 21st century" out of growing environmental awareness and the need for more fuel-efficient vehicles, the Prius has not only changed the way we think about electric cars but also set an example for the development of hybrid technology.

Specifications

Engine: 1800cc 2ZR-FXE

Transmission: CVT

Power: 121 bhp 

Torque: 142 Nm

 

Price: Tk30 Lakh

 

Features / Reviews

Toyota / Prius / hybrid / hybrid car

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • Tarique Rahman. Sketch: TBS
    Tarique urges all to stay alert against election sabotage plot
  • Tottho Apas have been protesting in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka for months, with no headway in sight. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
    From empowerment to exclusion: The crisis facing Bangladesh’s Tottho Apas
  • Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman spoke at the party's first national rally at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital today (19 July). Photo: Rajib Dhar
    No extortion or corruption if Jamaat voted to power: Shafiqur at Suhrawardy rally

MOST VIEWED

  • Representational Photo: Collected
    Railway allocates special trains for Jamaat's national rally in Dhaka
  • Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and SpaceX Vice President Lauren Dreyer after a meeting at state guest house Jamuna on 18 July 2025. Photo: Focus Bangla
    SpaceX VP Lauren Dreyer praises Bangladesh's efficiency in facilitating Starlink launch
  • Dollar rate falling fast – what it means for the economy
    Dollar rate falling fast – what it means for the economy
  • Governments often rely on foreign loans. Russia’s loans covered 90% of the Rooppur Nuclear Power plant project's cost. Photo: Collected
    Loan tenure for Rooppur plant extended 
  • Representational image. Photo: Unsplash
    Mobile operators give 1GB free data to users observing 'Free Internet Day' today
  • Smuggled goods seized at Sylhet border on 18 July 2025. Photo: TBS
    BGB seizes smuggled Indian goods worth Tk6cr from Sylhet border areas

Related News

  • 2020 Toyota Harrier Hybrid: The Japanese Macan
  • Toyota in Bangladesh announces new business structure-authorized workshops to continue uninterrupted aftersales services
  • Honda City e:HEV debuts in Bangladesh
  • 2025 Toyota Vellfire: The Japanese land yacht
  • Automophiles hosts enthusiasts for Post-Eid Meet 2025

Features

Tottho Apas have been protesting in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka for months, with no headway in sight. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

From empowerment to exclusion: The crisis facing Bangladesh’s Tottho Apas

1h | Panorama
The main points of clashes were in Jatrabari, Uttara, Badda, and Mirpur. Violence was also reported in Mohammadpur. Photo: TBS

20 July 2024: At least 37 killed amid curfew; Key coordinator Nahid Islam detained

1h | Panorama
Jatrabari in the capital looks like a warzone as police, alongside Chhatra League men, swoop on quota reform protesters. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

19 July 2024: At least 148 killed as government attempts to quash protests violently

1d | Panorama
Illustration: TBS

Curfews, block raids, and internet blackouts: Hasina’s last ditch efforts to cling to power

1d | Panorama

More Videos from TBS

After Gopalganj, the reason why NCP is facing obstacles in Cox's Bazar?

After Gopalganj, the reason why NCP is facing obstacles in Cox's Bazar?

3h | TBS Today
What does Jamaat Nayeb Ameer Abdullah Taher say about reforms?

What does Jamaat Nayeb Ameer Abdullah Taher say about reforms?

3h | TBS Today
The tendency of central banks to buy gold is increasing worldwide.

The tendency of central banks to buy gold is increasing worldwide.

4h | Others
Sarjisra’s Message at Jamaat’s Suhrawardy Udyan’s assembly

Sarjisra’s Message at Jamaat’s Suhrawardy Udyan’s assembly

4h | TBS Today
EMAIL US
contact@tbsnews.net
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2025
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net