Which company manufactures the Prius?

Which company manufactures the Prius? Toyota manufactures the Prius. The name belongs to Toyota’s hybrid-focused line, first introduced in Japan in 1997 before expanding internationally. Toyota developed the model as part of its effort to reduce fuel consumption and emissions without requiring drivers to plug in.

The Prius became one of the most recognizable hybrid cars in the world because it combines a gasoline engine with electric motors and a battery. Its hybrid system can switch between engine power, electric power, or both, depending on driving conditions. Regenerative braking recovers some energy that would otherwise be lost as heat.

A common mix-up is Honda: Honda also makes hybrids, including the Insight and hybrid versions of other models, but it does not manufacture the Prius. “Prius” is a Toyota model name, not a generic term for any hybrid vehicle. Toyota has produced several Prius generations and related body styles, although the standard liftback remains the best-known version.