Toyota’s Gazoo Racing performance division has teased the release of a high-performance model based on the Prius at the Le Mans 24 Hour race. The concept vehicle will feature “vehicle technologies that have been developed through numerous challenges in motorsports participation”. A teaser image released by Gazoo Racing reveals lines and sensor placements shared with the new Prius. The model is differentiated from the standard hybrid hatchback by two groups of four LED foglights, the addition of canards along each flank and an aggressive front splitter. The powertrain for the vehicle is not yet clear, but if it is based on the Prius Plug-in Hybrid’s 221bhp 2.0-litre petrol-electric system, it will serve as a statement of intent for Gazoo’s electrified future. The concept is likely to serve as an acid test for a production GR Prius, with the public reaction to it dictating whether it progresses into production.

Gazoo Racing has stated that it will unveil a concept vehicle at the centenary running of the Le Mans 24 Hour race. The concept will be equipped with vehicle technologies that have been developed through numerous challenges in motorsports participation. The teaser image released by Gazoo Racing reveals lines and sensor placements shared with the new Toyota Prius. The model is differentiated from the standard hybrid hatchback by two groups of four LED foglights, the addition of canards along each flank and an aggressive front splitter. The powertrain for the vehicle is not yet clear, but if it is based on the Prius Plug-in Hybrid’s 221bhp 2.0-litre petrol-electric system, it will serve as a statement of intent for Gazoo’s electrified future. The concept is likely to serve as an acid test for a production GR Prius, with the public reaction to it dictating whether it progresses into production.

The new Toyota boss, Koji Sato, has hinted that more GR-branded sports cars will be on the way. Sato previously headed the company’s Lexus and Gazoo divisions. He said: “The Gazoo brand will be acknowledged for the future – and maybe we can even speed it up. Our Master Driver [Akio Toyoda] was also president of the company at the same time as he had a steering wheel in his hand for Gazoo. Now he is only chairman, maybe he will have a lot more time to develop cars for them.”

The Gazoo Racing version of the new hybrid hatchback is expected to be shown in concept form at the 24 Hour race. The concept vehicle is likely to serve as an acid test for a production GR Prius, with the public reaction to it dictating whether it progresses into production. The teaser image released by Gazoo Racing reveals lines and sensor placements shared with the new Toyota Prius. The model is differentiated from the standard hybrid hatchback by two groups of four LED foglights, the addition of canards along each flank and an aggressive front splitter. The powertrain for the vehicle is not yet clear, but if it is based on the Prius Plug-in Hybrid’s 221bhp 2.0-litre petrol-electric system, it will serve as a statement of intent for Gazoo’s electrified future.

Toyota’s Gazoo Racing performance division has hinted that it will reveal a high-performance model based on the Prius at the centenary running of the Le Mans 24 Hour race. Gazoo has said it will unveil a concept “equipped with vehicle technologies that have been developed through numerous challenges in motorsports participation” at the event. A teaser image published alongside the statement implies the model being based on the new Toyota Prius, as it features a similarly contoured front bumper with the same sensor placements.

Gazoo Racing has stated that it will unveil a concept vehicle at the centenary running of the Le Mans 24 Hour race. The concept will be equipped with vehicle technologies that have been developed through numerous challenges in motorsports participation. The teaser image released by Gazoo Racing reveals lines and sensor placements shared with the new Toyota Prius. The model is differentiated from the standard hybrid hatchback by two groups of four LED foglights, the addition of canards along each flank and an aggressive front splitter. The powertrain for the vehicle is not yet clear, but if it is based on the Prius Plug-in Hybrid’s 221bhp 2.0-litre petrol-electric system, it will serve as a statement of intent for Gazoo’s electrified future. The concept is likely to serve as an acid test for a production GR Prius, with the public reaction to it dictating whether it progresses into production.

The new Toyota boss, Koji Sato, has hinted that more GR-branded sports cars will be on the way. Sato previously headed the company’s Lexus and Gazoo divisions. He said: “The Gazoo brand will be acknowledged for the future – and maybe we can even speed it up. Our Master Driver [Akio Toyoda] was also president of the company at the same time as he had a steering wheel in his hand for Gazoo. Now he is only chairman, maybe he will have a lot more time to develop cars for them.”

The Gazoo Racing version of the new hybrid hatchback is expected to be shown in concept form at the 24 Hour race. The concept vehicle is likely to serve as an acid test for a production GR Prius, with the public reaction to it dictating whether it progresses into production. The teaser image released by Gazoo Racing reveals lines and sensor placements shared with the new Toyota Prius. The model is differentiated from the standard hybrid hatchback by two groups of four LED foglights, the addition of canards along each flank and an aggressive front splitter. The powertrain for the vehicle is not yet clear, but if it is based on the Prius Plug-in Hybrid’s 221bhp 2.0-litre petrol-electric system, it will serve as a statement of intent for Gazoo’s electrified future.