2023 Toyota GR Prius performance hybrid imagined

Drive’s computer illustration expert Theottle has created these digital illustrations of what a GR-enhanced Toyota Prius could look like.

GR stands for Gazoo Racing and it is Toyota’s high-performance division. Some GR models get the full fast-car treatment, while the GR Sport badge denotes sporty styling upgrades.

Taking inspiration from the GR Corolla and GR Yaris, the imagined GR Prius is fitted with a wide body-kit, front fender vents, lightweight alloy wheels, and the GR Corolla’s signature triple exhaust tips.

Given the all-new, fifth-generation Toyota Prius is based on the same GA-C platform as the GR Corolla, it could in theory fit the latter’s suspension and 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine. However, given the Toyota Prius is a hybrid halo, this is an unlikely scenario – unless Toyota came up with a way to blend hybrid and electric power for such a special edition.

Toyota Japan reportedly plans to offer GR styling upgrades for the new-generation Toyota Prius, with the company teasing images of an accessorised example online.

There is also a chance the Japanese car-maker could offer a Prius GR Sport variant in some markets – a mildly-upgraded version of the car, such as the C-HR GR Sport and LandCruiser GR Sport.

However, for now it is unclear if the new-generation Toyota Prius will make it to Australia in standard or GR guise. Toyota Australia has previously said it has “no plans” to introduce the 2023 Toyota Prius locally.