All 2014 Prius hybrids to roll with plug-in and 2011 pricing, Hoitz and Gamble rejoice (update: not true)

Hybrid cars are sleek, efficient, and even occasionally sexy . Cheap they are not, however, though Toyota hopes to stir up the market in 2014, with affordable plug-in models that also boast much-improved mileage ratings. That year’s Prii will ship standard with plug-in , and will quietly conquer at least 90 highway miles per gallon (compared to about 50 mpg for current models), according to Autoblog . The 2014 Prius will also be priced comparably to current non-plug-in models — around $25,000 — assuming Toyota can successfully reduce the cost of batteries and other key components. We can only hope that fuel prices aren’t any higher three years from now, but even if they are, at least you’ll still be able to afford to commute in something larger than a Vespa. Update: Oops! Toyota responded to this report saying “there is no formal plan to make all Priuses [sic] plug-in by 2014.” Not even a possibility, Autoblog was told. Ah well. All 2014 Prius hybrids to roll with plug-in and 2011 pricing, Hoitz and Gamble rejoice (update: not true) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 19:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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