In the early 2000s, the venerable Prius became a cultural symbol for many people who were not typical car enthusiasts. Its quirky design and ability to sip fuel garnered the attention of the environmentally conscious as well as politically minded detractors who saw it and a wave of other hybrid vehicles as virtue-signaling fashion accessories.

The Toyota Prius has long been synonymous with hybrids, often seen as the go-to for those seeking efficiency and practicality. However, with the introduction of the fifth-generation model in 2022, Toyota has flipped the script,

Toyota's turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that is currently under development has been designed with electrification in mind