2013 Daihatsu Mebius starting price $23,600

Daihatsu, the Japanese automaker controlled by Toyota has announced a brand new hybrid van has been added to their model range. Called the Daihatsu Mebius, it’s the Toyota Prius V in disguise.

The 2013 Daihatsu Mebius is available only with five seats while the Prius V can be ordered also with a seven-seat arrangement.

The car has a hybrid system consisting of a 99-PS 1.8-liter gasoline engine working together with an electric motor for a combined output of 136 HP (100 kW). Average fuel consumption is rated at 3.82 liters/100 km (61.6 US mpg, 26.2 km/l).

Prices start at JPY2,350,000 ($23,730) for the basic S”L model while the range-topping variant costs JPY2,800,000 ($28,000).

Source: NCPR