Prius MPV - Toyota Minivan for Next Year

Nikkei is reporting a Toyota minivan is in the works. The new minivan may, if the reports are correct, will come with a Prius badge. The report also has the new Prius MPV may be available as early as next year.

And to top it off, it may come with a lithium-ion battery pack, which the Prius doesn't have.

The report goes on to say the new larger hybrid will likely have three rows of seating for five to seven passengers and sliding doors.

The new hybrid minivan will be 'competitively priced,' whatever that means. I'm guessing minivan owners will be excited to have the choice of a more fuel efficient ride.