Interesting Facts About the Toyota Prius XW30
The third‑generation Toyota Prius (code XW30) debuted in May 2009 and entered production in March 2009. It was built at Toyota’s Tsutsumi plant in Aichi, Japan, and served model years 2010‑2015, with a parallel production run in China from December 2011 to 2015.
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Launch and Model Designation
The XW30 marks the third generation of the Prius line, identified internally as ZVW30 (1800). Its introduction in May 2009 continued Toyota’s tradition of the distinctive triangular front‑end styling.
2012 Facelift Refresh
For the 2012 model year onward (covering 2012‑2015), the XW30 received a facelift that introduced a range of visual and feature updates, distinguishing the later models from the early‑year versions.
Global Production Footprint
While the primary assembly took place at the Tsutsumi plant in Aichi, Japan, the XW30 was also produced in China from December 2011 through 2015, expanding its availability in Asian markets.
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