Prius Coloring Pages

The world's first mass-produced hybrid car

Prius is a car made by Toyota.
It runs by combining two powers: a gasoline engine and an electric motor.
Cars like this are called hybrid cars.
The first-generation Prius, which came out in 1997, was the world's very first mass-produced hybrid passenger car.
The slogan when it went on sale was "Just in time for the 21st century."

How a hybrid works

When Prius starts moving or drives slowly, it uses power from the motor.
When it speeds up or goes up a hill, the engine and motor work hard together.
When you step on the brakes, the motor changes into a generator and saves electricity in the battery.
This cuts down on gasoline, so it can go a long way on just a little fuel.
The name "Prius" comes from a Latin word that means "ahead".
It holds the wish to create a car of the future ahead of all other cars.

From a sedan to a 5-door

The 1st generation came out in 1997 as a sedan with four doors and a trunk.
The 2nd generation came out in 2003 and became a 5-door with a big door at the back.
When you look at it from the side, the roof slopes smoothly down to the back from its highest point.
This shape is designed to help the air flow smoothly over it.
The 3rd generation came out in 2009 and became super popular.
In 2010, it broke the record for the most cars sold in Japan in one year.

Sharper 4th and 5th generations

The 4th generation came out in 2015.
It is a bold car with sharp lights and triangle-shaped parts.
The 5th generation came out in 2023 with a much lower, cool shape just like a sports car.
Prius has won Japan Car of the Year three times, for the 1st, 3rd, and 5th generations.

5 Coloring pages

There are 5 coloring pages, showing Prius from the 1st to the 5th generation.
The 1st page is the 1st-generation sedan, and from the 2nd page on, they are 5-door cars.
Only the 3rd page shows the 3rd generation from the front right side.
The 5th page shows the 5th generation, which has very thin lights and big tires.
Line them up from oldest to newest and compare how the roof and lights have changed!
We also have coloring pages for other Toyota cars, like Yaris/Vitz and Alphard.

Try copies of the real colors

The sample cars show the 1st generation in white, the 2nd in silver, the 3rd in light blue, the 4th in silver, and the 5th in gray.
Prius also comes in other colors like red, black, and blue.
Pick your favorite generation and color it just like the real thing!

How to color the smooth car body

Prius has a smooth, rounded shape to help the wind flow over it easily.
Leave a little white space on the hood and roof to make it look like light is shining on it.
If you use a slightly darker color on the bottom of the car and around the tires, the shape will look 3D!
For the 3rd generation light blue, color it light blue first, then add blue over the bottom of the doors. It will look wonderful!

Windows and lights

Color the window glass with light blue or gray, and leave diagonal white lines to make it look like real glass.
The 4th and 5th generations have sharp, long, and thin lights.
Leave the inside of the lights white and color just the edges with light gray to make them look shiny and bright!
Look closely at the area around the back window from the 2nd generation onward, and color each part neatly.

Grille and bumper

Color the long air intake under the bumper with dark gray or black.
If you put a dark color between the thin lines, it will stand out nicely.
The 5th generation has a big opening under the bumper. Color it black to make it look cool and sharp!

Tires and wheels

Color the tires with dark gray or black.
Silver is the standard color for the wheels.
The 1st generation wheels have a cover shaped like a windmill!
For the 5th generation's big wheels, color the spaces between the spokes with dark gray to make them look 3D.

Chosen 3 Times as Japan's Top Car

Prius has been chosen 3 times for the Japan Car of the Year, an award given to the best car of the year.
It won with the 1st generation in 1997, the 3rd generation in 2009, and the 5th generation in 2023.
It is super amazing for a car with the same name to be picked 3 times!

A Huge Help as a Taxi

Because Prius uses only a little gas, it has often been used for taxis that drive long distances.
Prius taxis started driving around when the 2nd generation came out.
If you see one in town, check your coloring page to see which generation Prius it is!

Making Electricity on the Roof

Some 3rd generation cars had a panel on the roof that makes electricity from sunlight.
While parked, it used that electricity to blow air inside the car so it would not get too hot.
It is a great eco-friendly idea that even uses the power of the sun!

Good Design Grand Award

The 2nd generation Prius won the Good Design Grand Award in 2003.
Its cool new shape was praised for helping wind flow smoothly over it.
The shape of Prius looks great, and it also helps the car run on less gas!