Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius Interior
Toyota Prius Engine
Taking a leaf out the Lexus handbook of lazy driving, there's also Dynamic It even uses an electric water pump and a new exhaust heat recovery system that contribute to the engine's efficiency. The new 1.8-litre Prius engine is also the first Toyota powerplant that uses no belts under the hood for better fuel economy and less potential maintenance. Though it sits on a new platform, the third generation Prius has the same wheelbase as the current generation but is 15mm longer overall and the entire manufacturing and construction of the vehicle has been undertaken using "processes that reduce pollution in every stage of vehicle life, from development, production and driving, through to disposal," says Toyota. Some other energy reducing features include LED headlights (for low beams) and also in the brake lights.
Remote controlled air-con - the ultimate new car gadget! And how's this: the driver can adjust the interior temperature for comfort before even getting in the car. This then makes the cool-down time shorter when the driver returns to the vehicle, thus reducing the use of air-conditioning. It sounds like an ideal solution for hot Australian summers, because the venting system prevents the air temperature in the cabin from rising while the vehicle is parked. It features solar panels that provide power to the new ventilation system.
Not Just A Pretty Face As well as a new design that is even more aerodynamically efficient, thanks to flatter underbody panels among other things, there will also be the option of specifying a sliding glass moonroof. By producing more torque, the new engine can run more efficiently on the highway - operating at lower rpm and using less fuel." Toyota also says the new model will accelerate 1.0 second faster than the current car from standstill to 100km/h. But "contrary to conventional wisdom," states Toyota, "the larger engine actually helps improve fuel economy. Replacing the 1.5-litre petrol engine is a newer, larger 1.8-litre Atkinson-cycle engine. Toyota claims that "the third-generation car will introduce several world and Toyota firsts, including best aerodynamic profile of any mass-produced vehicle in the world" and there's even Toyota a moon-roof with solar panels that keep the car cool while you're away.
This is basically how aerodynamic the car is, which is key to reducing fuel consumption at higher speeds. The smooth new body work also gives the Prius an impressive drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.25. The new design is not just to make it look all Lexus-y. "Of course, the benefits of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology will be available to even more Australian motorists early next year when we launch our locally manufactured hybrid Camry," added Evans. "This is a car that will fulfill the varied demands of many customers - whether their priority is a car with ultra-low emissions, excellent city and highway performance or more space for their families and luggage," stated Mr Evans, who also talked about the upcoming Toyota Camry Hybrid.
Peter Evans, Toyota Australia's corporate manager of product planning, said the unveiling of the new Prius heralded an exciting 12 months for Toyota and its Hybrid Synergy Drive technology. Toyota expects the new model will be an bigger seller when it comes to Australia in the third quarter of 2009. Unlike some of its rivals, the new generation 2009 model Prius is a "full" hybrid: it can run on the engine alone, the battery alone, or a combination of both.It has three predetermined 'modes' that are as follows: EV Mode: allows driving on battery power alone for up to 2km Power Mode: increases sensitivity to throttle input (like a 'sports' mode) Eco Mode: helps drivers achieve their best fuel economy More than a million Toyota Prius models have been sold worldwide, and about 12,000 of them found homes in Australia. An official fuel consumption figure hasn't been released, but is expected to be around 4.1 litres of fuel used per 100km travelled.
Powered by a larger 1.8-litre Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine, Toyota claims the new model will deliver an improvement of around 10% over the current Prius's 4.4L/100km. Unveiled today (Australian time) in Detroit, the all-new Prius shows off a subtle new exterior design that hides a range of improved technologies that contribute to more fuel savings. If you want to show other road users you care about the environment, the Prius is one of the best ways to show it - and doesn't Toyota know it. While there were cars at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show that were more frugal than the all-new 2009 model Toyota Prius hybrid, there's no denying the vehicle's symbolism.
Remote controlled air-con - the ultimate new car gadget! And how's this: the driver can adjust the interior temperature for comfort before even getting in the car. This then makes the cool-down time shorter when the driver returns to the vehicle, thus reducing the use of air-conditioning. It sounds like an ideal solution for hot Australian summers, because the venting system prevents the air temperature in the cabin from rising while the vehicle is parked. It features solar panels that provide power to the new ventilation system.
Not Just A Pretty Face As well as a new design that is even more aerodynamically efficient, thanks to flatter underbody panels among other things, there will also be the option of specifying a sliding glass moonroof. By producing more torque, the new engine can run more efficiently on the highway - operating at lower rpm and using less fuel." Toyota also says the new model will accelerate 1.0 second faster than the current car from standstill to 100km/h. But "contrary to conventional wisdom," states Toyota, "the larger engine actually helps improve fuel economy. Replacing the 1.5-litre petrol engine is a newer, larger 1.8-litre Atkinson-cycle engine. Toyota claims that "the third-generation car will introduce several world and Toyota firsts, including best aerodynamic profile of any mass-produced vehicle in the world" and there's even Toyota a moon-roof with solar panels that keep the car cool while you're away.
This is basically how aerodynamic the car is, which is key to reducing fuel consumption at higher speeds. The smooth new body work also gives the Prius an impressive drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.25. The new design is not just to make it look all Lexus-y. "Of course, the benefits of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology will be available to even more Australian motorists early next year when we launch our locally manufactured hybrid Camry," added Evans. "This is a car that will fulfill the varied demands of many customers - whether their priority is a car with ultra-low emissions, excellent city and highway performance or more space for their families and luggage," stated Mr Evans, who also talked about the upcoming Toyota Camry Hybrid.
Peter Evans, Toyota Australia's corporate manager of product planning, said the unveiling of the new Prius heralded an exciting 12 months for Toyota and its Hybrid Synergy Drive technology. Toyota expects the new model will be an bigger seller when it comes to Australia in the third quarter of 2009. Unlike some of its rivals, the new generation 2009 model Prius is a "full" hybrid: it can run on the engine alone, the battery alone, or a combination of both.It has three predetermined 'modes' that are as follows: EV Mode: allows driving on battery power alone for up to 2km Power Mode: increases sensitivity to throttle input (like a 'sports' mode) Eco Mode: helps drivers achieve their best fuel economy More than a million Toyota Prius models have been sold worldwide, and about 12,000 of them found homes in Australia. An official fuel consumption figure hasn't been released, but is expected to be around 4.1 litres of fuel used per 100km travelled.
Powered by a larger 1.8-litre Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine, Toyota claims the new model will deliver an improvement of around 10% over the current Prius's 4.4L/100km. Unveiled today (Australian time) in Detroit, the all-new Prius shows off a subtle new exterior design that hides a range of improved technologies that contribute to more fuel savings. If you want to show other road users you care about the environment, the Prius is one of the best ways to show it - and doesn't Toyota know it. While there were cars at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show that were more frugal than the all-new 2009 model Toyota Prius hybrid, there's no denying the vehicle's symbolism.