The bar has been set with the new Toyota Prius. The Prius fuel economy is the biggest feature.The Prius hybrid comes stock with a 1.the new prius has a larger displacement engine.5L.Optimization in the torque increases gas mileage and fuel economy due to lower gearing at highway speeds. Horsepower has jumped from a measly 110 to a more respectable 160.
Teh new Prius will get better fuel economy by about 4 MPG.Some people use fuel saving habits to net more than 75 MPG from their Prius’!The Prius has been lightened enough to affect the fuel economy. The body is more rigid which lessens road and engine noise.
In redesigning the Prius, engineers have successfully improved the steering by angling the wheels slightly and creating brake discs at all four corners. The new Prius comes stock with some great features such as: air, CD, and power everything. Some cool new items include a rearview camera, LED headlights, Solar Panels on the sunroof, and a Satellite Navigation System.
Energy usually wasted by braking is used to charge the battery pack. Safety Standards are excellent on the new Prius. Some features include, seven airbags, as well as a driver knee bag, anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, tire pressure monitors, radar cruise control, a lane-departure warning system, a rearview camera, a “Safety Connect” system, and Intelligent Parking Assist.
See the new Prius and a nice inventory of other hybrids at San Jose Toyota. The Prius has been named top green car for the past few years. And why shouldn’t it. The Prius gets great gas mileage which saves gas, in turn putting less strain on the environment. Not to mention is is a low emissions vehicle. The PRius is an honored car that does a great job of keeping its resale value. So if you cannot afford to buy a brand new 2010 Prius, go ahead and look for a nice used model. You will pay less, get a capable car, and even get a used car warranty if you buy a certified Toyota hybrid.
See some great new cars at Bakersfield Hyundai, and Honda of Atlanta.