The hybrid world will have to play catch up to the new prius. Great gas mileage is what has sold over 1 million Prius Hybrids.The Prius hybrid comes stock with a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine, which is up from the past 1.5L.The bigger engine and torque nets better gas mileage at highway speeds because the gearing is lower.160-hp is what the new Prius is packing.
The new Prius will get better fuel economy.Hypermiling habits can make your Prius MPG soar!The improvement in fuel economy also comes from the lightened body and powertrain. A more rigid body keeps engine noise down.
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 accessories available on the new Prius are a back-up camera, HID headlamps, gauge controls, and a nav system.
Electricity is taken from the brakes, and used to charge the batteries. 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.
