The bar has been set with the new Toyota Prius. The Prius continually gets the best gas mileage of all hybrids today.The Prius hybrid comes stock with a 1.the displacement is up 0.3 liters.5L.Optimization in the torque increases gas mileage and fuel economy due to lower gearing at highway speeds.Horsepower is now up from 110 to 160.
The new Prius will get better fuel economy. Of course there are those out there who employ some great hypermiling techniques or they use plain old frugal driving habits to net upwards of 75 MPG out of their Prius!The Prius has been lightened enough to affect the fuel economy. The stiffened chassis helps with handling and reduces road noise.
Toyota engineers have vastly sharpened the steering. Features that were optional on previous models such as: air, CD, and power winds, doors, and locks; now come standard for 2010. It also comes with many new features including, a Touch Tracer system that mimics your finger-swipes over steering-wheel controls over the gauges, power windows, cruise control, AM/FM/XM/CD player, a sunroof with solar panels, a remote air conditioner, a navigation system, LED headlamps, Bluetooth, and a backup camera.
Heat is taken from the brakes and transformed into energy to recharge the batteries. The new Toyota Prius graduated at the highest of its class in safety standards. 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.
