Toyota Shows Third-generation of Toyota Prius
Updated model of Toyota Prius has an medium consumption of 21 km/l
Toyota has just unveiled in Detroit’s third generation Toyota Prius, which was renovated to keep the tip of the hybrid car segment in the U.S. compared to the current Honda Insight and the upcoming release of GM, the Volt. New Face and modern, the Prius has improved mechanical equipment and won that contribute to reducing fuel consumption, such as solar panels on the roof feeding the electrical apparatus of the vehicle.
The mechanical gathering consists of a hybrid 1.8-liter engine of 98 horsepower (1.5 replacing the previous generation) and an electric, renovated and also powered by batteries of nickel, which now generates 80 hp, 67 hp compared to the 2004 Prius. The exchange is CVT (continuously variable) with electronic control. According to Toyota, with the changes the model does on medium 21 km/l.
The evolution of aerodynamics was important in improving the performance and consumption, according to Toyota. With a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.25, the 2010 Prius will be mass-produced car with a better profile, behind only the super sports. The use of lighter materials left the car 20% lighter compared to the first generation.
The equipment list of the new Toyota Prius is larger and includes ABS brakes with EBD (brake distribution), electronic traction control (TRAC) and stability (VSC), multiple air bags and optional parking intelligent system which assists the driver in maneuvering through a display panel. The Third-generation of Toyota Prius goes on sale in the first half of this year.
Toyota Prius is The world’s best selling hybrid
Launched in 1997 in Japan, the Prius came out in 2001 restyled the east to land in more than 40 countries, mainly in the U.S. and Europe. The second generation model came in 2004, with the increasing demand and growing market for cars with hybrid powertrain abroad, having reached the milestone of 1 million units sold in the second half of 2008. The current model follows in production later this year to make room for the next generation of Toyota Prius.
