It is said that when you are at the top, the only way you can go is down. Not so for the remarkable Toyota Prius, which this summer takes its advanced hybrid powertechnology and environmental leadership on to a higher level.
The new, third-generation Prius will not only be the world’s most technically advanced mainstream car, it will also demonstrate the real world benefits of Toyota’s market-leading hybrid powertrain - Hybrid Synergy Drive.
It will deliver emphatic improvements in fuel efficiency, environmental responsibility and driving performance.
When Hybrid Synergy Drive made its debut in the current Prius, it was voted 2004 International Engine of the Year, and went on to win the Green Engine of the Year title for the last five years in a row. For new Prius it has been comprehensively revised and improved, with more than 90 per cent of its components redesigned to create a lighter,more compact system, with a focus on increased power, further reductions in real-world fuel consumption and improved cold weather operation.
The result is that new Prius remains the undisputed reference point for mainstream vehicle hybrid technology, setting new standards in innovation, design and drivingenjoyment.
System power output has been increased by 22%, from 109 to 134bhp and, with performance to match a conventional 2.0-litre petrol vehicle, new Prius will accelerate from nought to 62mph in 10.4 seconds.
At the same time overall fuel economy has been improved by 10%, new Prius returning 72.4mpg in combined cycle driving. The adoption of a larger, 1.8-litre enginereduces the rpm during high-speed driving to give a 10% gain in long-haul cruising fuel efficiency. And with more torque produced at lower engine speeds, new Prius offers more relaxed cruising performance, too.
Prius easily exceeds the Euro-5 emissions standards, producing 89g/km of CO2. And when operating in EV mode at speeds up to 30mph, it uses no fuel and produces zeroexhaust emissions.
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