The Toyota Prius is one of the world’s leading Hybrid vehicles
with up to an EPA-estimated 58 MPG city, 53 highway, and 56 combined
EPA-estimated mpg (L Eco grade. The Prius includes a segment-exclusive AWD-e
model, featuring an electronic all-wheel drive system which, at speeds up to
43mph, helps give drivers more control when weather and road conditions are
less than ideal.
2020 Prius models now come equipped with standard Toyota
Safety Connect and upgraded audio with Apple CarPlay® and Amazon Alexa
compatibility. Previously, Safety Connect was available only on the top-line
Limited grade. The system, which includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle
Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification, comes with a
complimentary three-year trial subscription.
The fourth-generation Prius is built around the Toyota New
Global Architecture (TNGA), a platform that integrates a high-strength body
structure, multi-link rear suspension and a low center of gravity. TNGA endows
Prius with a highly engaging driving character combined with exemplary ride
smoothness and a quiet cabin.
The current, fourth-generation Prius continues to be a
leader in the hybrid world. Its Hybrid Synergy Drive system combines the output
of a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two motor-generators through an
electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission
(CVT).
The Electronically Controlled Brake System coordinates
control between the regenerative braking and the vehicle’s hydraulic brake
force to provide brake performance. The gasoline engine is itself a marvel of
high efficiency. Thanks to ultra-low internal friction and efficient
combustion, it exceeds 40 percent thermal efficiency, which is among the
highest in the world for a gasoline engine.
The Prius was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid model
more than 20 years ago, that it is one of the world’s best-selling hybrids. Toyota
produces more hybrid models than any other carmaker in the United States.
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